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US Visa photo

Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2011 9:00 am
by melody68
Does anyone have an idea where we can have our photos taken for US Visa application? :D

Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2011 6:29 pm
by Idono
Any photo shops will do this for you. Or use those automated machines.

Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2011 2:42 pm
by ExpatMom
They have a photo machine at the US embassy. It requires $10.

Posted: Thu Mar 31, 2011 5:27 pm
by worry_mum
I tht via ESTA online? No photo needed ah...

Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 2:47 am
by verykiasu2010
worry_mum wrote:I tht via ESTA online? No photo needed ah...
that is for those carrying passport of visa-waiver countries

and ESTA is valid for two or three (?) years only, after which have to re-apply but hassle free

Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 2:48 am
by verykiasu2010
ExpatMom wrote:They have a photo machine at the US embassy. It requires $10.
I think this is the safest choice, just in case other photo kiosk got it wrong, waste time waste $$

Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2011 9:34 am
by xian_kai
Do you print out the ESTA ID, and attach together with your passport when you board the plane to US?

Also, anyone has encounter any problems entering the US though with a valid ESTA ID?

Sorry if my questions sound silly. I have applied for the ESTA successfully, and wonder what is the procedures like at the US airport.

Thanks

Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2011 11:33 am
by verykiasu2010
xian_kai wrote:Do you print out the ESTA ID, and attach together with your passport when you board the plane to US?

Also, anyone has encounter any problems entering the US though with a valid ESTA ID?

Sorry if my questions sound silly. I have applied for the ESTA successfully, and wonder what is the procedures like at the US airport.

Thanks
The ESTA should be printed out and be on hand, in case the immigration officer wants to see it. But so far they never requested to see. it is in their system

You should also update your new flight and new hotel details on the next trip using the same ESTA which is valid for 2 years multiple entry

ALSO, you are required to print out your e-ticket for your flights. Weird, US is the only country you are advised to have a print out of the e-tickets.

At the immigration counter, they will do your finger print for both hands 10 fingers on a touch pad, plus a photo using a webcam linked to their computer.

Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2011 2:30 pm
by Trapwithin
verykiasu2010 wrote:
xian_kai wrote:Do you print out the ESTA ID, and attach together with your passport when you board the plane to US?

Also, anyone has encounter any problems entering the US though with a valid ESTA ID?

Sorry if my questions sound silly. I have applied for the ESTA successfully, and wonder what is the procedures like at the US airport.

Thanks
The ESTA should be printed out and be on hand, in case the immigration officer wants to see it. But so far they never requested to see. it is in their system

You should also update your new flight and new hotel details on the next trip using the same ESTA which is valid for 2 years multiple entry

ALSO, you are required to print out your e-ticket for your flights. Weird, US is the only country you are advised to have a print out of the e-tickets.

At the immigration counter, they will do your finger print for both hands 10 fingers on a touch pad, plus a photo using a webcam linked to their computer.
Just to add. 10 fingers and thumbs are for the 1st visit.
Thereafter, it is just 4 fingers from the right hand.

Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2011 4:22 pm
by xian_kai
Thank you for the reply.

Had been reading some horrible stories on people having trouble at US airport check-point, that's why a bit weary.