ESTA Information

Important Information - Please Read 

ELECTRONIC SYSTEM FOR TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION (ESTA)

As of January 12, 2009, all incoming passengers who intend to take advantage of the Visa Waiver Program will be required to complete the I-94W form (currently paper-based and filled on arrival) online before departure to the United States, but preferably at least 72 hours (3 days) in advance. The new requirement is intended to bolster U.S. security by pre-screening participating USA Visa Waiver program passengers against terrorist and/or no-fly lists and databases. The electronic authorization, which will be valid for a two-year period, mirrors Australia's Electronic Authority system. The authorization will be mandatory for participating USA Visa Waiver Program citizens before boarding flights destined to the United States, but will not guarantee admission into the United States (since final admission eligibility is determined at U.S. ports of entry by CBP officers), and therefore, not meeting the criteria of a formal visa. 

Approved ESTA (USA Visa Waiver application) 

AN APPROVED ESTA TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION IS:

• Valid for up to two years or until the traveller’s passport expires, whichever comes first; 
• Valid for multiple entries into the U.S.; and 
• Not a guarantee of admissibility to the United States at a port of entry. ESTA approval only authorizes a traveller to board a carrier for travel to the U.S. under the VWP. 

WHAT DOES THIS BASICALLY MEAN TO US?

Well if you are travelling to or have a flight that it transiting through the USA, you need to just go on line and pre complete the green card that we normally fill in on the airplane. (Note you will still have to fill one in on the plane, this is just the USA's method of checking us out before you even get there). 

It is very simple and takes approximately 5 minutes per person to compplete. 

Download the following document with step by step guides and screen shots of how to apply: