ESTA: US Visa-Free Travel Guide
The Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) is an automated system that determines the eligibility of visitors to enter the United States under the Visa
13th December 2025
ESTA
The Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) is an automated system that determines the eligibility of visitors to enter the United States under the Visa
With limited exceptions, anyone who has been in Cuba on or after January 12, 2021 is ineligible for ESTA and needs a visa instead. A
Whether you’re planning a vacation or a short business trip, we look at some of the questions we’re often asked about visa-free travel to the US and ESTA visa America.
Check if you are eligible to travel to the US under the Visa Waiver Program.
If your ESTA application has been refused, what are your options to travel to the US?
ESTA is a mandatory requirement to travel to the US visa-free. What information will you need to provide when making your ESTA application?
Can you travel to the US with a moral turpitude conviction?
Entering the USA with a Criminal Record: What are the rules for travelling to the US if you have a conviction? London-based US Attorneys, NNU Immigration, can help.
Can you get ESTA approval with a criminal record, or will you need to make an application for a US visa and a waiver of inadmissibility?
How long does ESTA authorization to travel to the US last?
Need specialist advice? Speak to our experts.