ESTA-4th-July
15May2018

Get your ESTA application in on time for the 4th of July


The USA is a vast country with a relatively young but incredibly rich history, and a great reminder of this is the amazing celebration that is 4th of July. Though they may be celebrating their breakaway from the United Kingdom, this is still an excellent opportunity for Brits to get a glimpse of true American patriotism, and certainly something to join in with. Thanks to the Visa Waiver Programme, you can travel to the USA with ESTA and check…

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ESTA-application-mobile
04May2018

Mobile Apps that make travelling with ESTA easier in 2019

ESTA has made travelling to the USA much easier and more affordable for many Brits, by bypassing the traditional process for applying for a US visa. And there’s no denying that having the internet in your pocket has made travelling a much smoother process on the whole too. 

Whether going short or long distances, our smartphones can be filled with tools that make every step of the journey a little easier, from getting from A to B and…

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ESTA-NEWS-ETIAS
25Apr2018

ETIAS – Schengen’s version of the US ESTA


In 2020, it could be that the Schengen Zone will introduce a new travel authorisation system, which will be very similar to the ESTA system currently being used in the United States.

The system is currently in the planning phase, as of 2016. It will be known as the European Travel Information and Authorisation System, or ‘ETIAS’, and will serve as an alternative to a visa for visa-free nationals to travel to the Schengen Zone. The main…

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ESTA-TPA
11Apr2018

Travel Promotion Act of 2009 and it's relation to the ESTA

As a British citizen, you can apply to visit the USA as a tourist, or on business, under the Visa Waiver Programme. You may have heard of ‘ESTA’, which is the travel authorisation given to successful applicants, but you may not be so familiar with the ‘Travel Promotion Act’, which was passed in 2009 and signed into law in 2010.

The ESTA and the Visa Waiver Programme have been around quite a while longer than the Travel Promotion…

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Esta-validity-clarification
13Mar2018

The Visa Waiver Program ESTA application. Tips for 2019.

The ESTA application is a quick, online form, that potential visitors to the USA can fill out in order to visit the country under the Visa Waiver Programme. There are currently 38 member countries of the programme, including the United Kingdom. Citizens of these countries can travel under the Visa Waiver Programme as tourists or on business, avoiding the hassle of applying for a traditional US visa.

All in all, a large reason behind the existence of the… READ MORE
Travel-with-ESTA-or-Visa
27Feb2018

Should I travel with an ESTA or a Visa? 2021

The United States is well-known for being a melting pot of people and cultures from around the planet. Indeed, as a ‘new-world’ country, its very range of societies today is a result of this historic crossover of people. And today, the country remains one of the most popular choices of destinations for citizens around the world, as a tourist spot, or to live, study or work.

As UK citizens, it is very easy to visit the United States…

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ESTA Updates
05Jan2018

The US imposes new requirements for Visa Waiver countries

As part of ongoing changes within the Trump administration, the USA is looking to tighten its border and enhance travel security on the whole. As a result, this has led to new requirements for Visa Waiver countries.
 
These requirements primarily involve greater sharing of information and more stringent monitoring of threats, in line with consistent strengthening of security measures in the United States.
 
Visa Waiver countries are states that are members of the ‘Visa Waiver Program’.…

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ESTA VWP Signatory Carrier
03Nov2017

What is a VWP Signatory Carrier and how does it work with ESTA?

As you may know already, citizens of some 38 countries can apply for ESTA, which avoids the need for a visa when visiting the USA. The United Kingdom is one of these countries, vastly facilitating travel to the USA for many of its citizens.
 
The ESTA, Electronic System for Travel Authorisation – falls under the rubric of the Visa Waiver Program, which is what allows certain travellers to visit the United States without a visa, provided they are…

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VWP Laptop Ban
20Oct2017

Security measures and ESTA when travelling with a laptop

Thanks to portability and an increasingly digitized world, more and more passengers take their laptops with them when travelling abroad. There has been a lot of discussion about laptops on flights recently, so here we will clarify what’s going on and what you need to know. Remember, if you are travelling to the USA as a British citizen, the first thing you will need to do is make sure you have a valid ESTA. We’ll come back to this, but…

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ESTA Travel Ban
06Oct2017

What you need to know about the updated travel ban

As of 18 October, new US travel restrictions will be added to those currently in force, as part of the ‘travel ban’ that has been implemented throughout the year.
 
Citizens of countries that are part of the Visa Waiver Program will not be affected by these new measures, but it is important to take them into account if you are a national of any of the countries included in these restrictions.
 
The new measures enforce travel…

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Labour Day VWP
01Sep2017

Labour day and summer’s end in the USA with ESTA

As the end of summer is around the corner, many of us are only just getting round to our long-awaited holidays. With the USA being a hugely popular destination for British tourists, the only thing you need for your American adventure is an ESTA, making it an easy getaway during the build-up to Autumn.
 
The end of August and start of September are a fantastic time of year to travel for those who are able to do so.…

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ESTA Canada Mexico
22Aug2017

Visiting Canada or Mexico after arriving in the US under the VWP

If you’re crossing the Atlantic and going all the way to the USA from Britain, it’s often quite tempting to make the most of the journey and explore the neighboring countries. So how do you go about taking a trip to Canada or Mexico from the USA?

As a UK passport holder, you can apply to visit the USA under the Visa Waiver Programme, using the ‘Electronic System for Travel Authorisation’, or ‘ESTA’ as it’s more commonly known.…

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esta what is next
02Aug2017

So you’ve applied for ESTA… What now?

The Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) application process is carried out entirely online and only takes around 10 to 15 minutes. The only thing you need to have to hand is your passport and a method of payment. You can check out our other blog articles and our ESTA guide for more information on how to fill out the form, but here we’re going to look at what happens next.
 
Once you have submitted your ESTA application,…

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VWP Travel
07Jul2017

The new travel ban: what you need to know

Essentially the core components of Trump’s new travel ban do not differ greatly from the ones that preceded it. Like before, the ban affects people from Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen. The main difference is that people from these six countries who have close ties with the United States will still be allowed to travel.
 
It is worth highlighting at this point that none of these six countries form part of the Visa Waiver Programme, and… READ MORE
Visa Waiver Program Biometrics
16Jun2017

Biometric Screening and the Visa Waiver Program

Biometrics are already used effectively with people visiting the USA with visas, but of course when people travel with ESTA, under the Visa Waiver Program, the whole point of this system is that they do not need to apply for a visa.
 
So what are we talking about here? The term "biometrics" simply refers to metrics, or measurements, that are based on human characteristics. This concept already has a wide range of applications in modern society; just think…

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