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USA Planning Your Trip

  • Entrance Requirements.
  • Passport . Required of citizens of countries other than the US and Canada.
  • Visa . Generally required of citizens of all countries other than the US and Canada, but requirement can be waived for residents of certain countries.
  • Inoculations . None required.
  • Work Permit . Required of all foreigners planning to work in the US.

  • Embassies And Consulates
  • Contact the nearest embassy or consulate to obtain info on the visas necessary to travel to the US. Listings of foreign embassies in the US and US embassies abroad can be found at www.embassyworld.com ...more

  • Documents And Formalities
  • Requirements All non-US and non-Canadian citizens need valid passports to enter the US and re-enter their home countries. Canadians can enter and leave the US with proof of citizenship and photo ID ...more

  • Money
  • The currency chart below is based on August 2007 exchange rates between local currency and Australian dollars (AUS$), Canadian dollars (CDN$), European Union euros (EUR€), New Zealand dollars (NZ$) ...more

  • Packing
  • Pack lightly: Lay out only what you absolutely need, then take half the clothes and twice the money. The Travelite FAQ (www.travelite.org) is a good resource for tips on traveling light. The online ...more

  • Safety And Health
  • In any type of crisis situation, the most important thing to do is stay calm. Your country’s embassy abroad is usually your best resource when things go wrong; registering with that embassy upon arrival ...more

  • Transportation To The US
  • When it comes to airfare, a little effort can save you a bundle. If your plans are flexible enough to deal with the restrictions, courier fares are the cheapest. Tickets bought from consolidators and ...more

  • Transportation In The US
  • Basic round-trip fares within the US range roughly $80-500. Commercial carriers like American and United will probably offer the most convenient flights, but they may not be the cheapest. You will probably ...more

  • Staying Connected
  • Though in some places it’s possible to forge a remote link with your home server, in most cases this is a much slower (and more expensive) way of checking email than taking advantage of free web-based ...more

  • Outdoor Recreation
  • The Great Outdoor Recreation Pages (www.gorp.com) provide excellent general information for travelers planning on camping or spending time in the outdoors.

  • Travel Concerns
  • As the number of travelers on the road continues to rise, the detrimental effect they can have on natural environments becomes an increasing concern. With this in mind, Let’s Go promotes the philosophy ...more

  • Other Resources
  • Let’s Go tries to cover all aspects of budget travel, but we can’t put everything in our guides. Listed below are books and websites that can serve as jumping-off points for your own research.



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