United States Minor Outlying Islands (United States Minor Outlying Islands)

Is a dependent political entity in the continent of Oceania.

Its center lies at a latitude of 5.875 and longitude of -162.057.

United States Minor Outlying Islands also goes by the names, ASV Mazas Aizjuras salas, ASV Mazās Aizjūras salas, Ameerika UEhendriikide vaeiksed vaeljaspool olevad saared, Ameerika Ühendriikide väiksed väljaspool olevad saared, Americke Tichooceanske ostrovy, A

The prodominant languages spoken are en-UM (English) and its currency is the Dollar (USD), currently exchanging at 1 US Dollar = 0.63164 British Pound Sterling .

Regions within United States Minor Outlying Islands

Largest Cities within United States Minor Outlying Islands

Travel Advice Summary from British Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO)

Country: United States

Published: Wed, 16 May 2012 14:55:00 GMT

Travel Summary

The NATO Summit will take place in Chicago from 20 to 21 May. Visitors should be aware that there will be some disruption to road and transport services near the Summit venue (McCormick Place), which is also expected to be the focal point of demonstrations. For maps of the affected areas and up to minute information, click here.

USA play Scotland in an international football friendly on Saturday 26 May in Jacksonville, Florida. See our advice for fans travelling to the match.

British travellers to the US under the Visa Waiver Programme (VWP), which allows most British Citizen passport holders to visit for up to 90 days without a visa, must get an authorisation via the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) prior to their journey. Visitors should register through the ESTA website and are advised to do so at least 72 hours prior to travel. If you do not have an ESTA you will be refused travel to the USA. The US Customs and Border Protection department charges $14 per application for an ESTA. All payments must be made by credit card.

The U.S. Embassy in London is advising travellers requiring visas to apply as early as possible as services will be limited during July and August 2012. They are also recommending that British nationals planning to travel under the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) register as early as possible. Although it is possible to register up to 72 hours before departure, if the registration is denied a visa will be required.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has automated the I-94W process for all VWP travellers applying for admission at U.S. airports of entry. VWP travellers arriving by air no longer need to complete paper Form I-94W to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. However, the I-94W is still required at land borders, including the USA/Mexico and USA/Canada borders and you will be required to pay a Form I-94W processing fee. If you have an I-94W form in your passport, you must surrender this to the airline or ship staff at the time you depart the United States. If departing by land (USA/Mexico and USA/Canada borders) you will surrender this to the US Border and Customs Officer.

UK Emergency Travel Documents (ETD) are not valid for entry into the United States under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). Holders of an ETD must apply for the appropriate US visa. See Entry Requirements.

There is a general threat from terrorism in the United States. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers. See Safety and Security - Terrorism.

You should be alert to the dangers of car and street crime in cities.

If you are planning an Arctic cruise, or are travelling to Arctic areas, see our page on Arctic travel.

Around 5,5 million British nationals visit the United States in 2010 (Source: US Department of Homeland Security). Most visits are trouble free. See General - Consular Assistance Statistics.

Take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. See General - Insurance.