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
