To enter the United States, citizens of the component countries of the VISA Waiver Program must request a authorization ESTA – from English, Electronic system for travel authorization.
This procedure allows you to stay in this country for a maximum 90 days for tourist or work reasons.
With which they replace the I-94W form that had to be filled out on the plane or on the ship.
However, to enter by land, this request remains valid.
ESTA benefits
– It’s easier to process.
– Management is online.
– Does not require an appointment at the US Embassy or Consulate.
– The fee is lower than the visa fee.
The requirements to get it
The official website of the United States Immigration Processing Agency lists the following conditions, among others.
– Have a valid passport at the time of application and until returning to your country.
– Be a citizen of one of the 40 countries participating in the Visa Waiver Program.
– Plan a trip up to 90 days.
– Be in possession of an optical or biometric passport.
– Have a return flight ticket.
How much does the ESTA authorization cost?
The ESTA processing fee is US$4. In addition, US$17 must be paid to anyone who gets approval. If the authorization is refused, the latter amount will be returned.
The authorization is valid for two years.
Source: Clarin
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