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ESTA Visa Waiver Application

Travel to USA using the Visa Waiver Program

ESTA Visa Waiver Program General Information:

The ESTA Visa Waiver Program enables citizens of 41 countries to travel to the United States for tourism or business for stays of 90 days or less without obtaining a visa. The program was established in 1986 with the objective of promoting better relations between the United States and its allies, eliminating unnecessary barriers to travel, stimulating the tourism industry, and permitting the Department of State to focus consular resources in other areas. Visa Waiver eligible travelers may continue to apply for a United States Visa if they prefer, but it is not required for stays up to 90 days. Under the Visa Waiver Program there are passport requirements and eligibility requirements that must both be fulfilled. Since January 12, 2009 the Electronic System for Travel Authorization has been a new pre-departure requirement for all visa waiver travelers. A United States Travel Authorization is not a visa but an authorization to travel to the United States and ask for admission to enter. An approved Travel Authorization does not guaranty entry. We offer an easy-to-understand application form that is detailed, but straight forward. Apply for ESTA now and travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program.

  • Start Application Immediately
  • Easy Application Online
  • Apply Online In Less Than 10 Minutes
  • Visit the United States Visa-Free
  • Receive ESTA To Your Email in PDF Format
  • Unlimited Online Support

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Visa Waiver Program

Citizens of the following countries may qualify to enter the United States under the Visa Waiver Program, through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). If you are not a passport holder of one of these countries, you need to apply for a B-1 Business Visa or B-2 Tourist visa.

Visa waiver benefits

Benefits of ESTA Visa Waiver

  • Ease of Visa Waiver Program Travel
  • Visit for Tourism
  • Visit for Business
  • Visit for Medical Purposes
  • Visit Your Relatives or Friends
  • Easy Online Application
  • Simplified Entry Requirements
  • No Need to Complete USA Visa Application
  • No Need to Visit Embassy or Consulate

Important / Warning

  • You Can Update an Existing Travel Authorization
  • You Can Only Update US Address and Email Address
  • Only Visa Waiver Citizens Can Apply
  • You Can Only Stay for Up to 90 Days
  • It is Recommended to Apply 72 Hours Before Departure
  • Applications May Take Up to 72 Hours or Longer to be Approved
  • It is Possible to Check Your ESTA Status Online
  • The CBP Officer at Port of Entry Gives Final Entry Permission
  • It is Recommended to Print Your Travel Authroization

Visa Waiver Program Eligibility Requirements:

The Department of Homeland Security has implemented the Electronic System for Travel Authorization. The purpose of ESTA USA is to pre-screen all travelers who intent to enter the United States under the Visa Waiver Program. Individuals from non Visa Waiver countries cannot enter the United States under this program and must obtain a visitor visa in advance.

Travelers to the United States are encouraged to register themselves online as soon as possible. It is not necessary to have purchased a ticket or made a hotel booking in advance. Once the traveler has completed the Travel Authorization registration, he or she will get an instant result indicating whether the they are allowed to travel to the United States or not. A Travel Authorization is valid for 2 years at the time unless the passport expires earlier.

January 12, 2009: All travelers under the Visa Waiver Program must pre-register online before entering the United States via air or sea. Travelers without an accepted Travel Authorization will not be allowed to board any airplanes or sea carriers that are U.S. bound.

Any person traveling on the Visa Waiver Program must present a machine readable passport or an e-passport depending on the citizenship. A person from a Visa Waiver Country having a non-machine readable passport must apply for a visitor visa in advance.

Not all citizens of Visa Waiver countries are eligible to enter the United States Visa-free under the Visa Waiver Program. Some applicants might be required to apply for a B-1 Business Visa or a B-2 Tourist Visa in order to visit the United States. Additional information can be found in on our website homepage.

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The 41 Visa Waiver Program Member Countries:

  • ESTA CountriesAndorra
  • ESTA CountriesAustralia
  • ESTA CountriesAustria
  • ESTA CountriesBelgium
  • ESTA CountriesBrunei
  • ESTA CountriesChile
  • ESTA CountriesCroatia
  • ESTA CountriesCzech Republic
  • ESTA CountriesDenmark
  • ESTA CountriesEstonia
  • ESTA CountriesFinland
  • ESTA CountriesFrance
  • ESTA CountriesGermany
  • ESTA CountriesGreece
  • ESTA CountriesHungary
  • ESTA CountriesIceland
  • ESTA CountriesIreland
  • ESTA CountriesIsrael
  • ESTA CountriesItaly
  • ESTA CountriesJapan
  • ESTA CountriesSouth Korea
  • ESTA CountriesLatvia
  • ESTA CountriesLiechtenstein
  • ESTA CountriesLithuania
  • ESTA CountriesLuxembourg
  • ESTA CountriesMalta
  • ESTA CountriesMonaco
  • ESTA CountriesNetherlands
  • ESTA CountriesNew Zealand
  • ESTA CountriesNorway
  • ESTA CountriesPoland
  • ESTA CountriesPortugal
  • ESTA CountriesSan Marino
  • ESTA CountriesSingapore
  • ESTA CountriesSlovakia
  • ESTA CountriesSlovenia
  • ESTA CountriesSpain
  • ESTA CountriesSweden
  • ESTA CountriesSwitzerland
  • ESTA CountriesTaiwan
  • ESTA CountriesUnited Kingdom

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