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Visitor Visas

Visa Waiver Travel Authorization (ESTA)

Travel to the U.S. for up to 90 days without a visa.

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Estimated fee

$40 official government fee

✓ Verified Nov 12, 2026

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Typical timeline

Up to 72 hours (often minutes)

Category

Visitor Visas

Who qualifies

Citizen of a Visa Waiver Program country traveling for tourism or business for 90 days or less. Must hold a valid electronic passport (e-passport) and have no prior visa denials or disqualifying travel history.

The step-by-step roadmap

  1. 1

    Check Eligibility and Passport

    Ensure your country participates in the Visa Waiver Program and your passport has an embedded chip.

    Watch out: Passports expiring within 6 months may shorten your authorized stay or cause denial.
    Common rejection reason: Applying with a non-biometric passport or having past travel to restricted countries like Cuba or Iran.
  2. 2

    Complete Online Application

    Provide your biographical details, passport information, employment history, and U.S. contact address.

    Watch out: Typing errors in passport numbers or birth dates cannot be edited after submission.
    Common rejection reason: Mismatched names or passport numbers between the application and passport.
  3. 3

    Pay the Government Fee

    Submit the official $21 fee through the secure government portal using a debit card, credit card, or PayPal.

    Watch out: Third-party scam sites often charge high extra fees; always use the official .gov portal.
    Common rejection reason: Declined card transactions leaving the application unpaid and unprocessed.
  4. 4

    Check Approval Status

    Monitor your application online using your application number, passport number, and date of birth.

    Watch out: Approvals can take up to 72 hours; do not wait until you arrive at the airport.
    Common rejection reason: Boarding denied by airlines when authorization is still pending or denied.

Documents you'll need

  • Valid Biometric E-Passport

    Passport with the e-passport chip symbol on the cover from a Visa Waiver Program country.

    Note: Must remain valid for the duration of travel, or longer depending on bilateral agreements.

  • Valid Payment Method

    Credit card, debit card, or verified PayPal account to pay the required fee.

    Note: Payment must be completed online at the time of submission.

  • Travel and Contact Information

    U.S. destination address, emergency contact details, and current employer information.

    Note: Transit travelers can indicate transit without a fixed U.S. address.

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Fees and timelines are as published by the relevant agency and may change — verify before filing. This guide is general information, not legal advice.