SOS!! UK travel to Colmbia via USA

ingles says on Jan 24, 2008, 03:45:

My uderstanding is that UK citizens with a machine readable passport qualify for the Visa Waiver in the US and do not need a visa. I hope so, doing a similar trip myself soon!!!

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Cerealkiller says on Jan 24, 2008, 04:10:

no jumbo, you dont need anything. just fill out the green form on the plane and thats it.

Conservatives are not necessarily stupid, but most stupid people are conservatives -John Stuart Mill

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kalder says on Jan 24, 2008, 04:47:

Cerealkiller is absolutely right. Just make sure you fill in the correct form. First time I did the London-Miami-Cali thing, the American Airline cabin crew gave me totally erroneous advice on which to fill in and how.

"kalder- have you ever had a woman?"--Sam Salmon

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Buongone says on Jan 24, 2008, 04:50:

Kind of on the same subject. What if a Colombiana travels on Copa to Houston. Then catches a hop down to Cabo San lucas. Layover in Houston is like 1 1/2 hrs. Also about the same time coming back down to Cali. What kind of paperwork if any do's she need? Thanks.

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JumboBond007 says on Jan 24, 2008, 04:54:

Thank you very much ...........

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panthdave says on Jan 24, 2008, 04:56:

Why would you want to fly from Panama to Houston instead of Panama to Cabo San Lucas direct or via Mexico City instead of Houston. I would assume no transit area then you need a visa if your on Colombian Passport going via USA....

panthdave Miami

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Ekdog says on Jan 24, 2008, 05:19:

If I were a foreigner, I'd avoid American airports at all costs: rude, ignorant, xenophobic and racist personnel can make layovers in the U.S. a dismal experience.

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esanch36 says on Jan 24, 2008, 06:44:

Oh god, here we go again

All right, I'll ask: How come it took three seconds to euthanize Eight Belles, but the Womens NBA is starting Year 12???

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kalder says on Jan 24, 2008, 06:45:

It's certainly true at MIA.

"kalder- have you ever had a woman?"--Sam Salmon

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sloopskipper says on Jan 24, 2008, 06:53:

I think in most airports you don't need visa if you don't try to leave international arrivals transit area, EVEN in Caracas.

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britabroad says on Jan 24, 2008, 07:23:

You´ll get a 60 day US visa stamped in your passport at Miami Airport for stopovers - provided the form you´re given on the plane is completed. But be prepared for the immigration staff there who might insist on speaking Spanish and get the hump when they have to speak in English.

Leave the big stick at home...carry a cannon!

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static says on Jan 24, 2008, 07:54:

"If I were a foreigner, I'd avoid American airports at all costs: rude, ignorant, xenophobic and racist personnel can make layovers in the U.S. a dismal experience."

Good advice. I agree, and I am an American.

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untreated says on Jan 24, 2008, 14:56:

Colombian nationals need a valid US visa to get on the plane to Houston, no exceptions.

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manINred says on Jan 24, 2008, 15:10:

As a british citizen, the US customs takes your picture and fingerprints!

I found this out when i misplaced in one of my pockets my canadian passport so just showed the US customs dude my British passport. No visa required.

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Robert Jorge says on Jan 24, 2008, 17:53:

Hmmmm - I think a person can expect to be treated rudely at a US airport. But xenophobic and racist .... nahh.

--"I believe in making the world safe for our children. But not for our children's children, because I don't think that children should be having sex." - Jack Handy

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kalder says on Jan 25, 2008, 04:25:

I've discussed the allegations of racism at MIA with two black Americans. A glance at and two seconds' conversation with these men would tell you they were citizens, not gangsters or drug dealers. But, more often than not, at MIA that's how they've been treated.

An anecdote, not proof. But telling enough perhaps.

"kalder- have you ever had a woman?"--Sam Salmon

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GregYohn says on Jan 25, 2008, 06:54:

Hola!

Returning into MIA from Cali will get your baggage scanned going into the airport, unlike other places!

Too bad you are taking Amercan and not Avianca from MIA, since your flight lands at 8 PM into Cali and you get out of the airport an hour later. My advice after 8 trips to Cali would be to take a bus into town and a taxi when you get into Cali to save you from an expensive taxi into town. If you speak no Spanish, then have your friend meet you there. The buses are located at the domestic terminal to the right outside of the international entrance.

12VOIP.com gives free calls to Colombia.Greg

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Robert Jorge says on Jan 25, 2008, 23:08:

Kalder, last time I arrived in Miami, I don't recall seeing or dealing with one non-black agent / official upon arrival. Nothing wrong with that - but I find it hard to imagine there are black workers treating other blacks and Latinos, many of whom are of color, with prejudice and stereotyping. Also, it's my just personal experience and certainly not proof either. It seems like in MIA, they treat everybody equally shitty, and the whole airport gives me the creeps. It seems like it is on the edge of chaos or something.

--"I believe in making the world safe for our children. But not for our children's children, because I don't think that children should be having sex." - Jack Handy

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kalder says on Jan 26, 2008, 08:03:

And it doesn't have enough bars.

"kalder- have you ever had a woman?"--Sam Salmon

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