- The United States will allow foreigners to enter if they meet the requirement of obtaining authorization beforehand.
- Travelers will be able to enter the country for tourism and/or business for up to 90 days, but only if they obtain this authorization beforehand.
- The ESTA authorization lasts two years or until the passport expires.
- If the person is a citizen of a country participating in the Visa Waiver Program, they must obtain the non-immigrant tourism or business permit.
The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) allows citizens from certain countries to enter the U.S. without a visa, provided they obtain prior authorization through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA).4
This authorization is valid for two years or until the passport expires, enabling travelers to stay for up to 90 days for tourism or business purposes.23
To qualify, individuals must be citizens of a participating country and secure the necessary non-immigrant tourism or business permit.
The program aims to streamline travel while maintaining security protocols, ensuring that visitors meet specific entry requirements before arriving in the U.S.
As international travel resumes, the ESTA system is crucial for facilitating smoother entry processes for millions of travelers each year.
“The United States is set to allow foreigners to enter without a visa under the Visa Waiver Program, provided they obtain prior authorization. This authorization, known as ESTA, is valid for two years or until the passport expires.”
