Travelling to the US? Earn 1,000 SkyMiles
You may be eligible for a United States electronic visa, a US ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorisation) for travel to the US. The online US ESTA form takes only minutes to complete and your US ESTA request will be processed within 72 hours.
Anyone holding a passport from one of the countries listed can apply for an ESTA to the US.
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Andorra |
Czech Republic |
Greece |
Latvia |
Netherlands |
Slovakia |
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Austria |
Denmark |
Hungary |
Liechtenstein |
New Zealand |
Slovenia |
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Australia |
Estonia |
Iceland |
Lithuania |
Norway |
Sout Korea |
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Belgium |
Finland |
Ireland |
Luxembourg |
Portugal |
Spain |
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Brunei |
France |
Italy |
Malta |
San Marino |
Sweden |
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Chile |
Germany |
Japan |
Monaco |
Singapore |
Switzerland |
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United Kingdom |
The Fastest and Easiest Way to Get a US Electronic Visa
- With CIBTvisas, you can apply anytime for a US ESTA and you will receive an email confirmation from CIBTvisas notifying you once your US ESTA has been issued.
- US ESTA's can take up to 72 hours to be authorised by the US Homeland Security. You must apply for an US ESTA 72 hours prior to travel.
- A US ESTA is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires, (whichever is sooner) and will allow multiple entries into the United States.
Important Requirements For ESTA Applicants
- If you are a US Citizen and hold dual nationality with a Visa Waiver Program country you are not required to have an ESTA. You must use your US passport to travel to the USA.
- A passport indicating that the bearer is a British Subject, British Dependent Territories Citizen, British Overseas Citizen, British National (Overseas) Citizen, or British Protected Person does not qualify for travel without a visa. A passport which states holder has Right of Abode or indefinite leave to remain in the United Kingdom does not qualify for visa free travel.
- Please note following recent changes under the Terrorist Travel Prevention Act, nationals of VWP countries who have visited: Iran, Iraq, Sudan, Syria, Libya, Somalia or Yemen on or after March, 2011 are no longer eligible to apply for an ESTA.
- Nationals of VWP countries who are also nationals of Iran, Sudan or Syria are not eligible for an ESTA.
- As of April 1, 2016, to qualify for an ESTA you must have a passport containing an integrated chip and display the universal e-passport symbol on the front cover (as shown below)
