<\/span><\/h2>\nThe main advantage of the ESTA document is the way in which it is obtained. There’s no need to go to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate General, everything is done remotely. In other words, you save a considerable amount of time. To apply for ESTA, nothing could be simpler: just visit the official U.S. government website to access the online form. <\/p>\n
The ESTA form is relatively quick to fill in, but it still requires a minimum of rigor to avoid making a mistake that could cost you the refusal of your application. Filling in the form takes around twenty minutes, and involves entering your marital status, the reason for your stay in the USA, and information from your electronic or biometric passport (passport number, date of issue, country of issue). The ESTA form ends with a series of 9 closed questions. You will be asked to answer yes or no to these questions, which relate to your criminal record, your health and your previous stays in countries considered risky by the American government. <\/p>\n
The final step in validating your ESTA application is online payment by credit card. Once you have paid the required amount, your application is forwarded to the American authorities. <\/p>\n