ESTA Visa Waiver Program — eligible nationalities
Enables citizens of 40+ Visa Waiver Program (VWP) partner countries to travel to the United States for tourism or business for up to 90 days without obtaining a visa.
Who this pathway suits
Citizens of participating VWP countries (UK, EU, Australia, Japan, Singapore, etc.).
Eligibility at a glance
- Citizen of a designated Visa Waiver Program country
- Hold an e-Passport with embedded electronic chip
- Travel is for tourism, business, or transit for 90 days or less
- Have not visited Cuba (since Jan 2021) or Iran, Iraq, Syria, Sudan, Yemen, Libya, Somalia
How the process works
- Apply online on official CBP ESTA website or app
- Pay $21 fee
- Approval usually granted within minutes or up to 72 hours
Documents you will typically need
- Valid biometric passport, credit card
What to keep in mind
Valid for 2 years (or until passport expires). Cannot be extended, and you cannot adjust status inside the US.
Official source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection — ESTA. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.
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