Entry Requirements
Visa Overview
Visa Waiver Program For Many Countries; Others Require A Visa.
Passport Validity
6 Months
Digital Forms
Esta for visa waiver, Customs declaration form
Cash Declaration Limit
$10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits
1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes
Safety & Security
Safety Rating
Medium
Travel Advisory
Exercise Caution
Pickpocketing Risk
Medium
Night Safety
Caution
Common Scams
- Rental scam
- Fake tickets
Health & Medical
Emergency Number
911
Response Speed
Fast
English-Speaking Doctors
Common
Pharmacy
24h Common
Upfront Payment
Required
Getting Around
Public Transport
Good
Ride-sharing Apps
Uber, Lyft
Navigation Apps
Google Maps, Waze
Night Transport Safety
Generally Safe
Money & Payments
Cash vs Card
Card Widely Accepted
Mobile Payments
Apple Pay,google Pay
ATM Availability
High
Tipping
15-20% Is Standard In Restaurants.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $70
Tourist: $150
Family: $350
Culture & Etiquette
Dress Code
Casual Attire Is Generally Acceptable.
Public Affection
Accepted
Alcohol/Drug Policy
Varies By State, Generally Relaxed
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsReligion
Essential Phrases
Basics & Politeness
Hello
Hello
Heh-loh
Goodbye
Goodbye
Guhd-bai
Please
Please
Pleez
Thank you
Thank you
Thangk yuu
Sorry
Sorry
Sar-ee
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
Do you speak English?
Doo yuu speek Ing-lish?
I don’t understand
I don’t understand
I dont un-der-stand
Can you speak slowly, please?
Can you speak slowly, please?
Can yuu speek sloh-lee, pleez?
Can you help me, please?
Can you help me, please?
Can yuu help mee, pleez?
What does this mean?
What does this mean?
Wat duz this meen?