tag:fco.innovate.direct.gov.uk,2005:/countries/united-states/travel_advice_summary tag:fco.innovate.direct.gov.uk,2005:TravelAdviceSection/20590485 2013-03-06T14:35:00+00:00 2013-03-06T14:35:00+00:00 <p id="travelSummary"><b>Travel Summary</b><br><br></p><ul> <li><strong>The State of Florida has suspended the requirement for non-resident drivers to carry an International Driving Permit. You can drive in Florida using a valid UK driving licence. See <a title="FCO_TRV_CA_UnitedStatesOfAmerica" href="#road">Road travel</a><br><br></strong></li> <li><strong>The effects of the US sequestration is expected to increase waiting times at major US international airports. Contact your tour operator or airline for flight information before travelling. See <a title="US Customs and Border Protection" href="http://www.cbp.gov/">CBP </a> and <a title="US: Transportation Safety Agency" href="http://www.tsa.gov/">TSA</a><br><br></strong></li> <li> <strong>Snow storms during winter can cause delays and cancellations to flights. Contact your tour operator or airline for flight information before travelling. See <a title="FCO_TRV_CA_UnitedStatesOfAmerica" href="#snow">Snow storms</a><br></strong><strong><br></strong> </li> <li> <strong>The US Visa Waiver Programme (VWP) allows most British Citizen passport holders to visit the US for up to 90 days without a visa. If you’re arriving by air or sea, you must get an authorisation via the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) before you travel. See <a title="FCO_TRV_CA_UnitedStatesOfAmerica" href="#entry">Entry Requirements</a></strong><strong><br><br></strong> </li> <li><strong>If you’re arriving by land from Mexico or Canada and you qualify for entry to the US under the Visa Waiver Programme, you won’t need to complete an ESTA. See <a title="FCO_TRV_CA_UnitedStatesOfAmerica" href="#entry">Entry Requirements</a><br><br></strong></li> <li> <p> <strong>There is a general threat from terrorism. See </strong><a title="FCO_TRV_CA_UnitedStatesOfAmerica" href="#terrorism"><strong>Terrorism</strong></a><br><br></p> </li> <li> <p> <strong>You should be alert to the dangers of car and street crime. See <a title="FCO_TRV_CA_UnitedStatesOfAmerica" href="#crime">Crime</a><br></strong><br></p> </li> <li> <p> <strong>Around 5.5 million British nationals visit the United States every year. Most visits are trouble free. See </strong><strong><a title="FCO_TRV_CA_UnitedStatesOfAmerica" href="#stats">Consular assistance statistics</a></strong><br><br></p> </li> <li> <p> <strong>Take out comprehensive <a title="020-travel-insurance-advice" href="http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/staying-safe/travel-insurance/">travel and medical insurance </a>before you travel. </strong> </p> </li> </ul>