important travel info, to put in my wedding invites.

[Hannah+Vito 0]

ok i want to put some info on a peice of paper warning our UK guests about important things thye need to know/do before they travel over (some have never been to the states before) can you guys just look over it for me and tell me if i got any info wrong or missing something?

thanks in advance hannah

...............................................

Important travel information

It is now mandatory for anyone using the visa waiver program, to apply online for the new E.S.T.A. (advanced travel autherisation) prior to traveling to the U.S.A. It is reconmended to be done at least 72 hours proir to traveling. Once done it should last 2 years.

use this link for F.A.Q.s on the new E.S.T.A. (check out the passport requirements, in the section Who is eligiable to use the Visa Waiver Program)

https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/WebHelp/ESTA_...line_Help_1.htm

You can apply for the E.S.T.A. here,

http://cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/id_visa/esta/

our online interactive wedding map, we have added some local hotels and attractions.

www.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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[rocks 494]

wow, that's a good idea. i might have to steal it from you.

make sure the links to the websites show the full link and aren't abbreviated like they are here.

do you think it would be worth mentioning about ties to home, eg a letter from work saying when they're expected back to work, or is that a bit too scary for these blissfully unaware people?

[Hannah+Vito 0]

not sure, do you think they will need ties to home? maybe the invitation? some wont have my surname so the link wont nessersarly be there. and they will have return tickets too

[rocks 494]

not sure, do you think they will need ties to home? maybe the invitation? some wont have my surname so the link wont nessersarly be there. and they will have return tickets too

nah i think it's unlikely, the invitation is probably a good thing to carry in their hand luggage though. this is all stuff i haven't really thought about, i'm glad you brought it up.

if they have all flown recently then i guess this isn't an issue but i'll probably need to include some info about taking liquids on the plane. i would probably include some information about the security process at the poe too, just so they know what they're doing when they get there. what do you think?

edit: oh, and maybe state that they must complete two forms on the plane?

Edited January 22, 2009 by rocks

[Hannah+Vito 0]

not sure, do you think they will need ties to home? maybe the invitation? some wont have my surname so the link wont nessersarly be there. and they will have return tickets too

nah i think it's unlikely, the invitation is probably a good thing to carry in their hand luggage though. this is all stuff i haven't really thought about, i'm glad you brought it up.

if they have all flown recently then i guess this isn't an issue but i'll probably need to include some info about taking liquids on the plane. i would probably include some information about the security process at the poe too, just so they know what they're doing when they get there. what do you think?

edit: oh, and maybe state that they must complete two forms on the plane?

the green one oh yeah,

that might be a good idea. i just dont want it to turn into a small disertation i have postage to concider/ lol maybe a link to flighing regs, or something, but ht airline will tell them about that. they did me.

[Hannah+Vito 0]

ok i want to put some info on a peice of paper warning our UK guests about important things thye need to know/do before they travel over (some have never been to the states before) can you guys just look over it for me and tell me if i got any info wrong or missing something?

thanks in advance hannah

...............................................

Important travel information

It is now mandatory for anyone using the visa waiver program, to apply online for the new E.S.T.A. (advanced travel autherisation) prior to traveling to the U.S.A. It is reconmended to be done at least 72 hours proir to traveling. Once done it should last 2 years. you will also need to complete a green i-94 card on the plane over as per usual, so you might need a pen (what do you think rocks? not sure howe to sneek the invite bring it with you without seeming dramatic?)

use this link for F.A.Q.s on the new E.S.T.A. (check out the passport requirements, in the section Who is eligiable to use the Visa Waiver Program)

https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/WebHelp/ESTA_...line_Help_1.htm

You can apply for the E.S.T.A. here,

http://cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/id_visa/esta/

our online interactive wedding map, we have added some local hotels and attractions.

www.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

'''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''

[rocks 494]

not sure, do you think they will need ties to home? maybe the invitation? some wont have my surname so the link wont nessersarly be there. and they will have return tickets too

nah i think it's unlikely, the invitation is probably a good thing to carry in their hand luggage though. this is all stuff i haven't really thought about, i'm glad you brought it up.

if they have all flown recently then i guess this isn't an issue but i'll probably need to include some info about taking liquids on the plane. i would probably include some information about the security process at the poe too, just so they know what they're doing when they get there. what do you think?

edit: oh, and maybe state that they must complete two forms on the plane?

the green one oh yeah,

that might be a good idea. i just dont want it to turn into a small disertation i have postage to concider/ lol maybe a link to flighing regs, or something, but ht airline will tell them about that. they did me.

yeah that's true. i wouldn't make it long, just some brief instructions.

i'm going to have to compile some information for my family about where they will be going and places they can drive to, that's going to be fun.

