What Is an ESTA?
If you’ve never travelled to the States before, you might not know that you need a valid ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization). It’s used to determine the eligibility of a foreign national to travel to the United States under the Visa Waver Program (VWP). The VWP was introduced in 2006 to enable nationals of 38 countries across the globe to gain easier access to travel to the US for business or leisure without going through the lengthy process of applying for a proper visa.
How Do I Apply for an ESTA?
There is only one official government site to apply for an ESTA. It is a relatively straight-forward process, which costs $14 (£11). I would advise doing your application as soon as you find out that you’ll be travelling to the States in order to make sure you avoid any last-minute issues like I did. It can take anywhere from a couple of hours to three days for the ESTA to be granted, and until it is, you will not be allowed to clear customs upon landing. Read more at: https://thepointsguy.co.uk/news/arriving-in-usa-without-esta-staff-mistake/
Contact Darren Heyman, immigration attorney, for more information.
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