1. Our service includes payment with Debit Card and Credit Card

2. We also deliver your US ESTA document by post

3. You can contact our UK customer service (opening hours see contact page)

4. With a delayed approval, your travel authorisation will automatically be forwarded to your email via our system

5. One month before your ESTA Visa will expire we will send you a notification to remind you that your ESTA validity period is about to expire

6. Both manual and automated ESTA checks are performed to avoid crucial mistakes once your data is entered in our system

7. We will review your USA ESTA application for travel allowance allocation

8. Your personal details entered during application are handled with the utmost of care. However, in case of any mistake made by one of our team members, you are entitled to re-submit your application for free

9. We are at your service during opening hours to assist you during your application for an ESTA Visa and on request we will provide you with personal assistance

10. We guarantee you will find no errors on our website during your ESTA application in our form.

No, we are not part of the US government. We are a full service company. Our aim is to offer good value for money meaning excellent service and efficient process against a fair price. In this way we distinguish from all other online providers. We guarantee that we make it as easy as possible for you to apply for a US ESTA and we make sure you will avoid any problems at US Customs, which then enables you to travel with ease within the USA. If you choose for us your ESTA application is verified, registered and assigned by the US Department of Homeland of Security.

ESTA means Electronic System for Travel Authorisation. It is part of an electronic system for travellers wishing to travel to the US online, via the Internet. Since 2009, the US government has started to register travellers to the US by means of a US ESTA. This replaces the green application form I-94W that had to be filled in on a flight to the US. After the attack of 9/11 US Visa application and ESTA application was launched to increase safety of flights and cruises to the US.

If you wish to travel to the United States either by air or sea, and you are a resident living in one of the countries of the Visa Waiver Programme, you are required to have an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA). The United Kingdom (England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) is part of that Waiver Programme so if you are a UK citizen, you are required to apply for an ESTA.

ESTA application is only required for temporary business trips or tourist visits of up to 90 days. An ESTA Visa is also required when you enter the US on transit (even when you do not leave the airport).

Once a US ESTA is applied for and obtained, it is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires. In the case of needing to apply for a new passport, you would also need to apply for a new ESTA. Your passport must be valid for at least the duration of your stay in the US. During the ESTA period of validity, you can travel to the US as often as you like. However, you are only permitted to stay for up to 90 days per visit to the U.S. (The number of days you may be staying in Canada or Mexico will count and are considered part of the maximum of 90 days.)

You pay the price of the US ESTA as determined by the US government; this amount is fixed at $14 (USD). We charge a conciliation and administration fee for our service, with the aim that customers increase their chance of obtaining an ESTA. Regardless of the exchange rate, we will only invoice a fixed total amount of £27.50 once you have completed your application.

If you wish to travel to the United States either by air or sea, and you are a resident living in one of the countries of the Visa Waiver Programme, you are required to have an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA). The United Kingdom (England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) is part of that Waiver Programme so if you are a UK citizen, you are required to apply for an ESTA.

Applying for an ESTA for America is only required for temporary business trips or tourist visits of up to 90 days. An ESTA is also required when you enter the US on transit (even when you do not leave the airport).

Requirements before you apply for ESTA US Visa: your passport needs to be valid at least right up to the end of your stay in the US, and you will also need a valid payment requirement such as a debit card or a credit card.

Our service provides support and assistance to travellers who are looking for an instant ESTA. You pay the price of the ESTA as determined by the US government; this amount is fixed at $14 (USD). We charge a conciliation and administration fee per ESTA USA application. Regardless of the exchange rate, we will only invoice a fixed total amount of £27.50, once you have completed your application. Usually we will send your Travel Authorisation to you by e-mail, but if you would like to receive it by post as well, we will charge an extra £4.00 per application.

In case of a rejected ESTA application, we will refund the full purchase amount to your bank account. (Currently more than 99% of all applications are accepted).

There are currently 38 countries participating in the Visa Waiver Programme:

Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Republic of Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,Taiwan, United Kingdom.

Unfortunately not, because once an ESTA application has been assigned, you are able to travel to the US, based on the Visa Waiver Programme, but an assigned ESTA does not guarantee your final access to the USA. Upon arrival in the US your ESTA will be checked at the airport by a US Customs & Border Protection (CBP) officer, who may inform you that you could enter the US with your ESTA Visa based on the Visa Waiver Programme (VWP) or any other American legal provision related to the VWP. If an ESTA would not be accepted, you would be obliged to apply for a non-immigrant US Visa application (for business B1 and for tourists B2). Refusal of an ESTA would mean no permission to travel based on the Visa Waiver Programme. So this would not exclude a US Visa application. If you choose a US Visa application, you then still would have the opportunity to enter the USA with the US Visa.

If you have travelled to Iran, Iraq, Syria, Sudan, Yemen, Libya or Somalia on or after 11th of March 2011, or if you have the nationality of any of these countries, then your ESTA application is likely to be rejected. In this case, we advise that you do not apply for an US ESTA but a US Visa. For more information about these procedures go to https://travel.state.gov/content/travel.html.

