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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.

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.

ESTA Eligibility Requirements

Find out whether you qualify for the Electronic System for Travel Authorization and what you need before applying.

Who Can Apply for ESTA?

The Electronic System for Travel Authorization is exclusively available to citizens and nationals of countries that participate in the United States Visa Waiver Program (VWP). If your country of citizenship is listed among VWP member nations, you can apply for an ESTA instead of obtaining a traditional nonimmigrant visa for short-term visits.

To qualify, you must hold a valid e-Passport (a machine-readable passport with an embedded electronic chip), intend to stay in the United States for no more than 90 days, and travel for tourism, short-term business, or transit purposes. Employment, academic enrollment, journalism assignments, and stays exceeding 90 days require a standard visa.

Visa Waiver Program Countries

Citizens of the following countries are eligible to apply for travel authorization through the ESTA system:

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
Republic of Malta
Monaco
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
San Marino
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
United Kingdom

Passport Requirements

Your passport must meet specific criteria to be accepted with an ESTA application:

  • Your passport must be an e-Passport containing a digital chip with biometric data.
  • The passport must be valid for the entire duration of your intended stay in the United States.
  • Machine-readable zones must be clearly legible without damage or obstruction.
  • The passport must be issued by a Visa Waiver Program participating country.

Travel Purpose Eligibility

The ESTA system covers specific types of travel to the United States. Understanding which category your trip falls under ensures you apply through the correct channel.

Eligible Purposes

  • • Vacations, sightseeing, and recreational travel
  • • Attending business conferences or meetings
  • • Short-term professional consultations
  • • Transit through a US airport to another destination
  • • Visiting family or friends for brief periods
  • • Receiving medical treatment (short-term)

Not Eligible (Visa Required)

  • • Employment or paid work of any kind
  • • Enrollment in academic degree programs
  • • Stays exceeding 90 consecutive days
  • • Journalism or media credential work
  • • Immigration or permanent residency intent
  • • Diplomatic or official government assignments

Important Travel Conditions

Even with an approved travel authorization, certain conditions must be observed. An ESTA does not guarantee entry into the United States — the final admission decision rests with customs and border protection officers at your point of arrival. You must also carry a return or onward ticket and demonstrate that your intended stay falls within the 90-day limit. Travelers who overstay their authorized period risk losing future travel privileges to the United States.

Meet the Requirements?

If your country is listed above and your travel purpose qualifies, you are ready to begin your application.