{"id":2665,"date":"2024-03-12T09:17:22","date_gmt":"2024-03-12T09:17:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usa-gv.com\/how-to-pay-an-esta\/"},"modified":"2025-02-25T11:49:12","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T11:49:12","slug":"how-to-pay-an-esta","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/usa-gv.com\/en\/how-to-pay-an-esta\/","title":{"rendered":"How to pay for an ESTA online"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

How to pay for an ESTA application<\/h1>\n\n

The ESTA travel authorization process takes place entirely online.\nThe procedure involves payment of a processing fee to validate the request and initiate computer processing.\nHere’s what you need to know about ESTA payment. <\/p>\n\n

To apply for ESTA<\/strong>, simply click on ESTA online form<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

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Is there an ESTA fee?<\/h2>\n\n

There is a fee for ESTA travel authorization.\nIt is not possible to obtain a free ESTA<\/a>.\nThe ESTA fee<\/a> covers processing costs and the cost of developing tourism in the USA. <\/p>\n\n

When to pay?<\/h2>\n\n

When applying for ESTA online<\/a>, the applicant reaches the fee payment page in the final step of the process. The application cannot be finalized without payment of the fee on the official ESTA website<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n

The file is kept for up to 7 days without payment.\nThe payment deadline is indicated on the payment page. The request will only be processed once payment has been confirmed<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n

How do I pay?<\/h2>\n\n

Payment of ESTA fees is by credit card only<\/strong>.\nThe following card types are accepted for online payment: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Diner’s Club, Maestro or JCB. <\/p>\n\n

Photo of ESTA payment page in English<\/h2>\n\n

Here is a screenshot of the web page on which the traveler must pay the ESTA fee<\/p>\n\n

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Photo of ESTA payment page<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

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