ESTA authorization

GPTKB entity

Statements (37)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Travel authorization
gptkbp:administeredBy gptkb:U.S._Customs_and_Border_Protection
gptkb:U.S._Department_of_Homeland_Security
gptkbp:application Online
gptkbp:appliesTo Visa Waiver Program travelers
gptkbp:appliesToCitizensOf Visa Waiver Program countries
gptkbp:compatibleWith Work
Study
Permanent residence
gptkbp:connectsTo Passport number
gptkbp:dataCollected Biographical information
Travel eligibility questions
Passport information
gptkbp:decisionTime Usually within minutes
gptkbp:denialMeans Must apply for a U.S. visa
gptkbp:fareControl 21 USD (as of 2024)
gptkbp:fullName gptkb:Electronic_System_for_Travel_Authorization
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label ESTA authorization
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:Implementing_Recommendations_of_the_9/11_Commission_Act_of_2007
gptkbp:introducedIn 2009
gptkbp:maximumStay 90 days per visit
gptkbp:notAVisa true
gptkbp:notRequiredForEntryBy Land (from Canada or Mexico)
gptkbp:purpose Pre-screen travelers before they board a plane or ship to the United States
gptkbp:renewalPeriod After 2 years or upon passport expiration
gptkbp:repealedBy Yes
gptkbp:requiredBeforeBoarding true
gptkbp:requiredForEntryBy gptkb:marine
Air
gptkbp:requires Travelers entering the United States under the Visa Waiver Program
gptkbp:travelPurpose gptkb:business
gptkb:Transit
Tourism
gptkbp:validOn 2 years
gptkbp:website https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:visa_policy_of_the_United_States
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6