ESTA Application | U.S. Travel Authorization

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Your contact details for this application.

First Name *

Last Name *

Email Address *

Confirm Email *

We will send the ESTA (the Travel Authorization) to this email address.

Country Code *

Phone Number *

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About You

Personal details as they appear on your passport.

Are you known by any other official names or aliases? (Maiden name is not an alias)

No

Yes

Date of Birth *

City of Birth *

Country of Birth *

Gender *

Male

Female

Parent 1 First Name *

Parent 1 Last Name *

This field can include the name of your biological, adoptive, step-parent or guardian. Write UNKNOWN if unsure.

Parent 2 First Name *

Parent 2 Last Name *

This field can include the name of your biological, adoptive, step-parent or guardian. Write UNKNOWN if unsure.

Passport Details

Have your passport ready for this step.

Passport Issuing Country *

Passport Number *

Distinguish between O and 0, I and 1

Issue Date *

Expiry Date *

Country of Citizenship *

Must match your passport issuing country

Please upload a photo or scan of the photo page of your passport with all information clearly visible.

Upload passport photo page

Clear photo with all details visible

File types: gif, png, jpg, jpeg, pdf. Max file size: 10 MB.

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Background Information

Most people answer "No" to all of these.

Are you still or have you ever been a citizen or national of any other country?

No

Yes

Have you ever been issued a passport or national identity card for travel by another country?

No

Yes

Select "Yes" if you've ever been issued a passport or ID card by another country; otherwise select "No." If unsure, enter "UNKNOWN" for the document number and "0000" for the expiration year.

Do you want to disclose any information about your Facebook, Twitter or any social media profile?

No

Yes

Employment

Current or most recent employer.

Do you have a current or previous employer?

No

Yes

Your Home Address

Where you currently reside.

Street Address

Address Line 2

City

State/Province

Zip Code

Country

Upload Selfie

A clear photo of your face for identity verification.

Upload Selfie

Upload selfie

Clear, well-lit photo of your face

Accepted file types: gif, png, jpg, jpeg, pdf. Max file size: 10 MB.

Ensure the selfie is not a copy of the photo in the passport. If you submit the same photo, the application will be canceled.
For accurate results, capture full face, show head and shoulders only.
Use a color photo on a plain background.
No sunglasses, hats or masks.
No filters or major editing.

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Travel Information

Your travel plans for the United States.

Which one of these two statements matches the travel itinerary? *

I am transiting through the USA to another country and will NOT leave the airport.

I am leaving the airport and will stay at least 1 night in the USA, or go directly to the cruise ship terminal.

Select the first statement if you have a stopover in the United States as a part of your continuing ticket to another country. A transit stop is normally just for a few hours.

Select the second statement otherwise.

Eligibility Questions

Required by U.S. law. Answer each question honestly.

A) Do you have a physical or mental disorder, or are you a drug abuser or addict?

No

Yes

B) Have you ever been arrested or convicted for a crime that resulted in serious damage to property or harm to another person?

No

Yes

C) Have you ever violated any law related to possessing, using, or distributing illegal drugs?

No

Yes

D) Do you seek to engage in or have you ever engaged in terrorist activities, espionage, sabotage, or genocide?

No

Yes

E) Have you ever committed fraud or misrepresented yourself to obtain a U.S. visa?

No

Yes

F) Are you currently seeking employment in the U.S. without prior permission?

No

Yes

G) Have you ever been denied a U.S. visa or refused admission to the United States?

No

Yes

H) Have you ever stayed in the U.S. longer than the admission period granted?

No

Yes

I) Have you traveled to Iraq, North Korea, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia or Yemen after March 1, 2011?

No

Yes

J) Have you traveled to, or been present in Cuba on or after March 1, 2011?

No

Yes

Emergency Contact

Enter the name of the person to contact if there is an emergency. Write UNKNOWN if unsure.

First Name

Last Name

Phone Number

Email Address

Review Your Application

Make sure everything looks right.

What's included in your application

Priority processing — reviewed and submitted within 3 hours.

Expert review — reviewed by a dedicated ESTA specialist before submission.

Valid for 2 years — multiple entries, up to 90 days per visit.

Full support — 24/7 assistance if anything goes wrong.

Billing Information

Name and address for billing.

First Name *

Last Name *

Street Address *

City *

State/Province *

Zip Code *

Country *

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VISA

Cardholder Name *

Card Number *

Expiry Date *

Security Code *

Application fee $179.00

Charged once — no hidden fees. ESTA valid for 2 years. Appears as "TravelAssist" on your statement.

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