US to require 72 hours notice
Wednesday 04 June 2008
British skiers travelling to the US next winter will be required to register online with US authorities at least three days before leaving to visit America.
 It was announced yesterday by Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff that all travellers from countries which do not currently require a visa, 27 in total, will have to observe a 72 hour notice period. This includes most of western Europe as well as Australia, Brunei, Japan, New Zealand and Singapore.
The new rule is expected to take effect from January 2009, and once approved, successful applications will be valid for multiple entries over two years.
The new system, aimed at improving homeland security in the US, will begin accepting registrations from August. To register, travellers will have to contact travel agents, airline websites or go through a purpose-built US government website.
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