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The United States allows citizens of some countries to enter the country without having to apply for a traditional U.S. visa thanks to the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA).
This authorization is part of the Visa Waiver Program (Visa Waiver Program or VWP) and authorizes travel for tourism, business, or transit of up to 90 days.
However, not just any foreigner can access this benefit. The authorization is only available to citizens or nationals of the countries included in the Visa Waiver Program and who meet all the requirements established by the U.S. authorities.
What is the ESTA Form?
The ESTA is an electronic system administered by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) that determines whether a traveler is eligible to enter the United States under the Visa Waiver Program.
It is important to note that ESTA is not a visa. It is a pre-travel authorization that allows a person to board an aircraft or present themselves at a U.S. port of entry without needing to obtain a B1/B2 visa, as long as the traveler meets all the program requirements.
The United States will allow legal entry without a U.S. visa to all foreigners with ESTA
Those who may travel without a visa are:
- Be citizens or nationals of a country participating in the Visa Waiver Program
- Obtain an approved ESTA authorization
- Travel for tourism, business, or transit
- Stay in the United States for 90 days or less.
- Meet all the program’s immigration conditions
How to apply for ESTA
The process is carried out entirely online through the official website of the U.S. government. The steps are:
- Complete the electronic application
- Enter personal and passport details
- Provide trip details
- Answer the security and eligibility questions
- Pay the corresponding fee
- Wait for the application decision