The ESTA program allowed DHS to eliminate the requirement that Visa Waiver Program (VWP) travelers complete an I-94W prior to being admitted to the United States. CBP has transitioned to paperless processing for VWP travelers arriving by air or sea who have obtained a travel authorization. Most carriers are now capable of receiving and validating messages pertaining to the travelers ESTA status as part of the traveler s boarding status. Travelers entering the U.S. under the VWP who have an approved travel authorization will no longer be given a green I-94W departure coupon in their passport.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
A travel authorization is valid for two years after the application date or until the passport expiration date whichever happens first.
If you obtain a new passport or change your name, gender or country of citizenship, you will be required to apply for a new travel authorization.
A traveler must apply for a new ESTA when the previous authorization, or the applicant's passport, expires.
If your ESTA has expired, you must reapply by submitting a new application.
The average time to complete an ESTA application is 23 minutes.
About ESTA and The Visa Waiver Program
Visa-Waiver © 2013-2024 - info@visa-waiver.cl