: Once approved, an ESTA is generally valid for two years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first.
: You will need a valid electronic passport (e-passport) from a participating VWP country, a valid credit card or PayPal for the fee, and your contact information. Important Considerations : Once approved, an ESTA is generally valid
: The current application fee is $21 when applied for directly through the official site. : The application includes questions about criminal history
: The application includes questions about criminal history and previous travel to certain countries; answering "yes" to these may require a standard visa application instead. : You need an ESTA even if you
: You can travel to the U.S. multiple times during the validity period without needing to reapply each time.
: You need an ESTA even if you are only transiting through the U.S. to reach another destination. Application Process