amykate

Hello everyone,

I'm planning a trip to Los Angeles with a friend in September. We'd like to do the ESTA application (am I right it's valid for 2 years?) and book our flight & hotel sometime this month. She's coming back home after two weeks because she has to go back to school but I'd like to stay for a bit longer, till sometime in December (less than 90 days, of course).

I have a question about the documents we might be asked to show upon entry:
* Does she need some kind of documents from her school stating when she has to be back? (However, she's planning to skip the first week at school to be able to stay in L.A. for the two weeks...)
* I have an internship starting at a company when I come back home but I'm not sure what I need to prove this... should my boss give me a written confirmation of my internship?

Other than these we'll have our return tickets, bank statements to show we have enough money to support ourselves, aaand....that's it. I hope it will be enough.

I have one more question. While my friend's there we'll stay in a hotel, but after she comes back, I'd like to rent a room to save some money. What kind of documents do I need to be able to rent a room there?

It's my first trip to the US, so I'm a bit confused about certain things... so, sorry if my questions sound stupid.

Thanks for your help!

Btw, I forgot to mention I live with my parents, so I don't have my own apartment or car or anything.

kleinluka

I've never been asked for more than my passport and return ticket. But if you wanna be sure bring some electricity bills or something to prove that you actually have commitments in your home country. But I doubt they'll ask for those. PS I'm holding a German passport.

meauxna

You *know* you can't work here on this visit, right? I just ask because you have been asking about working in the US.

amykate

Yes, I know and I don't intend to do so.

Ray

Will you be renting a car ...