Flying UK to Canada via USA. Do I need to apply for ESTA?
I'm going to fly from the UK to Canada via EWR (Newark Liberty International Airport). Do I need to apply for a Visa Waiver through the ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization)?
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Yes you do. There's no concept of 'transit' in the US. The good news with the Visa Waiver Program, however, is that you only have to go through it once and then it's valid for two years - so if you go through again in that time you just present the same number.
It's fairly easy to do, provided their system is online (took 2 days before I could pay on it!).
There's still something weird about paying for a visa waiver though, feels suspiciously like a visa to me ;)
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Do you need ESTA for USA from UK?
The United Kingdom is just one of the countries beneath the US Visa Waiver Program, that are eligible for a US ESTA. To put it differently, you need an ESTA to go to the US if you are traveling from the UK. But, remember that you must be a British Citizen to apply for this document.Do you need ESTA to transit through USA?
ESTA is required in all cases of entering the U.S. Travelers must apply for and receive ESTA even when transiting in the U.S. to a third country without a visa. You must apply for ESTA in any of the following cases: transit, transfer, or stopover (layover).Can I enter USA from Canada with UK passport?
What documentation will I need to enter the USA? All British Passport holders entering the USA on the visa waiver programme are required to hold a machine-readable passport. If do not hold a machine-readable passport you will need to obtain a visa for entry or apply for a new passport.Do I need an eTA for Canada from UK?
If you're travelling by land or sea, you won't need an eTA when you enter Canada. However, you must travel with acceptable travel documents and identification. For more information about the eTA system, and to apply online, visit the Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) website.Do This BEFORE Flying To USA - ESTA
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