The Department of Homeland Security have a new online system that is part of the Visa Waiver Programme, which will be known as ESTA.
As of the 12th January 2009 an ESTA is mandatory. All nationals or citizens of Visa Waiver Programme countries, including New Zealand, who plan to travel to the United States for temporary business, pleasure or are transiting USA will require an approved ESTA prior to boarding a carrier to travel by air or sea to the United States under the Visa Waiver Programme.
To apply for authorisation to travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Programme, travellers will log on to the ESTA website and complete an application online providing the biographical and eligibility information required.
ESTA applications can be applied through the ESTA Web site:
paste this into your web browser https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov
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