For those of us not in the USA, but in US Visa waiver countries, a US ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) is required to be completed before you travel. The process itself isn't difficult to complete, but does require renewal every two years. Thankfully, if you registered an email address when you registered previously, you'll get a warning email that your ESTA … [Read more...]
ESTA Renewals – it’s coming up to that that time…
For those of you who have ESTA's (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) for the United States of America- the visa that isn't a visa - it's an authorisation) and who got their ESTA's before the US Government started charging for them , you'll soon get a message notifying you that your ESTA is about to expire. Something like the one below: ATTENTION! The … [Read more...]
Watch out fake or “processed” ESTA’s scams!
*Advice updated - Now includes the mandatory $14 ESTA charge. But pay the US Government, not a 3rd party please?* I've seen a bit of this since ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorisation) came online, but there has been a reminder from the SANS Institute (they do a lot of computer related security) about the fake sites on the rise. For hells teeth … [Read more...]
Soapbox: Want to enter the USA? That’s $10 please.
In an effort to show how caring the USA is wanting to educate us how great it is to visit the country, for online Visa Waivers, there is a planned charge of $10 to use to the tool. The US Consulate calls this "A storm in a teacup". I alas - don't. Where as a fare to the USA is made up of many things (including security charges, inspection charges, etc), this represents … [Read more...]
Welcome!
Welcome to GhettoIFE.com! I'm your host - Kevin - and I'll be here to guide you through the maze of modern travel, and hopefully add some insightful comment and humour. With GhettoIFE getting on for 2 years old, I've had a bit of a design refresh, and tidied up, so for older viewers who make it here - yes, it's the same content will all the usual sarcasm as always. As … [Read more...]