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The U.S. visa is a fundamental document for everyone who wants to visit the United States, since unless you have an exemption to apply for it, the authorities will request it as part of the mandatory permits to arrive at the port of entry.

However, citizens of more than 40 countries are allowed to complete an alternative online form to obtain authorization that, if approved, allows legal entry into the country for tourism or business purposes without the need to have a visa.

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The United States will exempt all foreigners who can fill out this online form from traveling with a U.S. visa

Through the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), citizens of the participating nations can apply for an alternative permit to travel for up to 90 days for the purposes stated above.

For this, it is necessary to submit an ESTA application through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization. If approved, this document will remain valid for up to two years, during which multiple visits can be made.

Through the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), citizens of the participating nations can apply for an alternative permit to travel for up to 90 days for the purposes stated above. Image: Shutterstock.

Which countries can complete this online form

  • Andorra
  • Australia
  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Brunei
  • Chile
  • Croatia
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • France
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • Ireland
  • Israel
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Latvia
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Malta
  • Monaco
  • Netherlands
  • New Zealand
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Qatar
  • San Marino
  • Singapore
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • Taiwan
  • United Kingdom
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How to fill out the online form: step by step

The ESTA authorization is processed through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization and requires all members of authorized countries who wish to travel under the VWP to meet the following requirements

  • Have a valid passport (electronic and with general validity of at least 6 months into the future from the time of travel)
  • Have a valid email address
  • Provide an address and phone number
  • Pay the application fee, which costs USD 40.27

All the steps and documents required to carry out the process can be found by clicking here.