What formalities to enter the USA, Australia and Canada?

What formalities to enter the USA, Australia and Canada?

Formalities USA Australia CanadaIt is common to pay a certain amount to be able to enter the territory of the United States and Australia. Canada has just followed in the footsteps of these English-speaking countries and, from April 2015, each traveler will have to pay a tax to obtain authorization to enter Canada.

 

For USA

 

Whether it's going to work abroad, studying there on a scholarship or doing an internship for a few months, the United States is one of the most popular destinations.

 

However, entering the United States requires some formalities, and you should prepare your trip carefully. If the duration of the stay exceeds 90 days, the visa is obligatory. If this is not the case, the traveler is exempted from it under the Visa Waiver Program (PEV) or Visa Waiwer Program.

 

He will still have to apply for an electronic travel authorization ( ESTA or Electronic System for Travel Authorization ). This is a form to be completed online, intended for nationals of countries benefiting from the Visa Waiver Program whose passport remains valid for at least 6 months after the end of the planned stay. This process must be carried out well before departure and in particular before buying a plane ticket, because without the ESTA United States, the borders of this country will be closed to you.

 

Since September 8, 2010, the sum of $4 must be paid per authorization request, plus a $10 fee if the travel authorization request is granted. Payment is made by Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express credit card. It is advisable to check the validity of your card before submitting your request.

 

For Australia

 

Going on an adventure in the Australian bush is accessible to everyone, provided you are well prepared, financially, materially and administratively. Tourists who wish to visit the land of kangaroos must apply for an electronic authorization called the Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) . This online application is intended for tourist stays lasting no more than three months and currently concerns nationals of the following countries: United States, Japan, Canada, South Korea, Brunei, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Singapore.

 

As for European citizens, they must go through an intermediary such as airlines, travel agencies or immigration agents to obtain the ETA visa. If they wish to dispense with these intermediaries, they can apply for an eVisitor visa .

 

Whether it is the ETA visa or the eVisitor visa, each document is valid for one year after its issue for a stay not exceeding 3 months in Australia. The ETA visa is individual, that is to say that each member of the same family must have this famous sesame, even the child under 18 declared on the passport of one of his parents.

 

The cost of the ETA visa is 20 Australian dollars. The request for authorization must be made outside Australian soil, ideally 2 weeks before departure. Those who wish to carry out training or studies whose duration does not exceed 3 months can also benefit from this formula.

 

For Canada

 

Like the United States and Australia, Canada also plans to require travelers wishing to set foot on its soil to be in possession of an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) . This system will come into force in April 2015. As with its American and Australian counterparts, the online eTA form will allow you to obtain your entry visa in a few minutes. In case of refusal, the traveler will also be informed quickly.

 

This tax for entering Canada will cost the tourist 7 Canadian dollars, or about 5 euros. It is recommended to undertake this process several days before departure and before buying your plane ticket.

 

Precautions

 

The United States, Canada and Australia are ideal destinations for long holidays with family , lovers or friends. In order to simplify the steps necessary to obtain the visa to enter their territory, many websites offer to carry out these formalities for you, for a fee. Be very vigilant, because sometimes providers charge a relatively high price for their services. It is even possible that some agencies issue you false authorizations. It is therefore preferable to go through the official website of immigration or the embassy of the country of destination in order to avoid any unpleasant surprises.

 

With their grandiose landscapes, the richness of their culture and the change of scenery they offer, the United States, Canada and Australia attract millions of tourists each year. However, you should know that the formalities for entering these countries have become more restrictive and that one of the essential steps to make any travel plan a reality is the request for authorization to enter these countries. The formalities can be carried out online whether for the ESTA United States, the ETA Australia or the AVE Canada. This approach allows you to obtain an immediate response, then giving you the possibility of organizing your trip more serenely. On ACS , discover all the practical advice, administrative information and travel insurance formulas that will help you make your trips outside France a success.

 

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