Electronic System for Travel Authorization

GPTKB entity

Predicate	Object
gptkbp:instanceOf	Travel authorization system
gptkbp:abbreviation	gptkb:ESTA
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	U.S. citizens U.S. lawful permanent residents
gptkbp:country	gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:dataCollected	Biographical information Travel eligibility questions
gptkbp:decisionTime	Usually within minutes
gptkbp:denialConsequence	Must apply for a visa
gptkbp:fareControl	USD $21 (as of 2024)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label	Electronic System for Travel Authorization
gptkbp:introduced	2009
gptkbp:language	English Multiple other languages (website support)
gptkbp:legalBasis	gptkb:Implementing_Recommendations_of_the_9/11_Commission_Act_of_2007
gptkbp:maximumStay	90 days per visit
gptkbp:purpose	Pre-screen travelers under the Visa Waiver Program
gptkbp:relatedTo	gptkb:U.S._visa_policy gptkb:Visa_Waiver_Program
gptkbp:renewable	Required after expiration or new passport
gptkbp:requires	Travelers entering the U.S. by air or sea 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:ESTA_authorization gptkb:ESTA
gptkbp:bfsLayer	7