US ESTA & Visa Information
U.S. Visa Requirements & Types
Key information on passport criteria, stay duration, validity rules, and restrictions for U.S. travel authorization.
verified ESTA Passport Eligibility Requirements
- Must hold an e-Passport with an embedded electronic chip (chip symbol on front cover).
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay in the U.S.
- Must be a passport citizen of one of the 42 Visa Waiver Program (VWP) participating countries.
- Must not hold dual citizenship with Cuba, Iran, Iraq, North Korea, Sudan, or Syria.
schedule Validity & Stay Limits
Authorization Validity
2 Years (Multiple Entry)
Maximum Stay Per Visit
Up to 90 Days