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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.
Timing

What U.S. CBP publishes

We submit your application as soon as you confirm. The decision timeline is set by U.S. CBP, not by us. Anyone selling 'instant' or 'guaranteed' approval is selling marketing — not faster government processing.

Stage Typical window Controlled by
Submission to U.S. CBP Within minutes of payment ESTA REG US
Government review Up to 72 hours U.S. CBP
Status notification Email when CBP responds ESTA REG US

What we control vs. what CBP controls

Two timelines. Different owners.

What we control
  • Time from your payment to CBP submission — minutes
  • Validation of fields before submission
  • Email confirmation as soon as CBP responds
  • Record retention so you can track or modify later
What CBP controls
  • The actual decision and its timing
  • Whether your application is auto-approved or sent for manual review
  • Re-checks against U.S. security databases
  • Final eligibility under the Visa Waiver Program

CBP processes every submission through the same automated pipeline. There is no paid back-door at the government level. Any agency promising "instant" or "guaranteed" ESTA is selling marketing — not faster government processing.

Practical guidance
  • Apply at least 72 hours before departure (CBP recommendation).
  • Most decisions arrive within minutes, but plan for the full 72-hour window in case of manual review.
  • If your decision is delayed, simply wait — no action speeds it up.
  • Approved ESTAs are valid for 2 years or until your passport expires.
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