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Luna Carlos

Posted 9 months ago

User

What is the difference between a US visa and a US Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA)?

5 Responses

s

santiago luis

Answered 9 months ago

User

A US visa is required for specific purposes (work, study, tourism).

s

sebastine ximena

Answered 9 months ago

User

ESTA is required for Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries.

d

daniel diego

Answered 9 months ago

User

ESTA allows travel to the US for up to 90 days.

c

camila antonio

Answered 9 months ago

User

ESTA does not guarantee entry to the US.

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Wenzeslaus Meier

Answered 9 months ago

User

A U.S. visa allows entry for specific purposes, while an ESTA is an electronic travel authorization for visa-exempt travelers under the Visa Waiver Program for short stays.

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