Country Guide

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United States Travel Guide

North America

Washington, D.C. Capital
USD Currency
English Language
+1 Calling Code
Right Drives on

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 No advice against travel
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?

Phrase

You Say
Common Responses

Top Attractions

Landmark

Statue of Liberty

Iconic symbol of freedom located on Liberty Island.

~2 h ~US$23

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