ESTA at a Glance: Key Facts for 2026 Application Fee $40.27 USD (as of FY2026) Validity 2 years or until your passport expires (whichever comes first) Maximum Stay Per Visit 90 days Processing Time Usually within 72 hours (often approved in minutes) Eligible Countries 42 Visa Waiver Program (VWP) nations Official Website esta.cbp.dhs.gov Required For…