How to get an ESTA for Turkish Citizens

Introduction

An ESTA is a visa waiver, and the U.S. offers no “electronic visas.” An ESTA differs from a U.S. visa in that visa requirements are multifaceted, such as with B1 and B2 visas, which require an interview at a U.S. consulate or embassy. The ESTA does not require as much detail before traveling as an embassy interview, while the application for a visa is accompanied by detailed personal details as well as the detail about the travel plans of the applicant and more extensive information about the job, immigration, and other personal records of an individual. Weeks or months before the date of travel, a travel authorization application will be sent. Applications are approved at every point until they move to the United States, and once approved, an authorization will last for 2 years, or the date of passport expiry. Any individual entering the United States is expected to possess an authorized ESTA under the Visa Waiver system.

What is the purpose of the ESTA travel authorization?

ESTA stands for Travel Authorization Electronic System. ESTA is an electronic computer program created by the Government of the United States to pre-screen passengers before being permitted to board an airplane or ship bound for the United States. Any person entering the United States is expected to have an authorized ESTA under the Visa Waiver system. International nationals not qualifying for ESTA or refused an ESTA will need to apply for a U.S. visa.

What is the procedure for a visa waiver?

The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) requires people from participating countries to come to the USA for business, tourism, transit, and medical purposes as non-immigrants. Travelers traveling in the U.S. under the VWP are entitled to live up to 90 days per visit and are not required to obtain other travel documents, such as a U.S. visa. If they didn’t obtain ESTA, need a visa for the USA.

What are the purposes that can do with an ESTA?

The ESTA allows entering the U.S. for travel, industry, transportation, medical and short study purposes.

How many days will ESTA allow to live in the U.S. without a visa?

Travelers with an ESTA will be allowed to live in the U.S. for up to 90 days per visit.

What are the requirements for obtaining ESTA?

There are several ESTA criteria that applicants must follow to receive the acceptance of their travel authorization applications. They are as follows.

Requirements of Passport:

• You must have a passport with a machine-readable section on the biographical page.

• When applying for ESTA and when you leave for the USA, your passport must be valid. You do not have to apply for a new ESTA if your ESTA approval expired when you are in the U.S., just make sure you may not stay in the country for a total of 90 days during your trip. When you are in the United States, an ESTA submission will not be renewed.

• If your ESTA expires, you must leave the country within 90 days of the latest U.S. border crossing stamping of your passport. Visitors who intend to stay longer than 90 days in the u.s should obtain a visa by entering the United States of America nearest to them.
• Embassy or Consulate and apply for the appropriate visa depending on the intent of their travel.

• You must have a chip for an electronic passport (the chip contains biometric details from the passport holders).

Travel Requirements:

• Your travel to the United States might be within 90 days.

• Tourism: A travel to the United States is for leisure, vacations, friends or family experiences, as well as medical care.

• Business: entering the United States is to meet with business associates or sign arrangements with prospective buyers.

• Professional Events: You must join a U.S. Science, Academic, Technical, or Industry event or meeting or undergo free training in the short term. Save for reimbursements for expenses paid during your stay. You are not entitled to obtain payment for attending such activities.

• Social Events: Participating in social events like those hosted by a fraternal, social, or service organization is your visit to the U.S. Participation in amateur music, sports, or similar events or contests is also permitted if visitors do not receive any gifts or awards that may constitute payment forms.

Application Requirements:

• Your ESTA must have to apply online.

• Before exiting the U.S., you must apply for your ESTA. You can obtain an answer within minutes of submitting, but 72 hours could be needed for further processing for a limited number of applicants.

ESTA for Turkish citizens is necessary?

All travelers are entering the USA under the visa waiver program needed to obtain a valid ESTA travel authorization. If Turkish citizens are holding a U.S. visa, then ESTA is not necessary.

If the Turkish person is not entitled to qualify for ESTA, then what is the procedure for them to travel towards the USA?

For tourism, service, transit, or any other reason of travel, Turkish people would need a visa to travel to the United States.

How long does the ESTA is valid for?

The ESTA is valid for 24 months from the date of ratification (or at the passport’s expiry date if the passport expired within the next 24 months)

Could an ESTA guarantee entry into the USA?

An authorized travel permit enables you to travel to the U.S. only; it does not guarantee your entry.

Do Turkish Citizens are eligible to apply for ESTA?  And what is the processing time for getting ESTA?

Turkish citizens are not eligible for an ESTA visa waiver to travel to the USA. For eligible nationals if the necessary information has been entered, the system processes the application to travel to the U.S. under the Visa Waiver Program. It could take up to 72 hours to process your request, but most applications are accepted within minutes or a couple of hours.