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U.S. GOVERNMENT > Foreign Policy and International Affairs > Italian, French and Temporary German Passports

Italian, French and Temporary German Passports

  • Italy: If your regular Italian passport was issued or renewed on or after 10/26/05, and includes a digital photo, it is valid for VWP travel; otherwise, a U.S. visa is required.

  • France: If you are traveling to the United States for business or tourism with a French passport issued on or after October 26, 2005 that does not have an electronic chip, you will need to apply for a U.S. visa.  Your French passport will have this gold symbol on the front cover if it is the e-Passport (electronic) version required for VWP travel:


  • Germany:  Temporary/Emergency passports: The Department of Homeland Security has determined that German temporary/emergency passports are not valid for Visa Waiver Program travel. Therefore, German temporary or emergency passports holders must get a regular German passport for VWP travel, or apply for a visa. 

    (October 2006)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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