ESTA

Who needs an ESTA in 2026 and who is exempt? VWP citizens, children, visa holders, and US/Canadian citizens — full eligibility and exemption rules.

ESTA fees are not refundable. If refused you pay only $10.62, not the full $40.62. What happens to the fee if you cancel, are denied or your ESTA expires.

How to check your ESTA status in 2026 on the official CBP portal: what details you need, what each status means, and how to confirm validity before you fly.

How much does an ESTA cost for a family in 2026? It is 40 USD per person with no discount. See totals by family size, payment, refunds and FAQs.

How long is an ESTA valid in 2026? Two years or until your passport expires. Learn the expiry rules, what invalidates an ESTA early, and when to reapply.

Every child needs their own ESTA. Learn how to apply for kids and infants in 2026, the 40 USD fee per child, required documents, validity and FAQs.

An ESTA allows unlimited US entries during its 2-year validity, but each visit is capped at 90 days. How the 90-day rule and CBP checks work in 2026.

Is travel insurance required for an ESTA in 2026? It is optional, but US healthcare costs make cover essential. What to buy and how much to get.

ESTA vs Schengen visa in 2026: what each covers, who needs them, fees, validity, and how to handle a trip that includes both the US and Europe.

If your US trip has an onward domestic leg after the first international arrival, the second flight still passes through customs in the eyes of the system. ESTA holders go through CBP at the first port of entry, then a TSA re-check before the connecting domestic flight, then potentially a baggage re-tag depending on the…