Saw your post about traveling to Canada. My kids and I are flying directly to Canada from the U.K. Once there, we intend visiting the U.S. as my sister lives quite close to the border. Can we do that? We will be driving accross the border.

Yes you can. If you are eligible to travel visa free under the Visa Waiver Program, you will not require a visa.  All that is required is the form I-94W  issued by the U.S. immigration official at the Port of Entry and $6.00 payable in U.S. dollars only.  If you have not yet determined your eligibility to travel visa free, use our Visa Waiver Wizzard to help you decide.  If you require a visa,...

August 5th, 2009 by visadmin 

I am traveling by air to Canada. My flight will make a transit stop in the U.S. Do I need a visa for the U.S?

It will depend!  If you are eligible to travel visa free under the Visa Waiver Program and you have a round-trip ticket that takes you back through the United States you will not require a visa if your stay in the Canada and the United States is less than 90 days.  If your combined stay, even if you are only in transit through the United States, is 90 days or more, you will require a visa.   If...

July 16th, 2009 by visaservices