Enter America Without Visa: US Explains How Citizens of 42 Countries Can Apply For ESTA

• The United States published guidance on how nationals from 42 eligible countries can enter America using ESTA rather than a traditional visa
• Applicants from Visa Waiver Program countries must provide specific personal documents before submitting their ESTA application
• The US government charges a fee of $40.27 USD, equivalent to approximately N53,334, for each ESTA application

The United States government has detailed the steps citizens from 42 countries must follow to apply for an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA), an alternative entry option available to nationals of Visa Waiver Program countries that eliminates the need for a full visa.

The guidance, published on the official US travel website, outlines everything an eligible traveller needs to gather before submitting their application.

US ESTA: What you need to apply

According to the US government, the following documents and details are required to complete an ESTA application:

• A valid passport from a Visa Waiver Program country
• A traveller's selfie photo
• A valid email address belonging to the traveller
• The traveller's home address and phone number
• Emergency contact details, including a phone number and email address

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Once all the required information has been submitted, applicants must complete the process by making a payment.

The ESTA eligible countrirs:

1. Andorra
2. Australia
3. Austria
4. Belgium
5. Brunei
6. Chile
7. Croatia
8. Czech Republic
9. Denmark
10. Estonia
11. Finland
12. France
13. Germany
14. Greece
15. Hungary
16. Iceland
17. Ireland
18. Israel
19. Italy
20. Japan
21. Latvia
22. Liechtenstein
23. Lithuania
24. Luxembourg
25. Republic of Malta
26. Monaco
27. Netherlands
28. New Zealand
29. Norway
30. Poland
31. Portugal
32. Qatar
33. San Marino
34. Singapore
35. Slovakia
36. Slovenia
37. South Korea
38. Spain
39. Sweden
40. Switzerland
41. Taiwan
42. United

How much the ESTA application costs

The US government charges a flat fee of $40.27 USD (N53,334) for each ESTA application. This fee applies regardless of whether the application is approved or denied.

The ESTA is designed for short-term travel to the United States for purposes such as tourism, business, or transit, and is only available to nationals of countries that participate in the Visa Waiver Program. Citizens of countries not on the eligible list must continue applying for a traditional US visa through the standard consular process.

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng recently reported that Saudi Arabia had announced that UK citizens are eligible to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) instead of a traditional visa.

The ETA allows UK citizens to make multiple visits to Saudi Arabia over a two-year validity period, with each traveller, including children, required to submit a separate application.

Source: Legit.ng