4,000 a day signing for new US entry approval

Monday, 22 Dec, 2008 0

 

 
More than 4,000 people from the UK eligible to travel to the US on the visa waiver programme are registering daily with the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation. 
 
Between 35-40% of those registering from visa waiver countries come from the UK. 
 
Registration for ESTA becomes mandatory on January 12 – less than a month from now.
 
All travellers to the US from visa waiver programme countries, including the UK, will be required by law to obtain a travel authorisation prior to travelling.
 
Department of Homeland Security attaché at the US Embassy in London Mike Restovich said: “We suspect the number of travelers registering will increase as we get closer to January 12. 
 
“We believe a number of travellers will put off registering until right before ESTA becomes mandatory or until a few days before departure.”

by Phil Davies



 

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