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Entry rules by passport and route

The Americas · Washington D.C.

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Compiled April 2026 · review scheduledA review date does not mean every rule is settled.Compiled from the official portal; a full source review is scheduled.Sources and verification

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United States visa fees

United States visa fees
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Some passports pay a different fee or enter free. The fee for each passport is on its own page.

Fees are shown in US dollars; the official portal may charge in local currency.

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Rules for every passport

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Payment, transit and practical tips

Payment
Visa, MC, Amex, Apple Pay, Google Pay on esta.cbp.dhs.gov. ESTA fee $40. Modern CBP payment gateway.
Transit
CRITICAL: USA has NO international transit zone. ALL passengers including transit must clear US immigration. VWP countries: ESTA required (same as normal entry). Non-VWP: C-1 transit visa or B-1/B-2 visitor visa required. TWOV program suspended indefinitely. Source: US CBP official + State Dept transit page (confirmed 2026).
Hotel booking
No hotel confirmation required for ESTA. Proof of accommodation may be requested at border. Source: cbp.dhs.gov/esta.
Invitation letter
No invitation letter required. ESTA at esta.cbp.dhs.gov — direct.
Ports of entry
ESTA valid air and sea only — land border entries exempt

About the country

Capital
Washington D.C.
Currency
United States Dollar (USD)
Language
English
Time zone
UTC-05:00
Calling code
+1
Population
340.1 million

Best time to visit

Spring: mild temps nationwide. Fall (Sep-Nov) also excellent. Summer: crowds and heat. Varies greatly by region.

Frequently asked questions

Which passports can enter United States without a visa?
Our current evidence does not confirm visa-free entry for the passports we cover. This does not establish that no exemptions exist; check the relevant passport page.
What is the official website for the United States visa?
The official portal is esta.cbp.dhs.gov. Avoid sites that add service fees on top of the government fee.

Sources and verification

Every rule on this page comes from the sources below. Dates show when the data was added, last changed and last reviewed.

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1 Apr 2026
Last changed
5 Oct 2026
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    esta.cbp.dhs.gov (opens in a new tab)

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