Yes, also even if you would not leave the airport, you have to be in the possession of an ESTA USA to be able to continue your travels. If you travel from Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean islands back to the US you would also need a valid ESTA unless you enter the US by land transport. If that would the case, you would need to fill in an I-94 form at the US border.

Please be aware that the days of travelling in Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean will also be part of the maximum stay of 90 days in the USA. On the Caribbean islands you would even need to spend no more than 45 days maximum.

If you stay less than 90 days in the United States, you need to apply for a non-immigrant Visa (business B1 and tourists B2 Visa) with the American Embassy in your own country, instead of an ESTA application. In that case you will be able to fill in the DS-160 form online already at https://ceac.state.gov/. Subsequently you will need to make an appointment for an interview with the embassy in the UK. For more information about the procedures for US Visa application please inquire at the US Department of State/ Bureau of Consular Affairs atwww.travel.state.gov.

Also if you travel to the US for business or to study in the USA you will need to complete a US Visa application at your embassy.

If you are not sure whether you need an ESTA America or a Visa America, you can use the Visa Wizard. This is a tool developed by the US Department of State - Bureau of Consular Affairs. Please find more information about the Visa Wizard.

Once ESTA is applied for and obtained, it is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires. In the case of needing to apply for a new passport, you would also need to apply for a new ESTA. Your passport must be valid for at least the duration of your stay in the US. During the ESTA period of validity, you can travel to the US as often as you like.

However, you are only permitted to stay for up to 90 days per visit in the U.S. (the number of days you may be staying in Canada or Mexico will count and are considered part of the maximum of 90 days).

The ESTA authorisation is linked to your passport. Therefore please make sure before you travel that you bring the same passport, which you used for your application. In the case of needing a new passport after the application, your ESTA USA will no longer be valid with your new passport. You will therefore have to reapply for a new ESTA authorisation.

Your passport must be valid for as long as the duration of your stay in the US (departure date of your return + 1 day). However, the duration of your stay cannot be longer than 90 days. You may enter the country several times within 2 years (as long as your ESTA America and your passport you originally requested ESTA with, are still valid).

The ESTA authorisation is linked to your passport. Therefore please make sure before you travel that you bring the same passport, which you used for your application. In the case you might need a new passport after the assignment, your ESTA will no longer be valid with your new passport. You will therefore have to reapply for a new ESTA authorisation.

The duration of your stay cannot be longer than 90 days. You may enter the country several times within 2 years (as long as your ESTA America and your passport you originally requested ESTA with, are still valid).

The ESTA authorisation is linked to your passport. Therefore please make sure before you travel that you bring the same passport, which you used for your ESTA application. In the case of needing a new passport after the application, your ESTA Visa will no longer be valid with your new passport. You will therefore have to reapply for a new ESTA authorisation.

Once an ESTA is applied for and obtained, it is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires. In the case of needing to apply for a new passport, you would also need to apply for a new ESTA. Your passport must be valid for at least the duration of your stay in the US. During the ESTA period of validity, you can travel to the US as often as you like.

The ESTA authorisation is linked to your passport. Therefore please make sure before you travel that you bring the same passport, which you used for your application. In the case of needing a new passport after the application, your ESTA will no longer be valid with your new passport. You will therefore have to reapply for a new ESTA authorisation.

Yes, as long as either your ESTA Visa or your passport has not been expired. Once an ESTA is applied for and obtained, it is valid for 2 years or earlier when your passport expires. This information is visible in your email with the confirmation of your ESTA after your ESTA application.

The ESTA authorisation is linked to your passport. Therefore please make sure before you travel that you bring the same passport, which you used for your application. In the case of needing a new passport after the application, your ESTA will no longer be valid with your new passport. You will therefore have to reapply for a new ESTA authorisation.

Your passport must be valid for the length of your stay within the US (return date + 1 day extra). Your stay cannot be longer than 90 days. Over a two-year period you are allowed to enter the US several times (as long as your passport when applying for the ESTA is still valid). The ESTA authorisation is linked to your passport. Therefore, make sure before your travel that you bring the same passport, which you used for your application. In the case of needing a new passport after your application, your ESTA will cease to be valid with your new passport. You will therefore need to reapply for a new ESTA authorisation with your new passport.

No, your ESTA Visa will be electronically registered when you apply with your passport. The passport number will be connected to your ESTA, so you do not need proof of your approved ESTA. However we do advise you to print off our mail with confirmation of the approved ESTA and take that with you.

Upon the check-in at the airport, you may be asked to show the address of your hotel or accommodation in the US for the first night.

On the website https://www.visittheusa.com/info you will find more practical information and also some travel advice.

Yes, as long as you meet the conditions of the Visa Waiver Programme, you can board with your ESTA USA from anywhere in the world.

Your ESTA must be valid on the day of arrival in the US. During your stay you will not be able to hold an invalid ESTA Visa so your passport needs to be valid until your departure date (calculate departure date plus 1 day extra).

If you travel from Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean islands back to the US you would also need a valid ESTA unless you enter the US by land transport. If that is the case, you would need to fill in an I-94 form at the US border.

In case of holding a valid permit or a valid Visa, you will be able to travel without an ESTA.

If you are of American nationality obtaining an ESTA will be not necessary.

