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Select your nationality from the dropdown list. This information is used to determine the visa requirements and applicable fees.

Select the type of visa you're applying for. The various types include different durations and entry types. Make sure to choose the one that matches your travel plans.

Enter your first name and middle name exactly as they appear in your passport, using letters A-Z.

Enter your last name exactly as it appears in your passport, using letters A-Z. If you don't have a last name, enter "N/A."

Select your date of birth from the dropdown menus. Make sure this matches the date of birth listed in your passport.

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Enter your passport number exactly as shown on your passport. Include all letters and numbers without spaces.

Select the date your passport was issued. This must match the issue date printed on your passport.

Select your passport expiry date. Make sure your passport is valid for your planned travel duration.

Fee Categories

The following fee structure governs the administrative levies associated with ESTA declaration processing through this portal. All fees are disclosed to the Applicant in full prior to the initiation of payment and are subject to the refund provisions outlined in the Refund Policy. No additional or concealed charges shall be imposed subsequent to fee disclosure.

Fee Category Description Applicability Refundable
Government Filing Fee Statutory fee mandated by the adjudicating authority for processing ESTA applications. This fee is established by the competent governmental authority and is not set or controlled by this portal. All submissions Subject to governmental refund provisions
Administrative Service Fee Fee for facilitation services including guided declaration preparation, data validation, compliance review, submission administration, and status monitoring. All submissions Subject to Refund Policy provisions
Document Review Surcharge Additional compliance verification for declarations flagged during initial screening or requiring enhanced document review protocols. Where applicable Subject to Refund Policy provisions

Fee Disclosure Protocol

In accordance with the principle of procedural transparency, the following disclosure protocol is observed for all fee-related matters:

1

The total fee applicable to each submission is calculated and displayed on the application page prior to the initiation of payment processing.

2

A detailed fee breakdown specifying each component (government fee, service fee, applicable surcharges) is provided before payment authorisation.

3

The Applicant is required to affirmatively acknowledge and accept the fee structure prior to payment processing.

4

Payment confirmation, including the fee breakdown and transaction reference, is transmitted to the registered correspondence address.

5

No supplementary levies, hidden charges, or post-submission fees shall be imposed at any stage of the process.

Accepted Payment Instruments

The following payment instruments are accepted for the discharge of administrative levies. All transactions are processed through secure, PCI DSS-compliant payment processing infrastructure.

Visa

Credit & Debit

MasterCard

Credit & Debit

Payment Security

All payment transactions are processed through encrypted channels utilising TLS/SSL encryption protocols. Payment card data is handled exclusively by PCI DSS Level 1 certified payment processors. This portal does not store, retain, or have access to full payment card numbers at any time. Transaction records are maintained solely for the purpose of refund processing and administrative record-keeping.

Currency & Billing

All fees are denominated and charged in United States Dollars (USD). Where the Applicant's payment instrument is denominated in a foreign currency, the Applicant's issuing financial institution may apply currency conversion charges at the prevailing exchange rate. Such conversion charges are beyond the control of this portal and are the sole responsibility of the Applicant.

Refund Provisions Summary

Condition Refund Eligibility
Cancellation prior to Phase II commencement Eligible for refund (less administrative processing fee)
Cancellation during Phase II–III Partial refund may be applicable
Post Phase IV determination (approved or denied) Not eligible for refund
Duplicate submission by the Applicant Eligible upon verification of duplication
System error resulting in erroneous charge Full refund upon verification

Notice — Fee Transparency Commitment

This portal is committed to full fee transparency. The total fee applicable to each submission is disclosed prior to payment initiation. The Applicant retains the right to discontinue the submission process at any point prior to payment authorisation without incurring any charge.

[OFFICIAL ADVISORY] — Third-Party Charges

This portal is not responsible for any charges imposed by the Applicant's financial institution, including but not limited to foreign transaction fees, currency conversion charges, or insufficient funds penalties. The Applicant is advised to consult with their financial institution regarding applicable charges prior to payment.

Ref: US-ESTA-FEE-2026. Document integrity verified via Protocol 9.