Apply USA ESTA VISA Application Online - Electronic Travel Authorization

If you are travelling to the United States for less than 90 days and you are a citizen of a country within the Visa Waiver Program, you may not need a visa. Instead, you can travel to the U.S. with just an Electronic System for Travel Authorization, or ESTA.

You can apply online for your ESTA quickly and easily using this website.

Simply fill out an ESTA online application, pay the service fee, and you should receive your ESTA VISA within 72 hours, assuming it is approved.

In order to apply, you will need to have access to your passport details, employment information, contact information including a valid email address, emergency contact and a valid credit card.

Are You Eligible for an ESTA?

You are eligible for an ESTA online if you are a citizen or national of a country within the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) and you comply with these conditions:

• You do not currently have a visitors’ visa
• The purpose of your visit to the U.S. is for leisure or business
• The duration of your trip will not exceed 90 days

Note, you will also need a US ESTA if you are passing through in transit.

Have you submitted ESTA application?

CHECK, FIND ESTA APPLICATION

If you have submitted ESTA application and want to check ESTA status, you need:

• Contact information;
• Valid credit card for making the payment for the application;
• Passport data.

MORE ABOUT ESTA

1. WHAT IS ESTA TRAVEL AUTHORISATION FOR THE UNITED STATES?

   ESTA stands for the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation, which is a travel authorisation system created for travellers of Visa Waiver Program countries. Only citizens of the VWP countries can apply for ESTA.

2. WHO NEEDS TRAVEL AUTHORISATION ESTA?

   ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorisation) application can only be used by citizens of VWP countries, traveling to the US under the regulations of VWP.

3. WHAT IS THE VISA WAIVER PROGRAM?

   The VWP is a travel authorisation program created to simplify the process of obtaining travel authorisation for US visitors from specific countries.

   It allows all citizens of VWP countries to use a simple ESTA form when traveling to the United States of America, therefore avoiding the process of obtaining a regular Visa.

4. HOW TO APPLY FOR AN ESTA APPLICATION? WHAT KIND OF DATA DO I NEED?

   When registering for in the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation online, you will need to submit basic information about yourself, your work and background. The ESTA online application takes no longer than 15 to 20 minutes to submit.

5. HOW TO CHECK ESTA STATUS? WHAT KIND OF DATA DO I NEED?

   You can check the status of your ESTA online, by submitting a simple online form which only requires basic information to be processed.

6. WHAT KIND OF PASSPORT DO I NEED FOR ESTA APPLICATION?

   In order to apply for ESTA online you need to have a valid passport issued by any of the Visa Waiver Program countries.

7. HOW TO UPDATE TRAVEL AUTHORISATION ESTA? WHAT ESTA INFORMATION CAN I UPDATE?

   Once your US ESTA application has expired, you will have to apply for a new ESTA using the online ESTA application form. You will therefore have to submit all information once again and it can be updated where needed.

   An ESTA is valid for two years or until the moment of your passport expiration.

8. WHO HAS TO GET A USA VISA?

   If you are not a citizen of any of the Visa Waiver Program countries, you have to obtain a Visa in order to travel to the USA.You will also have to obtain a Visa instead of an ESTA if you are not traveling under the regulations of VWP.

9. WHEN SHOULD I REQUEST ESTA APPLICATION?

   The ESTA online application allows you to apply for travel authorisation a relatively short time before traveling. However, we advise you to submit the application at least 72 hours before you travel.

10. HOW LONG IS ESTA VALID FOR?

    An ESTA, also known as the VWP application is valid for two years or until the moment of your passport expiration from the moment of authorisation being granted online.

11. DO I NEED AN ESTA APPLICATION FOR TRANSIT?

    Yes, you will need to apply for ESTA when using the United States for transit. The ESTA travel authorisation is needed when visiting the US for travel, business or transit.

12. WHEN DO I NEED TO APPLY A NEW ESTA?

    Your ESTA travel application is valid for two years or until the moment of your passport expiration. Only when your ESTA is no longer valid you will have to apply for ESTA again.

13. IF MY ESTA IS DENIED/REJECTED WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO?

    After submitting an ESTA travel application your persona, background and other information about you will be checked. If the application is denied, you might have to apply for a Visa or contact the nearest US embassy in order to sort out the problem.

    Usually a US Visa Waiver application is denied when the goal of your travel is unclear or you posses any form of danger to other travellers or citizens of the USA.

14. WHICH COUNTRIES ARE VISA WAIVER PROGRAM MEMBER STATES?

    The Visa Waiver Program includes more than 20 countries, chosen by the US. You can find full list of the VWP countries here.

    A Visa Waiver Program application can only be submitted by citizens of the VWP countries.

15. IS ESTA A REQUIREMENT FOR CHILDREN?

    Yes, if your child if traveling to the US under the regulations of VWP, the child shall obtain an ESTA.

    The ESTA form can be submitted by parents of a legal guardian of the child traveling to the USA.

16. CAN I APPLY FOR ESTA FOR MY FRIEND OR FAMILY MEMBER?

    Online ESTA group application allows you to submit information about a number of people traveling to the USA.

    The group application can be used to apply up to 50 travellers. Using this ESTA form does not mean that all of the people included in the application shall travel together. However, a single ID number will be used for all travellers.