ESTA Mobile: The Official U.S. Travel Authorization App

The ESTA Mobile app is the official mobile application from U.S. Customs and Border Protection for the Electronic System for Travel Authorization. It allows eligible travelers from Visa Waiver Program countries to apply and pay for travel authorization to the United States.

Nationals of Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries can use the ESTA app to apply for travel authorization. It determines eligibility to travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program without a visa.

To apply for a new ESTA, select the "GET STARTED" feature in the ESTA app. This guides you through creating a new application, scanning your passport, taking a photo, completing details, paying, and submitting.

To check your existing ESTA application status, use the "FIND IT" feature in the ESTA Mobile app. You need your passport number and date of birth to retrieve the application details.

The application fee for an ESTA through the ESTA Mobile app is $21.00 USD. This fee is required for the system to process your application.

The ESTA app accepts MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover (including JCB or Diners Club), and PayPal for the $21.00 USD application fee.

Yes, the ESTA Mobile app is the official application from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, an agency under the Department of Homeland Security.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection recommends applying for ESTA at the time of booking travel. It must be submitted no less than 72 hours prior to boarding your flight.

Applicants need a mobile device with NFC, passport photos, a valid VWP country passport, email, phone, emergency contact, employer details, and a U.S. point of contact.