You are eligible If you meet these requirements:

• You are a resident of a Visa Waiver Program (VWP) nation
• You are not in possession of a visitors visa currently
• You are planning to travel 90 days or less
• You plan on visiting USA for business or tourism reasons
• You want to apply for yourself or two or more individuals

What you will need to apply:

• A valid passport from a VPW country
• A valid credit card (MASTERCARD, VISA, American Express, or PayPal) to pay the initial US $14 per application
• Your contact information
• Most current employment information if applicable

There is a number of requirements in different categories before meeting the approval of travel. Many of which are consistent with the Visa Waiver Program (VWP)
Passport Requirements:

• You should have a passport from one of the participating carriers.
• You should have a passport that contains a machine-comprehensible segment on the biographic page
• Your passport must be valid at the time of applying for ESTA and at the time of your flight to the U.S. In the event that your ESTA endorsement lapses while you are in the U.S. you don’t have to apply for another ESTA if your stay does not consist of 90 days or more. Guests wishing to remain in the United States for over 90 days must acquire a visa by visiting the closest U.S. International Embassy or Consulate and apply for the suitable visa based on their travel purpose
• You should have an electronic international ID with a chip.

• • ➔Your visit should be less than 90 days
  • ➔If your reason is for tourism

◆Vacation
◆Visiting family or friends
◆Or medical reasons

• • ➔If your reason is for business
  • ➔Professional events

◆You are attending an educational or business conference.
◆You have an internship

• • ➔Social events

◆Hosted by a fraternal social or service organization

• • ➔Recreation

◆A short recreational visit to take a course such as sewing.

• • Must apply online for your ESTA
  • Must apply for ESTA prior to your departure
  • A response should take anywhere between a few minutes to 72 hours

Understand that an ESTA is different from a Visa, this is the difference:
People who travel strictly on Visas are not required to apply for ESTA, but if you obtain a valid visa, you can travel to the US only based on the purpose for which it was issued.

The first thing to consider when applying for a US Visa is the reason for obtaining this document.
Documents required:

• • • • An application form. Non-immigrant visas, or immigrant visa.
      • A passport in which you have had valid for 6 months prior to your planned visit
      • Two photos that comply with the photo requirements stated in the application
      • Paid visa expense to have the capacity to plan a meeting

This application consists of two parts, the first part asks personal questions. The second part is a series of questions based on security and background information. The first part of the application will ask:

• • • • Full name
      • Marital status
      • Nationality
      • Place of birth
      • Date and place of birth
      • Address
      • Country
      • Mobile number
      • Email
      • Passport number
      • Passport book number
      • Family information
      • Education
      • Work history/ Employment

Fill this one online. Here is what to expect:

• • • • • Full name
        • Date and place of birth
        • Nationality
        • Home Address or equivalent
        • Phone number
        • Email
        • Employment
        • Education
        • Family information
        • Marital Information
        • Previous Travel to the US

Security and background questions:

• • • • • Medical and Health Information
        • Criminal background
        • Security check
        • Immigration law
        • Other…

After the application forms are done there are still a few things you will need to make sure you have:

• • • • A valid 6 month passport
      • At least one blank page on your passport
      • Two photographs
      • Visa fee/ receipt
      • Family documents

◆Birth certificate

◆Marriage certificate

◆etc..

If you are coming to the US under the sponsorship of another person, you must have:

• • • • Letter for affidavit
      • Employment letter
      • Payslips
      • Bank letter

If you are coming to the US for Medical reasons, you must have:

• • • • Medical diagnosis
      • Letter from a medical facility in the US
      • Proof of income to cover the expenses

◆Transportation

◆Medical

◆Living expenses

If you are coming to the US on behalf of work than you must apply for a work visa and have these documents:

• • • • Proof you meet the qualifications

◆Diplomas

◆Certifications

• • • • Proof of professional degree

◆Bachelor to master degree

• • • • Job offer by US person or persons
      • Resume and CV
      • Letter from previous employers
      • State license
      • Proof of your abilities
      • Additional fees.