Visa Information
When travelling to the USA and Canada you will need to apply for an ESTA and or ETA depending on what country you are travelling to. If in doubt please speak to one of our expert consultants.
The following visa information is based on the assumption that you are travelling on a British passport. If you are travelling as a different nationality then we would advise you to check with the relevant embassy.
ESTA – Electronic System For Travel Authorisation For United States
ESTA is a mandatory automated system that determines the eligibility of visitors to travel to the U.S. under the Visa Waiver Program. The ESTA application collects the same information collected on Form I-94W. ESTA applications may be submitted at any time prior to travel, though it is recommended travellers apply when they begin preparing travel plans. This must be done by visiting the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s website at https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta and answering all the relevant questions in order to submit your application for travel authorisation. The $21.00 fee is payable on all new applications or renewals and is valid for up to two years.
ETA – Electronic Travel Authorisation For Canada
ETA is a mandatory automated system that determines the eligibility of visitors to travel to Canada under their waiver program. Much like the ESTA, applications may be submitted any time prior to travel. This may be done by visiting the Canada government website at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/eta.asp . You will need to answer all the relevant questions in order to submit your application for travel authorisation. This program will come into effect from March 15, 2016. The fee is $7.00 per applicant and will cover travel to Canada for up to five years.