If you are a minor child and are wishing to travel unaccompanied to the United States of America, we advise that you contact your travel organisation. Different airlines have their own restrictions for travelling unaccompanied as a minor child. Apart from the airline’s possible documents, you must also be in the possession of a notarial act. If a child under the age of 18 will not be accompanied by both parents when traveling to the United States, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recommends that the child carries a notarised written consent letter from both parents, in case it is requested for review by immigration officials. If you have any further questions about the consent letter, we suggest you contact CBP directly.

# If you as a parent travel with your minor child, a document must be shown on arrival with the signature of the non-travelling parent and a photocopy of a valid passport of the non-travelling parent. The parent who is taking the child abroad should also write a letter of consent. For more information check: https://www.gov.uk/permission-take-child-abroad

# If the parents are divorced and they both have parental responsibility, there must be some proof of joint parental responsibility. It is advisable to take a signed document, giving the other parent permission, for the trip with you as well.

# If the parents are divorced and one of the parents does not have parental responsibility, then the other parent should be able to show proof of full parental responsibility. # If one of the minor’s parents has died, the other parent needs to take an official certificate (death certificate) proving the death of the other parent.

# If you have been given custody or have adopted the minor child and you are not the biological or legal representative, you must be able to provide official proof of custody or adoption.

# This official website gives more information on how to proceed when you need permission to travel with your child. We recommend that you clarify what rules apply to you.

# For more information, please contact U.S. CBP Information Centre for more information.

This is a Protection (CBP) programme that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travellers upon arrival in the United States. Members enter the United States through automatic kiosks at select airports. Global Entry is a Trusted Traveller programme that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travellers upon arrival in the United States. Each membership card is valid for 5 years. Applicants must be in possession of either a machine-readable passport or U.S. permanent resident card. At airports, programme participants proceed to Global Entry kiosks, present their machine-readable passport or U.S. permanent resident card, place their fingertips on the scanner for fingerprint verification, and make a customs declaration. The kiosk issues the traveller a transaction receipt and directs the traveller to baggage claim and the exit. Members may be selected for further examination when entering the United States. Any violation of the programme's terms and conditions will result in appropriate enforcement action and revocation of the traveller's membership privileges.

Travellers must be pre-approved for the Global Entry programme. All applicants undergo a rigorous background check and in-person interview before enrolment.

While Global Entry’s goal is to speed travellers through the process, members may still be selected for further examination when entering the United States. Any violation of the programme’s terms and conditions will result in the appropriate enforcement action and termination of the traveller’s membership privileges.

How to Apply for Global Entry?

Before you apply, make sure you are eligible for Global Entry. It’s easy. Just follow these steps:

1. Create a Trusted Traveller Programme (TTP) account. Regardless of your age, you must have your own TTP account.

2. Log in to your TTP account and complete the application. A $100 non-refundable fee is required with each completed application.

3. After accepting your completed application and fee, CBP will review your application. If your application is conditionally approved, then your GOES account will instruct you to schedule an interview at a Global Entry Enrolment Centre. Each applicant must schedule a separate interview.

4. You will need to bring your valid passport(s) and one other form of identification, such as a driver’s license or ID card to the interview. If you are a lawful permanent resident, you must present your machine-readable permanent resident card.

If you hold a B1 Visa (business) or B2 Visa (tourists), you will not need to hold an ESTA Visa to enter the US. If you hold a different type of Visa other than the B1 or B2 Visa, you do indeed need to get an ESTA.

Applications can be submitted at any time before your trip to the USA. We advise that you request your ESTA application approximately one month before your departure date or at least 72 hours before commencing your trip.

When you apply for ESTA USA you need a valid passport for the application ESTA form and a debit or credit card for the payment.

ESTA APPLICATION IN 5 SIMPLE STEPS:

Step 1: Personal data of the applicant: It is essential that your personal details correspond exactly with what is written on your passport.

Step 2: Passport details: Your passport must be valid for at least the planned duration of your stay in the United States.

Step 3: Employer data: This step is not required for completion but if known it, you can provide your employer information.

Step 4: Contact point or details of your address during your stay: This step is not required for completion but if do known it, you can fill in the address details of your contact point in the USA or the address details for your stay.

Step 5: General safety issues related to your past: In this section, some questions regarding your past and health can be found. These are merely standard mandatory conditions that need to be met. The personal information you submit is confidential and will only be viewed and inspected by an authorised person within the USA government.

At esta-applications.uk you can apply for multiple ESTA for more individuals. It is officially required to apply for a unique ESTA for each person wanting to travel to the USA. Always make sure the personal information is filled in correctly to prevent problems during your trip.

The USA government could use the maximum of 72 hours to issue a travel permit. Usually ESTA USA makes a decision within a few hours, but in some cases it may take up to 72 hours before the decision is made.

Your ESTA Visa will be electronically registered when you apply with your passport. The passport number will be connected to your ESTA, so you do not need proof of your approved ESTA America. We do advise you though to print off our mail with confirmation of the approved ESTA and take that with you.

The ESTA Visa authorisation is linked to your passport. Therefore please make sure before you travel that you bring the same passport, which you used for your application. In the case you need a new passport after the assigned ESTA, your ESTA will no longer be valid with your new passport. You will therefore have to reapply for a new ESTA authorisation.

