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If I were to travel to America..?

I'm clueless to this, and I need a little help with it. I'm 18, and i've decided to go to America (I currently live in Australia), to visit a friend who had moved there. Accommodation and everything is sorted out with them. I need to know some things.. First of all, what is the maximum length of time I am able to stay there for? What kind of things do i need.. As in passport, visa, etc? Also, does anyone know a general cost for the flight? As a return flight. For specifics, it's from Brisbane (QLD) Australia, to New Orleans, Louisiana. Thank you very much :)

Public Comments

1. You need a passport. You can only stay 90 days.
2. you will need a passport,, check online for flight info
3. you need a visa if you are staying for longer than 3 months and obviously you need a passport. A flight will set you back roughly 1500-2200 aussie dollars return economy class depending on airline, time of year and if you have to stop over somewhere.
4. The United States has one of the most stringent immigration processes of any country I've been to. Which surprised me, since I'm a US citizen and I have an easier time entering Germany than coming home to the US. So make sure you get reliable information before your trip regarding entrance and visa requirements. The price of the plane ticket will vary depending on when you decide to travel, but it will be rather expensive. A quick glance at Travelocity showed me I could get a round-trip flight for about $2300. If you're trying to keep the cost of airfare to a minimum, consider these tips: 1. Flying to major airline hubs is almost always cheaper than flying to secondary airports. New Orleans isn't a hub for anything, so it will cost more to get there. If you can stay on one airline or its partners for the whole trip, your flight should be cheaper. 2. Flying during peak travel seasons always costs more. Christmas is the most expensive time to travel, followed by Thanksgiving, Spring Break, and the summer holiday travel season. February and October-November are good times to fly. 3. The middle of the week is generally cheapest. Friday and Saturday tend to be more expensive. When I'm looking for a flight and I can be flexible, I start by searching for Wednesday flights. Many travel and airline sites allow you to search for "flexible dates" but unfortunately and stupidly, this option is only available on flights that originate within the US. 4. Once you find the flight you want on a site such as Travelocity, you can usually buy it for slightly less by going directly to the airline's own website. I feel safer dealing directly with the airline so there isn't a "middleman" that can be blamed for any mishaps with the reservation.