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Complete your ESTA application (ESTA beantragen / ESTA aanvragen) in minutes. The ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) is the mandatory US entry authorization for Visa Waiver Program travelers — valid 2 years, multiple entries, 90 days per visit.
Travelers from Visa Waiver Program countries can apply ESTA for tourism, business, or transit visits up to 90 days. This is a private assistance service for the United States ESTA — not a USA visa, and not the ESTA gov website.
How many travelers will be on this ESTA application (including yourself)?
Multiple entries
Per visit
Typically 2 days
ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) is the mandatory pre-travel electronic authorization issued by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for citizens of Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries. Before boarding any flight or cruise bound for the United States, your ESTA US authorization must already be approved.
Whether you call it ESTA application, ESTA beantragen (German), or ESTA aanvragen (Dutch), the process is identical: complete the online form, pay the CBP government fee, and receive CBP's decision by email — typically within 72 hours, often within minutes. An approved ESTA USA is valid for 2 years, allows multiple entries, and permits stays of up to 90 days per visit for tourism, business, and transit. If you do not want assistance, you may apply ESTA directly at the official site esta.cbp.dhs.gov for the government fee only.
Nationality, traveler details, passport, processing speed, background questions. Auto-saved throughout your ESTA application (ESTA beantragen / ESTA aanvragen).
Our team checks for the most common CBP rejection triggers: mismatched names, wrong date formats, expired passports, missing fields.
Your ESTA US application is filed with US Customs and Border Protection within 24 hours of payment. Most decisions come within 72 hours.
Approved, Pending, or Travel Not Authorized. We send the CBP response with your ESTA authorization number — keep it for US entry.
Common questions about ESTA, ESTA beantragen, ESTA aanvragen, and ESTA USA explained simply.
ESTA stands for Electronic System for Travel Authorization. It is the US government's mandatory pre-travel online authorization for Visa Waiver Program travelers. Without an approved ESTA, airlines will not allow you to board a US-bound flight.
ESTA US and ESTA USA refer to the same document — the Electronic System for Travel Authorization issued by United States CBP. The terms are used interchangeably. Apply ESTA once and it covers all your US trips for 2 years.
The ESTA application (ESTA beantragen / ESTA aanvragen) is completed entirely online. You'll need your passport, a contact email, and your US address or hotel. The form takes 10–15 minutes if you have your documents ready.
To apply ESTA, fill in the online form above with your nationality, traveler details, passport information, and background questions. Pay the CBP government fee and our service fee at checkout. We validate your ESTA application before CBP submission.
ESTA beantragen bedeutet, die elektronische Reisegenehmigung für die USA online zu beantragen. ESTA ist für Bürger aus VWP-Ländern — darunter Deutschland, Österreich und die Schweiz — vor der Einreise in die USA erforderlich.
ESTA aanvragen is de online procedure voor het verkrijgen van reismachtiging voor de VS. Burgers van VWP-landen — waaronder Nederland en België — moeten ESTA aanvragen vóór vertrek naar de Verenigde Staten.
An approved ESTA USA is valid for 2 years from the date CBP approves it, or until your passport expires — whichever comes first. You may make unlimited trips during this period, staying up to 90 days per visit.
A "Travel Not Authorized" result on your ESTA application means your next step is a traditional US Visa (B1/B2) at a US embassy. Common reasons: passport mistyped, travel to restricted countries since 2011, undisclosed criminal history, or prior US visa refusal.
Have these ready — your ESTA application (ESTA beantragen / ESTA aanvragen) takes 10–15 minutes when you're prepared.
An electronic (biometric) passport from a Visa Waiver Program country, valid for your full trip. Passport number, issue date, and expiry must match exactly — a typo is the most common ESTA rejection reason.
A working email address and phone number. CBP and we both send ESTA application updates by email — a typo here means you won't see your authorization status.
Hotel, host address, or business address for your US stay. If not yet booked, "Unknown" is accepted by CBP — update when you know.
Current employer name and address. Declare any travel to restricted countries since 2011, prior US visa refusals, or criminal history. Omissions cause ESTA denial or cancellation.
Visa, Mastercard, Amex, or Discover. Checkout shows the CBP government fee and our service fee separately — itemized, no surprises.
CBP requires both parents' full names on every ESTA application. They do not need to be alive or in the US — just names as best you know them.
