What is Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA)?

The Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) is an automated system used to determine the eligibility of visitors to travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) and whether such travel poses any law enforcement or security risk. Approved ESTA applications are valid for a period of 2 years, or until the passport expires, whichever comes first, and multiple trips to the United States without the traveler having to re-apply for another ESTA. When traveling to the U.S. with the approved ESTA, you may only stay for up to 90 days at a time. More information.

How do I check my ESTA status?

To check your ESTA status, go to the ESTA homepage and click “Check Esta”. On the next screen enter the passport number, date of birth, and application number. If you did not receive or cannot locate your application number, click “I Do NOT Know the Application Number”. You will then need to enter your passport number, country of citizenship, passport issuance date, passport expiration date, and date of birth. Check Esta

Who is eligible to submit an application?

You are eligible to apply for admission under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) if you: Intend to enter the United States for 90 days or less for business, pleasure or transit Have a valid passport lawfully issued to you by a Visa Waiver Program country Are a citizen or national of one of the Visa Waiver Program countries: Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Republic of Malta, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom More information.

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The Visa Waiver Program allows foreign nationals from certain countries to travel to the United States for business or pleasure, for stays of 90 days or less without obtaining a visa.

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VISA-WAIVER.COM's ESTA Application offers instant processing, email delivery, consulting, multiple payment options, toll-free customer service, automatic renewals, and more for $79. This service is not affiliated in any way with the US Government. CBP will offer you the ESTA system for $21 without additional services or help. Apply Goverment Signup here. Both options include the Travel Promotion Act fees.

REMINDER: Apply for ESTA no later than 72 hours before departing for the United States. Real-time approvals will no longer be available and arriving at the airport without a previously approved ESTA will likely result in being denied boarding.

The Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) is an automated system used to determine the eligibility of visitors to travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP).
All international travelers who are attempting to travel to the U.S. under the Visa Waiver Program may apply for a Travel Authorization and pay the fees using the following process:

7 Easy steps to apply
1. Enter Applicant Information
2. Enter Personal Information
3. Enter Travel Information
4. Answer Eligibility Questions
5. Review Application
6. Pay
7. Wait for your ESTA Application Results
- Enter Applicant Information
- Enter Personal Information
- Enter Travel Information
- Answer Eligibility Questions
- Review Application
- Pay
- Wait for your ESTA Application Results
You may apply and fill out the USA ESTA Application ONLINE, by clicking on the following option (Will need a Valid passport, Personal Data, employer address, U.S. point of contact data.)

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LIST OF VISA WAIVER COUNTRIES
You are eligible to apply for entry under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) if you are a citizen or national of one of the Visa Waiver Program countries listed below.

Andorra
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Brunei
Chile
Croatia
Czech Republic

Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Israel

Ireland
Italy
Japan
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Monaco

Netherlands New
Zealand
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Republic of Malta
San Marino
Singapore

Slovakia
Slovenia
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
United Kingdom

WHO SHOULD APPLY?
- You are a citizen or eligible national of a Visa Waiver Program country.
- You are currently not in possession of a visitor's visa.
- Your travel is for 90 days or less.
- You plan to travel to the United States for business or pleasure.

WHAT DO I NEED TO APPLY?

- Valid passport(s) from a Visa Waiver Program country.
- Traveler's valid email address.
- Traveler's home address and phone number.
- Traveler's emergency point of contact phone and email.

Payment method:: Valid payment methods include:

If you have any questions, visit the FAQ's

The Visa Waiver Program allows foreign nationals from certain countries to travel to the United States for business or pleasure, for stays of 90 days or less without obtaining a visa.

7 Easy steps to apply