Your passport must be valid for as long as the duration of your stay in the US (departure date of your return + 1 day). However, the duration of your stay cannot be longer than 90 days. You may enter the country several times within 2 years (as long as your ESTA and your passport you originally requested ESTA with, are still valid). The USA ESTA authorisation is linked to your passport. Therefore please make sure before you travel that you bring the same passport, which you used for your application. In the case you might need a new passport after the application, your ESTA will no longer be valid with your new passport. You will therefore have to reapply for a new ESTA authorisation.

Your ESTA Visa will be electronically registered when you apply with your passport. The passport number will be connected to your ESTA, so you do not need proof of your approved ESTA. We advise you though to print off our mail with confirmation of the approved ESTA and take that with you.

At esta-applications.uk you can apply for multiple ESTA’s for more individuals. It is officially required to apply for a unique ESTA for each person wanting to travel to the USA. Always make sure the personal information is filled in correctly to prevent problems during your trip.

The USA government could use the maximum of 72 hours to issue a travel permit. Usually a decision is made within a few hours, but in some cases it may take up to 72 hours before the decision is made.

Applications can be submitted at any time before your trip to the USA. We advise that you request your ESTA approximately one month before your departure date or at least 72 hours before commencing your trip. In case you would need to do a US Visa application instead of an ESTA Visa, you will have enough time. The process for US Visa application approximately usually takes up between 2 and 4 weeks in total.

Right after your ESTA application, we will send your USA ESTA to your e-mail address, which is usually within a couple of hours. The USA government could use the maximum of 72 hours to issue a travel permit. Usually an ESTA is assigned for within a few hours, but in some cases it may take up to 72 hours before the decision is made.

No, if you have obtained a new passport within the validity of your ESTA Visa, you will need to make a new ESTA application. This means you will not be able to transfer your ESTA Visa to your new passport

Yes, we can send a copy of your ESTA to your address. We will charge a service and mail fee of 4 pounds.

We would suggest you phone our helpdesk or send us an email if you have not received the ESTA Visa authorisation. If you then tell us your personal reference number, we will be able to help you more effectively. It will allow us to check and find the cause of this. You can find your personal reference number in your confirmation e-mail.

If an ESTA authorisation has not not accepted you would be obliged to apply for a non-immigrant US Visa application (for business B1 and for tourists B2). Refusal of an ESTA would mean no permission to travel based on the Visa Waiver Programme. So this would not exclude a US Visa application. If you choose a US Visa application you still have the opportunity to enter the USA with the US Visa.

In case you need to fill in 'yes' at the Eligibility Questions section (during step 5) it is very likely that your US ESTA will not be approved. In that case we advise you to apply for a US Visa.

-You stayed longer in the US than the maximum length of stay;

-Your entrance to the US has been refused;

-You have a criminal record;

-You have travelled on the Visa Waiver Programme and you did not proceed in accordance with the rules of the Visa Waiver Programme;

For more information about procedures for application of Visa please see the website: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel.html.

To request a US Visa application please fill in the DS-160 form online at https://ceac.state.gov/ceac/Subsequently you will need to make an appointment for an interview with the embassy in the UK. For more information about the procedures for a US Visa application please inquire at the US Department of State/ Bureau of Consular Affairs at www.travel.state.gov.

Yes, you do need to apply for your child. After you have filled in the ESTA application form to obtain your own ESTA Visa please go to 'add traveller' after step 5 when you see the overview of your first application.

Our service provides support and assistance to travellers who are looking for an instant ESTA. You pay the price of the ESTA as determined by the US government; this amount is fixed at $14 (USD). We charge a conciliation and administration fee per ESTA USA application. Regardless of the exchange rate, we will only invoice a fixed total amount of £27.50 once you have completed your application. Usually we will send you your Travel Authorisation by e-mail, but if you would like to receive it by post as well, we will charge an extra £4.00 per application.

In case of a rejected ESTA application, we will refund the full purchase amount to your bank account. (This is not likely as currently more than 99% of all applications are accepted).

Yes. At esta-applications.uk you can apply for multiple ESTA’s for more individuals. It is officially required to apply for a unique ESTA for each person wanting to travel to the USA. Always make sure the personal information is filled in correctly to prevent problems during your trip. Once you have completed your own application, you will be able to apply for multiple persons, for example your sibling, parent, friend or spouse. The procedure during application for multiple persons will be exactly the same. If you wish to apply for more ESTA documents for other travellers, such as your spouse or sibling, click on the ‘add traveller’ button and fill in the correct information. Once you have completed the application again, click on the ‘pay’ button. Here you will find the payment options. You can choose your preferred payment method and once this is selected, your payment is completed.

Yes, the procedure during application for multiple persons will be exactly the same. If you wish to apply for more ESTA Visa documents for other travellers, such as your spouse or sibling, click on the ‘add traveller’ button and fill in the correct information.

Unfortunately not. You will only be able to travel under the Visa Waiver Programme if you are a British citizen holding a normal passport with the 3-letter code GBR! You will be unable to apply for ESTA if you are not a British Citizen and your passport does not have the 3-letter code GBR. If the latter is the case, please check with your embassy what the requirements are for your travel to the US.

