The ESTA cost refund policy in 2026 is straightforward: the $40 fee is partially refundable only if your application is denied before authorization. Specifically, CBP retains the $4 administrative fee and sends back that $17 authorization charge. If your ESTA is approved and you cancel your trip, no refund is available. What Is the ESTA…
The ESTA application for families in 2026 is straightforward but requires a separate submission for every traveler — including infants. Every traveler pays $40 (CBP, 2026) and must hold a biometric (chipped) passport from a Visa Waiver Program country. Most family ESTAs are approved within 72 hours, though CBP recommends applying at least 72 hours…
Driving Route 66 for its 2026 centennial? VWP visitors need an approved $40 ESTA to enter the US. Anniversary events, driving rules and tips inside.
Visiting America250 in 2026? VWP visitors need an approved $40 ESTA to enter the US. Sail Boston dates, event calendar and last-minute tips inside.
Flying to the World Cup 2026 final on 19 July? VWP fans need an approved $40 ESTA before boarding. Deadlines, MetLife travel and last-minute tips for 2026.
Can you use an ESTA for medical treatment in the USA? Learn the 2026 rules: short care under 90 days, proof of funds, and when a B-2 visa is better.
Driving on an ESTA in 2026: use your foreign license, when you need an International Driving Permit, rental age rules and US road rules explained.
Volunteering on an ESTA is allowed for genuine charity work, but unpaid labor is not. Learn the 2026 rules, permitted activities and when you need a visa.
Bringing medication into the USA on an ESTA? Learn the 2026 rules: 90-day personal supply, original labels, declaration and restricted drugs.
Can students use ESTA to visit the US? Find out which academic activities are allowed on ESTA in 2026 — conferences, campus tours, short courses — and when you need an F-1 visa instead.
