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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.
Checklist

What you need before you start

Plain checklist. Have these on hand and the application takes a few minutes.

Eligibility (set by U.S. CBP)
  • Citizen of a Visa Waiver Program country
  • Travel for tourism, business, or transit
  • Stay of 90 days or less
  • Machine-readable e-passport with chip
  • Valid passport (must remain valid for the entire stay)
  • No prior denied US visa or removal from the U.S.
Information you'll enter
  • Passport number, issue date, expiry date
  • Date of birth and country of citizenship
  • U.S. address (hotel or first stop is fine)
  • Contact email and phone
  • Employer name and address (or 'Retired' / 'Student')
  • Emergency contact
When ESTA is not enough — you need a traditional U.S. visa
  • Stays longer than 90 days
  • Paid employment in the U.S.
  • Long-term study or academic enrollment
  • Permanent residence or immigration intent
  • Journalism in the U.S. on assignment
  • Performing for paying U.S. audiences
Validity & timing
  • Validity: 2 years from approval, or until your passport expires — whichever is sooner.
  • Multiple trips: a single approved ESTA covers multiple short visits during its validity period.
  • Apply window: at least 72 hours before travel is recommended by U.S. CBP.
Visa Waiver Program countries (eligible)

List per U.S. CBP. We do not control eligibility — this is a reference, not a guarantee.

· 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
· Qatar
· San Marino
· Singapore
· Slovakia
· Slovenia
· South Korea
· Spain
· Sweden
· Switzerland
· Taiwan
· United Kingdom
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