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Travelers flying to the United States from next January will need to supply personal details to the country’s authorities using an online form at least three days before they fly.

The requirement will apply to the 15 million people who go to the US every year under the current Visa Waiver Program, which is open to people living in Britain and most Western European countries.

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) says it plans to introduce the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) on 12 January 2009 following recommendations from the 9/11 Commission. It will mean that people traveling for leisure or business trips of less than 90 days in length who currently complete a green form on board the plane, will be required to supply this information online in advance.

The DHS says that travelers should apply as soon as they start planning their trip and 72 hours in advance at the latest. However, the DHS says the system “will accommodate last minute and emergency travelers”, although no specific plans have been outlined at this stage.

US-bound travelers will need to provide biographical data, flight number and destination address and the answers to a number of questions regarding communicable diseases, arrests and convictions for certain crimes, and past history of visa revocation or deportation.

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