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Electronic System for Travel Authorization
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ESTA is an automated system that determines the eligibility of visitors to travel to the U.S. under the Visa Waiver Program. The ESTA application collects the same information collected on Form I-94W. ESTA applications may be submitted at anytime prior to travel, though it is recommended travelers apply when they begin preparing travel plans.

ESTA questions answered here - ESTA Q & As

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International visitors to the U.S. from Visa Waiver Program countries are now required to apply for travel authorization online.
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Now available in 10 additional languages: Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish and Swedish.
- DHS, CBP Announce Interim Final Rule For ESTA Feefeatured see also (offsite link)
08/06/2010
- Video: Electronic System for Travel Authorization: Get It and Gofeatured see also
- 12/08/2008

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Electronic System for Travel Authorization
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 Admission into United States
 Automatic Revalidation: Valid I-94, Expired Non-Immigrant Visa
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 Bringing Food into the U.S.
 Useful Information for Canadian and Mexican Travelers
 Form I-192, Form I-212 and Form I-824
 Immigration
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 Visa Waiver Program
 Video: Electronic System for Travel Authorization: Get It and Go
 Video: Electronic System for Travel Authorization: Get It and Go — Captioned Version
 Frequently Asked Questions about the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) and the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA)
DHS, CBP Announce Interim Final Rule For ESTA Fee
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