If you are a citizen of a country that does not participate in the Visa Waiver Program and plan to travel to the United States for tourism or business for less than 90 days, you must apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). on-line. If you do not have an ETA, you will not be able to board your flight to the United States. This blog tells you what you need to do to apply for an ETA.
Further information on the electronic travel authorization system can be found at: https://visum-esta.de/
The United States has introduced an electronic travel authorization system for travelers visiting the United States under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). This was introduced as part of security improvements following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The new law requires citizens of VWP countries to apply for and obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ESTA) before arriving in the United States.
