You need some documents to travel to the United States of America. You definitely need an electronically readable passport and an ESTA of visa. If you want to rent a car, you also need a valid driver’s license.
COVID19: Since November, 8 2021 you also need proof of vaccination and a negative covid-test to enter the USA. Read more about the needed covid documents.
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International passport
An electronically readable international passport is required to travel to the USA. You passport has to be valid during your entire stay. Also children and babies need a passport.
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Driver’s license
If you want to drive a car in the USA, you need a valid driver’s license. For Europeans the European driver’s license is accepted in America. For other countries an international driver’s permit can be required.
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ESTA
To strengthen the security of travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program, requirements to travel visa-free have been enhanced. Nationals of Visa Waiver Program countries will still be eligible to travel without a visa but will have to obtain an approved travel authorization prior to their travel to the United States.
