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Travel authorisation · United States

ESTA

Apply as soon as you start planning, and before you buy your tickets if you can. It costs US$40.27 (US$40.62 from 16 October 2026) on the official site. Each traveller needs their own ESTA, including children.

Official site

esta.cbp.dhs.gov

Apply only on esta.cbp.dhs.gov or the official ESTA Mobile app.

WayReady is an independent company, not the government. We link you to the official site and never charge for a government form.

Cost
US$40.27 (US$40.62 from 16 October 2026)
When
Apply as soon as you start planning, and before you buy your tickets if you can.
Who
Visa Waiver Program travellers, including Australian, New Zealand, British, German and Japanese passport holders. Canadian citizens don't need one.

For families and groups

  • Each traveller needs their own ESTA, including children.

What you'll need

  • An e-passport
  • Travel and contact details
  • Eligibility answers
  • Payment card

Good to know

  • The fee is US$40.27 in fiscal year 2026 and rises to US$40.62 from 16 October 2026.

Questions

What is the official ESTA website?

esta.cbp.dhs.gov (https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/). The official cost is US$40.27 (US$40.62 from 16 October 2026). WayReady isn't the government: we link you to the official site.

When can I submit the ESTA?

Apply as soon as you start planning, and before you buy your tickets if you can.

Who needs the ESTA?

Visa Waiver Program travellers, including Australian, New Zealand, British, German and Japanese passport holders. Canadian citizens don't need one.

Do children need the ESTA?

Each traveller needs their own ESTA, including children.

How much does the ESTA cost?

US$40.27 (US$40.62 from 16 October 2026), paid on the official site, esta.cbp.dhs.gov.

Sources

Checked 3 October 2026. Rules can change at short notice, so confirm on the official site before you travel. How we check.