Help to obtain the ESTA for the USA

Electronic System for Travel Authorization 🇺🇸

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Since 2008, countries that are part of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) have beenrequired to apply for an ESTA online before taking a flight or boat to the U.S., or arriving by land from Mexico or Canada. Passengers who have not registered for ESTA risk being denied boarding, although they may be able to clear their status at the airport for a possible additional fee. The Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) is a process for determining the admissibility of visitors to the United States to determine whether they pose a risk to homeland security or law enforcement. The system checks law enforcement databases. As of May 2, 2022, the I-94W form entry is replaced by the ESTA electronic authorization.

⚠️ Please note, if you have traveled to Cuba 🇨🇺 since January 12, 2021, you are no longer eligible for ESTA, please approach a U.S. consulate for a visa application.

What are the advantages of the ESTA for the USA?

The ESTA is issued in
48 hours for urgent departures

  • ESTA valid for 2 years
  • 90-day stays in the USA
  • 100% onlineprocess
  • Official document from the authorities

If your ESTA is granted, it establishes that you are eligible to travel, but does not establish that you are eligible to enter the United States under the Visa Waiver Program. When you arrive in the United States, you will be interviewed by a US border protection officer at a port of entry who may determine whether you are inadmissible under the Visa Waiver Program or for any reason under US law.

The ESTA is not a visa.
It does not allow you to find work, settle in the USA to live or any other activity that US immigration would find abusive. It does allow you to travel to the USA for visa waiver purposes, if your situation allows it.

Authorised stays

Tourism

Business

Transit

ESTA fee

44 € / person

including US$ 21 in consular fees

Eligible nationalities

Use the list of nationalities or the module below to determine if yours requires an ESTA for the United States. If you are unsure, please use the site's chat facility.

🇩🇪 Germany
🇦🇩 Andorra
🇦🇺 Australia
🇦🇹 Austria
🇧🇪 Belgium
 🇧🇳 Brunei
🇨🇱 Chile

🇰🇷 South Korea
🇭🇷 Croatia
🇩🇰 Denmark
🇪🇸 Spain
🇪🇪 Estonia
🇫🇮 Finland
🇫🇷 France

🇬🇷 Greece
🇭🇺 Hungary
🇮🇪 Ireland
🇮🇸 Iceland
🇮🇹 Italy
🇯🇵 Japan
🇱🇻 Latvia

🇱🇮 Liechtenstein
🇱🇹 Lithuania
🇱🇺 Luxembourg
🇲🇹 Malta
🇲🇨 Monaco
🇳🇴 Norway
🇳🇿 New Zealand

🇳🇱 Netherlands
🇵🇱 Poland
🇵🇹 Portugal
🇨🇿 Czech Rep. Czech Republic
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
🇸🇲 San Marino
🇸🇬 Singapore

🇸🇰 Slovakia
🇸🇮 Slovenia
🇸🇪 Sweden
🇨🇭 Switzerland
🇹🇼 Taiwan

ESTA Eligibility Module

This module allows you to display the procedures and documents required for a trip to the USA. You can filter by nationality.

When should I reapply for an ESTA?

  • I have lost or changed my passport, and even if an ESTA is still valid on the previous passport
  • I am travelling on a passport other than the one on which I obtained my ESTA
  • I change my name, my gender, or my overall situation is significantly altered (refugee, stateless, etc.)
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Normal treatment
Authorities issue documents without significant delay

The American ESTA in brief

Format Electronics only
Number of entries Unlimited
Time to obtain 48 hours
Length of stay 90 days
Validity 2 years
Consular fees $21

For travel to the United States, the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation is mandatory. The ESTA is valid for two years for tourist or business stays of 90 days or for transit to another country.

The ESTA for the United States is done online for a fee of 44 €. Your ESTA is eligible at all ports of entry. In addition, the ESTA will be requested upon boarding by the airline or directly at the land border (as of May 2, 2022). Without this document it will be impossible to enter the United States. We advise you to apply for ESTA at least three days before your departure to the United States.

When to go to the US?

There is no ideal time to visit the United States. Being a vast country, the United States offers different climates.

Places to visit in the USA

Known for its science exhibits, planetarium and citywide views, the Griffith Observatory offers spectacular views of California's largest city. The Na Pali Coast is a magical place. Take a helicopter ride to see the high cliffs rising 1,219 metres above the Pacific Ocean. The park can be explored on foot with its many hiking trails.

Explore North America's highest peak and see a unique landscape in Denali National Park and Preserve . If you're lucky, you'll come across black bears and grizzly bears. At night, don't miss the Northern Lights! A very American experience, near Rapid City, Mount Rushmore will immerse you in the country's history. Straddling Nevada and California, Lake Tahoe has been voted the most beautiful lake in the United States. Situated at an altitude of 1,897 metres, you can enjoy many activities such as fishing, swimming, paddling, kayaking ...

Practical information

  • Official country name: United States of America
  • Location: North America
  • Capital: Washington
  • Area: 9.834 million km2
  • Language: English
  • Currency: US Dollar
  • Climate: humid subtropical, arid
  • Time zone: UTC -5 to -10

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Information

Security The United States is not a dangerous country, however it is advisable to avoid the downtown areas of major cities at night.


Health: No vaccinations are compulsory, but it is important to be up to date with your universal vaccinations.

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