ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
United States
Citizens of Visa Waiver Program countries need an approved ESTA before boarding. Canadian citizens visiting as tourists need neither a visa nor an ESTA.
LAST VERIFIED 2026-11-09 AGAINST: Official ESTA application (CBP) · U.S. State Department: Visa Waiver Program
| Passport | Status | What you need | Cost | Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Apply before you go | ESTA under the Visa Waiver Program. | $40.62 | Up to 90 days |
| Canada | No visa | No visa and no ESTA for tourism or business visits. | Free | Generally up to 6 months |
| Australia | Apply before you go | ESTA under the Visa Waiver Program. | $40.62 | Up to 90 days |
| EU country | Depends on passport | Most EU passports: ESTA under the Visa Waiver Program. Bulgaria, Cyprus and Romania are not in the program; those travelers need a US visitor visa. | $40.62 (ESTA) | Up to 90 days on ESTA |
| Japan | Apply before you go | ESTA under the Visa Waiver Program. | $40.62 | Up to 90 days |
Notes
- United Kingdom: Fee rose from $40.27 on Oct 16, 2026. Apply at least 72 hours before travel.
- Australia: Fee rose from $40.27 on Oct 16, 2026. Apply at least 72 hours before travel.
- Japan: Fee rose from $40.27 on Oct 16, 2026. Apply at least 72 hours before travel.
- EU country: Check your own passport against the current Visa Waiver Program list before booking.
- Canada: Bring a valid Canadian passport. The length of stay is set by the officer at entry.
Recent changes
UNITED STATES
US ESTA fee rises to $40.62
An annual inflation adjustment under the 2025 budget law (H.R. 1) lifts the approved-ESTA fee from $40.27 to $40.62, and the fee for a denied application to $10.62. ESTAs approved earlier stay valid.
SOURCE: DHS notice in the Federal Register, Oct 1, 2026 (91 FR 62534)
UNITED STATES
ESTA fee adjusted to $40.27
The first annual inflation adjustment took the ESTA fee from $40 to $40.27.
SOURCE: Official ESTA site (CBP)
UNITED STATES
ESTA fee nearly doubles to $40
The ESTA fee rose from $21 to $40 under the 2025 budget law (H.R. 1).
SOURCE: Official ESTA site (CBP)
Short tourist and business visits only. Information only, not immigration or legal advice. Border officials make the final decision on entry. Passport validity and other conditions apply; confirm on the official page before you travel.