US Visa Waiver Program & ESTA

The US Visa Waiver Program (VWP) lets citizens and nationals of participating countries travel to the United States for tourism or business for up to 90 days without a visa, using an approved ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) obtained before travel. An ESTA is not a visa, and approval does not guarantee entry — a border officer makes the final decision on arrival. This section groups the VWP / ESTA route and links to the official U.S. Department of State guidance so you can confirm whether your country participates and what applies to you.