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ESTA is a free, 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.
- ESTA Advisory Statement
- 06/05/2009

Unauthorized Third Party Web Site Advisory Statement

For Accessibility Information: OFO508CONTACT@cbp.dhs.gov
ESTA Advisory Statement - pdf versionpdf - 70 KB.
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- 12/08/2008

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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, Application for Advance Permission to Enter as a Non-Immigrant and Inadmissible Canadian Information
 Immigration
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 Visa Waiver Program
 Video: Electronic System for Travel Authorization: Get It and Go
 ESTA Fact Sheets
 Video: Electronic System for Travel Authorization: Get It and Go — Captioned Version

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