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Official Website of the Department of Homeland Security Change Language  English (U.S./U.K.) [](http://www.cbp.gov/) ESTA - Electronic System for Travel Authorization \| U.S. Department of Homeland Security Toggle navigation ESTA - [Home]() - [Apply](https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/) - Individual Application - Group of Applications - [Check ESTA Status](https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/) - Check Individual Status - Check Group Status - [Help](https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/faq?lang=en) # OFFICIAL ESTA APPLICATION **Welcome to the Electronic System for Travel Authorization** Create New Application - [Individual Application]() - [Group of Applications]() Continue Existing Application - [Individual Application]() - [Group of Applications]() *** [When should I submit an application through ESTA?](https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/faq?lang=en&focusedTopic=About%20ESTA%20and%20The%20Visa%20Waiver%20Program&answerToDisplay=When%20should%20I%20submit%20an%20application%20through%20ESTA%3F) [If I traveled to Cuba?](https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/faq?lang=en&focusedTopic=About%20ESTA%20and%20The%20Visa%20Waiver%20Program&answerToDisplay=How%20does%20Cuba%E2%80%99s%20designation%20as%20a%20State%20Sponsor%20of%20Terrorism%20impact%20my%20travel%20to%20the%20United%20States%20under%20the%20Visa%20Waiver%20Program%3F) [Need help getting started?]() ## HOW DO I APPLY? 1. Answer Disclaimers 2. Enter Applicant Information 3. Enter Personal Information 4. Enter Travel Information 5. Answer Eligibility Questions 6. Review Application 7. Pay - Answer Disclaimers - Enter Applicant Information - Enter Personal Information - Enter Travel Information - Answer Eligibility Questions - Review Application - Pay ## WHO SHOULD APPLY? - You are a citizen or eligible national of a [Visa Waiver Program](https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/) country. - You are currently not in possession of a visitor's visa. - Your travel is for 90 days or less. - You plan to travel to the United States for business or pleasure. - You want to apply for a new authorization for one person or a group of applications for two or more persons. ## WHAT DO I NEED TO APPLY? - Valid passport(s) from a Visa Waiver Program country. [List of Visa Waiver Countries](https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/) - Traveler's valid email address. - Traveler's home address and phone number. - Traveler's emergency point of contact phone and email. - Payment method: Fee for application is \$40.27 USD. Valid payment methods include MasterCard, VISA, American Express, Discover (JCB or Diners Club only), and PayPal. **The following information may also be required:** - Traveler's selfie photo (If Applicable). - Traveler's aliases or other names (If Applicable). - Traveler's National ID or Personal ID number (If Applicable). - Traveler's Global Entry/NEXUS/SENTRI ID number (If Applicable). - Traveler's employer address and phone number (If Applicable). - Traveler's U.S. point of contact name, address, and phone (If Applicable). Start New Individual Application ×CLOSE #### VISA WAIVER PROGRAM COUNTRIES You are eligible to apply for admission under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) if you are a citizen or national of one of the Visa Waiver Program countries listed below. Learn more about the [eligibility requirements](https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/faq?lang=en&focusedTopic=About%20ESTA%20and%20The%20Visa%20Waiver%20Program&answerToDisplay=Who%20is%20eligible%20to%20submit%20an%20application%3F "Link to passport accordion on faq page"). \[1\]With respect to all references to "country" or "countries" in this document, it should be noted that the Taiwan Relations Act of 1979, Pub. L. No. 96-8, Section 4(b)(1), provides that "\[w\]henever the laws of the United States refer or relate to foreign countries, nations, states, governments, or similar entities, such terms shall include and such laws shall apply with respect to Taiwan." 22 U.S.C. § 3303(b)(1). Accordingly, all references to "country" or "countries" in the Visa Waiver Program authorizing legislation, Section 217 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. 1187, are read to include Taiwan. This is consistent with the United States' one-China policy, under which the United States has maintained unofficial relations with Taiwan since 1979. CLOSE ×CLOSE #### Download the ESTA App  # ESTA Mobile is available now\! Try the mobile app for a better mobile experience.    ##### Download the ESTA App from the App Store Open the camera on your phone to scan the QR code. You can also search 'US ESTA' on the App Store  ##### Download the ESTA App from the Google Play Store Open the camera on your phone to scan the QR code. You can also search 'US ESTA' on the Google Play Store   CLOSE NEED HELP? *** **Have additional questions?** [VIEW ALL TOPICS](https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/faq?lang=en) ×Close #### Was this helpful? CLOSE #### CONTACT SUPPORT Traveler Communications Center Call: **\+1-202-325-8000** To submit an inquiry: [CBP Info Center](https://help.cbp.gov/ "Link to the CBP Info Center.") 24 hours per day, 7 days a week #### HELPFUL LINKS Dept. of Homeland Security: [DHS.gov](http://www.dhs.gov/ "Link to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security website.") Customs and Border Protection: [CBP.gov](http://www.cbp.gov/ "Link to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection website.") [CBP.gov/travel](http://www.cbp.gov/travel "Link to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection website.") #### SITE POLICIES [ACCESSIBILITY](http://www.cbp.gov/site-policy-notices/accessibility "Link to CBP Accesibility") [PRIVACY STATEMENT](https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/privacystatement?lang=en "Link to CBP Privacy Statement") [VULNERABILITY DISCLOSURE](https://www.cbp.gov/document/directives/vulnerability-disclosure-program-policy-and-rules-engagement "Link to Vulnerability Disclosure") Paperwork Reduction Act: An agency may not conduct or sponsor an information collection and a person is not required to respond to this information unless it displays a current valid OMB control number and an expiration date. The control number for this collection is 1651-0111. The estimated average time to complete this application is 23 minutes. If you have any comments regarding this burden estimate you can write to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Regulations and Rulings, 90 K Street, NE, 10th Floor, Washington DC 20229. Expiration May 31, 2026. The ESTA logo is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Its use, without permission, is unauthorized and in violation of trademark law. For more information, or to request the use of the logo, please go to [help.cbp.gov](http://help.cbp.gov/) and submit a request by clicking on "Ask a Question." When selecting the Product (under Additional Information) use "ESTA" and the sub-product "Logo Assistance" to expedite handling of your request.  ESTA - Electronic System for Travel Authorization \| U.S. Department of Homeland Security  ESTA Mobile is available now\! Try the mobile app for a better mobile experience. Open in App

You are eligible to apply for admission under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) if you are a citizen or national of one of the Visa Waiver Program countries listed below. Learn more about the [eligibility requirements](https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/faq?lang=en&focusedTopic=About%20ESTA%20and%20The%20Visa%20Waiver%20Program&answerToDisplay=Who%20is%20eligible%20to%20submit%20an%20application%3F "Link to passport accordion on faq page"). \[1\]With respect to all references to "country" or "countries" in this document, it should be noted that the Taiwan Relations Act of 1979, Pub. L. No. 96-8, Section 4(b)(1), provides that "\[w\]henever the laws of the United States refer or relate to foreign countries, nations, states, governments, or similar entities, such terms shall include and such laws shall apply with respect to Taiwan." 22 U.S.C. § 3303(b)(1). Accordingly, all references to "country" or "countries" in the Visa Waiver Program authorizing legislation, Section 217 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. 1187, are read to include Taiwan. This is consistent with the United States' one-China policy, under which the United States has maintained unofficial relations with Taiwan since 1979.