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ESTA Requirements

Complete guide to ESTA eligibility requirements and documentation needed

Eligibility Requirements

You must meet all of the following criteria to apply for ESTA

Visa Waiver Program Country

Must be a citizen of a VWP participating country

Valid Passport

E-passport with digital chip, valid for at least 6 months

Purpose of Travel

Tourism, business, or transit only (max 90 days)

No Criminal Record

No serious criminal convictions or immigration violations

Health Requirements

No communicable diseases of public health significance

Return Ticket

Evidence of intent to depart the United States

Required Documents

Passport Information

  • • Passport number
  • • Issue and expiry dates
  • • Issuing country
  • • Digital chip required

Personal Details

  • • Full legal name
  • • Date of birth
  • • Country of birth
  • • Contact information

Travel Information

  • • U.S. contact details
  • • Travel purpose
  • • Employment information
  • • Emergency contact

Visa Waiver Program Countries

Citizens of these countries are eligible to apply for ESTA

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

You Are NOT Eligible If

Previous Visa Denials

Previously denied a U.S. visa or ESTA application

Criminal History

Certain criminal convictions or arrests

Overstayed Previously

Previously overstayed in the U.S. under VWP

Dual Nationality

Dual citizens of Iran, Iraq, North Korea, Sudan, Syria, Libya, Somalia, or Yemen

Work or Study

Planning to work, study, or stay longer than 90 days

Health Issues

Communicable diseases or mental health disorders with harmful behavior

Important Notes

  • • ESTA approval does not guarantee entry to the United States
  • • Final admission decision is made by CBP officers at the port of entry
  • • ESTA is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first
  • • You can make multiple trips to the U.S. with a single ESTA authorization
  • • If any information changes, you must apply for a new ESTA

Ready to Apply?

If you meet all the requirements above, you can start your ESTA application process