Tourist visa · Australia to United States of America

ESTA - Visa Waiver Program (Tourist/Business)

e-Visa

Maximum stay
90 days
Processing time
72 hours recommended, often instant
Fee
$40.27 USD
Validity
2 years from approval
Entry
Multiple entry

Eligibility

  • Nationality

    Must be a citizen or national of a Visa Waiver Program country. Must have an e-Passport with electronic chip.

    Eligible countries: Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei Darussalam, Chile, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea (Republic of), Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Province of China, United Kingdom

  • Purpose of visit

    Travel must be for tourism, business meetings, conferences, or transit. No employment or study leading to a degree allowed.

    Includes
    • Tourism
    • business meetings
    • conferences
    • transit
  • Visa history

    Must not have traveled to or been present in Iraq, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia, or Yemen on or after March 1, 2011. Must not have been denied a US visa or refused entry to the US.

    Required history: Clean visa and travel history

  • Criminal record

    Must not have been arrested or convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude or a violation related to a controlled substance.

Documents you need

  • Passport

    Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 0

  • Application form

    Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.

    Form name: ESTA Online Application; Form url: https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta

How to apply

  1. Online application

    Complete the ESTA application online at esta.cbp.dhs.gov at least 72 hours before travel. Provide passport details, travel information, and answer eligibility questions.

  2. Fee payment

    Pay the ESTA application fee of $40.27 online using a credit or debit card. If denied, fee is $10.27.

  3. Processing wait

    ESTA applications are typically processed instantly or within 72 hours. Check status online using application number.

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This information is general guidance only and can change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before making travel plans. Contact [email protected] for help.

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