Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA)

Whilst in Sta travel, I asked what visas you needed for going to certain countries. The USA was one of them. I was advised to fill out this online visa application at least 72 hours before entering the country. Before January 2009, this was done on a scrap of paper on the plane. I remember my dad filling it in when we went to Boston when I was 10. Now you must fill this in, as you wont be able to fill anything in on the aeroplane. Its to prove that you arent staying for very long so you dont need something like a green card visa or trying to stay there to live. The website is easy to use, just read the guidelines to who needs to apply. Basically ...  Read the complete review

ESTA stands for Electronic System for Travel Authorisation. The department of homeland security of the USA now requires all persons entering the USA to pre register with them prior to travelling to the USA.. If you have not done this then you will not be permitted to enter the USA let alone get on a plane bound for the states. It is a simple on line process which has to be completed up to 72 hours prior to departure. Anyone booking flights to the USA should have been informed of this by your ticket issuer or travel agent. The system became mandatory this January although you could register prior to that. All passengers who ...  Read the complete review