❓ What Is an ESTA Family Application?

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 #

1. Go to https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov
2. Choose “Group of Applications”
3. Enter the details for a group coordinator
4. Fill out personal and passport details for each family member
5. Submit and pay the $21 fee per person
6. 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 #