Does a non-American need an ESTA to leave the USA?

8/18/2014 9:16:33 PM

I’m a British Citizen who have travelled between Canada and USA.

The ETSA is only for flights as you rightly said.

If I drive through the border, then I must stop at USA Immigrations and pay $6, fill in quick form, and have my fingerprints taken. I have not done this via the train so I don’t know how that part works.

As for entering Canada, shouldn’t be too much hassle especially if you have a return ticket home to show that you are simply a tourist.

Best of luck!

8/18/2014 3:45:43 PM

No.

Firstly, note that you’ll likely be required to get a visa at the border with the US, even though you’re in the visa-waiver countries for ESTA – it apparently only counts for flights, or within 90 days of a flight into the US if arriving by land(!) as I found out, twice.

However, leaving the country there’s not even a passport check – you simply need to have the legal (visa or other requirements depending on your passport) for entering the next country. As the country for you is Canada, and you’re a British citizen, you’re visa exempt for travel to Canada.

Documents-wise, you’ll need your passport and travel documents (flights etc) and it’s handy to have any details of your accommodation or other travel plans, in case you get asked for them at any of the borders.

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