Appoint a lawyer to represent your application for a Travel Visa to the United States.
An ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) is a travel authorization available to citizens of countries that participate in the VWP (Visa Waiver Program).
GOESTA Basic Requirements
To obtain an ESTA, travelers must hold a passport from one of the following VWP (Visa Waiver Program) countries:
| ESTA Eligible Countries: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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Andorra Australia Austria Belgium Brunei Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland |
France Germany Greece Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy Japan Latvia |
Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Monaco Netherlands New Zealand Norway Portugal Republic of Malta |
San Marino Singapore Slovakia Slovenia South Korea Spain Sweden Switzerland Taiwan United Kingdom |
In addition, the applicant must:
- Intend to travel to the US for business or pleasure for a maximum of 90 days; and
- Have not previously been refused admission to the US or denied an US visa; and
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Have no criminal arrests or convictions for:
- an offence or crime involving moral turpitude;
- a violation or trafficking related to a controlled substance; or
- two or more offenses for which the aggregate sentence to conferment was five years or more
- Be in good health.
ESTA Entitlements
An ESTA is generally valid for two (2) years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first. Travelers may travel to the US repeatedly during the validity period without having to apply for another ESTA.
A traveler granted entry to the US on an ESTA is entitled to undertake tourism and certain business activities such as exploring job opportunities or educational institutions. An ESTA does not permit a traveler to engage in any work, study or training.
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