What is an ESTA ?

An ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) is an automated system that determines the eligibility of visitors to travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). The VWP allows citizens of certain countries to travel to the United States for tourism, business, or transit purposes for stays of 90 days or less without obtaining a visa.

To apply for an ESTA, you will need to complete an online application form and pay a processing fee. The form will ask for information about your passport, your personal background, and your travel plans. If your ESTA is approved, you will be able to travel to the United States without a visa for the purposes and duration specified in your ESTA. If your ESTA is denied, you may need to apply for a visa to enter the United States.

How could we get an ESTA online ?

To apply for an ESTA online, you will need to go to the official ESTA website and complete the application form. The form will ask you for personal and passport information, as well as questions about your travel plans and any past arrests or convictions. You will also need to pay a processing fee to submit your application.

Once you have completed and submitted the form, you will receive a notification of your ESTA status within 72 hours. If your ESTA is approved, you will be able to travel to the United States for up to 90 days for business, tourism, or transit purposes. If your ESTA is denied, you may need to apply for a visa to enter the United States.

It is important to note that an ESTA does not guarantee entry to the United States. The final decision to allow you to enter the country will be made by a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer at the port of entry.

Do we need an ESTA for a child ?

If you are a citizen of a country that participates in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) and you are traveling with a child under the age of 18, your child will need to obtain an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) in order to travel to the United States.

Each person, including children, must have their own ESTA. To apply for an ESTA for a child, you will need to complete the online application form and pay the processing fee for each child. The form will ask for information about the child’s passport and personal background.

It is important to note that an ESTA does not guarantee entry to the United States. The final decision to allow you to enter the country will be made by a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer at the port of entry.