ESTA Resources

Since its inception in 1986, the U.S. Government’s Visa Waiver Program has allowed foreign nationals from over 40 countries to visit the United States without needing to apply for a visa. The program allows travelers to visit the U.S. for a period up to and including 90 days for tourism or business reasons. At the same…

The CBP (U.S. Customs and Border Protection) offers various services to facilitate immigration and travel processes for those who are visiting or returning to the United States. Whether you need assistance with correcting ESTA information, enrolling in a trusted traveler program like Global Entry, or accessing other essential CBP services, it's important to know how to contact…

If you're planning a trip to the United States, and are ineligible for an ESTA, you'll need to complete a visa application to enter the country. As part of the visa application process, UK based applicants will likely need to attend an appointment at U.S. Embassy in London. This article contains information for U.S. visa applicants who are needing to schedule an appointment…

This article reviews the different types of British Passports and shares which ones are eligible to apply for ESTA. What British Passports are eligible to apply for ESTA? The United Kingdom is a country that primarily comprises the territories of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Regardless of where a citizen of the United Kingdom was born,…

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is the federal agency responsible for safeguarding the nation's borders. From ports of entry to land, air and sea, the CBP works tirelessly to keep criminals and dangerous items out of the country while facilitating the flow of legitimate trade and travel. In this article,…

Cuba is a beautiful country with a rich culture and history that attracts travelers from across the world. However, if you are planning to visit Cuba, be aware that your ESTA will be canceled. The US government has certain travel restrictions in place for persons seeking to enter after visiting Cuba. This is because Cuba was designated as a State Sponsor of Terrorism by the U.S. State Department…

The coronavirus pandemic halted all but essential travel, but as we return to normal, airports are busier than ever. While it is exciting to be planning trips once more, there is an aspect that can be annoying - security screening. Removing your belt, jacket and shoes, in addition to unpacking your hand luggage, is the last thing you want to have to worry about before boarding…

If you have travelled internationally lately, you may have noticed signs for “Mobile Passport” while passing through United States Customs and Border Protection. These queues tend to be shorter than typical passport line queues. Can you queue in the Mobile Passport line rather than wait in the very long one to have your passport checked? Yes, you can with Mobile Passport Control. It is a…

Israel has long sought entry into the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP), which would allow its citizens to travel to the United States for business or tourism for up to 90 days without a visa by using an ESTA. Israel was thought to be in compliance to join the VWP. However, last week, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has said Israel has failed to come into compliance…

On October 12, 2022, the DHS (U.S. Department of Homeland Security) said in an announcement that, after consulting with the DOL (U.S. Department of Labor), it plans to issue a regulation that will add another 64,716 H-2B non-agricultural worker visas to the usual number of 66,000 that are normally issued during a fiscal year. Why is DHS wanting to process more work visa requests? By…