Applications are declined when the following conditions occur during your ESTA application:

- If you have another nationality of Iran, Iraq, Syria, Sudan, Yemen, Libya or Somalia;
- When you have visited the US and you did not comply with the rules to travel under the ESTA Visa Waiver Programme. For example, you stayed longer than the maximum period of 90 days, or you worked and got paid a salary in the US;
- If you have applied for ESTA and used a passport number of an expired or missing passport;
- Give wrong or incomplete information during the ESTA application;
- You have been convicted for a crime or you are in anticipation for a warrant;
- If you have been in conflict with Customs or immigration law in any country;
- If you are involved with an investigation of a federal state or a local police station;
- If you do not comply with the rules of the CBP. 

If you have ever been convicted for driving under the influence of alcoholic beverages or any other drug, your ESTA will not be declined. However, if you have been convicted more often of committing any other offence, it may be likely that you will be accepted. In general you will be accepted if you have been convicted because of drug possession or any other recent violation of law.

Regardless of the exchange rate, we will only invoice a fixed total amount of £27.50 once you have completed your application. The price of the ESTA application was determined by the US government; this amount is fixed at $14 (USD).

1. Our service includes payment with Debit Card and Credit Card.

2. We also deliver your US ESTA document by post;

3. You can contact our UK customer service (opening hours see contact page);

4. With a delayed approval, your travel authorisation will automatically be forwarded to your email via our system;

5. One month before your ESTA Visa will expire we will send you a notification to remind you that your ESTA validity period is about to expire;

6. Both manual and automated ESTA checks are performed to avoid crucial mistakes once your data is entered in our system;

7. We will review your USA ESTA application for travel allowance allocation;

8. Your personal details entered during application are handled with the utmost of care. However, in case of any mistake made by one of our team members, you are entitled to re-submit your application for free;

9. We are at your service during opening hours to assist you during your application for an ESTA Visa and on request we will provide you with personal assistance;

10. We guarantee you will find no errors on our website during your ESTA application in our form.

If you wish to receive your ESTA not only by email but also by Royal Mail we will charge you an additional £4.00 for our mail service.

With esta-applications.uk you have the possibility to pay with your Debit Card and Credit Card

Yes, if your ESTA authorisation is rejected, we will remit your payment back into your account.

An ESTA application without Credit card is safely and secured at esta-applications.uk. A lot of UK citizens who travel to the US may wish to pay by Debit card as well.

Payment by Debit card is also safe, reliable and easy. In that way you will be able to pay within your own personal Internet banking system. We have made your payment as easy as possible by filling in the name of our organisation and the amount. This will reduce the risk of mistakes entered when doing the payment. The payment will be taken care of within a few minutes and will be visible in your Internet bank account.

We heard stories and investigated them ourselves. We found out that many travellers to the US frequently experienced difficulties when applying for an ESTA. For example, having problems with payment, refusal of ESTA use or unanswered questions amongst customers. The payment problem occurred when customers wanted to pay and were only allowed to pay by Credit card after the application. This meant they needed to have a Credit card, which was not always the case! This gave them no choice on how to settle the payment - perhaps they would rather have used their Debit card. To tackle this problem, we arranged a complete payment service with the most common online payment methods such as Debit Card, Visa Card, MasterCard and eMaestro.

You can apply with your debit card after the application process.

Unfortunately is not possible to cancel your US Visa ESTA application once you have finished. Once we have received your payment, there will be an immediate check of your ESTA status. You then will not be able to get your payment back.

Once we have received your payment, we will check your application for any errors and after that your ESTA application is submitted directly to the officers at the US CBP. Unfortunately it is not possible to change your details in the ESTA application after submission. In case you would want to change details, you would need to apply for a new ESTA. The costs for the new application will be at your expense. Only your e-mail address and your accommodation in the US can be changed on the ESTA form. We are not responsible for incorrect details filled in during an ESTA application.

No, unfortunately it will not be possible to change the details of your US ESTA authorisation.

The validity of your ESTA USA can be checked in the confirmation e-mail you received from us after application.

Our privacy policy and our way of working standards are made up in accordance with the Data protection rules in the EU.

Under EU law, personal data can only be gathered legally under strict conditions, for a legitimate purpose. Furthermore, persons or organisations which collect and manage your personal information must protect it from misuse and must respect certain rights of the data owners which are guaranteed by EU law. Therefore, common EU rules have been established to ensure that your personal data enjoys a high standard of protection everywhere in the EU. The EU's Data Protection Directive also foresees specific rules for the transfer of personal data outside the EU to ensure the best possible protection of your data when it is exported abroad. Please check http://ec.europa.eu/justice/data-protection/ for more information on the topic.

We comply with these rules and are registered. Furthermore your personal details will only be handled by our own selected staff members, who work under our Code of Conduct. Finally our Internet security is provided by a reliable company also complying with the EU regulations and specialised in internet service and website security.

For more information about the safety and storage of your personal details you can always contact us by telephone or by e-mail.

