Apply for 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.

What are the passport requirements during application?

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.

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.

When do I need to apply for an ESTA authorisation?

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.

How long will it take before I get my ESTA sent to my e-mail address?

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.

I have obtained a new passport, is my ESTA authorisation still valid?

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

Can I get a copy of my ESTA by mail, and will it be sent to my address?

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

I have not received my ESTA authorisation within 72 hours, what should I do?

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.

My ESTA authorisation has not been approved, what should I do?

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.

Reasons behind disapproval of an ESTA application could be in case:

-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.

Do I have to apply for a separate ESTA for my child?

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.

How much does an ESTA authorisation cost at esta-applications.uk?

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).

Can I apply for an ESTA authorisation for a group of people?

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.

Can I apply for an ESTA for someone else?

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.

I am a not a British Citizen but I am a holder of a British passport with a different status (and code): British Overseas Territories Citizen (GBD), British Overseas Citizen (GBO), British Subject (GBS), British Protected Person (GBP, British National Overseas (GBN). Can I apply for ESTA?

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.

I have made a mistake during the application process, which means that the details on my authorised ESTA do not match with my details in my passport. Is my ESTA authorisation valid and can I travel to the US? 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.

What are the reasons to decline an ESTA application?

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

- One of the eligible questions at the end of the application process has been answered with 'yes';

- 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.

What is the price of an ESTA application with esta-aplications.uk?

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).

What are the benefits when applying for an ESTA with us?

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.

What are the payment methods after I have finished my application?

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

My ESTA application has not been approved. Can I get my money for the payment back?

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

Can I pay for an ESTA application with my debit card?

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