Before you apply
Whether you need a visa or an ESTA, which route fits and who qualifies for it.
4 US resources in this topic
Requirements & how-to guidance
- Who needs a US visaGuidance
Whether you need a US visa, an ESTA under the Visa Waiver Program, or nothing at all depends on your nationality and your reason for travelling.
- ESTA and the Visa Waiver Program explainedGuidance
What the Visa Waiver Program and ESTA are, who can use them, and when you need a visa instead.
- Visa Waiver Program countriesGuidance
Citizens of Visa Waiver Program countries can visit the US for up to 90 days without a visa, using an approved ESTA and an e-passport.
- US visa eligibilityGuidance
How US visa eligibility works: proving you fit a visa category, showing the right intent, and staying clear of the grounds that make someone inadmissible.