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ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) Application for Citizens
of Singapore
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Country: Singapore |
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Capital: Singapore |
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ESTA Required: Yes |
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Singapore is part of the Visa Waiver Program, which enables citizens of
Singapore to travel to the United States without a visa. On January 12, 2009,
ESTA (the
Electronic System for Travel
Authorization) became a requirement of the Visa Waiver Program.
ESTA is an application
system for all travelers from Visa Waiver Countries, including Singapore. The
Visa Waiver Program has simplified travel to the United States for millions of
visitors by only requiring a machine readable passport. Now, due to heightened
security regulations, the same visitors must apply for a Travel Authorization
(ESTA) in advance. As always, a machine-readable or e-passport from a Visa
Waiver country is still required to gain admittance into the country. The entire
ESTA application process is
conducted online and operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
(DHS).
The Travel Authorization
is not a visa. In fact, a person from a non-visa waiver country should not even
attempt to apply for a Travel Authorization. The purpose of
ESTA is to allow DHS to
pre-screen all Visa Waiver Travelers before they leave their respective
countries. U.S.-bound Singapore travelers are recommended to apply for the
Travel Authorization at least 72 hours prior to departure. An approved Travel
Authorization does not guarantee entry, but is a prerequisite to travel to the
United States by air or sea carrier.
Important Facts About ESTA:
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- ESTA (U.S. Travel
Authorization) is not a visa. It is a pre-authorization to board a U.S.-bound
ship or airplane.
- The purpose of ESTA is to let the U.S. government pre-screen all Visa Waiver
Travelers before they leave their respective countries.
- Citizens of one the 37 Visa Waiver Countries (including Singapore) entering
the U.S. under the Visa Waiver Program should apply.
- It is recommended to apply
for ESTA at least 72 hours prior to departure.
- If your ESTA Application is denied, you will be required to apply for a B-1
Visitor Visa or B-2 Tourist Visa.
- An approved ESTA Travel Authorization does not guarantee entry in to the
United States.
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Why should I apply for ESTA?
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Who needs to apply for ESTA?
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- Starting on January 12, 2009 citizens from Visa
Waiver countries must apply
for ESTA (U.S. Travel Authorization) in order to be eligible for admittance
into the United States.
- The ESTA Travel Authorization is valid for up to two years and can easily be
updated for future visits.
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- Any person who intends to visit the United States under the Visa Waiver
Program and is entering the U.S. by air or sea.
- Any person transiting through the United States under the Visa Waiver
Program.
- Children and infants who are visiting or transiting under the Visa Waiver
Program are also required to have an approved
ESTA application.
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Below is an example of the successful confirmation page that you will see on
your computer screen after your ESTA application is approved.
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About ESTA Applications |
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Online
Application
Process |
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Application takes less than 5 minutes |
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Over 99% Approval Rate (Source: DHS) |
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Mandatory Starting on January 12, 2009 |
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Valid for up to 2 Years |
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Download the ESTA
Application Guide and apply today!
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