trakker01 Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 (edited) after speaking to a few buds who go to orlando, florida & the likes on family holidays, it seems a absolute nightmare getting in thru customs, in all the airports, especially the major places (USA) . they tell me they have 3 to 4 hrs to get thru customs, with forms ,pics & finger prints to take...& seen whole families turned back (what a waste of a holiday cost) can any one share thre experiences?? As i have been invited over for a few hunts & shoots etc, but......... with my 'colourful' past, i'm feeling doubtful !! (no firearms will be taken) i hold all the certs poss here in the Uk, shotty & firearms , with more sections than an orange.. cheers...... Edited February 1, 2008 by trakker01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdubya Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 seems to me they have it right . surely it should be a nightmare getting through customs here, perhaps then old people who have contributed to the system all their working lives might recoup some benefit from it as opposed to those who simply turn up to benefit prior to contributing ( bit like bent MP's that), good on the old US of A I say cheers KW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 I was over there twice in 2008 and the delays were no more than usual and not excessive. We flew into and out of Atlanta International Airport (one of the largest) on both occasions and although its a major hub, it is very efficient. I suspect that destinations like Orlando, where everyone landing is bound to be "foreign", probably take a lot longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradders Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 Orlando summer 2006, a little over 5 hours to clear customs.....two UK aircraft landed just ahead of us so there we were having to queue along with about 1000 others from the UK about 800 of which were in front of us. Just bad timing I guess...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taz24 Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 I was over there twice in 2008 and the delays were no more than usual and not excessive.We flew into and out of Atlanta International Airport (one of the largest) on both occasions and although its a major hub, it is very efficient. I suspect that destinations like Orlando, where everyone landing is bound to be "foreign", probably take a lot longer. I never had no problems. Was there last year and with all the security it only took as long as it did to get home through Manchester. taz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trakker01 Posted February 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 any problems with a 'colourful past ' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidibear Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 I am duel nationality, they tend to think I am a diplomat so no problems There was once a survey carried out in the USA asking if martians landed that they should go through immigration control, 65% said yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
col s10 Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 any criminal offence at all,and you will need a visa.i know i also have been a naughty boy.you will be turned back at the airport if you dont. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 any problems with a 'colourful past ' Certainly worth checking before you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 From the US Embassy website. http://www.usembassy.org.uk/ukembabt.html Click on "Visas to the US" at the top of the page, its all there. "Some travelers may not be eligible to enter the United States visa free under the VWP. These include people who have been arrested, even if the arrest did not result in a criminal conviction, those with criminal records, (the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act does not apply to U.S. visa law), certain serious communicable illnesses, those who have been refused admission into, or have been deported from, the United States, or have previously overstayed on the VWP. Such travelers must apply for special restricted visas. If they attempt to travel without a visa, they may be refused entry into the United States." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedrider Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 any problems with a 'colourful past ' Certainly worth checking before you go. Hi trakker i,v worked at almost every state in america you will only have problems the first time you arrive to scan retina or finger prints once done then no problem there after, your details will be on record and quick and easy to read. as for being a naughty boy if it was a long while back as mine was no problem there can be at times a very large amount of people waiting to get through unfortunatly thats the way it is sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayward Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 Travelers who have been arrested, even if the arrest did not result in a criminal conviction, and those with criminal records, (the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act does not apply to U.S. visa law), are required to apply for visas. If they attempt to travel without a visa, they may be refused entry into the United States. link with info ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 Sod that I will have to try for Canada then. LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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