{"id":277,"date":"2025-05-06T08:09:21","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T08:09:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bairnet.org\/how-do-i-complete-my-esta\/"},"modified":"2025-05-06T08:09:21","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T08:09:21","slug":"how-do-i-complete-my-esta","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bairnet.org\/en\/how-do-i-complete-my-esta\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I complete my ESTA?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Filling in an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bairnet.org\/#Formulaire_ESTA\">ESTA form<\/a> to travel to the USA and receive your authorization is a relatively simple process, but one that requires concentration. If you make a mistake when filling in the online form, the electronic systems will reject your file, so you&#8217;ll have to renew your authorization request or apply for a U.S. visa at the U.S. embassy. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-48 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.bairnet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/esta-usa-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bairnet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/esta-usa-6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.bairnet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/esta-usa-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bairnet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/esta-usa-6-768x511.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/532;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Before explaining <strong>how to obtain an ESTA<\/strong> and how to complete your application, it is important to remember that you can only complete this formality if you meet all of the following requirements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you are a national of a member country of the USA Visa Waiver Program;<\/li>\n<li>you have a valid biometric or electronic passport;<\/li>\n<li>you wish to travel to the USA for tourism, business or transit;<\/li>\n<li>you wish to stay in the USA for a maximum of 90 days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Are you one of the foreign nationals eligible for the program? Find out now how to apply online! <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fill_out_your_ESTA_USA_on_the_official_US_government_website\"><\/span>Fill out your ESTA USA on the official U.S. government website<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents:<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a81b1587a773\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a81b1587a773\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bairnet.org\/en\/how-do-i-complete-my-esta\/#Fill_out_your_ESTA_USA_on_the_official_US_government_website\" >Fill out your ESTA USA on the official U.S. government website<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bairnet.org\/en\/how-do-i-complete-my-esta\/#Complete_your_ESTA_form_on_a_specialized_website\" >Complete your ESTA form on a specialized website<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bairnet.org\/en\/how-do-i-complete-my-esta\/#When_can_I_expect_an_answer_to_my_ESTA_application\" >When can I expect an answer to my ESTA application?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>First of all, you&#8217;ll need your electronic or biometric passport, as you&#8217;ll need your passport number. You&#8217;ll also need a credit card to validate your application. <\/p>\n<p>Start by visiting the U.S. government website and clicking on \u201cnew application\u201d, then \u201cmake an individual application\u201d or \u201cmake a group application\u201d. Accept the security conditions. <\/p>\n<p>The online form consists of three distinct steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>applicant&#8217;s personal data, including surname, first name, gender, date of birth, passport number, date of issue and expiry, country of citizenship, personal contact details, e-mail address, employment status, etc.<\/li>\n<li>U.S. travel information: the U.S. authorities want to know where you plan to spend your stay, and also require an emergency contact;<\/li>\n<li>eligibility questions concerning your medical and criminal records (contagious diseases, mental disorders).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When you have finished filling in the online questionnaire, you should carefully review your information before submitting the ESTA form to the US authorities.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-50 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.bairnet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/esta-usa-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bairnet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/esta-usa-8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.bairnet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/esta-usa-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bairnet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/esta-usa-8-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/533;\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Complete_your_ESTA_form_on_a_specialized_website\"><\/span>Complete your ESTA form on a specialized website<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once again, a valid passport and payment card are required to complete your ESTA form.<\/p>\n<p>For simpler procedures, simply visit the private site of your choice. In general, the form is located on the home page and can be completed in just a few minutes. You&#8217;ll need to specify the number of travelers, your e-mail address, your gender, your first and last names, your date and place of birth, your nationality, your passport number and its issue and expiry dates. You must then accept the terms and conditions. Then simply review your personal information and validate it by paying with your credit card.    <\/p>\n<p>A team is responsible for carefully reviewing all the information supplied. In this way, a second data check is carried out before your application is sent to the American authorities. This can prevent you from providing incorrect information that could result in a refusal.  <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_can_I_expect_an_answer_to_my_ESTA_application\"><\/span>When can I expect an answer to my ESTA application?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The electronic systems analyze your request and sometimes send you a reply just a few minutes after your validation. However, the American authorities may require more time due to a large number of requests, for example. This can take up to 72 hours.  <\/p>\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve received your ESTA authorization, you can use it for two years (the official validity period), unless your passport expires or important information about you has changed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Filling in an ESTA form to travel to the USA and receive your authorization is a relatively simple process, but one that requires concentration. If you make a mistake when filling in the online form, the electronic systems will reject your file, so you&#8217;ll have to renew your authorization request or apply for a U.S.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"blog-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bairnet.org\/en\/how-do-i-complete-my-esta\/\" class=\"home-blog-btn\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_seopress_titles_title":"How to fill in the ESTA USA form? Complete guide ","_seopress_titles_desc":"Learn how to fill in your ESTA form for the United States without error, and find out about response times and tips for avoiding refusal.","_seopress_robots_index":"","_seopress_robots_follow":"","_seopress_robots_imageindex":"","_seopress_robots_snippet":"","_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_robots_breadcrumbs":"","_seopress_robots_freeze_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_custom_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_canonical":"","_seopress_social_fb_title":"","_seopress_social_fb_desc":"","_seopress_social_fb_img":"","_seopress_social_fb_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_height":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_title":"","_seopress_social_twitter_desc":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_height":0,"_seopress_redirections_value":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled_regex":"","_seopress_redirections_logged_status":"both","_seopress_redirections_param":"","_seopress_redirections_type":301,"_seopress_analysis_target_kw":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-277","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bairnet.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/277","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bairnet.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bairnet.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bairnet.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bairnet.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=277"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.bairnet.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/277\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bairnet.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=277"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}