[Hannah+Vito 0]

not sure, do you think they will need ties to home? maybe the invitation? some wont have my surname so the link wont nessersarly be there. and they will have return tickets too

nah i think it's unlikely, the invitation is probably a good thing to carry in their hand luggage though. this is all stuff i haven't really thought about, i'm glad you brought it up.

if they have all flown recently then i guess this isn't an issue but i'll probably need to include some info about taking liquids on the plane. i would probably include some information about the security process at the poe too, just so they know what they're doing when they get there. what do you think?

edit: oh, and maybe state that they must complete two forms on the plane?

the green one oh yeah,

that might be a good idea. i just dont want it to turn into a small disertation i have postage to concider/ lol maybe a link to flighing regs, or something, but ht airline will tell them about that. they did me.

yeah that's true. i wouldn't make it long, just some brief instructions.

i'm going to have to compile some information for my family about where they will be going and places they can drive to, that's going to be fun.

try weddingmapper.com we have and its like google earth and you can pin point hotels attractions and more importanly you wedding location, and leave it online so your guests can come see it. aslo reads out directions to print for diff places they ask for like google earht on your ipod

Edited January 22, 2009 by Hannah+Vito

[rocks 494]

not sure, do you think they will need ties to home? maybe the invitation? some wont have my surname so the link wont nessersarly be there. and they will have return tickets too

nah i think it's unlikely, the invitation is probably a good thing to carry in their hand luggage though. this is all stuff i haven't really thought about, i'm glad you brought it up.

if they have all flown recently then i guess this isn't an issue but i'll probably need to include some info about taking liquids on the plane. i would probably include some information about the security process at the poe too, just so they know what they're doing when they get there. what do you think?

edit: oh, and maybe state that they must complete two forms on the plane?

the green one oh yeah,

that might be a good idea. i just dont want it to turn into a small disertation i have postage to concider/ lol maybe a link to flighing regs, or something, but ht airline will tell them about that. they did me.

yeah that's true. i wouldn't make it long, just some brief instructions.

i'm going to have to compile some information for my family about where they will be going and places they can drive to, that's going to be fun.

try weddingmapper.com we have and its like google earth and you can pin point hotels attractions and more importanly you wedding location, and leave it online so your guests can come see it. aslo reads out directions to print for diff places they ask for like google earht on your ipod

oh wow! that sounds perfect for me, thankyou.

how are your plans coming along? have you planned a date to fly yet?

[Hannah+Vito 0]

not sure, do you think they will need ties to home? maybe the invitation? some wont have my surname so the link wont nessersarly be there. and they will have return tickets too

nah i think it's unlikely, the invitation is probably a good thing to carry in their hand luggage though. this is all stuff i haven't really thought about, i'm glad you brought it up.

if they have all flown recently then i guess this isn't an issue but i'll probably need to include some info about taking liquids on the plane. i would probably include some information about the security process at the poe too, just so they know what they're doing when they get there. what do you think?

edit: oh, and maybe state that they must complete two forms on the plane?

the green one oh yeah,

that might be a good idea. i just dont want it to turn into a small disertation i have postage to concider/ lol maybe a link to flighing regs, or something, but ht airline will tell them about that. they did me.

yeah that's true. i wouldn't make it long, just some brief instructions.

i'm going to have to compile some information for my family about where they will be going and places they can drive to, that's going to be fun.

try weddingmapper.com we have and its like google earth and you can pin point hotels attractions and more importanly you wedding location, and leave it online so your guests can come see it. aslo reads out directions to print for diff places they ask for like google earht on your ipod

oh wow! that sounds perfect for me, thankyou.

how are your plans coming along? have you planned a date to fly yet?

feb middle of but not an exact day, not found a flight yet, need to organise it so dads off work and mum too. so they can see me off

[rocks 494]

not sure, do you think they will need ties to home? maybe the invitation? some wont have my surname so the link wont nessersarly be there. and they will have return tickets too

nah i think it's unlikely, the invitation is probably a good thing to carry in their hand luggage though. this is all stuff i haven't really thought about, i'm glad you brought it up.

if they have all flown recently then i guess this isn't an issue but i'll probably need to include some info about taking liquids on the plane. i would probably include some information about the security process at the poe too, just so they know what they're doing when they get there. what do you think?

edit: oh, and maybe state that they must complete two forms on the plane?

the green one oh yeah,

that might be a good idea. i just dont want it to turn into a small disertation i have postage to concider/ lol maybe a link to flighing regs, or something, but ht airline will tell them about that. they did me.

yeah that's true. i wouldn't make it long, just some brief instructions.

i'm going to have to compile some information for my family about where they will be going and places they can drive to, that's going to be fun.

try weddingmapper.com we have and its like google earth and you can pin point hotels attractions and more importanly you wedding location, and leave it online so your guests can come see it. aslo reads out directions to print for diff places they ask for like google earht on your ipod

oh wow! that sounds perfect for me, thankyou.

how are your plans coming along? have you planned a date to fly yet?

feb middle of but not an exact day, not found a flight yet, need to organise it so dads off work and mum too. so they can see me off

nice, not long to go then!

