US Visa needed for recurrency training?
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US Visa needed for recurrency training?
Hello all,
I've been looking into whether I need a visa to enter the U.S. for the purpose of an OPC sim recurrency. I am a British passport holder, so was wondering whether I could enter under the Visa Waiver Program - After all, it only be for a couple of days and I'm not training for any new qualification.
Does anyone have any experiences of this? I've read a lot of conflicting info.
Thanks
I've been looking into whether I need a visa to enter the U.S. for the purpose of an OPC sim recurrency. I am a British passport holder, so was wondering whether I could enter under the Visa Waiver Program - After all, it only be for a couple of days and I'm not training for any new qualification.
Does anyone have any experiences of this? I've read a lot of conflicting info.
Thanks
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You will find that companies such as Flight Safety do not have approval to support M1 visa applications, yet they have a huge number of Europeans doing type ratings and recurrent training.
Last time i went, it was on a visa waiver with TSA approval.
Mutt
Last time i went, it was on a visa waiver with TSA approval.
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All recurrent in the USA too - all done with a B1 (standard business/tourist) visa - basically the same as a visa waiver so no problem for you. As said you need the TSA clearance otherwise the 'training provider' wont be allowed to start you on the recurrent.
