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US ESTA
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Who needs it
For eligible Visa Waiver Program travellers seeking covered short visits. Eligibility also depends on passport, nationality, travel history and purpose; a visa or residence permission uses a different route.
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USD 40.27 for an approved application on the check date. The published fee becomes USD 40.62 on 16 October 2026; denied applications pay the processing portion only.
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Usually 2 years or until passport expiry. Brunei passports have a shorter, 1-year authorisation. VWP admission is normally up to 90 days; an approval is not an admission guarantee.
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Use the official CBP ESTA website or its official app. Apply before travel and verify the approval; a new passport requires a new authorisation.
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Operational on the check date. A CBP notice published 1 October 2026 sets the next fee change for 16 October 2026.
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