United Kingdom Customs
United Kingdom and Gibraltar (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland)
Read our information on dual nationality and the prevention of international child abduction at http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1469.html. For Customs Information see http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1468.html. ... SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES: Please see our information on customs regulations at http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1468.html ... [Read More]
United Kingdom (05/05)
Information on travel conditions, visa requirements, currency and customs regulations, legal holidays, and other items of interest to travelers also may be obtained before your departure from a country's embassy and/or consulates in the U.S. (for this country, see "Principal Government Officials" listing in this publication). ... [Read More]
Frequently Asked Questions - General Information
TOP How do I contact the U.S. Customs office? ... How do I contact the U.S. Customs office? ... "It is important to have medications in the originally-dispensed container; it is against the law not to properly declare imported medications to U.S. Customs. ... [Read More]
Foreign Entry Requirements
AUSTRALIA - *Passport, Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) or non-electronic label visa, proof of onward or return ticket, and sufficient funds are required. An ETA or non-electronic label visa is required for tourist or business stays of up to 3 months. An ETA is an electronically stored authority to travel to Australia and can be obtained online at www.ETA.immi.gov.au or through participating travel agencies or airlines. Minors not accompanied by a parent or traveling with only one parent need notarized written parental consent from the absent parent(s). AIDS test required for permanent resident visa for applicants age 15 and older; tests taken in the U.S. are acceptable. More information about entry requirements to Australia (including for longer stays) is available on the Embassy of Aus ... [Read More]
Travelers to United States Face Passport Deadline - US Department of State
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) today issued a reminder to all travelers from the 27 Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries that in just over 2 weeks they must have a machine-readable passport to enter the United States without a visa. ... U.S. Customs and Border Protection ... U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is alerting travelers from nations participating in the visa waiver program that they must have a machine-readable passport (MRP) starting June 26 in order to enter the United States without a visa. ... [Read More]
United Kingdom Treaty
(6) No charge (other than customs duties, when they are applicable in accordance with paragraph (5) of this Article) shall be levied by the authorities of the territory in connection with the wrecked vessel, any property on board, or her cargo, other than charges of the same kind and amount as would be levied in similar circumstances upon or in connection with vessels of the receiving state. ... [Read More]
Visa Waiver Program (VWP)
The Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act created a requirement that VWP travelers present machine-readable passports (MRP), which are tamper-resistant and incorporate biometric identifiers in compliance with guidelines established by the International Civil Aviation Organization. This legislation, which required VWP travelers to present a passport, which included certain biometric identifiers, originally had an October 26, 2004 deadline. However, additional legislation signed in July 2004, extended this deadline to October 26, 2005. DHS announced June 15, 2005 that VWP travelers would satisfy biometric requirements by prese ... [Read More]
Austria, United States Jointly Investigate Child Pornography - US Department of State
Following is a press release from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement: ... WASHINGTON, D.C. - Acting on information provided by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Austrian authorities have in recent days executed search warrants at 120 locations associated with 96 child pornography suspects throughout Austria. Austrian authorities also seized numerous computers and related computer media as part of an ongoing investigation. ... [Read More]
Travel FAQ - United States Mission to Germany
Information about customs requirements is available from the U.S. Customs & Border Protection. For answers to frequently asked questions such as: Can I take my dog / my cat with me to the U.S.? --- What can I take with me when entering the U.S. (food, medicine, alcoholic beverages ) ---- Can I get a sales tax refund on purchases made in the U.S.? check the U.S. Customs FAQ. ... Information on how to fill out the U.S. Customs & Border Protection Arrival-Departure record (I-94) is available from the U.S. Customs & Border Protection. ... [Read More]
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