United States Visa Applications
ESTA & VWP
ESTA FAQ
THE US Visa Program

ESTA ONLINE APPLICATION

The Electronic System for Travel Authorization, also known as "ESTA", is an application system developed by the USA government to pre-screen travelers before they are allowed to travel to the United States via air or sea. An approved ESTA Travel Authorization can be used for both visits and transits through the United States.

Please complete the form to apply for ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization). Within 24 hours you will receive a confirmation email from us with your ESTA Confirmation Number, which is normally valid for 2 years (unless your passport expires earlier).

Passport holders from the following countries are eligible to apply: Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Republic of Malta, Monaco, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan and the United Kingdom.

If you do NOT hold a passport from one of the countries listed above: You must apply for a regular USA Tourist Visa.

Facts about the of the Visa Waiver Program:

  • You must have a valid passport issued by a Visa Waiver Program country
  • The passport itself must be machine-readable or be considered an electronic passport
  • ESTA is a mandatory requirement for US entry via air or sea under the Visa Waiver Program
  • A travel authorization is valid for 2 years unless the passport expires earlier
  • You can use the same travel authorization for multiple entries or transits through the US
  • An approved ESTA is mandatory for all Visa Waiver Travelers who will enter the country by air or sea

ESTA USA APPLICATION PROCESS

Step 1 & 2

Click Apply for ESTA Now to access the ESTA application form, and fill out all required information accurately and completely. The information required includes:

  • Your full name and date of birth;
  • Your passport number, country of issue, and expiry date;
  • The address where you will stay in the United States as of the time of application;
  • Your history of communicable diseases, if any;
  • Your history of arrests or convictions for certain crimes, if any;
  • Your history of deportation or visa revocation, if any.

Step 3

Enter your payment details and credit card information in order to securely submit your ESTA application fee payment.

Step 4

Once your payment has been submitted, you have successfully completed your application and will receive your ESTA approval at the provided e-mail address.

DO YOU QUALIFY TO TRAVEL TO THE UNITED STATES VISA-FREE?

Citizens of the 39 Visa Waiver Countries may travel to the United States without a visa. There are certain restrictions in the Visa Waiver Program, however the main advantage is that no visa is required to travel to the United States. If you are a citizen of a Visa Waiver Country you can apply only for a "Travel Authorization" through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization, commonly known as "ESTA". This program enables visits to the United States for up to 90 days for tourism, business or medical reasons without the need to apply for a USA visa.

The following countries are in the Visa Waiver Program: Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Republic of Malta, Monaco, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan and the United Kingdom.


START YOUR ESTA APPLICATION TODAY!

Note: If you are not a citizen of one of the countries listed above, you need to apply for a regular USA Visa. In order to apply for a USA Visa you should download the application guide on this page.