Does an Australian Citizen need a Visa to come to the United States to stay 3 weeks?Can u just use passport?

Question

Does an Australian Citizen need a Visa to come to the United States to stay 3 weeks?Can u just use passport?

Answer 1

Overview – what is the Visa Waiver Program? The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) enables nationals of certain countries to travel to the United States for tourism or business for stays of 90 days or less without obtaining a visa. The program was established in 1986 with the objective of eliminating unnecessary barriers to travel, stimulating the tourism industry, and permitting the Department of State to focus consular resources in other areas. VWP eligible travelers may apply for a visa, if they prefer to do so. Not all countries participate in the VWP, and not all travelers from VWP countries are eligible to use the program. VWP travelers are screened prior to admission into the United States, and they are enrolled in the Department of Homeland Security’s US-VISIT   program.

Which countries participate in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP)?

Currently, 27 countries participate in the Visa Waiver Program, as shown below:

Visa Waiver Program - Participating Countries.

Andorra Iceland Norway

Australia Ireland Portugal

Austria Italy San Marino

Belgium Japan Singapore

Brunei Liechtenstein Slovenia

Denmark Luxembourg Spain

Finland Monaco Sweden

France the Netherlands Switzerland

Germany New Zealand United Kingdom

Answer 2

Yes. Australians do not need a visa because Australia and the USA both signed the Visa Waiver Program which allows citizens from their respective countries to travel as a tourist for less than 90 days.

http://canberra.usembassy.gov/consular/v...

You will need a return ticket though (or at least a way out of the country because if you come under suspicion you can still be denied at border control).

Answer 3

No, you do not need a visa for stays up to 90 days.