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In general
For entering the country an international passport, which is valid for three to six months beyond the intended length of stay is required.

Exceptions to the rule are the following nationals:

  • Canadian nationals arriving from anywhere in the western hemisphere with at least one proof of identity
  • Nationals of Canada and the UK with proof of residence in Bermuda or Canada and returning there from a visit to a country in North, Central or South America (except Cuba)


A visa is required by all except for nationals of countries under the Visa Waiver Pilot Programme and the following nations:

  • EU countries (except nationals of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovak Republic and Slovenia, who do require a visa), and Switzerland (if a passport is issued after 1 January 2003)
  • UK nationals resident in the Cayman Islands or the Turks & Caicos Islands who arrive directly from those islands in possession of an official certificate as proof of no criminal record


To qualify for visa-free travel under the Visa Waiver Pilot Programme a completed form I-94W has to be filled in aboard an air or sea carrier participating in the Visa Waiver Pilot Programme if entering by air or sea.


Visa application
In order to apply for a visa for the USA one has to submit the following documents:

  • A valid international passport (valid at least six months beyond intended stay)
  • One to two recent passport photos
  • Application forms (available online)
  • Visa fee in cash or by post order
  • A return ticket or ticket for your onward journey to another country
  • In case of a business travel a letter of invitation from the employer (company) specifying the reason for the trip and the length of stay
  • A valid residence permit


Please note

Language learners: EU nationals, who are taking part in a language course in the USA for more than 16 hours per week need a special visa (F-1 Student Visa). You have to apply for the visa personally at the US Embassy.

Children: From October 2006 the official ID card for children will be an insufficient document for entering the country. In this case having your children names in your passport is not enough and a passport has to be issued.

US-Visit Programme: From 5 January 2004, the US-Visit Programme came into effect and as a result fingerprints and photos of all the travellers entering or leaving the country are required. An exception to the US-Visit Programme Visa Waiver Programs are people who possess a Green Card. From 30 September 2004 fingerprints and photos is also required.

Transit: Transit Without Visa has been indefinitely suspended as of 2 August 2003. All passengers using US airports for transit purposes are now required to obtain a transit visa.

Recommendations: Please contact the local Embassy for the newest changes and requirements for the different types of visas.