{"id":1575,"date":"2024-07-27T11:15:47","date_gmt":"2024-07-27T09:15:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.esta.us.org\/?p=1575"},"modified":"2024-07-25T17:16:24","modified_gmt":"2024-07-25T15:16:24","slug":"comprendre-lesta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.esta.us.org\/en\/article\/understanding-lesta\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding ESTA - A complete guide to travelling to the United States"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) is an electronic travel authorization system set up by the United States to enhance the security of travel to its territory. This comprehensive guide will help you understand how it works and what you need to do to obtain it.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>What is ESTA?<\/h2>\n<p>The ESTA is a compulsory electronic travel authorisation for citizens of countries covered by the Visa Waiver Program who wish to travel to the United States for tourism or business for up to 90 days.<\/p>\n<h3>Main features of ESTA :<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Valid for stays of up to 90 days<\/li>\n<li>Can be used for tourism, business travel or transit<\/li>\n<li>Valid for 2 years or until passport expires<\/li>\n<li>Allows multiple entries in the United States<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Who should apply for ESTA?<\/h2>\n<p>The ESTA allows citizens of 40 countries, including most European countries, to travel to the United States without a visa for short stays. Here are some examples of eligible countries:<\/p>\n<p>France, Germany, United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Australia, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand<\/p>\n<h2>ESTA application procedure<\/h2>\n<p>ESTA applications can only be made online. Here are the steps to follow:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Fill in the online form<\/strong> with the required personal details<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pay the application fee<\/strong> (currently USD 21 in consular fees)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wait for the answer<\/strong> (usually within 72 hours)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Information required for the application :<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Personal data (surname, first name, date of birth, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Passport details<\/li>\n<li>Address for your stay in the United States<\/li>\n<li>Emergency contact details in your home country<\/li>\n<li>Employment information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Deadlines and validity<\/h2>\n<table border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Aspect<\/th>\n<th>Detail<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Processing time<\/td>\n<td>Generally less than 72 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Validity<\/td>\n<td>2 years or until passport expires<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Authorised length of stay<\/td>\n<td>90 days maximum per visit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Cost of ESTA<\/h2>\n<p>The current cost of the ESTA is USD 21. This amount can be paid by credit card when applying online.<\/p>\n<h2>Differences between ESTA and visa<\/h2>\n<p>Although the ESTA facilitates entry into the United States, it does not completely replace a visa in certain situations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ESTA is limited to stays of 90 days or less<\/li>\n<li>It does not allow you to work or study in the United States<\/li>\n<li>Some activities still require a visa (e.g. journalism, research).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Tips for a successful ESTA application<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Anticipate:<\/strong> Make your request at least 72 hours before departure<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check your details:<\/strong> A mistake can result in a refusal<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep your authorisation number:<\/strong> It can be useful when checking in or at immigration. Although the ESTA is linked to your passport number, it is advisable to print out your ESTA document.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Special cases<\/h2>\n<h3>ESTA refusal<\/h3>\n<p>If ESTA is refused, it is generally necessary to apply for a regular visa at an American embassy or consulate.<\/p>\n<h3>Change of passport<\/h3>\n<p>If you obtain a new passport, you will have to apply for a new ESTA, even if the old authorisation was still valid.<\/p>\n<h3>Travelling with children<\/h3>\n<p>All travellers, including children and babies, must have their own ESTA authorisation.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) is an electronic travel authorization system introduced by the United States to enhance the security of travel to its territory. 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