U.S. Visa – Entry Permit and ESTA System
For years, the U.S. was a desirable travel destination, often just out of reach. Besides the long flights, one had to visit the U.S. embassy to obtain a visa for America. Apart from the lengthy and costly process, many were also denied the visa, barring entry to the U.S. Starting in 2023, entry to the U.S. for Israelis is visa-free, requiring only a biometric passport and registration in the online ESTA system.For professional assistance in filling out the ESTA form (Coupon code: Klicco10 – grants a discount of 10 NIS), click here…
All information about the ESTA system
- Who can enter the U.S. without a visa? Israeli citizens
- What's the condition for registering in the online system? To enter the U.S. without a visa under the program, a biometric passport is required.
- What is the ESTA system? The Electronic System for Travel Authorization is an online system for U.S. visa waiver
- How to access the ESTA system? Before the trip, you must enter the ESTA system and register. The registration is lengthy and in English, and for those who don't want to overthink it, it's recommended to use dedicated companies that assist with registration and guide you through the entire process until entering the U.S.
- Since when can one use the system? Israel, like other Western countries, is now part of the countries signed on the Visa Waiver Program, allowing entry to the U.S. without a visa
- For how long can you enter the U.S. without a visa? Up to a stay of 90 days
- How to register the whole family? Registration for each request is individual and must be filled separately for each family member traveling
- How far in advance must one register in the system? Receiving the answer and approval can take up to three days, so it's important to complete the process as early as possible, and at least four days before the trip
- What is the cost of registering in the ESTA system? The cost of registration for the Visa Waiver Program is about $21 (including a $4 fee component). If rejected, only the fee is paid
- Can the system deny entry to the U.S.? Keep in mind that there are also cases of denialUnder the Visa Waiver Program, it's advisable to insure the cancellation of the entire trip in advance.
- How long is the system's approval valid? The approval is valid for two years ahead or until the passport expires.
- Is the system relevant for those who wish to stay in the USA for more than 90 days? Or work? Those who want to travel to the USA for more than 90 days or need a work visa must register on the website of the U.S. Embassy in Israeland schedule an interview for obtaining the desired visa.
The advantage of companies specializing in obtaining a U.S. entry visa
- Submitting the forms in Hebrew and not English, and shortened forms
- Close customer service throughout the process until arrival in the USA
- Personal escort by a representative during the online form filling
- Corrections and alerts to prevent errors while filling out the forms
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