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Background:
- I'm French and I was 13/15 years old in 2004/2006.
- I need a B1/B2 visa this trip because I'll be entering the US in a private plane in August, which does not qualify for ESTA.
I'm currently filling out the B1/B2 visa request form.
At some point, it asks if I already traveled to the US and if I ever had a visa issued.
I went to the US 3 times before, in 2004, 2006 and 2016, each time as a tourist.
In 2016 I had an ESTA, but in 2004 and 2006 it wasn't a thing yet and my parents can't remember if they had to get a visa for me.
My question is: As a French child, did I need a visa to get into the US in 2004 and 2006?
visas usa b1-b2-visas
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Background:
- I'm French and I was 13/15 years old in 2004/2006.
- I need a B1/B2 visa this trip because I'll be entering the US in a private plane in August, which does not qualify for ESTA.
I'm currently filling out the B1/B2 visa request form.
At some point, it asks if I already traveled to the US and if I ever had a visa issued.
I went to the US 3 times before, in 2004, 2006 and 2016, each time as a tourist.
In 2016 I had an ESTA, but in 2004 and 2006 it wasn't a thing yet and my parents can't remember if they had to get a visa for me.
My question is: As a French child, did I need a visa to get into the US in 2004 and 2006?
visas usa b1-b2-visas
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It is possible for private plane operators to join the Visa Waiver Program. Many already have (here is a list). If whoever is operating the flight will go to the US frequently, then they may wish to do so.
– Michael Hampton
14 hours ago
3
@MichaelHampton I’m not sure what you mean by « operators » but in my case « private » means owned and flown by private pilots. There is no paying passengers aboard.
– qht
13 hours ago
US-based operators can sign up for the VWP as private pilots, it doesn't have to be commercial. But for non-US operators it can only be commercial flights (e.g. charter).
– Michael Hampton
13 hours ago
We are French and are based in the French West Indies ;)
– qht
13 hours ago
In that case it is probably not an option for you (unless you have a US-registered plane owned by a US company, as many people around the world do). But it might be an option for other people who read this question.
– Michael Hampton
13 hours ago
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Background:
- I'm French and I was 13/15 years old in 2004/2006.
- I need a B1/B2 visa this trip because I'll be entering the US in a private plane in August, which does not qualify for ESTA.
I'm currently filling out the B1/B2 visa request form.
At some point, it asks if I already traveled to the US and if I ever had a visa issued.
I went to the US 3 times before, in 2004, 2006 and 2016, each time as a tourist.
In 2016 I had an ESTA, but in 2004 and 2006 it wasn't a thing yet and my parents can't remember if they had to get a visa for me.
My question is: As a French child, did I need a visa to get into the US in 2004 and 2006?
visas usa b1-b2-visas
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Background:
- I'm French and I was 13/15 years old in 2004/2006.
- I need a B1/B2 visa this trip because I'll be entering the US in a private plane in August, which does not qualify for ESTA.
I'm currently filling out the B1/B2 visa request form.
At some point, it asks if I already traveled to the US and if I ever had a visa issued.
I went to the US 3 times before, in 2004, 2006 and 2016, each time as a tourist.
In 2016 I had an ESTA, but in 2004 and 2006 it wasn't a thing yet and my parents can't remember if they had to get a visa for me.
My question is: As a French child, did I need a visa to get into the US in 2004 and 2006?
visas usa b1-b2-visas
visas usa b1-b2-visas
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It is possible for private plane operators to join the Visa Waiver Program. Many already have (here is a list). If whoever is operating the flight will go to the US frequently, then they may wish to do so.
– Michael Hampton
14 hours ago
3
@MichaelHampton I’m not sure what you mean by « operators » but in my case « private » means owned and flown by private pilots. There is no paying passengers aboard.
– qht
13 hours ago
US-based operators can sign up for the VWP as private pilots, it doesn't have to be commercial. But for non-US operators it can only be commercial flights (e.g. charter).
– Michael Hampton
13 hours ago
We are French and are based in the French West Indies ;)
– qht
13 hours ago
In that case it is probably not an option for you (unless you have a US-registered plane owned by a US company, as many people around the world do). But it might be an option for other people who read this question.
– Michael Hampton
13 hours ago
|
show 1 more comment
It is possible for private plane operators to join the Visa Waiver Program. Many already have (here is a list). If whoever is operating the flight will go to the US frequently, then they may wish to do so.
– Michael Hampton
14 hours ago
3
@MichaelHampton I’m not sure what you mean by « operators » but in my case « private » means owned and flown by private pilots. There is no paying passengers aboard.
– qht
13 hours ago
US-based operators can sign up for the VWP as private pilots, it doesn't have to be commercial. But for non-US operators it can only be commercial flights (e.g. charter).
– Michael Hampton
13 hours ago
We are French and are based in the French West Indies ;)
– qht
13 hours ago
In that case it is probably not an option for you (unless you have a US-registered plane owned by a US company, as many people around the world do). But it might be an option for other people who read this question.
– Michael Hampton
13 hours ago
It is possible for private plane operators to join the Visa Waiver Program. Many already have (here is a list). If whoever is operating the flight will go to the US frequently, then they may wish to do so.
– Michael Hampton
14 hours ago
It is possible for private plane operators to join the Visa Waiver Program. Many already have (here is a list). If whoever is operating the flight will go to the US frequently, then they may wish to do so.
– Michael Hampton
14 hours ago
3
3
@MichaelHampton I’m not sure what you mean by « operators » but in my case « private » means owned and flown by private pilots. There is no paying passengers aboard.
