{"id":456,"date":"2014-11-17T22:16:32","date_gmt":"2014-11-17T21:16:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esta-etats-unis.net\/how-to-fill-out-the-esta-form-to-travel-to-the-usa\/"},"modified":"2024-10-09T14:29:34","modified_gmt":"2024-10-09T13:29:34","slug":"how-to-fill-out-the-esta-form-to-travel-to-the-usa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/esta-etats-unis.net\/en\/how-to-fill-out-the-esta-form-to-travel-to-the-usa\/","title":{"rendered":"How to fill out the ESTA form to travel to the USA?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

ESTA authorization<\/a> is mandatory for anyone wishing to travel to the USA. This is an electronic travel authorization system linked to the passport number, allowing for a tourist or business stay of up to 90 days. To obtain it and travel to the USA, you need to apply to the American authorities for authorization via the ESTA form. The applicant must meet all requirements such as being a citizen of a member country of the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, possessing a round trip airline ticket<\/a> and a biometric or electronic passport<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

The trip must be made with a company recognized by the USA. The application for authorization must be submitted as soon as possible and no later than 72 hours before boarding. As a reminder, ESTA authorization in no way replaces a U.S. visa. However, travelers with a valid US visa<\/a> do not need to obtain ESTA authorization in order to travel to the USA. <\/p>\n\n

What is ESTA authorization for?<\/h2>\n\n

Previously, to travel to the USA, travelers had to apply for a visa. There are several depending on the reasons for your trip, for tourism, work or study. This formality requires long procedures and a certain budget. Since 2009, the authorities have chosen to implement an online application for authorization for :<\/p>\n\n

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  1. Encouraging tourism to the USA while strengthening American homeland security;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Simplify administrative procedures for applicants with ESTA, a quick and easy online form;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Relieve congestion at American embassies and consulates, since the ESTA form is available online.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

    Data contained in the ESTA form<\/h2>\n\n

    Before applying, it is important to check that you are eligible for the Visa Waiver Program:<\/span><\/p>\n\n