About Visit America

We turn the official US entry rules — from travel.state.gov, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and USCIS — into plain English, and stamp every guide with the date we last checked it against those sources. We are a travel-information site, not a law firm and not a government agency; our guides help you understand and prepare, but the final decision on entry always rests with a CBP officer.

Where our information comes from

US entry rules are scattered across several official sites and written in dense, official language. We read the primary sources — ‘travel.state.gov’, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (cbp.gov and esta.cbp.dhs.gov) and USCIS — and rewrite them in plain English, linking back to the exact pages on every guide so you can verify anything yourself.

Primary official sources only for rules that change (eligibility, fees, allowed stay): travel.state.gov, cbp.gov, esta.cbp.dhs.gov and uscis.gov. Every guide carries a "last verified" date and is re-checked when rules change.

What “last verified” means

Entry rules, fees and eligibility lists change — countries join the Visa Waiver Program, fees are updated, and policies shift. Each guide shows the date we last checked it against the official sources, so you know how current it is. When a rule changes, we update the guide and the date.

Important: this is information, not advice

This site provides general travel information, not legal or immigration advice, and is not affiliated with the U.S. government. Entry rules change and are enforced at the officer’s discretion. Always confirm current requirements on the official sources we link before you travel or apply.

In particular: holding an approved ESTA or a valid visa lets you travel to a US port of entry and request admission — it never guarantees entry. A Customs and Border Protection officer makes the final decision. If your situation is complicated (a prior refusal, overstay, criminal history, or an unusual purpose), consult a licensed immigration attorney rather than relying on any general guide, ours included.

Affiliates & independence

Some outbound links (for example to travel insurance or eSIM providers) may earn us a commission at no cost to you. This never changes the rules we report or the official sources we cite. We never take payment to recommend a paid “ESTA service” — always apply on the official government site.

Planning the trip itself

Once you understand how to enter, our sister site Roam States covers where to go across the US — destinations, road trips and itineraries.