The Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) allows eligible travelers to visit the United States for tourism or business for up to 90 days per trip, with multiple entries over a period of two years or until the passport expires. This website is operated by a private agency and is not affiliated with the U.S. government. We provide a fully guided application service, including expert review to reduce errors and optional fast-track processing for quicker turnaround. The total cost is USD 169 per application, including the mandatory government fee.
ESTA Requirements for Travel to the United States
Travelers must meet specific ESTA requirements to travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program. ESTA eligibility depends on your nationality, passport, and purpose of travel. Only citizens of Visa Waiver Program countries can apply for ESTA authorization for tourism, business, or transit.
To qualify for ESTA, travelers must hold a valid biometric passport and plan to stay in the United States for 90 days or less. Meeting all ESTA requirements is necessary before boarding a flight or cruise to the United States.
Who Needs an ESTA for the United States?
Most travelers from Visa Waiver Program countries need an ESTA before traveling to the United States. This applies to visitors traveling for tourism, short business trips, or transit through a U.S. airport. If you are eligible under the Visa Waiver Program, you must apply for ESTA before departure.
Each traveler must have their own ESTA approval, including children and infants. Without a valid ESTA, travelers may not be allowed to board their flight or enter the United States under visa-free travel rules.
Apply for ESTA in Four Simple Steps
Applying for an ESTA is a straightforward online process. Here’s what to expect.
Check Eligibility
Verify whether you are eligible for the Visa Waiver Program and meet the ESTA requirements.
Enter Your Details
Provide your personal details, passport information, and travel information in the online form.
Review and Submit
Review your information carefully and submit your ESTA request for processing.
Receive ESTA
Receive your ESTA by email. It is electronically linked to your passport.
Do I Need an ESTA for My Trip?
If you are traveling to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program, you are required to obtain an ESTA before departure. If you are a citizen of a Visa Waiver Program country, you will need an ESTA for short stays for tourism, business, or transit, including when passing through a U.S. airport.
Travelers who do not meet ESTA eligibility requirements must apply for a U.S. visa instead. Checking whether you need an ESTA before travel helps ensure you meet all entry requirements and avoid delays or denied boarding.
ESTA Eligibility Questions
Travelers must meet ESTA requirements before traveling to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program. Below are common questions about ESTA eligibility and who needs to apply before departure.
ESTA requirements include holding a valid passport from a Visa Waiver Program country, traveling for tourism, business, or transit, and staying in the United States for 90 days or less.
Travelers from Visa Waiver Program countries must obtain an ESTA before traveling to the United States, including children and infants.
If you are eligible for the Visa Waiver Program, you must apply for ESTA before traveling to the United States for short stays.
No. Travelers under the Visa Waiver Program must have an approved ESTA before boarding a flight or cruise to the United States.
You can check your ESTA eligibility by confirming your nationality, passport validity, and travel purpose meet Visa Waiver Program requirements.
Yes. Every traveler, including children and infants, must have their own ESTA approval before traveling to the United States.
If you do not meet ESTA requirements, you must apply for a U.S. visa through the appropriate embassy or consulate.
Eligible travelers can stay in the United States for up to 90 days per visit under the Visa Waiver Program.
No. ESTA approval allows travel to the United States, but final entry is determined by U.S. border authorities upon arrival.
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