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Do you have any doubt about ESTA?

WHAT IS AN ESTA AUTHORIZATION?

ESTA authorization, also referred to as the "Electronic System for Travel Authorization," is a special grant issued by the Department of Homeland Security that can be applied for and obtained by citizens of countries in the Visa Waiver Program to be allowed to travel to the United States without the need for a nonimmigrant visa.

WHICH COUNTRIES ARE IN THE VISA WAIVER PROGRAM?

There are currently 40 countries in the Visa Waiver Program: Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Chile, Croatia, Poland, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Republic of Malta, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS STRICTLY NECESSARY TO OBTAIN ESTA AUTHORIZATION?

In addition to having to be a citizen of one of the countries belonging to the Visa Waiver Program (Visa Waiver Program), in order to obtain ESTA authorization is strictly necessary:

Be in possession of an e-passport whose validity covers the entire stay in the United States. E-passports incorporate within them a microchip containing the holder's biometric data and are equipped with an alphanumeric identification code
travel to the United States for tourism, business or in transit to another destination
stay in the United States for up to 90 days, even a few days of "overstay" can result in major consequences such as the inability to enter the United States in the future or for more serious cases, detention
Have, in addition to the outbound ticket reservation, also the return ticket reservation.

In the absence of even one of the above requirements, you must apply for a Non-Immigrant Visa.

ONCE I HAVE OBTAINED ESTA AUTHORIZATION CAN I ACCESS THE UNITED STATES?

Obtaining ESTA authorization provides access to the means of transportation, air or ship, departing for the United States, however, it does NOT in itself guarantee entry into the United States.

Upon arrival in the United States, it will be a Customs and Border Protection agent who will determine whether or not to admit the traveler based on the principles of the Visa Waiver Program and the laws of the United States.

HOW LONG DOES THE ESTA LAST?

ESTA authorization is valid for a period of 2 years from its issuance date or until the validity of the e-passport expires.

HOW LONG IN ADVANCE SHOULD ONE APPLY FOR ESTA?

Although Customs and Border Protection recommends applying for ESTA clearance at least 72 hours before embarking on travel to the U.S. the application can also be made a few hours before departure. In any case, our advice is to apply early so that any difficulties can be addressed.

DOES THE ESTA AUTHORIZATION FOR CHILDREN AND MINORS NEED TO BE FILLED OUT?

All minors (including infants traveling without a ticket) are required to obtain their own ESTA authorization based on their e-passport information.

IS THE DATA AND INFORMATION I PROVIDE SECURE? - IS MY CARD INFORMATION SAFE?

The data you provide to us is collected by our site, verified by our operators, and finally transmitted to the Department of Homeland Security through SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) data encryption and authentication systems
Debit and credit card data are not stored in any way as they are processed exclusively by the payment circuits through the highest security systems (PCI-DSS).

UNDER THE FOLLOWING CIRCUMSTANCES, CITIZENS OF COUNTRIES IN THE VISA WAIVER PROGRAM CANNOT APPLY FOR ESTA:

Absence of electronic passport (with chip)
Intention to work in the United States, paid or unpaid, (including au pair or internship work)
Intention to stay in the United States for more than 90 days
Intention to attend school or college in the United States
Current or previous possession of uncanceled green card via appropriate I-407 form
Refusal of admission or has been deported from the United States within the past 5 years
Denial of one's U.S. visa due to an ineligibility other than 221(g) or 214(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act
Arrest or conviction for any felony or misdemeanor (including drug trafficking)
Has been afflicted with a serious communicable disease or state of drug addiction
Participation in the persecution of any person under the control of the Nazi German government
Association or affiliation with any terrorist organization

Travelers who fall into one or more of these categories are not necessarily inadmissible for entry into the United States but must apply for and obtain an ordinary visa before traveling to the United States.

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