[app-girl 0]

ok i want to put some info on a peice of paper warning our UK guests about important things thye need to know/do before they travel over (some have never been to the states before) can you guys just look over it for me and tell me if i got any info wrong or missing something?

thanks in advance hannah

...............................................

Important travel information

It is now mandatory for anyone using the visa waiver program, to apply online for the new E.S.T.A. (advanced travel autherisation) prior to traveling to the U.S.A. It is reconmended to be done at least 72 hours proir to traveling. Once done it should last 2 years.

use this link for F.A.Q.s on the new E.S.T.A. (check out the passport requirements, in the section Who is eligiable to use the Visa Waiver Program)

https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/WebHelp/ESTA_...line_Help_1.htm

You can apply for the E.S.T.A. here,

http://cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/id_visa/esta/

our online interactive wedding map, we have added some local hotels and attractions.

www.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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I'm just wondering if they are coming over for your wedding, and since its a vacation. Why do they need to go to the website?

I thought travel between US and UK for holiday travel was easy just bring your passport. Has things changed? Andrew came over in August and didn't have to do any of that. When did that start?

[rocks 494]

ok i want to put some info on a peice of paper warning our UK guests about important things thye need to know/do before they travel over (some have never been to the states before) can you guys just look over it for me and tell me if i got any info wrong or missing something?

thanks in advance hannah

...............................................

Important travel information

It is now mandatory for anyone using the visa waiver program, to apply online for the new E.S.T.A. (advanced travel autherisation) prior to traveling to the U.S.A. It is reconmended to be done at least 72 hours proir to traveling. Once done it should last 2 years.

use this link for F.A.Q.s on the new E.S.T.A. (check out the passport requirements, in the section Who is eligiable to use the Visa Waiver Program)

https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/WebHelp/ESTA_...line_Help_1.htm

You can apply for the E.S.T.A. here,

http://cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/id_visa/esta/

our online interactive wedding map, we have added some local hotels and attractions.

www.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

'''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''

I'm just wondering if they are coming over for your wedding, and since its a vacation. Why do they need to go to the website?

I thought travel between US and UK for holiday travel was easy just bring your passport. Has things changed? Andrew came over in August and didn't have to do any of that. When did that start?

it only happened recently, i've never had to do it.

On August 1, 2008, the Department of Homeland Security began accepting voluntary registrations from qualified VWP travelers under the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). From January 12, 2009, ESTA becomes mandatory for all qualified VWP travelers entering the United States on or after that date with the exception of citizens of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia and the Republic of Korea for whom ESTA is mandatory if entering the United States on or after November 17, 2008.

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

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Very thoughtful information for your guests.

Some spelling and grammar suggestions since it is going out in proper invitations~~

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Important travel information

It is now mandatory for anyone using the visa waiver program,[no comma] to apply online for the new E.S.T.A. (advanced travel autherisation authorisation) prior to traveling travelling to the U.S.A. It is reconmended recommended to be done at least 72 hours proir prior to traveling travelling. Once done it should last 2 years.

use Use this link for F.A.Q.s on the new E.S.T.A. (check Check out the passport requirements [no comma] in the section "Who is eligiable eligible to use the Visa Waiver Program?")

https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/WebHelp/ESTA_...line_Help_1.htm

You can apply for the E.S.T.A. here [colon, not comma] : http://cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/id_visa/esta/

our Our online interactive wedding map , we have includes added some local hotels and attractions.

www.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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Nick says Brits spell travelling with 2 Ls. Americans normally spell it traveling.

[Hannah+Vito 0]

Very thoughtful information for your guests.

Some spelling and grammar suggestions since it is going out in proper invitations~~

...............................................

Important travel information

It is now mandatory for anyone using the visa waiver program,[no comma] to apply online for the new E.S.T.A. (advanced travel autherisation authorisation) prior to traveling travelling to the U.S.A. It is reconmended recommended to be done at least 72 hours proir prior to traveling travelling. Once done it should last 2 years.

use Use this link for F.A.Q.s on the new E.S.T.A. (check Check out the passport requirements [no comma] in the section "Who is eligiable eligible to use the Visa Waiver Program?")

https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/WebHelp/ESTA_...line_Help_1.htm

You can apply for the E.S.T.A. here [colon, not comma] : http://cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/id_visa/esta/

our Our online interactive wedding map , we have includes added some local hotels and attractions.

www.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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Nick says Brits spell travelling with 2 Ls. Americans normally spell it traveling.

Thanks Nich, I hadn't spell checked because I wrote it all at gone midnight and i had been working all day so was half asleep and i sit way to far from my computer so i can't allways see where I am presssing or what i am typing.