WHO IS REQUIRED TO HAVE A TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION?
All passengers traveling under the Visa Waiver Program are required to have an approved travel authorization prior to traveling to...
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION?
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION? You are eligible to apply for admission under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP)...
WHY DO I NEED TO FILL OUT AN ESTA APPLICATION?
The “Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007” (9/11 Act) amended Section 217 of the Immigration and Nationality...
IS THERE A FEE TO APPLY FOR AN ESTA?
Yes, there is a fee associated with the Travel Promotion Act of 2009. The fee is comprised of two parts:...
HOW LONG IS MY ESTA VALID FOR?
Unless revoked, travel authorizations are valid for two years from the date of authorization, or until your passport expires, whichever...
WHEN SHOULD I SUBMIT AN APPLICATION THROUGH ESTA?
Applications may be submitted at any time prior to travel to the United States. The Department of Homeland Security recommends...
WHAT IF I HAVE DUAL CITIZENSHIP, BUT MY NON-VWP PASSPORT IS EXPIRED OR I DO NOT HAVE A PASSPORT FOR THAT COUNTRY?
If you have any additional passports, please enter the most recent passport information, even if that passport is expired. If...
HOW LONG DOES THE ESTA APPLICATION PROCESS TAKE?
The estimated average time to complete this application is 8-12 minutes.
WHEN WILL I HEAR BACK IF I’M APPROVED?
Authorization Approved: Your travel authorization has been approved and you are authorized to travel to the United States under the...