Which US travel authorization do you need?
Tell us where your passport is from — we'll route you to ESTA or a US Visa (DS-160).
We instantly check Visa Waiver Program eligibility and send you to the correct application.
What is the Visa Waiver Program?
The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) is a U.S. Department of State program that allows citizens of over 40 partner countries to enter the United States for tourism or business for up to 90 days without a traditional visa. VWP travelers must instead obtain an approved ESTA travel authorization before departure.
What is ESTA?
ESTA stands for Electronic System for Travel Authorization. It is an automated system used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to pre-screen VWP travelers before they board a flight or vessel bound for the United States. An approved ESTA is required for every trip.
What is a US Visa (DS-160)?
Travelers whose country is not in the Visa Waiver Program need a full U.S. nonimmigrant visa. It is requested by filing Form DS-160 online and typically requires an interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate. It is the standard route for tourism, business or transit visitors from non-VWP countries.
Learn more about US VisaWhy apply with us?
We are committed to providing an efficient US travel authorization service. Our team reviews every application to catch errors that could delay or reject your travel authorization. We are a private service — not affiliated with any government agency — and we charge a service fee for the review, processing and 24/7 support of your application.
The 40+ Visa Waiver Countries
Citizens of these countries can apply for ESTA to travel to the U.S. for tourism, business or transit.
Not on the list? You'll need a US Visa (DS-160).
U.S. government fee included · Optional Denial Protection at checkout.
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Frequently Asked Questions
An approved ESTA is valid for 2 years from the date of issue, or until your passport expires — whichever comes first. It allows multiple entries into the United States, each stay limited to 90 days.
Standard processing is 1–2 days. Priority delivery is available within 6 hours, and Express within 2 hours. You will receive an email as soon as your authorization is approved.
With optional ESTA Denial Protection, we prepare your DS-160 U.S. Visitor Visa application at no additional cost if your ESTA is denied. Valid for 120 days after payment.
The VWP includes over 40 countries, mostly in Europe, plus Australia, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand and others. If your country is not on the list, you'll need a traditional U.S. visa (DS-160) instead — we can help with that too.
Yes — passport details, home address, and travel information can be updated after submission. Contact us through the customer portal and we'll process your correction free of charge.
No. ESTA is a travel authorization that allows short visits under the Visa Waiver Program — it is not a visa. Travelers who do not qualify for the VWP must apply for a full U.S. visitor visa (DS-160).
You'll need a full U.S. nonimmigrant visa via Form DS-160, which is the standard route for tourism, business or transit visitors from non-VWP countries. We offer a DS-160 service too — same expert review, same 24/7 support. Use the country picker at the top of this page to get routed to the right application.
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Complete the online form in under 10 minutes. Approval typically delivered by email within hours.