C.hi has started to travel again yes you will certainly already be compared with the significant increases that have occurred.
Among the various increases that make leaving a little less low cost than before, there is also that of the ESTA, the Electronic System for Travel Authorizationthe electronic document that allows you to go to the United States without necessarily having a visa.
Traveling costs more: the ESTA also increases
And so, starting yesterday, to go to the States you will have to shell out a few dollars more, immediately upon departure. As communicated by the US Customs and Border Protection, the inbound travel fee, the inbound tax and the The total cost of the e-Visa will therefore go from 14 to 21 US dollars.
Starting yesterday, to go to the States you will have to shell out a few dollars more, immediately upon departure
When you can enter the States without a visa
As we said, the ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) is an electronic document that allows you to enter the United States without a real visa. A considerable simplification for those traveling for pleasure or for study.
To get it, in fact, simply fill out an online formby entering their personal data and other personal information.
And, moreover, it is necessary to be a citizen or legal resident of a country participating in the “Visa Waiver Program”(Visa Waiver) of the United States. And among these, there is also Italy.
The document will be issued quickly, in a maximum of 72 hours e it is valid for a stay of up to 90 consecutive days and has a duration of two years.
Requirements for obtaining the Esta
In order to obtain the ESTA, the necessary requirements are: reside in a Visa Waiver Program country and travel for tourism or business and not for other reasons. Be in possession of an electronic passporthave purchased the return ticket and do not already have a visa.
Which countries are participating in the Visa Waiver Program
THE 40 countries part of the Visa Waiver Program, in addition to Italyare: Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Chile and South Korea. Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Japan and Greece.
Ireland, Iceland, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta and Monaco. Norway, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal and the United Kingdom. Czech Republic, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan and Hungary.
What other documents to go to the United States
In addition to the aforementioned e-passport and ESTA, it would be good to do, although travel insurance is not mandatory who pays medical bills directly, a complex issue when it comes to needing them in the US. The cost for a week can vary from 40 to 60 euros.
An important thing to remember is that passport and ESTA are also required for transit only in the United States, such as a stopover at a US airport.
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