Visa Waiver Program · ESTA

Do you need an ESTA?

Answer four questions about your passport and trip. We tell you in one screen: ESTA required, the $40.27 fee, your validity window, and whether your passport meets U.S. entry rules.

Data verified 2026-06-08 against CBP.

Your trip details
Country that issued your passport. VWP countries appear first.
Date printed on your passport's biodata page.
Date you plan to land in the U.S.
Date you plan to leave the U.S. (max 90 days under VWP).
First state of arrival. Used for context only — ESTA rules are federal.
ESTA requires an electronic passport with a biometric chip.
8 U.S.C. §1187(a)(12). Presence — including transit — disqualifies from VWP/ESTA.
Dual citizenship with any of these countries disqualifies from VWP/ESTA.

Answer the four questions above and your verdict will appear here.

Before you travel

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Verdict based on ESTA rules dataset 2026.06.08+1 (verified 2026-06-08).

This tool is not a government site, never collects payment, and is not affiliated with the U.S. government. Apply only through the official CBP portal. Official ESTA portal (esta.cbp.dhs.gov)