Visiting the USA

[jimmy4237]

Is it true that even if you have a speeding fine against you, that you have to apply for a visa to visit the US?? If so, then visiting the states is off for good!!

Was thinking of going to the states for a wee break this wintertime coming...

[Anonymous]

I very much doubt it. My mate has a US DUI and he goes on a 90 day tourist, and they must have that on record.

[philipMac]

Is it true that even if you have a speeding fine against you, that you have to apply for a visa to visit the US?? If so, then visiting the states is off for good!!

Was thinking of going to the states for a wee break this wintertime coming...

Its not true. Moving violation, unless you are absolutely hoor'ing along they might waive it when they see you are not a Yank. Worst case scenario in 90% of cases, you just send in a fine. They make it all quite easy :evil:

Where are you going?

[Daimo]

Nope its not true, i had 6 points when I drove accross the west of America.

[TC3]

Is it true that even if you have a speeding fine against you, that you have to apply for a visa to visit the US?? If so, then visiting the states is off for good!!

Was thinking of going to the states for a wee break this wintertime coming...

Its a load of bull!

[Stormspiel]

On a similar note...

My GF's friend is going to America for her honeymoon in June, she has 2 Assault PC's for biting when being detained 6 or so years since. What do you reckon her chances of gettin in are ??

[tricky]

You have to apply for a Visa to get in the US whatever, its normally just a simple form you fill in at the destination airport.

As far as I can remember there is nowhere on the form that asks you about any criminal convictions.

[Mariner]

Don't tell them! I have a conviction for posession of a certain type of tobacco :roll: and it's never been mentioned or checked! As a merchant seaman did many trips to the USA and it was never a problem. Was advised to say nowt!!!

[tricky]

You have to apply for a Visa to get in the US whatever, its normally just a simple form you fill in at the destination airport.

As far as I can remember there is nowhere on the form that asks you about any criminal convictions.


Not strictly true (sorry) See here

http://www.unitedstatesvisas.gov/visapolicy/arriving.html

[sharriso74]

That's it if you have a machine readbale passport you don't need a visa

[Daimo]

On a similar note...

My GF's friend is going to America for her honeymoon in June

Just your girlfriend? Whos the lucky fella then :lol: :lol:

I'd be cheesed off if my GF went on a honeymoon :lol: :wink:

[Anonymous]

You have to apply for a Visa to get in the US whatever, its normally just a simple form you fill in at the destination airport.

As far as I can remember there is nowhere on the form that asks you about any criminal convictions.

But it does ask if yor are intending to commit criminal acts while there.....doh! :lol: :lol:

(that's so they can get rid of you without a fuss and bother :wink: )

[Anonymous]

Was thinking of going to the states for a wee break this wintertime coming...

Unless the extend the deadline again (26th Oct) you will need a new biometric passport by then tho. Current ones are digital/machine readable. So allw well on the Visa Waiver until then.
Its a pain as at the moment they are only being phased in here so its hit and miss if you will get one over coming months, then no doubt a rush and a backlog.

[Anonymous]

Actually it does say this on the site:

Travelers with minor traffic offenses and those with Arrests and/or Convictions

Travelers with minor traffic offenses which did not result in an arrest and/or conviction for the offense may travel visa free, provided they are otherwise qualified. If you are not sure whether or not you are eligible to travel visa free, the only way to resolve this question would be to apply for a visa.

If the traffic offense occurred while you were in the United States, and you have an outstanding fine against you or you did not attend your court hearing, it is possible there may be a warrant out for your arrest, and you will experience problems when applying for admission into the U.S. Therefore you should resolve the issue before traveling by contacting the court where you were to appear. If you do not know the address of the court then information is available from the Internet at www.uscourts.gov/links.html.

Travelers who have been arrested, even if the arrest did not result in a criminal conviction, and those with criminal records, (the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act does not apply to U.S. visa law), are not eligible to travel visa free under the Visa Waiver Program. They are required to apply for visas. If they attempt to travel without a visa, they may be refused entry into the United States. Please follow this link for further information.

:shock: :lol: :lol: :lol:


http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_new/visa/niv/arrests_and_convictions.html
http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_new/visa/niv/add_crime.html

[Stormspiel]

On a similar note...

My GF's friend is going to America for her honeymoon in June

Just your girlfriend? Whos the lucky fella then :lol: :lol:

I'd be cheesed off if my GF went on a honeymoon :lol: :wink:

read it again fella :roll: I aint bit that bullet yet :lol: