ESTA by Country
Country-specific ESTA guides for all 41 Visa Waiver Program nations
Select your country to view tailored requirements, application tips, and step-by-step guides
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Citizens of the following 41 countries are eligible to apply for ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) to visit the United States for tourism or business for stays of 90 days or less without obtaining a visa.
Click on your country to view specific requirements, application guides, and frequently asked questions tailored to your nationality.
Europe
32 European countries eligible for ESTA
Andorra
VWP since 1991
Austria
VWP since 1991
9.0M people
Belgium
VWP since 1991
11.5M people
Croatia
VWP since 2021
4.0M people
Czech Republic
VWP since 2008
10.7M people
Denmark
VWP since 1991
5.8M people
Estonia
VWP since 2008
1.3M people
Finland
VWP since 1991
5.5M people
France
VWP since 1989
67.0M people
Germany
VWP since 1989
83.0M people
Greece
VWP since 2010
10.7M people
Hungary
VWP since 2008
9.7M people
Iceland
VWP since 1991
0.4M people
Ireland
VWP since 1995
5.0M people
Italy
VWP since 1989
60.0M people
Latvia
VWP since 2008
1.9M people
Liechtenstein
VWP since 1991
0.0M people
Lithuania
VWP since 2008
2.8M people
Luxembourg
VWP since 1991
0.6M people
Malta
VWP since 2008
0.5M people
Monaco
VWP since 1991
0.0M people
Netherlands
VWP since 1989
17.5M people
Norway
VWP since 1991
5.4M people
Poland
VWP since 2019
38.0M people
Portugal
VWP since 1999
10.3M people
San Marino
VWP since 1991
0.0M people
Slovakia
VWP since 2008
5.5M people
Slovenia
VWP since 1997
2.1M people
Spain
VWP since 1991
47.0M people
Sweden
VWP since 1989
10.4M people
Switzerland
VWP since 1989
8.7M people
United Kingdom
VWP since 1988
67.0M people
Asia-Pacific
8 Asia-Pacific countries eligible for ESTA
Australia
VWP since 1996
26.0M people
Brunei
VWP since 1993
0.4M people
Israel
VWP since 2023
9.5M people
Japan
VWP since 1988
125.0M people
New Zealand
VWP since 1991
5.1M people
Singapore
VWP since 1999
5.7M people
South Korea
VWP since 2008
51.0M people
Taiwan
VWP since 2012
23.5M people
Americas
1 country from the Americas eligible for ESTA
Important Information
All VWP citizens must have an approved ESTA before boarding a flight to the U.S.
ESTA is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first
You can make multiple trips to the U.S. with one ESTA approval
Each stay in the U.S. cannot exceed 90 days
ESTA is for tourism and business only - you cannot work with an ESTA
Applications are usually approved within 72 hours
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