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The ESTA or Electronic Travel Authorization System permit is done online, which means that it is not necessary to go to the United States consulate.

 

If you are not a resident of the United States, it is necessary to have a VISA to enter the country, but there are exceptions, for example the ESTA permit or Electronic Travel Authorization System, which is valid only and exclusively for tourist, business, for family visits or to receive medical treatment, however, with this permit it will not be possible to work, study or live in the country.

 

 

ESTA permit price:

 

The permit is cheaper than the tourist VISA, It only costs 21 dollars; The VISA costs $185.

 

 

How is the ESTA permit processed?

 

The ESTA permit or Electronic Travel Authorization System is done through the internet, that is, it is not necessary to go to the United States consulate, to process it you must enter the following website.

 

 

Who can travel without an American VISA?

 

To be able to spend 90 days in the United States without having to complete this procedure, you need to be eligible for the VISA Waiver Program (Visa Waiver Program).  So far, there are 41 countries that have an agreement with the United States government.

 

  • Germany
  • Andorra
  • Australia
  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Brunei
  • Chile
  • South Korea
  • Croatia
  • Denmark
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Spain
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • France
  • Greece
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • Ireland
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • Latvia
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Malta
  • Monaco
  • Netherlands
  • New Zealand
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • United Kingdom
  • Czech Republic
  • San Marino
  • Singapore
  • Sweden
  • Swiss
  • Taiwan

 

People with these nationalities can enter the United States for 90 days without an American VISA, but those who have dual nationality and one of whom appears on the aforementioned list can also do so.

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