Has Anyone Left Europe's Schengen Area for 14 Days to Then Enter USA?

[Fenja 229]

16 minutes ago, jsmith2020 said:

For anyone flying from Serbia to JFK, did you need a PCR test? Thanks

We flew from Belgrade to JFK on the 13th and we didn’t need one. 

[ytw95 3]

Hi all, I have a flight booked from Heathrow to Orlando with layover in JFK. Judging by this thread, do I need to book a flight to somewhere outside Schengen area then fly into USA? I’m so stressed out as my flight is on 4th August. 

[jsmith2020 4]

On 7/25/2020 at 10:38 AM, ytw95 said:

Hi all, I have a flight booked from Heathrow to Orlando with layover in JFK. Judging by this thread, do I need to book a flight to somewhere outside Schengen area then fly into USA? I’m so stressed out as my flight is on 4th August. 

Yes, you need to do that

[irishflyer 0]

On 7/26/2020 at 11:18 AM, jsmith2020 said:

Yes, you need to do that

 

a question for anyone who has gone through Serbia or Croatia as their third country..... do they stamp your passport upon entry coming from the UK or Ireland? 

 

if they dont, and you just book an Airbnb for 14 days and print the confirmation, would that be enough proof for immigration to secure entry in the US?

[Boiler 45,584]

1 hour ago, irishflyer said:

 

a question for anyone who has gone through Serbia or Croatia as their third country..... do they stamp your passport upon entry coming from the UK or Ireland? 

 

if they dont, and you just book an Airbnb for 14 days and print the confirmation, would that be enough proof for immigration to secure entry in the US?

Why AirBnB, you have to pay for the booking, and then the hassle in trying to get your money back, why not a Hotel that does not require immediate payment?

[Fenja 229]

1 hour ago, irishflyer said:

 

a question for anyone who has gone through Serbia or Croatia as their third country..... do they stamp your passport upon entry coming from the UK or Ireland? 

 

if they dont, and you just book an Airbnb for 14 days and print the confirmation, would that be enough proof for immigration to secure entry in the US?

They stamped my passport at the airport in Belgrade (I flew there from Germany), so I assume it’s the same for someone coming from the UK or Ireland.

[Ririwoo37 4]

Hi there! Im leaving from Belgrade to JFK tomorrow, finally! Although I was wondering if ever it doesnt go well with my fiancé and that I need to go back to France, will I be allowed in France??? 

[HRQX 4,145]

On 7/28/2020 at 7:32 AM, Ririwoo37 said:

Hi there! Im leaving from Belgrade to JFK tomorrow, finally!

How did it go?

[remotercharm 31]

My fiance and I met in Cancun, MX on July 20th.  We've been here a couple weeks and have been enjoying it.  We plan to head into the US in 2 weeks and will let you know how it goes.  He doesn't have a visa, just coming in as a tourist on ESTA. Don't see why there would be any issue, though.  He flew from Scotland -> Spain -> Cancun.

Edited August 2, 2020 by remotercharm

[HRQX 4,145]

1 hour ago, remotercharm said:

He doesn't have a visa, just coming in as a tourist on ESTA.

It has worked with ESTA:

 

[Lauriane 2]

2 hours ago, remotercharm said:

My fiance and I met in Cancun, MX on July 20th.  We've been here a couple weeks and have been enjoying it.  We plan to head into the US in 2 weeks and will let you know how it goes.  He doesn't have a visa, just coming in as a tourist on ESTA. Don't see why there would be any issue, though.  He flew from Scotland -> Spain -> Cancun.

I made this last Wednesday with my esta everything was really smooth

[remotercharm 31]

On 6/19/2020 at 9:03 AM, SBML said:

I'm in! I had the passport check in Dallas, got asked a bunch of questions, as I was entering with the ESTA, but as I was with my fiancée it was kinda easy. I got asked my reason for traveling, how long I am gonna stay, where did I came from and how long I stayed in Mexico, what do I do for a living and where, and then a bunch of small questions related to that. After that we were free to go and I was able to travel to St. Louis withot problems and here I am! So I'm glad to say that it is safe to enter with the ESTA to visit during this times as long as you stay away the 14 days from the banned countries. 

 

I wish everyone else trying this the best of luck, I'm rooting for all of you!

How long did you tell them you're staying for?  I'd like him to stay for either the time he gets an interview or the full 90 days, though not sure if they will like to hear staying up to 90 days.

[Boiler 45,584]

1 hour ago, remotercharm said:

How long did you tell them you're staying for?  I'd like him to stay for either the time he gets an interview or the full 90 days, though not sure if they will like to hear staying up to 90 days.

It is 90 days or nothing.

[remotercharm 31]

10 minutes ago, Boiler said:

It is 90 days or nothing.

I meant perhaps staying the full 90 days is too long to mention.

[laylalex 7,289]

12 minutes ago, remotercharm said:

I meant perhaps staying the full 90 days is too long to mention.

How long is his ticket booked for? Is it booked for the entire 90 days or a shorter period of time?