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To strengthen the security of travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program, a new requirement has been introduced for citizens of Visa Waiver Program countries. It is still possible to travel without a visa, but you will have to obtain an approved travel authorization (ESTA) prior to travel to the United States. Here is how the travel authorization process works: The Department of Homeland Security and the United States Customs and Border Protection now operate an online system that allows passport holders from Visa Waiver countries to apply for a travel authorization. Passport and travel information is entered into a central database and a check is done to determine if you are eligible to travel to the United States without a visa under the Visa Waiver Program. The system will provide you an authorization number granting you permission to travel to the USA. Prior to boarding, the airline will electronically verify with the United States Customs and Border Protection that you have an approved travel authorization on file.

All passengers traveling under the Visa Waiver Program are required to have an approved travel authorization prior to traveling to the United States by air or sea. Even non-ticketed infants are required to have an approved travel authorization, if they do not have a visa for travel to the United States. Eligible countries for the Visa Waiver programme are as follows: Andorra, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Brunei, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Republic of Malta, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia, South Korea.

If your electronic travel authorization is approved, this approval establishes that you are eligible to travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program, but does not guarantee that you are admissible to the United States. Upon arrival in the United States you will be inspected by a Customs and Border Protection officer at a port of entry who may determine that you are inadmissible under the Visa Waiver Program or for any reason under United States law.

Unless revoked, travel authorizations are valid for two years from the date of authorization, or until your passport expires, whichever comes first.

Applications may be submitted at any time prior to travel to the United States. The Department of Homeland Security recommends that travel authorization applications be submitted at least 72 hours prior to travel.

Canadian citizens do not need to apply for an ESTA.

Citizens of Canada are exempt from the visa and passport requirement of Immigration and Nationality Act (section 212(a)(7).) To enter the United States, a Canadian citizen must be able to establish both identity and citizenship. Documents that may establish citizenship are:
Birth certificate
Citizenship certificate
Passport.

Although a CBP officer may accept an oral declaration of citizenship, it is recommended that a Canadian citizen carry a document that establishes citizenship. Under current procedures, all travelers may be required to present photo-identification.

NOTE: A Canadian citizen arriving from outside the Western Hemisphere is required to present a passport. Canadian citizens classified as Treaty Trader, Treaty Investor, or Fiancé(e) require a visa.

- If you intend to arrive in the United States aboard a non-signatory air carrier.
- If you intend to visit the United States for more than 90 days.
If you believe any grounds of inadmissibility of the Immigration and Nationality Act § 212(a) apply to you, you should apply for a nonimmigrant visa before traveling to the United States. This relates to health, character and security matters.

If you are crossing into the US from Canada overland, you are not required to arrange the ESTA travel authority. You will be granted a visa at the border. Information can be found at here

You will need to apply for your visa at a US Embassy. You should not apply for the online ESTA travel authority or travel using the Visa Waiver Program.

To determine which visa you require, please click here.

As long as a traveller does NOT fall into one of the following categories, he/she should be able to enter the United States under the ESTA system.

You are NOT eligible to travel to the United States under the ESTA travel authority if:

(a) You have a communicable diseases;

(b) You currently have a physical or mental disorder and a history of behavior associated with the disorder that may pose or has posed a threat to your property, safety or welfare or that of others; or

(c) You had a physical or mental disorder and a history of behavior associated with the disorder that has posed a threat to your property, safety or welfare or that of others and the behavior is likely to recur or lead to other harmful behavior.

More information can be found here.

Unless revoked, travel authorizations are valid for two years from the date of authorization, or until your passport expires, whichever comes first.

If you wish to update the travel information on your exisitng ESTA Visa Waiver, please click here.

Yes, you will need to apply for another ESTA as your passport number will have changed.

Information about children travelling with one parent or non parants can be found at here.

You will need the online ESTA travel authority for the US even if you just transiting.

You can travel with your old passport (with the valid US visa) together with the new passport as long as the US visa has not been damaged. More information can be found here.

The ESTA is being introduced in conjunction with the old paper based arrivals card system. While US airports and staff may not yet have been trained on the ESTA system, it has been compulsory for travellers to hold the ESTA since Jan 12, 2009.

You would not have been able to board your aircraft without the ESTA in place. You may wish to confirm with your airline or travel agent.

To determine which visa you require, please click here.

For information regarding recording your departure from the US correctly, click here.

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