Flying to the USA in 2009?

Flying to the United States this year? As of January 12, 2009, all travelers to the U.S. from Visa Waiver countries (that? Andorra, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Brunei, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Monaco, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom [and in the near future, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece, Malta, Poland andRomaniatoo]) will be required to submit their travel plans online 72 hours prior to travel. This means no last minute travelling for interliners wanting to go to the USA.

Failure to complete ESTA authorization before travel may result in denial of boarding or entry. Read the details about this change in the post U.S. to Require Online Registration for Visa-FreeTravelers.

Getting an Australian Visa

You can’t just fly to Australia with a passport. You need an Australian Visa but no worries mate a visa is easy to get and you can get it quickly. American citizens are required to have a valid U.S. passport to enter Australia. Americans must enter with an Australian visa or, if eligible, through Electronic Travel Authority (ETA). The ETA replaces a visa and allows a stay of up to three months. InterlineTravel.com can get it for you online

Otherwise peopletaking a vacationin Australia must seek a visitor visa (tourist class) from the Australian High Commission. Australia offers visitors a visa that lasts three months or one that lasts for six months. If you are issued with a three month visa the holder must enter within 12 months from the date of issue. However, if you receive a six-month visa then the holder may enter within four years from the date of issue, or before the passport expires, whichever occurs first. Australia has very strict rules on overstaying so it is vital that applicants do not fall into an overstay situation.