Do I need to print my travel authorization?

Do VWP travelers need to bring a paper printout of their ESTA approval to the airport? No. DHS will be able to communicate a traveler's ESTA status to the carriers. However, DHS recommends that travelers print out the ESTA application response in order to maintain a record of their ESTA application number.



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The system displays confirmation of the application approval and a payment receipt notice showing the amount charged to your credit card. A travel authorization does not guarantee admission to the United States as a Customs and Border Protection officer at a port of entry will have the final determination.

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Complete the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) form online. Pay the fees: The total cost is $21. When you apply, you will pay a $4 processing fee. If you are approved to travel to the U.S., you must pay an additional $17 authorization fee.

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An Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is an entry requirement for visa-exempt foreign nationals travelling to Canada by air. An eTA is electronically linked to a traveller's passport. It is valid for up to five years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first.

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  • DS-160: Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application (for all nonimmigrant categories, including K applications)
  • DS-156E: Nonimmigrant Treaty Trader / Investor Application.
  • DS-158: Contact Information and Work History for Nonimmigrant Visa Applicant.


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The purpose of a Travel Authorization (TA) is to estimate the total expense of a trip by specific expense categories (such as airfare, hotel, etc.), and identify the funding source(s) or budgets to be used to cover these estimated expenses.

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An eTA Is Not a Visa An electronic travel authorization is not the same as a visa. An eTA can only be obtained by travelers who are nationals of a country that falls under the destination's Visa Waiver Program. In contrast, eVisas are usually available to citizens of most countries and territories.

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Travel authorization for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries allows you to travel back to the United States and, if you are eligible, be inspected and admitted into TPS.

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An Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is an entry requirement for visa-exempt foreign nationals travelling to Canada by air. An eTA is electronically linked to a traveller's passport. It is valid for up to five years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first.

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While most eTAs are approved within minutes, some eTA applications can take several days to process. eTAs can also be obtained via smartphone or tablet. This means that if a traveller has forgotten to obtain an eTA, they will be able to do so at the airport.

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Identification
  • Driver's licenses or other state photo identity cards issued by Department of Motor Vehicles (or equivalent) ...
  • U.S. passport.
  • U.S. passport card.
  • DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)
  • U.S. Department of Defense ID, including IDs issued to dependents.
  • Permanent resident card.


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A secure document is a passport, U.S. permanent resident card, or Stateless travel document, Re-Entry Permit, NEXUS card, U.S Merchant Mariner Card, military ID or emergency travel document issued by an embassy or consulate. U.S. passport cards are not valid for air travel outside the United States.

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A valid passport book is required to enter Mexico by air, and those attempting to enter at an airport with a U.S. passport card only may be denied admission.

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CBP recommends that you apply for ESTA at the time you book your travel, but no less than 72 hours prior to boarding. ESTA is not a visa. It does not meet the legal requirements to serve in lieu of a U.S. visa when a visa is required.

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