Your personal details will be securely stored at the American Department of Homeland Security. Except your address details which will have been stored off-line in our system. The official application number, which was sent by the American CBP, will be stored temporarily (for the maximum of the US ESTA validity of 2 years), in order to inform customers when your ESTA is about to expire. Also your personal details have been coded during transmission where SSL connection has been used. The Internet security is provided by an excellent company in internet services, specialising in website security. If you wish to know more about your Internet security, you can always contact us by mail or telephone.

Your personal details will be securely stored at the system of the American Department of Homeland Security. The American DHS will archive your personal information for a period of 12 years.

For our own customer administration we only store your name and address. All other personal information will not be held in our system.

During the validity of an ESTA authorisation we hold the official application number of the American CBP in our system (which is 2 years from the date of issue of the ESTA). The maximum validity is visible at the authorisation, which you have received from us by email.

You can always contact us to remove your name and address from our system, and naturally we will comply with your request.

An ESTA application is always handled with utmost care by our staff members. However, in case you may have a complaint, please let us know by email or leave your message in the contact form at the Contact section of esta-applications.uk. We strive to react to your complaint with 24 hours, but at least within of 72 hours.

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What is the purpose of an ESTA form?

‘The ESTA form is used to apply for ESTA. The ESTA application process is done in 5 simple steps. First of all, the application form runs you through a specific set of questions. Once you have entered your personal details in the required fields, you will then be asked to click on the button ‘next’ which takes you to the next step. At the end of step 5, make sure your data is entered correctly. If you are unsure what is required in a certain field, you can always move your mouse across for additional information.

You then click on the ‘‘pay’’ button to finish your application process. If you wish to apply for more ESTA documents for other travellers, such as your spouse or sibling, click on the ‘‘add traveller’’ button and fill in the correct information. Once you have completed the application again, click on the ‘‘pay’’ button. Here you will find the payment options. You can choose your preferred payment method and once selected, your payment is completed.’

Which details are required for my application for ESTA?

1. Your personal details such as name and address;
2. Your passport details;
3. Other nationalities and citizenships if applicable;
4. Contact details in case of an emergency;
5. Your point of contact in the US;
6. The address details of your accommodation in the US;
7. Your employment details (or any other);
8. General eligible questions about safety and security.

Which personal details do I need to supply and fill in?

1. Personal details: Your personal details such as your name, your address, telephone number and email address.

Which passport details do I need to supply and fill in the form?

2. Passport details: Please take the passport details exactly from your passport and please note that you will only be able to travel under the Visa Waiver Programme if you are a British citizen holding a normal passport with the 3-letter code GBR! You will be unable to apply for ESTA if you are not a British Citizen and your passport does not have the 3-letter code GBR. If the latter is the case, please check with your embassy what the requirements are for your travel to the US. The UK passport number consists of nine numbers so please note: within a UK passport number, the character ‘O’ does not exist therefore please use the number ‘0’. The passport number can be found in the red frame.

Why do I get questions about my other nationality?

3. Other nationalities: you have to select the other country of nationality when applicable and the way you have acquired the second nationality/other citizenship and a short explanation. If you have more nationalities, please contact us.

Why do I need to fill in contact details in case of an emergency?

4. Contact emergency details: here you can fill in contact details of the person who needs to be contacted in case of an emergency. Also for you as a traveller of concern!

Why do I need to fill in a contact person?

5. Point of contact is important for processing your application. Point of contact in the US may be a friend, a relative or a business relation. You are also allowed to mention the name and telephone number of your hotel or any other accommodation.

Why do I need to supply and fill in the details of my accommodation in the US?

6. Point of stay in the US: In case of not having a contact person you are allowed to fill in the details of your accommodation, such as your hotel. It is important to change your details once you know who your contact person is in the US. In case of more locations than just one, please fill in the first accommodation's address.

Do I need to fill in my employer's details and what if I do not have one?

7. Details of employer: please fill in the name of your current employer. If you are currently not employed, please fill in the name of your previous employer. Any employer’s name is important to be able to process your application. In case you work but have no employer or have not had an employer in the past, you are also able to fill in ‘SELF-EMPLOYED’, ‘STUDENT’, ‘CHILD’, ‘HOMEMAKER’, STAY-AT-HOME-PARENT, or any other description of your current work activity. You have to fill in the address of your employer or in case of not having or having had an employer please fill in ‘UNKNOWN’ at the address section

Why do I need to fill in the security questions?

8. If you reply one of these security questions with ‘yes’, your application will be declined.

How do I apply for more than traveller, like a spouse, friend or child?

You can apply for multiple ESTA’s for more individuals. It is officially required to apply for a unique ESTA for each person wanting to travel to the USA. Always make sure the personal information is filled in correctly to prevent problems during your trip. Once you have completed your own application, you will be able to apply for multiple persons, for example your sibling, parent, friend or spouse. The procedure during application for multiple persons will be exactly the same. Each ESTA authorization can be requested after your application.

In case of a child, do I need to apply for ESTA’s separately?

Yes, also in case you apply for an ESTA for your child, you would need to apply separately. Once you have completed your own application after step 5, you will be able to apply for an ESTA for your child.

Do I need to fill in the ESTA application form completely and what happens if I make mistakes?

