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U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Department of Homeland Security
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Electronic System for Travel Authorization
Visa Waiver Program
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OFFICIAL
ESTA APPLICATION

Welcome to the Electronic System for Travel Authorization

HOW DO I APPLY?

Answer Disclaimers
Enter Applicant Information
Enter Personal Information
Enter Travel Information
Answer Eligibility Questions
Review Application
Pay

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

WHAT DO I NEED TO APPLY?

  • Valid passport(s) from a Visa Waiver Program country. List of Visa Waiver Countries
  • Traveler's selfie photo.
  • Traveler's valid email address.
  • Traveler's home address and phone number.
  • Traveler's emergency point of contact phone and email.
  • The following information may also be required:
  • Traveler's aliases or other names (If Applicable).
  • Traveler's National ID or Personal ID number (If Applicable).
  • Traveler's Global Entry/NEXUS/SENTRI ID number (If Applicable).
  • Traveler's employer address and phone number (If Applicable).
  • Traveler's U.S. point of contact name, address, and phone (If Applicable).
Payment method: Fee for application is $40.27 USD. Valid payment methods include MasterCard, VISA, American Express, Discover (JCB, Diners Club only), and PayPal.
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