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United States of America entry requirements

United States ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) for travellers: requirements, documents, government fee and official source, verified 2026-08-30.

Built from officially published requirements · last checked 01 Sept 2026

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What travellers need for United States of America

To enter United States of America, travellers use the United States ESTA (Visa Waiver Program), issued by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (Department of Homeland Security).

Electronic travel authorisation for Visa Waiver Program nationals. Valid two years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first; multiple entry; maximum 90 days per admission.

What you must satisfy

  • ESTA is only for citizens of the 42 countries designated for the Visa Waiver Program. Your nationality is not one of them.
  • Your passport must be valid when you arrive in the United States.
  • The Visa Waiver Program allows a maximum of 90 days per admission.

How long it lasts

  • Maximum stay: 90 days.
  • The authorisation is valid for 730 days.

How long it takes

The authority states typical processing of 1–3 day(s). Processing times are not guaranteed, so apply early.

Documents you may need

Your exact checklist depends on your answers — the checker works it out for you.

  • Passport biographic page

What it costs

  • Government fee: 40.27 USD — ESTA fee for US fiscal year 2026 (USD 17 statutory + USD 10.27 cost recovery + USD 13). USD 10.27 applies if the application is denied. This fee is adjusted for inflation every US fiscal year.
  • Our service fee is shown separately before you pay anything. We never fold our fee into the government fee.
  • Government fee: 40.27 USD — ESTA fee for US fiscal year 2026 (USD 17 statutory + USD 10.27 cost recovery + USD 13). USD 10.27 applies if the application is denied. This fee is adjusted for inflation every US fiscal year. — U.S. Customs and Border Protection, checked 30 Aug 2026

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We are not a government service and we are not affiliated with any authority. The official site is https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/.

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Official source

Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection — https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/. Last verified 2026-08-30.

Requirements change. Always confirm on the official site.

Questions people ask

How much does the United States ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) cost?

The government fee is 40.27 USD. Our service fee, if any, is always shown separately.

How long does the United States ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) take?

The authority states 1–3 day(s). Apply early; times are not guaranteed.

How long can I stay in United States of America?

Up to 90 days per entry.

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