reservations
US CONTACTS:
IATA Agents in the US: 1-877-654-8259
Non-IATA Agents; 1-800-223-5730
General Reservations: 1-800-223-5730
CANADA CONTACTS
IATA Agents in Canada: 1-800-268-8556
Non-IATA Agents: 1-800-361-8336
General Reservations: 1-800-361-8336
Visa Waiver Program for foreign visitors traveling to the US
Starting on January 12, 2009, the US Department of National Security requires all visitors, citizens or people born in specific countries who are seeing to travel to the United States to be subject to enhanced security requirements making it mandatory for them to apply for special authorization under the Visa Waiver program (VWP). This program allows them to request advance authorization for their travel to the US via the Internet.
The Visa Waiver Program countries include:
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Andorra |
France |
Luxembourg |
Singapore |
Czech Republic |
Austria |
Germany |
Monaco |
Slovenia |
Estonia |
Australia |
Iceland |
Netherlands |
Spain |
Hungary |
Belgium |
Ireland |
New Zealand |
Sweden |
Latvia |
Brunei |
Italy |
Norway |
Switzerland |
Lithuania |
Denmark |
Japan |
Portugal |
United Kingdom |
Slovakia |
Finland |
Liechtenstein |
San Marino |
Republic of Malta |
South Korea |
Please visit: https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/ to access more information regarding the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) and to submit an application.
EVUS
Starting from November 29th, 2016, all citizens or nationals of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) who have been issued a 10-year B-1, B-2 or B1/B2 (tourist/business) visa will be required to apply for Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS) application on file with U.S. Customs and Border Protection prior to traveling to the United States. Failure to have a valid and approved application on file could lead to denied travel.
EVUS is a web based system that determines the eligibility of visitors with a valid 10-year visa to travel to the United States and is valid for 2 years or until the traveler’s visa or passport expires.
For more information on how eligible travelers can apply for EVUS, please visit http://www.cbp.gov/EVUS
Canada ETA program
Canada has introduced a new entry requirement, known as an eTA, for visa-exempt foreign nationals travelling to Canada by air. Exceptions include U.S. citizens and travelers with a valid visa. Entry requirements for other methods of travel (land, sea) have not changed. Starting August 1, 2015, eligible travelers can apply online for an eTA.
As of March 15, 2016, visa-exempt foreign nationals who fly to or transit through Canada are expected to have an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). Exceptions include U.S. citizens and travelers with a valid Canadian visa. However, from March 15, 2015 until Fall 2016, travelers who do not have an eTA can board their flight, as long as they have appropriate travel documents, such as a valid passport. To learn more, click here.
The eTA is electronically linked to your passport and is valid for five years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first.
Applying for an eTA is a simple and inexpensive ($7 Canadian) online process that will take just a few minutes. Most eTA-eligible applicants will get their authorization within minutes of submitting the online form.
You must have a valid passport, an email address and a credit card to complete the online form. You can only apply for one person at a time. For example, for a family of three people, you will need to complete and submit the form three times.