United States ESTA

الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية · Washington D.C. · Americas

ESTA Level 1

United States offers an ESTA system that allows citizens of 12 countries to apply online. The fee is $40 USD with processing completed instantly. The visa is valid for 730 days with a maximum stay of 90 days. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.

$40

Fee (USD)

Instant

Processing

730d

Validity

90d

Max stay

Verified: 2026-04-01 Source: esta.cbp.dhs.gov

Requirements

✓ Valid passport (must be e-Passport with chip)

✓ No criminal history or prior visa denials

✓ Return ticket

✓ Sufficient funds

✓ Social media handles (optional disclosure)

Key details

Entry type	Multiple
Multiple entry	ESTA is already multiple entry 2yr
Passport validity	6 months
Blank pages	2 required
Biometric	Required
Print eVisa	Not required
Israeli stamp	Accepted
Insurance	Not required
Yellow fever	Not required

Photo specifications

Size: 51x51 · 600x600 min

Background: white

Format: JPEG · max 240KB

Face: 70-80%

Taken within: 6 months

Best time to visit

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Best OK

Spring: mild temps nationwide. Fall (Sep-Nov) also excellent. Summer: crowds and heat. Varies greatly by region.

Country information

🏛

Washington D.C.

Capital

💱

USD

Currency

📞

Calling

🕐

-05:00

Timezone

👥

0.0M

Population

🗣

English

Language

Payment methods

visamastercardamexapplepaygooglepay

Neighboring countries

CanadaMexico

Tips & warnings

⚡ Apply early — even though processing is fast, apply at least a week in advance.

⚡ Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months — check before applying.

⚡ Only apply through the official portal (esta.cbp.dhs.gov) — avoid unofficial websites that charge extra fees.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a United States ESTA cost? +

The United States ESTA costs $40 USD. Multiple entry is $40.

How long does United States ESTA processing take? +

Processing takes Instant. Most applications are approved instantly.

What documents do I need for a United States ESTA? +

Valid passport (must be e-Passport with chip). No criminal history or prior visa denials. Return ticket. Sufficient funds. Social media handles (optional disclosure).

How long is the United States ESTA valid? +

The visa is valid for 730 days from issue date. Maximum stay is 90 days.

Can I get multiple entries for United States? +

ESTA is already multiple entry 2yr

United States visa by nationality

🇧🇭 Bahraini 🇦🇪 Emirati 🇮🇶 Iraqi 🇯🇴 Jordanian 🇰🇼 Kuwaiti 🇱🇧 Lebanese 🇴🇲 Omani 🇶🇦 Qatari +43 more

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Practical notes

Payment: Visa, MC, Amex, Apple Pay, Google Pay on esta.cbp.dhs.gov. ESTA fee $21. Modern CBP payment gateway.
Transit — Depends on nationality: CRITICAL: USA has NO international transit zone. ALL passengers including transit must clear US immigration. VWP countries: ESTA required (same as normal entry). Non-VWP: C-1 transit visa or B-1/B-2 visitor visa required. TWOV program suspended indefinitely. Source: US CBP official + State Dept transit page (confirmed 2026).
Travel advisory (level 1): Exercise normal precautions.; Official advisory source ↗

Sources & verification

This information was compiled from the official source below and last verified on 2026-04-01.

Official source: esta.cbp.dhs.gov ↗

Always confirm on the official portal before travelling — rules can change without notice.

How we verify →

Apply on official portal ↗ Check by nationality

Always verify on official portals before applying.