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ESTA Requirements

Complete guide to ESTA eligibility requirements and restrictions for U.S. travel authorization

Valid Electronic Passport

Must have an electronic passport (e-passport) with an integrated chip

Visa Waiver Program Country

Must be a citizen of a country participating in the VWP

Maximum 90-Day Stay

Trip duration cannot exceed 90 days per visit

Tourism or Business Purpose

Travel must be for tourism, business, or transit purposes only

Eligibility Criteria

Passport Requirements

  • • Electronic passport (e-passport) with digital chip
  • • Valid for at least 6 months from travel date
  • • Issued by a Visa Waiver Program country
  • • Machine-readable with digital photograph

Travel Purpose

  • • Tourism and sightseeing
  • • Business meetings and conferences
  • • Transit through the United States
  • • Medical treatment (short-term)
  • • Visiting friends and family

Stay Duration

  • • Maximum 90 days per visit
  • • Cannot extend stay beyond 90 days
  • • Must not have intent to immigrate
  • • Return ticket or onward travel required

Disqualifying Factors

You may not be eligible for ESTA if you have any of the following:

Previous U.S. visa denial or immigration violation
Criminal history or security concerns
Overstayed previous U.S. visits
Serious communicable diseases
Drug trafficking or substance abuse history
Terrorist activities or associations

Visa Waiver Program Countries

Citizens of the following countries are eligible to apply for ESTA:

Andorra
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Brunei
Chile
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Monaco
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Poland
Portugal
San Marino
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
United Kingdom

Dual Citizens

Special rules apply for travelers with dual citizenship:

  • Must travel on VWP country passport
  • Iran, Iraq, Sudan, Syria dual citizens ineligible
  • Recent travel to certain countries may disqualify

Recent Travel Restrictions

You may be ineligible if you traveled to these countries since March 1, 2011:

  • Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia
  • Sudan, Syria, Yemen
  • North Korea (since March 1, 2021)

Exceptions may apply for official government travel or journalism.

Important Notes

ESTA vs. Visa

ESTA is not a visa. It's an authorization to travel under the Visa Waiver Program. If you don't meet ESTA requirements, you must apply for a U.S. visa.

Authorization Not Guaranteed

Meeting requirements doesn't guarantee ESTA approval. Each application is reviewed individually.

Entry Not Guaranteed

ESTA authorization doesn't guarantee entry to the U.S. Final admission decisions are made by CBP officers at the port of entry.