ESTA

ESTA Requirements at a Glance Eligible Passport From any of the 42 VWP countries Passport Type E-passport (biometric) with machine-readable zone Passport Validity Must be valid for the duration of your stay Purpose of Travel Tourism, business, or transit only Maximum Stay 90 days per visit Application Fee $40.27 USD Apply Online esta.cbp.dhs.gov Before applying…

ESTA Cost Summary 2026 Total ESTA Fee $40.62 USD Fee Breakdown $40.62 in total ($17 + $10.62 + $13); if the application is denied you pay only $10.62 Previous Fee (Before Sept 2025) $21.00 USD Payment Methods Credit card, debit card, PayPal Refund If Denied Only the $10.62 processing fee is charged Official Website esta.cbp.dhs.gov…

Apply for an ESTA online at esta.cbp.dhs.gov in about 20 minutes: $40.62 fee, answer in minutes (allow 72 hours), valid 2 years. 10-step 2026 guide.