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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.

Requirements

ESTA Eligibility

Check all requirements before starting your application.

You Qualify If

  • Valid e-passport from a VWP country

    Must have a machine-readable zone and electronic chip.

  • Stay under 90 days

    Tourism, business meetings, conferences, or transit.

  • Return or onward ticket

    Proof of departure from the US is required.

  • Valid email address

    For application confirmation and status updates.

  • Payment method

    Visa, Mastercard, or AMEX for fee payment.

  • No prior visa denial

    Previous US visa denial may disqualify you from VWP.

Not Eligible If

  • Non-VWP country passport

    You need a US visa instead. Contact your nearest US Embassy.

  • Stay exceeds 90 days

    Apply for appropriate visa category (B-1/B-2, student, work).

  • Purpose is work or study

    Requires a work visa (H, L, O) or student visa (F, J, M).

  • Previously deported or removed

    Automatically disqualified from VWP.

  • Certain criminal convictions

    Including arrests, drug offenses, or moral turpitude.

  • Previous overstay in the US

    Staying beyond permitted period disqualifies VWP eligibility.

Passport Specs

Required

  • Machine-readable (MRP)
  • Electronic chip (e-passport)
  • Valid for duration of stay
  • Issued by VWP member country

You'll Enter

  • Passport number
  • Issue date
  • Expiry date
  • Issuing country

If any eligibility answer changes after approval (new criminal record, travel to restricted countries, etc.), your current ESTA becomes invalid. A new application is required.

42 VWP Countries

AndorraAustraliaAustriaBelgiumBruneiChileCroatiaCzech RepublicDenmarkEstoniaFinlandFranceGermanyGreeceHungaryIcelandIrelandIsraelItalyJapanLatviaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMaltaMonacoNetherlandsNew ZealandNorwayPolandPortugalQatarSan MarinoSingaporeSlovakiaSloveniaSouth KoreaSpainSwedenSwitzerlandTaiwanUK
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