Visa Waiver Program (ESTA)

Tourist

At a Glance

Processing Time

0-72 days

Application Fee

21 USD

Stay Duration

Up to 90 days

Renewable

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Not Specified

PR Pathway

This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Allows citizens of 42 participating countries to travel to the US for tourism or business for up to 90 days without a visa. Requires ESTA approval.

The Visa Waiver Program enables nationals of 42 participating countries to travel to the United States for tourism or business for stays of 90 days or less without obtaining a visa. Travelers must have a valid ESTA approval prior to travel.

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Requirements

Excluded Nationalities

Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: All except VWP countries: Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Chile, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom