ESTA is a mandatory travel authorization for eligible travelers entering the United States by land, air, or sea for visits less than 90 days.
ESTA is a mandatory travel authorization for eligible travelers entering the United States by land, air, or sea for visits less than 90 days.
If you're intending to travel to the United States for less than 90 days, either as a tourist, or on business, you must apply for your ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization). ESTA is a program administered by the US government that allows eligible travelers from certain countries to visit the US for business or tourism for up to 90 days without obtaining a visa. In order to be eligible for an ESTA, travelers must have a passport from a participating country, and must not have any criminal convictions or be seeking to enter the US for reasons other than business or tourism.
In addition, travelers must provide their itinerary and contact information when applying for an ESTA. If approved, travelers will receive an email confirming their ESTA status, which will be valid for two years. Once in the US, travelers with an ESTA are able to move freely within the country and engage in activities such as sightseeing, visiting relatives, or attending business meetings or conferences.
If you require multiple ESTA's for your family, partner or group of friends you can complete all these applications in one order using this service. After completing your data on the form, there is the option to add other travelers.
Travelers with citizenship from one of the following countries are eligible to seek admission to the United States via ESTA. Please note that additional requirements may be relevant to be eligible for ESTA. For further information visit the ESTA requirements page or visit the FAQ.
An ESTA travel authorization is security screening tool that only entitles you to enter the country via aircraft, sea vessel or vehicle into the United States. The final decision about entry into the United States will be made by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the point of entry.
To submit an application, please follow the steps below:
Traveling on an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) can be a relatively smooth experience, particularly because the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) allows citizens of participating countries to visit the United States without obtaining a traditional visa. However, there are key considerations and steps you should be aware of to ensure a hassle-free journey. Here's what you can typically expect when traveling on an ESTA.
An approved ESTA Visa Waiver authorization is delivered via email, usually within 1 hour after submitting your application. In the event your application requires additional processing, you will receive an email notification that additional processing will be required. Your application status will chang to 'Pending'. Once approved, you will receive another notification that the status of your application has changed.
Your ESTA will be valid for 2 years, or until the date of passport expiry, whichever comes first. We will remind you when your ESTA is due to expire.
Your approved ESTA can be used for business, tourism or transit purposes up to 90 days per visit.