How is the process of this, the electronic permit to travel to the United States

In Argentina, it is common for many people to have double citizenship and have a European passport, such as Italian or Spanish. For those who plan to travel to the United States, this means that it is not necessary to manage a visitor visa for business or tourism (B1/B2).

Provided there is a current European passportit is necessary to request this (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) to visit the US, which is a travel permit that is managed online before leaving.

This system, framed within the visa exemption program (Visa Waiver Program), allows travelers to enter the northern country without the need for visa for a maximum of 90 days.

The procedure is agile and simple through the official website: esta.cbp.dhs.gov.

To start it, just click on “Create new application” and follow the step -by -step instructions provided by the platform.

To request this, it is essential to have a valid passport of a country included in the Waiver Program visa, such as Spain, Italy and most European nations.

The process requires completing personal data, entering an email, address and telephone, in addition to uploading a clear photo of the passport or taking a new one: the system is guiding the steps to follow.

During the request, it is possible to save the information and resume it later. However, the procedure must be completed in a maximum of 7 days, since otherwise the application will be deleted.

It is important to remember that the payment must only be made once the application has been completed and sent. Before that, the steps related to personal and trip information should be completed, answering the selection questions.

Throughout the process, visual indications will be provided to ensure that all the required data are entered correctly. Once the information is verified, you can click on “Pay now” to complete the process.

If the traveler cannot pay at the time of shipment, a payment deadline will be granted. And if the payment is not received on that date, the application will be deleted.

Once the individual has sent the application, he will receive an email in which the reception will be notified.

• The first thing to do is confirm that the passport meets the requirements of the program: it must be an electronic passport or “e-passport” (in English). This type of passport includes a chip.

• Complete online the form form (electronic system for travel authorization). You can select Spanish In the Language Menu in the upper right corner.

• Pay the $ 21 to process the application and authorization. It can be paid by credit or debit card and PayPal.

• When the form is completed and sent, a application confirmation number will be received. You have to use that information to verify the status of the process.

• It can take up to 72 hours to know if you can travel to the US. With the visa exemption program.

If an approval is received, it must be taken into account that:

• Travel permit It has a validity of two years.

• For two years, multiple visits can be made to the US, without making a new request.

• If the passport expires in less than two years, an authorization of this will be received until the validity of the passport.

• You can travel to the US for tourism or businesses and stay up to 90 days per visit.

• It is important to keep in mind that the traveler who does not have the approval when doing check in at the airport will not be able to embark.