Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA): Travel Promotion Fee and Fee for Use of the System

• Document number: 2010-19700
• Type: Final Rule
• Published: August 9, 2010
• Effective: September 8, 2010
• Comments close: October 8, 2010
• Agency: Homeland Security Department; U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Official abstract

Nonimmigrant aliens who wish to enter the United States under the Visa Waiver Program at air or sea ports of entry must obtain a travel authorization electronically through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) from U.S. Customs and Border Protection prior to departing for the United States. This rule requires ESTA applicants to pay a congressionally mandated fee of $14.00, which is the sum of two amounts: a $10 travel promotion fee for an approved ESTA statutorily set by the Travel Promotion Act and a $4.00 operational fee for the use of ESTA as set by the Secretary of Homeland Security to ensure recovery of the full costs of providing and administering the ESTA system.

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