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MissHoneychurch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jun-03-08 03:24 AM
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US to impose stricter visa rule
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Passengers travelling to the United States from countries whose citizens do not need visas must register online with the US government at least 72 hours before departure, in the latest measure to strengthen American security.

The new rule is expected to be announced on Tuesday by Michael Chertoff, the Homeland Security secretary, and take effect in January.

Visitors leaving US face tighter security - Apr-22Brussels and US pledge visa-free travel - Mar-14US visa dispute divides the EU - Mar-12Visitors to Europe face fingerprinting - Feb-14New ID rules overwhelm US - Aug-15Agencies scramble to help business travellers - Aug-15European companies last year expressed concern after the Homeland Security department floated the idea of requiring passengers to register 48 hours in advance, believing it could complicate last-minute business travel. Although the new rule requires 72 hours advance registration, it will be valid for multiple entries over a two-year period ...

More: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/2a8dbbfe-30d8-11dd-bc93-000077b07658.html

It is getting ridiculous
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