Getting to and Leaving the U.S.
Find resources on visas, embassies, currency, driving, and more.
Entering the U.S.
- Visas
The official United States visa information source. - U.S. Embassies
Find the U.S. embassy in your country. - Border Entry into the United States by Foreign Nationals
U.S. Customs and Border Protection provides identification requirements, forms, and instructions for visitors to the United States. - Border Wait Times for Entering the U.S.
Average wait times for incoming travelers at major U.S. airports, and northern and southern border crossings… - Health Information for Travelers to North America
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control provides information about disease risks for travelers and other public health information for each state. - Convert Currency to U.S. Dollars
The U.S. Department of the Treasury provides current and historical currency exchange rate information. - U.S. Paper Currency – Denominations, Faces, and Backs
Learn which portraits and images appear on the various kinds of U.S. paper currency. - U.S. Coins – Denominations, Faces, and Backs
Learn which portraits and images are shown on the different kinds of U.S. coins. - Foreign Visitors Driving in the U.S.
Quick facts for foreign visitors about driving in the United States… - Weather in the U.S.
The official U.S. government website for weather forecasts, warnings, and information about meteorology - Permanent Residence in the U.S. (Green Card)
Ways to get a “green card”. A “green card” gives you official immigration status (Lawful Permanent Residency) in the United States.
Departing the U.S.
- I-94 Arrival-Departure Record FAQs
The Arrival-Departure Record is used to document a traveler’s admission into the U.S., including date of arrival, visa classification, and the date the authorized stay expires. - Filling out Form I-94
Easy instructions to complete Form I-94, which is issued to non-immigrants who need a non-immigrant visa or who are visa exempt - Register Your Personal Items Before Leaving the U.S.
This certificate from U.S. Customs provides proof of ownership for certain taxable goods, and may waive customs duties when returning to the United States.
(.PDF | requires Adobe Acrobat Reader ) - US-VISIT Program
US-VISIT is part of security measures that begin overseas and continue through a visitor’s arrival and departure from the United States. - US-VISIT Multilingual Videos and Brochures
Brochures and videos, about the US-VISIT Program, available in multiple languages - US-VISIT Exit Procedures Step-by-Step
Learn how to register your departure with US-VISIT.
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