An ESTA application is required even when traveling to a third country via the USA. authorities strongly advise travelers who wish to travel to the USA to apply at least 72 hours before their travel date. Customers cannot board without travel authorization.
ESTA must be completed before commencing boarding procedures for a USA-bound flight. Passengers are required to obtain pre-travel authorization through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization -ESTA- (Need fee) to enter the USA under the Visa Waiver Program (see below). Passengers traveling to the United States from abroad must provide passport information and the documents listed here that are required for entering the United States.Įlectronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA):