An ESTA family application allows multiple family members to submit their ESTA requests together using a group application form. Each family member—adults and children, including infants—must have their own individual ESTA, but one person can submit all applications and pay in one session.
👨👩👧👦 Families can apply as a group to save time, but each traveler must still meet all eligibility requirements.
✅ Who Can Use an ESTA Family Application? #
You can apply as a family if:
- Everyone is a citizen of a Visa Waiver Program (VWP) country
- Each traveler has a valid e-passport
- Your travel is for tourism, business, or transit
- Each person—including children—needs individual authorization
📌 Children cannot be included under a parent’s ESTA. They must have their own passport and approved ESTA.
📝 How to Submit a Family ESTA Application #
- Go to https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov
- Choose “Group of Applications”
- Enter the details for a group coordinator
- Fill out personal and passport details for each family member
- Submit and pay the $21 fee per person
- Monitor each traveler’s status individually
💳 The total fee is calculated as $21 × the number of family members.
🕒 ESTA Family Application Processing Time #
- Most approvals are processed within minutes
- Some may take up to 72 hours
- Each application is reviewed separately, even if submitted as a group
📌 Summary: ESTA for Families #
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Families from VWP countries |
| Type of application | Group form, individual approvals |
| Fee | $21 per person (including children) |
| Submission site | https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov |
| Processing time | Minutes to 72 hours |
