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Everyone needs a passport to enter the United States, but visa requirements change frequently. In general, if you’re from Canada or Bermuda, you don’t need a visa. Also, if you’re from one of the twenty-seven Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries and have a Machine Readable Passport (MRP) you may stay for up to 90 days without obtaining a visa. Otherwise, for an extended stay, apply for a Visitor Visa at an American embassy or consulate. Since September 11, 2001, restrictions and processing times have increased, so plan your trip well in advance whether you think you need a visa or not. Visit the U.S. Department of State Web site at www.travel.state.gov or www.unitedstatesvisas.org for current information.

