USA - Customs/Visa/Embassy Info

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Tourist from non-USA states or territories should read the following information, before attempting to come to the USA on holiday or extended vacation.

 

Visit the USA
Travel, Study, and Work in the U.S.  Find resources on visas, green cards, working and studying in the U.S., and more.

https://firstgov.gov/visitors/visit.shtml

Getting to and Leaving the U.S.
Find a U.S. embassy; apply for a U.S. visa; convert currency; learn about border entry...

https://firstgov.gov/visitors/arriving.shtml

Study in the U.S.
Apply for a student visa; find colleges and universities in the U.S; apply for financial aid...

https://firstgov.gov/visitors/study.shtml

Travel and Tour in the U.S.
Explore U.S. tourist sites; find maps of the U.S.; learn about driving in the U.S...
https://firstgov.gov/visitors/travel.shtml

Work in the U.S.
Find a job in the U.S.; learn about green cards, workers' rights, tax requirements, workplace safety, wage and hour issues...

https://firstgov.gov/visitors/work.shtml


 

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 Travel.shtml provides the following menu

Tour the U.S.
Find maps, recreation sites, weather forecasts, facts on driving, and more.

Maps of the United States
The National Atlas provides maps of the United States that you can print or use online.

Travel and Recreation in the U.S.
Air travel, road and train travel, recreation sites, national parks, museums...

State Tourism Sites
Explore the 50 states and U.S. territories.

Foreign Visitors Driving in the U.S.
Quick facts for foreign visitors about driving in the United States...

U.S. Paper Currency – Denominations, Faces, and Backs
Learn which portraits and images appear on the various kinds of U.S. paper currency.

U.S. Coins – Denominations, Faces, and Backs
Learn which portraits and images are shown on the different kinds of U.S. coins.

Get the U.S. Time
The official time in the United States, provided by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the U.S. Naval Observatory (USNO)

Weather in the U.S.
The official U.S. government website for weather forecasts, warnings, and information about meteorology

U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
Get shipping rates; buy stamps; print postage; track a package; look up a ZIP Code...

Telephone – International Long Distance Calling
How to place, and save money on, international telephone calls.
US-VISIT Program
US-VISIT is part of security measures that begin overseas and continue through a visitor's arrival and departure from the United States.

US-VISIT Multilingual Videos and Brochures
Brochures and videos, about the US-VISIT Program, available in multiple languages

US-VISIT Exit Procedures Step-by-Step
Learn how to register your departure with US-VISIT.
 

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Getting to and Leaving the U.S.
Find resources on visas, embassies, currency, driving, and more.
https://firstgov.gov/resources/foresee_usagov/tracker.html?siteid=0&name=firstgov.gov&domain=firstgov.gov

Entering the U.S.
Visas - The official United States visa information source.
http://travel.state.gov/visa/visa_1750.html

U.S. Embassies
Find the U.S. embassy in your country.
http://travel.state.gov/visa/embassy/embassy_4825.html
www.usembassy.gov

Border Entry into the United States by Foreign Nationals
U.S. Customs and Border Protection provides identification requirements, forms, and instructions for visitors to the United States.
www.customs.gov/xp/cgov/travel/id_visa/

Border Wait Times for Entering the U.S.
Average wait times for incoming travelers at major U.S. airports, and northern and southern border crossings...
www.cbp.gov/xp/gov/travel/wait_times/

Health Information for Travelers to North America
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control provides information about disease risks for travelers and other public health information for each state.
www.cdc.gov/travel/namerica.htm

Convert Currency to U.S. Dollars
The U.S. Department of the Treasury provides current and historical currency exchange rate information.
www.fms.treas.gov/intn.html

Register Your Personal Items Before Leaving the U.S.
This certificate from U.S. Customs provides proof of ownership for certain taxable goods, and may waive customs duties when returning to the United States.
(.PDF | requires Adobe Acrobat Reader )
http://forms.cbp.gov/pdf/CBP_Form_4457.pdf

Departing the U.S.
I-94 Arrival-Departure Record FAQs
The Arrival-Departure Record is used to document a traveler's admission into the U.S., including date of arrival, visa classification, and the date the authorized stay expires.

Filling out Form I-94
Easy instructions to complete Form I-94, which is issued to non-immigrants who need a non-immigrant visa or who are visa exempt

 

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