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What is an ESTA Travel Authorization?

ESTA stands for Electronic System for Travel Authorization. ESTA is an online application system developed by the United States government to pre-screen travelers before they are allowed to board an airplane or ship bound for the United States. Starting on January 12, 2009, any person entering the United States under the visa waiver program is required to hold an approved ESTA. Foreign nationals who are not eligible to ESTA or who have been denied an ESTA, will need to apply for a U.S. visa.

You can use this website to submit your ESTA application. The following information is required to submit the form:

Passport information
Contact information including home address and telephone number(s)
Travel information such as your U.S. point of contact and U.S. accommodation address
Employment information (if employed)
Credit or debit card information for paying the application fee

Once you’ve entered the required information, your application to travel to the U.S. under the Visa Waiver Program is processed by the system. Your application may take up 72 hours to process, however most applications are approved within minutes or a few hours. If your authorization is approved, you will be cleared to board the air or sea carrier for the United States.

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Do I need a visa for New York?

Anybody travelling to the US, under the Visa Waiver Programme (VWP), needs an ESTA. ... Even though you don't need a visa for New York, you are required to apply for an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA), at least 3 days BEFORE you travel to New York

How long is my ESTA valid?

The Travel authorizations are valid for two years from the date of authorization, or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. However, an ESTA can also be revoked or overwritten by the applicant when resubmitting a new ESTA application. Your travel authorization will also automatically terminate when your passport expires before the end of the two-year period when the travel authorization was issued.

Is an ESTA like a visa?

No, an ESTA is not a visa. It does not meet the legal or regulatory requirements to serve in lieu of a United States visa when a visa is required under United States law. Individuals who possess a valid visa will still be able to travel to the United States on that visa for the purpose for which it was issued. Also, individuals traveling on valid U.S. visas are not required to apply for an ESTA.
Furthermore, an ESTA will not be recognized in place of either a non-immigrant or immigrant visa. If you hold a valid visa, you can travel to the U.S. under that visa and there is no need to apply for an additional travel authorization.

I am not eligible for an ESTA

I would like more information on applying for a visa, where can go to get more reading material? Information regarding U.S. visa categories and requirements can be found by visiting the following link:
usa-visas.com

What is the travel authorization fee?

There is a fee for both the processing of the application as well as the authorization of the application.

Processing Fee: there is a fee payable upon submitting the application for processing. Note that each new application requires a new fee; however, more than one application can be paid using a single payment.

Authorization Fee: There is a fee payable upon approval of your submitted application. You will receive authorization to travel to the U.S. once your application is approved and an extra approval fee will be added to the credit card payment. Note that this payment is only payable if your application is approved.

What is the payment process for submitting an ESTA?

ESTA applications will be not processed without a valid payment method. All payments are to be made using one of the following credit or debit cards:
Master Card
VISA
American Express
Discover (JCB, Diners Club)

Can I make one payment for more than one application?

Yes, the ESTA makes allows group applications that can be paid using one payment method and one transaction. Group applications are applications which have two, or more, applicants applying at the same time. However, applying as a group does not mean that individuals in the group must travel together.

What is the maximum number of ESTA applications that are allowed under the same payment? The total amount of applications you can submit per single payment is 50.

Can I apply ESTA now and pay later?

Yes, for both single and group payments, you can apply now and make your payment within 7 days of application being created in the system. After 7 days, your access to your application will expire and you will have to recreate your application or group applications.

Is my credit or debit card information safe?

Yes. The ESTA system does not retain any credit or debit card information. Your payment details are processed in observance of the international regulations of the Standard Payment Card Industry – Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS).

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