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Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver Program

Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver Program(VWP)/ESTA

The VWP permits nationals from designated countries to apply for admission to the United States for 90 days or less as non-immigrant visitors for business or pleasure without first obtaining a nonimmigrant visa.  Not all countries participate in the VWP, and not all travelers from VWP countries are eligible to use the program.

To learn more, read What Do I Need to Know About the VWP?

 

ELECTRONIC SYSTEM for TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION(ESTA)

Before attempting to register under the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA), please first check your eligibility to travel under the Visa Waiver Program.
More information on ESTA

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The Department of Homeland Security(DHS) announces implementation of ESTA.  Enrollment in ESTA will be mandatory for VWP participants effective January 12, 2009.  If you have a visa to visit the USA, or a Canadian passport, this message does not apply to you.  The ESTA applies only to a Visa Waiver Porgram participants.  For information about ESTA click here.




 
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