If you’re going to travel to the United States for an upcoming trip, then you’re going to need to make sure you have your Electronic System for Travel Authorisation approval in place before you set out on your upcoming adventure.

The electronic system for travel authorisation (ESTA for short) is a document that you will need to show when you arrive in the United States, and it is a very important process, because you may be returned home if you do not have the necessary documentation ready.

It’s important to note that this program is still in place for any citizen of a country that is part of the digital nomad Visa waiver program, so even if you do not need an ordinary visa to travel to the United States, you will still need the ESTA approval.

In general, the guidelines for getting this visa are very straightforward, and if you are staying in the country for less than 90 days for either business or pleasure, and you have a return ticket, then you should be able to get the necessary approval without too much hassle at all.

The only way to get hold of this approval is to apply for it online at the US Homeland website, and you have to pay a fee of around 14 dollars as well. Now, this approval process is generally very quick and straightforward, but if you make any errors on the application, then you will be rejected, and this could cause delays in your trip. Ultimately, it makes good sense to prepare all the necessary documentation before you set out for your visit, so it’s wise not to leave it to the last moment!

Furthermore, the decision is usually very quick indeed, but it can take up to 72 hours, so it’s wise to sort it out within a few weeks of your trip to give you plenty of time to spare. If your form is rejected, then you still have to pay the 4-dollar administration fee, so bear this in mind when you’re filling out the form to avoid any wasted spending.

Once you have received your approval, the ESTA visa will last for 2 years, so it is ultimately good value for your money if you get the approval on the very first attempt. You can also use this same ESTA approval to make numerous re-entries into the country without any hold-ups, so once you have gone through the process once, you won’t have to do it again any time soon.