Visa's/Advanced Passenger Info/ESTA's

[Tink78]

Hello
Just getting a little confused by all the entry requirements to the US.

I've checked all our passports and I think we're good to go on that front, although my passport doesn't show the E-Passport logo whereas DH and both DS passports do, but as mine was issued before a certain date apparently I don't need to show the E-Passport logo?!?!?

Maybe the E-passport thing came in after Oct 2005, whereas my passport was issued March 2005.

I don't think need Visa's? Is that right?
We can get into the US with just passports & ESTA's?

Also, we are flying with Thomson, and it says I need to provide API (Advanced Passenger Information) online before we travel.

Is there anything else?

Thanks
Karen

 

[pascalstongue]

No that's it. As long as your passport is in date it doesn't need to be an E passport. Mine was issued in 2005 and isn't an E passport either.
The Esta is valid for two years. As long as you meet the Esta criteria you don't need a visa.

 

[Tink78]

Great, thank you.