– qht
13 hours ago
@MichaelHampton I’m not sure what you mean by « operators » but in my case « private » means owned and flown by private pilots. There is no paying passengers aboard.
– qht
13 hours ago
US-based operators can sign up for the VWP as private pilots, it doesn't have to be commercial. But for non-US operators it can only be commercial flights (e.g. charter).
– Michael Hampton
13 hours ago
US-based operators can sign up for the VWP as private pilots, it doesn't have to be commercial. But for non-US operators it can only be commercial flights (e.g. charter).
– Michael Hampton
13 hours ago
We are French and are based in the French West Indies ;)
– qht
13 hours ago
We are French and are based in the French West Indies ;)
– qht
13 hours ago
In that case it is probably not an option for you (unless you have a US-registered plane owned by a US company, as many people around the world do). But it might be an option for other people who read this question.
– Michael Hampton
13 hours ago
In that case it is probably not an option for you (unless you have a US-registered plane owned by a US company, as many people around the world do). But it might be an option for other people who read this question.
– Michael Hampton
13 hours ago
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ESTA did not exist in those days, but the visa waiver program (VWP) did. Most likely, you and your parents traveled under the VWP. The practical consequence of this is that you will have filled out green I-94W forms instead of white I-94 forms just before arriving in the US (in addition to the blue-and-white customs form that is still in use today). Therefore:
As a French child, did I need a visa to get in the US in 2004 and 2006?
No, you did not need a visa.
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Yes! I do remember the green paper stapled in my passport when I was a kid! Thanks :)
– qht
14 hours ago
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Specifically, the Visa Waiver Program began in 1988, and France joined in 1989, according to Wikipedia.
– David Richerby
14 hours ago
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ESTA did not exist in those days, but the visa waiver program (VWP) did. Most likely, you and your parents traveled under the VWP. The practical consequence of this is that you will have filled out green I-94W forms instead of white I-94 forms just before arriving in the US (in addition to the blue-and-white customs form that is still in use today). Therefore:
As a French child, did I need a visa to get in the US in 2004 and 2006?
No, you did not need a visa.
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Yes! I do remember the green paper stapled in my passport when I was a kid! Thanks :)
– qht
14 hours ago
3
Specifically, the Visa Waiver Program began in 1988, and France joined in 1989, according to Wikipedia.
– David Richerby
14 hours ago
add a comment |
ESTA did not exist in those days, but the visa waiver program (VWP) did. Most likely, you and your parents traveled under the VWP. The practical consequence of this is that you will have filled out green I-94W forms instead of white I-94 forms just before arriving in the US (in addition to the blue-and-white customs form that is still in use today). Therefore:
As a French child, did I need a visa to get in the US in 2004 and 2006?
No, you did not need a visa.
answered 14 hours ago
phoogphoog
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Yes! I do remember the green paper stapled in my passport when I was a kid! Thanks :)
– qht
14 hours ago
3
Specifically, the Visa Waiver Program began in 1988, and France joined in 1989, according to Wikipedia.
– David Richerby
14 hours ago
add a comment |
ESTA did not exist in those days, but the visa waiver program (VWP) did. Most likely, you and your parents traveled under the VWP. The practical consequence of this is that you will have filled out green I-94W forms instead of white I-94 forms just before arriving in the US (in addition to the blue-and-white customs form that is still in use today). Therefore:
As a French child, did I need a visa to get in the US in 2004 and 2006?
No, you did not need a visa.
answered 14 hours ago
phoogphoog
81.2k13180263
ESTA did not exist in those days, but the visa waiver program (VWP) did. Most likely, you and your parents traveled under the VWP. The practical consequence of this is that you will have filled out green I-94W forms instead of white I-94 forms just before arriving in the US (in addition to the blue-and-white customs form that is still in use today). Therefore:
As a French child, did I need a visa to get in the US in 2004 and 2006?
No, you did not need a visa.
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Yes! I do remember the green paper stapled in my passport when I was a kid! Thanks :)
– qht
14 hours ago
3
Specifically, the Visa Waiver Program began in 1988, and France joined in 1989, according to Wikipedia.
– David Richerby
14 hours ago
add a comment |
4
Yes! I do remember the green paper stapled in my passport when I was a kid! Thanks :)
– qht
14 hours ago
3
Specifically, the Visa Waiver Program began in 1988, and France joined in 1989, according to Wikipedia.
– David Richerby
14 hours ago
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Yes! I do remember the green paper stapled in my passport when I was a kid! Thanks :)
– qht
14 hours ago
Yes! I do remember the green paper stapled in my passport when I was a kid! Thanks :)
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14 hours ago
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Specifically, the Visa Waiver Program began in 1988, and France joined in 1989, according to Wikipedia.
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14 hours ago
Specifically, the Visa Waiver Program began in 1988, and France joined in 1989, according to Wikipedia.
– David Richerby
14 hours ago
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It is possible for private plane operators to join the Visa Waiver Program. Many already have (here is a list). If whoever is operating the flight will go to the US frequently, then they may wish to do so.
– Michael Hampton
14 hours ago
3
@MichaelHampton I’m not sure what you mean by « operators » but in my case « private » means owned and flown by private pilots. There is no paying passengers aboard.
– qht
13 hours ago
US-based operators can sign up for the VWP as private pilots, it doesn't have to be commercial. But for non-US operators it can only be commercial flights (e.g. charter).
– Michael Hampton
13 hours ago
We are French and are based in the French West Indies ;)
– qht
13 hours ago
In that case it is probably not an option for you (unless you have a US-registered plane owned by a US company, as many people around the world do). But it might be an option for other people who read this question.
– Michael Hampton
13 hours ago