{"id":6409,"slug":"us-esta-fee-increase-2024","status":"published","date":"2022-05-27T08:14:20Z","modified":"2026-06-12 12:09:57","link":"https://www.visamundi.co/en/blog/us-esta-fee-increase-2024/","title":{"rendered":"U.S. ESTA fee rises to 21 USD: What’s new for travel from 2024"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The U.S. ESTA authorization fee jumped from 14 to 21 USD on May 26, and remains in force until at least September 30, 2027.</p>","protected":false},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>As of May 26, the fee for the U.S. Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) has increased from 14 to 21 USD.</strong></p>\n<p>Remember: <strong>40 nationalities</strong>—including <strong>France</strong>—do not require a visa for short visits to the United States, but <strong>must obtain a valid ESTA in advance</strong>. Each ESTA is <strong>valid for two years</strong>, or until the associated passport expires.</p>\n<p>The U.S. Customs and Border Protection Service has confirmed travelers who currently hold a valid, approved ESTA <strong>will not need to reapply</strong>.</p>\n<p>According to the change published in the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/05/20/2022-10869/electronic-system-for-travel-authorization-esta-fee-increase\">Federal Register notice</a>, the 21 USD fee <strong>will remain in effect at least until September 30, 2027</strong>.</p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https://www.visamundi.co/destinations/usa/\">Learn more about ESTA requirements for the U.S.</a> 🇺🇸</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.visamundi.co/uploads/wp-7eeba17ae49151db-ciocan-ciprian-tfu9emyr87e-unsplash-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"esta usa\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\">\n<p> © Ciocan Ciprian</p>\n<h2><strong>COVID-19: U.S. entry requirements for 2024</strong></h2>\n<p>Travelers aged 18 and over must present <strong>proof of a complete COVID-19 vaccination</strong> to enter or transit through the United States.</p>\n<p>In addition, all travelers aged two and older—regardless of vaccination status—must <strong>show a negative PCR or antigen test taken within the 24 hours before departure</strong>.</p>\n<p>Fully vaccinated travelers are also advised to <strong>self-quarantine for five days</strong> after arrival and take a follow-up viral test three to five days later.</p>","protected":false},"tags":[52]}