Understanding when to apply ESTA vs when to apply for a traditional US Visa.
| Factor | ESTA (Visa Waiver) — Apply ESTA | Full US Visa (B1/B2 etc.) |
|---|---|---|
| Who qualifies | VWP-country passport holders | Any eligible passport holder |
| Application method | ✔ Online ESTA application — no embassy visit | ✘ In-person embassy interview + biometrics |
| Processing time | ✔ Typically 72 hours (often minutes) | ✘ Weeks to months depending on embassy |
| Government fee | ✔ Low CBP fee per ESTA applicant | ✘ Higher consular fee + SEVIS fee (if applicable) |
| Max stay per visit | 90 days | Up to 6 months (B1/B2) or per visa category |
| Validity | 2 years or until passport expires | 1–10 years depending on visa type |
| Work allowed | ✘ No | Depends on visa category (H, L, O, etc.) |
| Study allowed | ✘ No (over 18 hrs/week) | ✔ F/M student visa required |
| Entry guarantee | No — CBP decides at port of entry | No — CBP decides at port of entry |
ESTA denial means you generally must apply for a full US Visa at a US embassy. The CBP government fee is non-refundable — a US government rule, not ours.
A "Travel Not Authorized" result on your ESTA USA application means your realistic next step is a US Visa (DS-160 form) at the nearest US embassy — involving an in-person interview, biometrics, and a separate consular fee. We do not handle that process.
Many travelers denied an ESTA are later approved for a B1/B2 US Visitor Visa after providing documentation in person. Denial of one does not automatically mean denial of the other.
You can find embassy contact information at usembassy.gov.
We are an independent private assistance service for ESTA applications — not the US Government, not CBP, and not affiliated with any embassy. We don't promise faster CBP decisions. What we do: reduce the small mistakes that cause an ESTA application to be rejected, and itemize every fee so you know exactly what you're paying.
Important: Private Service Disclosure
ESTA Portal US is a private third-party ESTA application assistance service operated by Nascent Pharma Holdings Inc. We are not affiliated with the U.S. Government or U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The official ESTA — Electronic System for Travel Authorization — is available directly at esta.cbp.dhs.gov for the CBP government fee only, with no additional service charge. Whether you apply ESTA here or directly with CBP, the authorization you receive is identical. Use whichever option suits you best.
ESTA stands for Electronic System for Travel Authorization. It is the mandatory pre-travel electronic authorization CBP requires before you board a US-bound flight from a Visa Waiver Program country. ESTA beantragen (German) and ESTA aanvragen (Dutch) both mean "apply ESTA." An approved ESTA USA is valid 2 years, allows multiple entries, and permits stays up to 90 days per visit for tourism, business, and transit.
Citizens of Visa Waiver Program countries — including the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Japan, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand — must apply ESTA before travelling to the United States for tourism, business, or transit up to 90 days. If you hold a non-VWP passport, you need a traditional US Visa instead.
Complete the online ESTA application form above with your passport details, contact information, travel plans, and background questions. Pay the CBP government fee plus our service fee at checkout. We review your ESTA application before submitting it to CBP. CBP typically returns a decision within 72 hours — often within minutes. You receive the result by email.
An approved ESTA USA is valid for 2 years from the date CBP approves it, or until your passport expires — whichever is sooner. During the 2-year validity you may make multiple trips to the United States, staying up to 90 days per visit. You do not need to apply ESTA again for every trip.
CBP typically returns a decision within 72 hours. Many ESTA applications (ESTA beantragen / ESTA aanvragen) are approved within minutes. Apply ESTA at least 72 hours before your departure — do not wait until airport check-in. Airlines verify ESTA status at boarding.
VWP countries currently include the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and several others. Select your nationality in the ESTA application form above — the system confirms eligibility automatically.
No. This is a private third-party ESTA application assistance service. The official ESTA website is esta.cbp.dhs.gov, operated by US Customs and Border Protection. You may apply ESTA there for the CBP government fee only — no additional service charge. We are not affiliated with CBP or the U.S. Government.
If your ESTA US application receives a "Travel Not Authorized" result, you cannot travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program. You must apply for a traditional US Visa (B1/B2) at the nearest US embassy or consulate. The CBP government fee is non-refundable under US government rules regardless of outcome. Our service fee refund terms are in our refund policy — read it before purchase.
Most fields cannot be changed after CBP submission. The only field editable on an approved ESTA USA is your US address. For all other corrections — including passport number or name errors — you must submit a new ESTA application (ESTA beantragen / ESTA aanvragen) and pay the CBP government fee again.
No. An approved ESTA authorizes you to board a US-bound aircraft and travel to a US port of entry — it does not guarantee admission. US CBP officers make the final admission decision at the border. Carry your ESTA authorization number and be prepared to answer CBP questions about your visit.
Yes. Every traveler — including infants and children — must have their own approved ESTA US authorization to travel under the Visa Waiver Program. Each child requires their own ESTA application (ESTA beantragen / ESTA aanvragen) using their own passport details. You can add multiple travelers in a single checkout session above.
