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Tips for your next US Trip

By: Nataraj A trip to the US is fun for the entire family. It is a vast country with different attractions that can please everyone. The US is host to millions of visitors each year, with summer being the peak tourist season. A great vacation can be ruined if you do not follow some basic rules and procedures.

Travelers to the US must carry proper documents and be aware of entry requirements and procedures. Each traveler must fill out a Customs and Border Protection declaration form and provide basic identification information and the complete address of where they will be staying in the US.

Obtain a valid visa and ensure that your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your trip. The visa does not guarantee an entry into the US. Visitors to the US are fingerprinted before entry. You must provide answers to questions regarding the purpose of the visit and length of stay.

Make sure you find out what can and cannot be brought into the US. There are restrictions on fruits, vegetables, poultry, plants and hazardous substances. Fill the customs form to declare any items on the restricted list. You may have to discard items not allowed.

Money can be freely brought in and taken out of the country. Any amount above the equivalent of 10,000 dollars must be declared on the Customs form. Use credit cards for your purchases, it is convenient and safe. Find out about transaction fees and other charges levied by your credit card company for transactions done overseas.

The US medical care is extremely expensive. Socialized care is not available. You must carry medical insurance that can pay any costly medical bills. The emergency phone number in case of a dire emergency is 911. Use it only if you are in a life threatening situation.

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Author C Raj is a travel and global insurance agent. He specializes in visitor health insurance topics and provides free tips on visitors medical insurance.

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