What Are the Requirements for ESTA?

To travel to the U.S. under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), eligible travelers must apply for an ESTA—Electronic System for Travel Authorization. Below is a complete breakdown of the ESTA requirements to ensure your application is approved smoothly.

🧾 ESTA Eligibility Requirements #

To apply for an ESTA, you must meet these basic conditions:

• ✅ Be a citizen of a VWP country
• 🛂 Possess a valid e-passport with a digital chip and machine-readable zone
• 📅 Plan to stay in the U.S. for 90 days or less
• 🎟️ Be traveling for tourism, business, or transit
• ❌ Not hold a valid U.S. visa

📋 Required Information and Documents #

🔹 Valid E-Passport #

Your passport must:

• Be issued by a VWP country
• Include a digital chip (biometric)
• Be valid for the entire duration of your stay

🔹 Personal and Contact Details #

You’ll need to provide:

• Full name, date of birth, and nationality
• Home address and contact information
• Emergency contact (in or outside the U.S.)

🔹 Travel Information #

While not always required at the time of application, you may be asked to include:

• U.S. contact name/address
• Flight and accommodation details