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US-VISIT >> Who's Required?
US-VISIT currently applies to all visitors (with limited exemptions) entering the United States. This includes visitors traveling under the Visa Waiver Program (effective September 30, 2004.) US-VISIT does not apply to U.S. citizens.
Foreign visitors traveling to the United States have their two index fingers scanned and a digital photograph taken to match and authenticate their travel documents at the port of entry. The US-VISIT requirements do not replace visa requirements for entering the United States. For more information on visas, please visit the U.S. Department of State's Visa Information pages.
Exceptions for US-VISIT include:
These exceptions are published in the Federal Register, which can be viewed below:
US-VISIT is an important first step in a multi-layered approach to enhancing border security, and we will continue to explore ways to improve the program to ensure we are building the best border security system possible.
This page was last reviewed/modified on June 9, 2008.