Welcome to the ESTA Assistance Service

All eligible travelers who wish to travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program for tourism or business for up to 90 days or less without obtaining a visa must use the following process:

Step 1:

Complete application

Step 2:

Make payment

Step 3:

Recive travel application

Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) ESTA is an online application system developed by the United States government to pre-screen travelers before they travel to the United States. All passengers traveling under the Visa Waiver Program are required to have an approved travel authorization prior to traveling to the United States by air or sea.

Here we will be constantly support to resolve any concerns or questions about Travel authorizations (ESTA).

Before Applying

When should I apply for ESTA authorization? 

You can apply for your ESTA authorization as soon as you decide to travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program. It can be applied up to 72 hours (3 days) before the travel date, but it is recommended to apply as early as possible. If your travel authorization is denied, you will have to apply for a visitor visa, this process may take weeks.

Trump and the politics about Visa Waiver Program

In an executive order signed in the 27th of January, president of the United States Donald Trump instructed the State Department to immediately suspend the US’s Visa Interview Waiver Program. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said that the order included the immediate suspension of the program, that means that frequent visitors to the United States need to pass in-person interviews with a U.S. consular officer in the order to renew their travel visa.

What to do if I find mistakes in the Travel Authorization?

While filling in the ESTA form, many applicants can easily make a mistake, because of the rush, for example. In this article you will learn what to do in cases where error was found on ESTA application.

New question on the form to get ESTA

To have more control over visitors to the United States, the US Department of Homeland Security approved the modification of the ESTA application and now all travelers who want to enter the country through the Visa Waiver Program will have to provide information about their social network profiles.

About Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015

The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) permits citizens of 38 countries to travel to the United States for stays of up to 90 days without a visa for business or tourism purposes. All VWP travelers must obtain pre-travel authorization prior to boarding a plane or ship bound for the United States. For apply for ESTA you can visit our website www.usa-esta-org.com.

The VWP, administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in consultation with the State Department, utilizes a risk-based, multi-layered approach to detect and prevent serious criminals, terrorists, and other mala fide actors from traveling to the USA. DHS remains concerned about the risks posed by the situation in Syria and Iraq, where instability has attracted thousands of foreign fighters, including many from VWP countries. They could travel to the U.S. for operational purposes on their own or at the behest of violent extremist groups.

On December 18, 2015, the Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015 signed into law, it established new eligibility requirements for travel under the VWP. In this article we describe in detail about the specific changes to the VWP, which will appear in connection with the adoption of this Act.

Can information in ESTA be updated?

Although the ESTA application form is very simple and easy to complete and is available in Spanish on our website www.usa-esta-org.com, but an error is still easy to make when completing the application, for example, due to inattention. In this case, firstly do not worry and do not panic because it will be easy to fix and change some information in your ESTA document. Here you can read about what information you can change without make new ESTA procedure and how to change data in a previously obtained ESTA authorisation.

Is ESTA required for transit through the USA?

Many travellers know that if they want to visit the United States, they need an ESTA authorisation (or traditional visa) before their departure. But only few know that ESTA also is required for a transit through the United States, if it is just for a stopover of only a few minutes or hours. For this if you are planning to travel to one country through the USA, you should therefore complete the procedure for obtaining ESTA authorisation at least 72 hours before your departure.

ESTA application for Chilean

The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) allows nationals of designated member participants to travel to the United States for business or tourism purposes for up to 90 days without obtaining a visa. On February 28 of 2014, Chile was designated as a member of the Visa Waiver Program, and beginning March 31, 2014, Chilean nationals may travel to the United States under the program. Here we explain what is necessary for obtain ESTA for Chilean.

ESTA application for Spanish

The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) permits citizens of certain countries to visit the United States for motives of business or tourism, and for a period of less than 90 days it is not necessary to obtain a visa. Not all the countries participate in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). In the list of the countries is mentioned Spain. Here we explain what is necessary for obtain ESTA to Spanish.

ESTA application for Australians

If you are from Australia and you plan to visit the United States for business or pleasure, you may be eligible to be admitted for up to 90 days under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) on an Electronic System for Travel Authorization. Below you will find information about ESTA.

How to correctly complete the ESTA form?

If you are reading this article, you already know that you need to obtain ESTA authorization to travel to the United States. This website enables you to access and complete the ESTA form, but we know that in the process of providing information it will be questions. Don’t worry, we can take this task and facilitate filling of the form as possible. Here we will explain in detail how to access and complete your ESTA application on our website. (www.usa-esta-org.com)

The ESTA form for the United States

As you already know, to obtain a travel authorization for your visit the United States you need to complete an application. Here we will explain you where you can find an application form and how to respond to the different questions asked in the ESTA questionnaire.

Frequently asked questions about ESTA

We have created this article to help people by answering to all questions asked about ESTA.

The duration and validity period of ESTA Travel Authorization

The Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) was established in 2009 to allow citizens from Visa Waiver Program member countries to simplify procedure required to obtain a visa. However, this new system only works under certain specific conditions. If you have your approved travel authorization and you plan to take your second trip to the United States, you should be aware that travel authorization once obtained can be used for several visits.

How to pay for ESTA application?

Since some years ago, all travelers who wish to travel to US territory should apply for travel authorization. All applicants requesting an electronic travel authorization are charged a fee for the processing of the application. Below we offer some explanation of the expenses required to record the price of this document and any other related expenses.

Do I need to apply for ESTA if…

I am a citizen of Canada?	No, if you are traveling with a Canadian passport, you do not need an ESTA.
I am a Landed Immigrant of Canada?	No, if you are a citizen of a VWP country, and you are traveling by land to the U.S. Yes, if you are coming to the U.S. by air or sea. No, if you are not a citizen of a VWP country, but you are required to have a visa. For more information about how to apply for a US visa follow this link.
I am a Lawful Permanent Resident of the United States and a citizen of a VWP country?	No.
I am a citizen of a VWP country and I am going to Guam or Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI)?	Yes, if you travel under the VWP. No, if you are eligible for Guam/CNMI VWP, but the maximum stay is only 45 days and stay is restricted to those islands only - travel cannot be to the United States.
I am a citizen of a VWP country and I am traveling under the VWP to Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands?	Yes, ESTA is required for travel to these locations.
I am traveling to the United States by air to transit for another country?	Yes, if you are only planning to transit through the United States to another country, you must apply for ESTA.
I am visiting the U.S. from Canada or Mexico?	No, if you are a citizen of a VWP country and you are coming by land. You are only required to complete the paper I-94W form at the land border crossing. Yes, if you are a citizen of a VWP country and you are arriving by air or sea. Please note that VWP citizens do not need an ESTA to travel on the ferries between Vancouver and Victoria, BC and Washington state, because they are treated as a land border port.
I have a valid visa (B1/B2)?	No, if you already have a B1/B2 or any other valid visa and you are traveling for the purpose in which it was issued.

If you need additional information, please feel free to contact us.