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		rdtsc on Aug 26, 2010 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: No visa required I guess the difference is that in one case they have to explicitly allow you in -- by issuing the visa. And in the other case, they have to explicitly not let you in (presumably by stopping you at the airport before boarding?).

kjhgfgbhnj on Aug 27, 2010 [–]

The new US online form authorizes you before you go - can't see how that is different from a visa.

rdtsc on Aug 27, 2010 | [–]

Yes in that case it is not. They are just saving you a trip to the embassy and $100+.

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