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Find more info about how to answer each question below:

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.

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.

Enter your email address. We'll use this to send you updates about your application. You won't be enrolled in any promotional messages unless you click the checkbox below.

Enter your passport number exactly as shown on your passport. Include all letters and numbers without spaces.

Select the date your passport was issued. This must match the issue date printed on your passport.

Select your passport expiry date. Make sure your passport is valid for your planned travel duration.
Eligibility

ESTA Requirements & Eligibility

Before applying for your Electronic Travel Authorization, review the requirements below to confirm you are eligible under the Visa Waiver Program.

Visa Waiver Program Eligibility

The ESTA is available exclusively to citizens and eligible nationals of countries participating in the United States Visa Waiver Program (VWP). This program allows qualifying travelers to visit the U.S. for tourism, business, or transit for stays of up to 90 days without obtaining a traditional visa. To determine your eligibility, ensure you meet all of the following criteria:

You are a citizen or eligible national of a Visa Waiver Program country

You possess a valid electronic passport (e-Passport) with a machine-readable zone and embedded digital chip

Your intended stay in the United States does not exceed 90 days

Your purpose of travel is tourism, business meetings, conferences, or transit through the U.S.

You have not been previously denied a U.S. visa or entry, deported, or removed from the United States

You do not have certain criminal convictions or communicable diseases as outlined in U.S. immigration law

You have not traveled to certain designated countries after specific dates as defined by DHS regulations

Required Documents

To complete your ESTA application, you will need the following information readily available:

Valid e-Passport

Your electronic passport must be valid for the duration of your intended stay and contain a machine-readable zone and embedded chip.

Contact Information

A valid email address and phone number where you can receive application updates and correspondence.

Travel Itinerary

Details of your U.S. destination, accommodation address, and the anticipated dates of your travel.

Employment Details

Current employment information including your employer's name, address, and your job title.

Who Is Not Eligible

You may not be eligible for an ESTA if:

You are not a citizen of a designated Visa Waiver Program country

You plan to stay in the United States for more than 90 days

You intend to work, study, or reside permanently in the United States

You have been previously denied a U.S. visa or ESTA authorization