How much money is needed to prove you can support yourself with ESTA
I have a girlfriend coming over from the UK to the US and she’s nervous about how much money she should carry on her for her trip over that is about 2 weeks long.
I of course will offer her a place to stay, food, and everything she needs to survive her stay. Is money still needed? She would have a few bucks on her for an emergency. Can she let the customs officers know that her boyfriend has her covered and be good with that?
Best Answer
The ESTA application form does not ask for any information about finances. To quote the CBP help page
What information is needed in order to complete the ESTA application?
The traveler must provide, in English, biographical data including name, birth date and passport information. The traveler also must answer VWP eligibility questions regarding communicable diseases, arrests and convictions for certain crimes, past history of visa revocation or deportation and other questions. The traveler will also need their credit card information to pay the associated fees in order to complete the ESTA application.
A UK national in good standing applying for ESTA for a two week holiday to the USA does not need to have any money at all, beyond the $14 fee for the ESTA itself.
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How do I prove sufficient funds for visa?
How do I prove that I have enough money to travel? It's simple: Get a bank certificate or bank statement or both. A bank certificate is usually a one-page document that certifies that you have an account with that branch. Often, the latest available balance is indicated.Do you need a certain amount of money to enter America?
Here's what the U.S. Customs and Border Protection website writes: \u201cIt is legal to transport any amount of currency or monetary instruments into or out of the United States,\u201d But anyone carrying more than $10,000 must declare the amount by filing a Report of International Transportation of Currency or Monetary ...What do they check on an ESTA?
Their Employment information, including their current or previous employer's name, address, and contact number. (if applicable). The applicant's Point of Contact in the United States (the name, address, and phone number) (if applicable). Birth Location.Does tourist visa need show money?
And to answer you frankly, YES. You need it unless you're a minor. One of the most common requirements for visa applications is your financial capability aka show money to prove that you can finance your trip. This could include bank statements, bank certificate, Income Tax Return, etc.How to fill out an ESTA application
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Answer 2
A few years ago I was seeing an American girl, I was planning to stay for 60 days. When I told the guy at the gate I was coming to see my girlfriend they asked me about how I was funding a long trip. I was a student and I told them honestly I had < 1000 in my current account but I had a credit card with no balance and about 2000 balance available to spend. I might even have told them that the next instalment of my student loan was going in before I left the country (also true).
I told them I was staying with her and they waived me on my way. I didn't get the impression they were after a fixed amount, I think it is a judgement if you seem plausible in your explanation. They didn't even ask me to prove I had the funds that I claimed. My relationship lasted two years and I entered 4 times over the course of it. This was the only occasion they showed any interest in my finances.
Your girlfriend should carry the evidence and make sure her answers tally up if they do ask.
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