Arrivals tax in Santiago and Lounges at SCL
Mar 28, 2012, 4:16 pm
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If you choose to use the AU govt website, you are charged, and this is to maintain the website.
Airlines, travel agents, etc., can obtain the ETA for FREE, some do it for their elites (in the case of airlines), some do it for premium passengers (airlines or travel agents), some do it for corporate passengers (travel agents and airlines).
But at least the Australian version is free, you just pay a processing fee to whoever gets it for you (which is waived if you matter to whoever is getting it for you), no way to avoid this in the US with an ESTA.
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Mar 28, 2012, 4:42 pm
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Reciprocity tax is now US$95 for Aussies, US$140 for Yanks!
http://www.aeropuertosantiago.cl/eng...view&Itemid=51
http://www.aeropuertosantiago.cl/eng...view&Itemid=51
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Mar 28, 2012, 4:55 pm
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Close. Its actually USD 14.00 And it is stated that all but $4 of this is refunded if your application is rejected. At $20, did you pay a scammer for your ESTA?
Mar 28, 2012, 5:32 pm
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Ha no, I got mine back in September 2010 at no charge in the grace period before it became payable. Good to know that later in the year when I need to get a new one, my contribution to reducing the US government budget deficit will be $14 not $20.
Mar 29, 2012, 12:05 am
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hmm.. just checked when my current ESTA expires... Do they need to be valid for the entire period of a visit to the US, or just when entering?
Mar 29, 2012, 1:00 am
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The ESTA just has to be valid when entering the country ...
https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/det...92eVhUaw%3D%3D
https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/det...92eVhUaw%3D%3D
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How long is my ESTA approval good for?
Your ESTA authorization is generally valid for multiple trips over a period of two years (starting the date that you are approved) or until your passport expires, whichever comes first*. This means that as long as you received an ESTA authorization to travel, you do not have to reapply during the validity period. You may update your travel information; however this information is optional and is not required.
If your ESTA expires while in the US it will not affect your departure.
Note: Is it important to PRINT a copy of the document for your records. The printout is not required upon arrival into the United States, as the officers have the information electronically. Some airlines require the printout upon check-in, please check with your respective airline.
Receiving ESTA authorization does not mean you may stay in the U.S. for two years. It only allows you to travel to the U.S. under the terms of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), which only allows you to stay in the U.S. for 90 days or less. If you plan to stay for longer than 90 days, you must obtain a visa at the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
*If you obtain a new passport or change your name, gender or country of citizenship, you will be required to apply for a new travel authorization. This is also required if one of your answers to any of the VWP eligibility questions changes. The associated fee of $14 will be charged for each new application submitted.
How long is my ESTA approval good for?
Your ESTA authorization is generally valid for multiple trips over a period of two years (starting the date that you are approved) or until your passport expires, whichever comes first*. This means that as long as you received an ESTA authorization to travel, you do not have to reapply during the validity period. You may update your travel information; however this information is optional and is not required.
If your ESTA expires while in the US it will not affect your departure.
Note: Is it important to PRINT a copy of the document for your records. The printout is not required upon arrival into the United States, as the officers have the information electronically. Some airlines require the printout upon check-in, please check with your respective airline.
Receiving ESTA authorization does not mean you may stay in the U.S. for two years. It only allows you to travel to the U.S. under the terms of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), which only allows you to stay in the U.S. for 90 days or less. If you plan to stay for longer than 90 days, you must obtain a visa at the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
*If you obtain a new passport or change your name, gender or country of citizenship, you will be required to apply for a new travel authorization. This is also required if one of your answers to any of the VWP eligibility questions changes. The associated fee of $14 will be charged for each new application submitted.
Mar 31, 2012, 11:12 pm
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Fees around Sth America
I have both nZ and Aus passports, it saved me:
NZ = no visa req for Brasil - US$70 saving;
NZ= no fee for Argentina US$100
NZ= no fee for peru US$60NZ; and
NZ= Mp Fee for Chila *then US$60 now US$100)
NZ = no visa req for Brasil - US$70 saving;
NZ= no fee for Argentina US$100
NZ= no fee for peru US$60NZ; and
NZ= Mp Fee for Chila *then US$60 now US$100)
Apr 1, 2012, 12:49 am
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IME the Peruvian immigration process is quick and easy. Its just the taxis that cause angst (my rule now is the more expensive the taxi ride, the greater the chance of near death experiences).
Apr 1, 2012, 1:50 am
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I always thought that reciprocity fees by a country A are meant to be a tool to put pressure on foreign governments through their travellers to reduce/remove unjustified visa fees imposed by these countries on citizens from the country A.
For this to work travellers need to write/speak to their MPs/senators/ministers and get things moving.
For this to work travellers need to write/speak to their MPs/senators/ministers and get things moving.
Apr 4, 2012, 8:29 pm
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These types of fees are a bit of a grab anyway. Or the result of poor diplomatic relations.
The United Arab Emirates visa fee for Canadians is $250 USD single entry, or $500 for a multiple entry. Supposedly for denying Emirates landing rights for many Canadian cities other than Toronto.
A competitive Disadvantage
The United Arab Emirates visa fee for Canadians is $250 USD single entry, or $500 for a multiple entry. Supposedly for denying Emirates landing rights for many Canadian cities other than Toronto.
A competitive Disadvantage
Apr 5, 2012, 1:03 am
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These types of fees are a bit of a grab anyway. Or the result of poor diplomatic relations.
The United Arab Emirates visa fee for Canadians is $250 USD single entry, or $500 for a multiple entry. Supposedly for denying Emirates landing rights for many Canadian cities other than Toronto.
A competitive Disadvantage
The United Arab Emirates visa fee for Canadians is $250 USD single entry, or $500 for a multiple entry. Supposedly for denying Emirates landing rights for many Canadian cities other than Toronto.
A competitive Disadvantage
Get to immigration at DXB and I get waved through after one question "Sightseeing?" "Yes" *stamp passport*
Apr 13, 2012, 2:58 am
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So are you suggesting that NZ doesn't pay a fee for a Peru visa whereas Aust Passports incur a fee of $60? If so, then this is a new fee - introduced since Dec 2011 and there is no mention of it on the Peru Embassy web site (unless I missed something): http://www.embaperu.org.au/embassy/visas.html
Apr 13, 2012, 12:14 pm
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That's an appallingly jingoistic view. Why would anyone from Chile wish to unlawfully remain in Australia when their economy is growing at a much faster rate than Australia's?
Apr 13, 2012, 3:14 pm
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Jingoistic - perhaps, but the comparison between economic growth and desire to remain in a foreign country makes no sense.