You have to fill in the form truthfully and accurately. Unfortunately it is not possible to change your details in the ESTA application after submission. In case you would want to change details, you would need to apply for a new ESTA. Your costs for the new application will be at your expense. Only your e-mail address and your accommodation in the US can be changed on the ESTA form. We are not responsible for incorrect details filled in during an ESTA application.

I have checked all relevant questions and answers, but how do I fill in the esta form?

Here are some of the details that need attention:

First name of traveller: please fill in your first name as mentioned in your passport. Do not fill in your second or any further names. Your first name is required for the processing of your application. If you do not have a first name, please fill in ‘FNU’, meaning First Name Unknown. If you have any special characters in your name such as é or ö please do not mention them, as they will not be recognised. In this case please fill in your name as mentioned in the red frame of the passport example <<<<<<. This is the part that is machine-readable.

Surname: please fill in your last name as mentioned in your passport. If you are married and a woman, please fill in the surname on your passport. Your first name is required for the processing of your application. If you have any special characters in your name such as é or ö please do not mention them, as they will not be recognised. In this case please fill in your name as mentioned in the red frame of the passport example <<<<<<. This is the part that is machine-readable.

Alias first and surname: another name or alias has to be an official name containing first name and surname. In this field you can fill in your biological, adoptive, step or foster mother or father. Please fill in both the surname and first name of your mother, so a complete name and not initials. When filling in the first name, please fill in only the first name. If you do not know the name of your mother please fill in ‘UNKNOWN’.

UK passport number: The UK passport number consists of nine numbers so please note: within a UK passport number, the character ‘O’ does not exist therefore please use the number ‘0’. The passport number can be found in the red frame. You need a machine-readable passport to qualify for an ESTA. Your passport must contain the E-Passport symbol. Please note that you will only be able to travel under the Visa Waiver Programme if you are a British citizen holding a normal passport with the 3-letter code GBR! You will be unable to apply for an ESTA if you are not a British Citizen and your passport does not have the 3-letter code GBR. If the latter is the case, please check with your embassy what the requirements are for your travel to the US.

Country of issue: please select your country of residence, which is also the country where your passport was issued.

2nd nationality: in case you have obtained another nationality you have to select the other country of nationality, the way you have acquired the second nationality/ other citizenship and a short explanation. Do you have more nationalities, please contact us.

Why has the ESTA form been extended and more questions have been added since 2014?

ESTA means Electronic System for Travel Authorisation. It is part of an electronic system for travellers wishing to travel to the US via the Internet. Since 2009, the US government has started to register travellers to the US by means of an US ESTA. In 2014, the American Department of Homeland Security extended the ESTA authorisation with more questions, which takes up more time to answer. The ESTA replaces the green form I-94W that had to be filled in on a flight to the US, so that means an improvement. After the attack of 9/11 US visa application and ESTA application was launched to increase safety of flights and cruises to the US.

On 24th February 2016, the form has been extended with questions about the nationalities of the person applying for an ESTA Visa. Also there is the eligible safety question for instance, if the person applying has travelled to Iraq, Iran, Syria, or Sudan has been added. On 18th of June 2016, the countries Somalia, Yemen and Libya were added. If you have the nationality of one of these countries, or you have travelled to these countries regularly, then the risk is high that your ESTA application will not be approved. We therefore suggest you to apply for a Visa immediately. On 21st December 2016, another question about Social Media has been added. By adding this question the American CBP is trying to increase their ability to identify the risk of any possible threat.

Why should I use the eVisa application form of esta-applications.uk instead?

3. You can contact our UK customer service (opening hours see contact page);
4. With a delayed approval, your travel authorisation will automatically be forwarded to your email via our system anyway;
5. One month before your ESTA will expire we will send you notification to remind you that your ESTA validity period is about to expire;
6. Both manual and automated checks are performed to avoid crucial mistakes once your data is entered in our system;
7. We will review your application for travel allowance allocation;
8. Your personal details entered during application are handled with the utmost of care. However, in case of any mistake made by one of our team members, you are entitled to re-submit your application for free;
9. We are at your service during opening hours to assist you during your application and on request we will provide you with personal assistance; 10. We guarantee you will find no errors on our website during application.

After my application when would I receive information on my official ESTA status and what would it mean?

Once you have finished the application and the payment, you will receive an official ESTA statement. There are three possible statements: 1. ESTA authorised; 2. ESTA pending; 3. ESTA not authorised.

After application and upon receipt of my official ESTA authorisation, do I need to print my ESTA?

We advise you to print off your approved ESTA authorisation and to take that along during your trip to the USA. Your ESTA is digitally connected to your passport, which will need to be checked by the Customs officer, but in case of any problems you might need a copy at hand.

Where do I find the official application number, which I need to track the validity and expiry date of your ESTA?

On your ESTA authorisation confirmation you will receive by email, you will be able to see the validity of your ESTA. The validity is also mentioned on the ESTA itself.

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When do I need to apply for a Visa instead of an ESTA America when I want to visit and stay in the USA?

You will need to apply for a Visa if you are not eligible to travel under the ESTA Visa Waiver Programme.

