| For the British visitor and we aim to answer some of the questions we are regularly asked about. It includes information on the American National Holidays, the Visa Waver Programme and Driving in Florida. |
American National Holidays
It is worth knowing that the American National Holidays are the same as in UK, but with the following additions;
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Visa Waiver Programme(VWP) and Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA)
British citizens, can enter the United States without a visa under the Visa Waiver Programme (VWP) provided they meet the
following criteria
• Travelling for business, pleasure or transit only;
• Staying in the United States for 90 days or less;
• Hold a return outbound or onward ticket.
• In possession of a completed form I-94W, the airline will supply you with this form on your outbound flight.
NB: Some travellers may not be eligible to enter the United States visa free under the VWP. These include people who have
been arrested, even if the arrest did not result in a criminal conviction, those with criminal records, (the Rehabilitation of
Offenders Act does not apply to U.S. visa law), certain serious communicable illnesses, those who have been refused
admission into, or have been deported from, the United States, or have previously overstayed on the VWP. Such travellers
must apply for special restricted visas. If they attempt to travel without a visa, they may be refused entry into the United
States.
For full details visit http://www.usembassy.org.uk
ESTA
All persons travelling to the United States under the VWP must apply in advance for authorisation to travel. Applications can
be made on-line, and MUST be made not less than 72 hours before travel. This as called Electronic System for Travel
Authorisation (ESTA)
Click here to link to ESTA http://cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/id_visa/esta/
British citizens, can enter the United States without a visa under the Visa Waiver Programme (VWP) provided they meet the
following criteria
• Travelling for business, pleasure or transit only;
• Staying in the United States for 90 days or less;
• Hold a return outbound or onward ticket.
• In possession of a completed form I-94W, the airline will supply you with this form on your outbound flight.
NB: Some travellers may not be eligible to enter the United States visa free under the VWP. These include people who have
been arrested, even if the arrest did not result in a criminal conviction, those with criminal records, (the Rehabilitation of
Offenders Act does not apply to U.S. visa law), certain serious communicable illnesses, those who have been refused
admission into, or have been deported from, the United States, or have previously overstayed on the VWP. Such travellers
must apply for special restricted visas. If they attempt to travel without a visa, they may be refused entry into the United
States.
For full details visit http://www.usembassy.org.uk
ESTA
All persons travelling to the United States under the VWP must apply in advance for authorisation to travel. Applications can
be made on-line, and MUST be made not less than 72 hours before travel. This as called Electronic System for Travel
Authorisation (ESTA)
Click here to link to ESTA http://cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/id_visa/esta/
Driving in Florida
If you have never driven in Florida, you will need to familiarise yourself with the rules of the road beforehand. This can be done on line,
and we recommend the following sites where details can be saved or printed off.
First Time USA Drivers Guide
http://www.kissimmee-us192.com/british/driving.htm
Florida Driver's Handbook 2009
http://www.lowestpricetrafficschool.com/handbooks/driver/en
Don’t forget your driving license, counterpart, and your car rental voucher.
Your first 'drive' will be from the Airport to our villa, and we'll provided you with directions.
Familiarise yourself with the vehicle before leaving the car rental depot. Staff are available to offer advice if required.
Nominate a co-pilot to assist you with directions and as a lookout for signs and landmarks.
Go over your directions trying to get a general picture of where you are going.
Keep alert. Don’t drink too much on the plane if you have to drive.
U.S. Drink Driving law is very strictly enforced and you will be charged if caught and spend a night in the cells. Not a good way to start the
holiday!
If you have never driven in Florida, you will need to familiarise yourself with the rules of the road beforehand. This can be done on line,
and we recommend the following sites where details can be saved or printed off.
First Time USA Drivers Guide
http://www.kissimmee-us192.com/british/driving.htm
Florida Driver's Handbook 2009
http://www.lowestpricetrafficschool.com/handbooks/driver/en
Don’t forget your driving license, counterpart, and your car rental voucher.
Your first 'drive' will be from the Airport to our villa, and we'll provided you with directions.
Familiarise yourself with the vehicle before leaving the car rental depot. Staff are available to offer advice if required.
Nominate a co-pilot to assist you with directions and as a lookout for signs and landmarks.
Go over your directions trying to get a general picture of where you are going.
Keep alert. Don’t drink too much on the plane if you have to drive.
U.S. Drink Driving law is very strictly enforced and you will be charged if caught and spend a night in the cells. Not a good way to start the
holiday!
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