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Select your nationality from the dropdown list. This information is used to determine the visa requirements and applicable fees.

Select the type of visa you're applying for. The various types include different durations and entry types. Make sure to choose the one that matches your travel plans.

Please select the date you will be arriving at your destination. This date will help us determine the validity period of your visa.

Enter your first name and middle name exactly as they appear in your passport, using letters A-Z.

Enter your last name exactly as it appears in your passport, using letters A-Z. If you don't have a last name, enter "N/A."

Select your date of birth from the dropdown menus. Make sure this matches the date of birth listed in your passport.

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Select the nationality as it appears on your passport. This must match the nationality on the passport you're using for this application.

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ESTA Requirements

Complete eligibility requirements and document checklist for your US travel authorization.

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Quick Eligibility Check

Make sure you meet these basic requirements before applying

Citizen of Visa Waiver Program country
Valid biometric passport
Travel for 90 days or less
Tourism, business, or transit purpose
No criminal history
No previous visa denials
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Detailed Requirements

Complete overview of all eligibility criteria and documentation needed

Critical Requirement

Valid Passport

  • Machine-readable passport from VWP country
  • Valid for at least 6 months beyond stay
  • Individual passport (no group passports)
  • Biometric passport (issued after 2006)
Critical Requirement

Travel Duration

  • Stay must be 90 days or less
  • Tourism, business, or transit purposes only
  • No employment or permanent residence intent
  • Return or onward ticket required
Critical Requirement

Personal Eligibility

  • No criminal history involving moral turpitude
  • No previous immigration violations
  • No communicable diseases of public health significance
  • No history of terrorism or espionage

Travel Authorization

  • Apply at least 72 hours before travel
  • ESTA valid for 2 years or until passport expires
  • Multiple entries allowed during validity period
  • Print authorization confirmation for travel

Visa Waiver Program Countries

Citizens of these countries are eligible to apply for ESTA

Eligible Countries (39)

Current list of Visa Waiver Program participating countries

United States
Germany
France
Italy
Spain
Netherlands
Sweden
Norway
Denmark
Finland
Austria
Belgium
Switzerland
Australia
New Zealand
Japan
South Korea
Singapore
Malaysia
Brunei
Taiwan
Chile
Czech Republic
Estonia
Hungary
Latvia
Lithuania
Malta
Poland
Slovakia
Slovenia
Iceland
Ireland
Luxembourg
Monaco
Portugal
San Marino
Andorra
Liechtenstein

Note: This list is subject to change. Always verify your country's current VWP status before applying.

Document Checklist

Required Documents

Essential items you'll need for your application

Valid biometric passport
Email address for communication
Contact information (phone, address)
Employment information
Emergency contact details
US address (hotel/accommodation)
Credit/debit card for payment

Optional Information

Helpful but not mandatory for application

Previous ESTA reference number (if reapplying)

Disqualifying Factors

These factors may prevent ESTA approval and require a visa application

Previous ESTA or visa denial
Overstay on previous US visit
Criminal conviction
Travel to Iran, Iraq, Syria, Libya, Somalia, Yemen, or North Korea since 2011
Dual nationality with Iran, Iraq, Syria, or Sudan
Serious communicable disease
Drug trafficking conviction

Important: If any of these apply to you, you may need to apply for a traditional visa at a US embassy or consulate instead of ESTA.

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