The purpose of your intended travel and other facts will determine what type of visa is required under U.S. immigration law. As a Visa applicant, you will need to establish that you meet all requirements to receive the category of visa for which you are applying. When you apply at a US embassy or consulate, a consular officer will determine based on laws, whether you are eligible to receive a visa, and if so, which Visa category is appropriate. Please check for more information: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/tourism-visit.html

Is it possible to apply at a University in the US

If you would like to study as a full-time student in the United States, you will need a student Visa. There are two non-immigrant Visa categories for persons wishing to study in the United States. These Visas are commonly known as the F and M Visas.
- You must be enrolled in an ‘‘academic’’ educational programme, a language-training programme, or a vocational programme;
- Your school must be approved by the Student and Exchange Visitors Programme, Immigration & Customs Enforcement;
- You must be enrolled as a full-time student at the institution;
- You must be proficient in English or be enrolled in courses leading to English proficiency;
- You must have sufficient funds available for self-support during the entire proposed course of study;
- You must maintain a residence abroad, which you have no intention of giving up. You may enter in the F-1 or M-1 visa category provided you meet the following criteria: https://www.uscis.gov/working-united-states/students-and-exchange-visitors/students-and-employment’

When do I apply for an ESTA America or for a Visa when I need to go on a business trip?

If you wish to travel for less than 90 days with the business purpose of attending a meeting, visit customers or suppliers you can apply for an ESTA if you live in the UK, which is part of the Visa Waiver Programme. If you need to stay for more than 90 days for business purposes in the US, or if you wish to work in the USA, you will need to apply for a US Visa.

Which categories of Visa for the US are listed?

For the most recent information about the different categories please go to the website of Bureau Consular Affairs https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/other-visa-categories.html

Do I need to apply for a Visa or ESTA when I am a temporary worker?

You will need to apply for a Visa if you want to work in the US temporarily. Form I-129, titled Petition for a Non-immigrant Worker, is a document that is submitted by a U.S. employer who wishes to sponsor a foreign national for temporary employment in the United States. The form is issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). https://www.uscis.gov/i-129

What do I need to enrol into an exchange programme?

There are two non-immigrant Visa categories for persons who want to participate in Exchange Visitor programmes in the United States. The J non-immigrant Visa is for educational and cultural exchange programmes designated by the Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs. The Q non-immigrant Visa is for international cultural exchange programmes designated by USCIS. For more information on Exchange Visitors, see https://www.uscis.gov/working-united-states/temporary-workers/q-cultural-exchange

What do I, as a fiancé(e), need to apply for a Visa?

‘If you wish to marry a U.S. citizen in the United States and take up indefinite residence after marriage, you will require a fiancé(e) visa. You are eligible to apply for a fiancé(e) visa if: You and your fiancé(e) are both legally free to marry; and You will marry within 90 days of entering the United States on the fiancé(e) visa. If you meet the criteria for a fiancé(e) visa, your U.S. citizen fiancé(e) visa is required to file a petition, form I-129F on your behalf with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). 

Green Card Visa lottery

What do I do when I want to immigrate to the US, what is required? This Green Card lottery opportunity has only been provided for certain countries. Please check this website for more information: 

Permanent Visa for work

If you have the right combination of skills, education, and/or work experience and are otherwise eligible; you may be able to live permanently in the United States. There are five employment-based immigrant visa preferences (categories), please check https://www.uscis.gov/working-united-states/permanent-workers for more information.

Which Visa do I need?

For more information about the conditions and procedures of application for a Visa, please check www.travel.state.gov. If you are not sure which Visa you would need to apply for, you could use the Visa wizard too, which has been developed by the Bureau of Consular Affairs of the US. You can fill in the DS-160 form online at https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/. After application an appointment needs to be made for an interview.

If you have obtained a Green Card, a B1 Visa or a B2 Visa for the USA, you will not need an ESTA. For any other Visa you will need to have an ESTA if you wish to travel or go on a business trip for a maximum of 90 days. Regulations and conditions applied by the US State of Government changes constantly. 

What is required for a Visa application for the US?

You will need the following documents and information for a Visa application:

- A valid passport with a minimum validity of six months from the date of departure;

- The completed application form;

- Two recent photos for a passport;

- Proof of financial means during your stay in the US;

- Proof of your health insurance policy;

- You must be able to prove the reason for your visit, for instance proof of a booking of your hotel or a return flight ticket;

- If you have applied for an employment Visa, you will need to have a letter of your future employer;

- If you request a Visa for studying in the USA you will need a letter of the university.

What do I need to know when I apply for a Visa?

It is of major importance that you take the necessary documents with you to your interview at the consulate. This will avoid that they will not be able to help you and you would need to make a new appointment for your interview. Be prepared of a functional interview, and be assured of dressing appropriately. The B1 and B2 Visa do not immediately give you the right to travel to the USA. When you arrive with your B1 or B2 Visa in the US, the Immigration Officer will decide if you can enter the country. The officer will ask you numerous questions about your visit. Please be aware that when booking your flight ticket, 180 days of stay is not the same as six month.

If the details of your ESTA authorisation do not match the information in your passport, you may still be denied access to The United States of America at customs. (We are not responsible for any incorrect data you have entered during your application). After your application, it is not possible to make any changes to your data. So in case of any mistakes made, please start a new ESTA application and make another payment.