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US ESTA fee calculator and nationality-list check

Choose your passport nationality and the number of new applications. See a VWP-list match and group fee scenarios, with official fee history.

Inputs
Include children. Use 0 if no new applications are needed. Calculator limit: 1,000.
USD
Official total from October 16, 2026. Editable for fee changes.
USD
Cost-recovery fee only; editable.

Results

VWP nationality-list check
Listed — other requirements still apply
If all new applications are approved
$162.48
If all new applications are denied
$42.48
Usual authorization validity
2 year(s), or passport expiry if earlier
Official approved-application fee history (USD)
Application periodPer person
Immediately before 2025-09-30$21.00
2025-09-30 to 2025-12-31$40.00
2026-01-01 to 2026-10-15$40.27
From 2026-10-16$40.62
  • Checked 2026-11-14. Cost scenarios are budgets, not a recommendation to apply or an eligibility decision. No group discount is assumed.
  • An e-passport, permitted trip purpose, travel history, other nationalities and individual circumstances affect eligibility. ESTA does not guarantee admission.
  • The UK listing requires British citizenship with unrestricted permanent right of abode as specified by the State Department.

Results update as you type. The share link stores your inputs after the # in the address, which is not sent to our server, but anyone you send it to can read them.

Last checked 2026-11-14. Rules change, sometimes at short notice. We list the date we last checked each official source; confirm with the official government source before you travel, buy or file. This is general information, not legal or immigration advice.

This is a general estimate for information only, not tax, legal or financial advice. Real rules have more conditions than a calculator can show, so check the official source below or a qualified professional for your situation.

How it works

The October 2026 Federal Register notice sets the approved total at $40.62 and the denied-application charge at $10.62 from October 16, 2026. The approved total includes the processing charge; do not add it again.

approved scenario = new applications × approved fee denied scenario = new applications × denied fee

Fee inputs are editable. The history table stays fixed to the published rates. We multiply without intermediate rounding and display dollars to two decimal places. Third-party service fees, currency conversion and other entry charges are excluded.

The passport dropdown checks only the official VWP list. It does not assess travel history, dual nationality, admissibility or passport compliance. Check each nationality separately for a mixed group.

Worked examples

Four new applications, all approved

4 × $40.62 = $162.48. The same four applications, if all denied, cost 4 × $10.62 = $42.48.

Two new applications

2 × $40.62 = $81.24 if both are approved. These are application costs, not a charge for each trip on a valid ESTA.

Frequently asked questions

Why do other pages say $40 or $40.27?
Those were earlier rates. The fee was $40 from September 30, 2025, $40.27 from January 1, 2026, and $40.62 from October 16, 2026. The dated Federal Register notice takes precedence over older summaries.
Does a list match mean I qualify for ESTA?
No. An e-passport and a permitted trip are required, and travel history or other nationalities can affect eligibility. Use the State Department requirements and the official ESTA application.
How long does ESTA last?
Generally two years or until passport expiry, whichever comes first. Brunei has a one-year validity rule for applications covered by the July 6, 2023 notice. Check the expiration recorded on your actual authorization.
Can ESTA guarantee entry or a long stay?
No. VWP visits are limited to 90 days, and admission is decided at the border. Authorization validity is different from the permitted length of each visit.
Where should I apply?
Use the official CBP ESTA portal. This calculator does not submit applications or collect passport details.

Sources

Last reviewed 2026-11-14; next review due by 2026-12-14. The method is written out above so you can check our math.