Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Access Northern California ( www.accessnca.com ) Extensive links to accessible-travel re-
sources, publications, tours and transportation, including outdoor recreation opportunities,
plus a searchable lodgings database and an events calendar.
Accessible San Diego ( http://access-sandiego.org ) Free online city guide (downloadable/
print version $4/5) that's updated annually.
California State Parks ( http://access.parks.ca.gov ) Searchable online map and database
of accessible features at state parks.
Los Angeles for Disabled Visitors ( www.discoverlosangeles.com/search/site/disabled )
Tips for accessible sightseeing, entertainment, museums and transportation.
San Francisco Access Guide ( www.sanfrancisco.trave l/accessibility/san-francisco-
access-guide.html) Free downloadable accessible travel info - dated, but useful.
Theme Park Access Guide ( www.mouseplanet.com/tag ) An insider's view of Disneyland
and other SoCal theme parks 'on wheels.'
Wheelchair Traveling ( www.wheelchairtraveling.com ) Travel tips, lodging and helpful Cali-
fornia destination info.
Visas
Visa information is highly subject to change. Depending on your country of origin, the
rules for entering the USA keep changing. Double-check current visa requirements be-
fore arriving.
Currently, under the US Visa Waiver Program (VWP), visas are not required for citizens
of 38 countries for stays up to 90 days (no extensions) if you have a machine-readable
passport (MRP) that meets current US standards and is valid for six months beyond your
intended stay.
Citizens of VWP countries must still register online with the Electronic System for
Travel Authorization (ESTA; https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov ) at least 72 hours before travel.
Once approved, ESTA registration ($14) is valid for up to two years or until your passport
expires, whichever comes first.
For most Canadian citizens traveling with Canadian passports that meet current US
standards, a visa for short-term visits (usually up to six months) and ESTA registration
aren't required.
Citizens from all other countries or whose passports don't meet US standards will need
to apply for a visa in their home country. The process costs a nonrefundable fee (minim-
um $160), involves a personal interview and can take several weeks, so apply as early
as possible.
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