When should you apply for a Travel Authorization? Citizens from any of the 35 Visa Waiver countries must apply and be approved after This content is protected Travelers transiting through the United States must also possess an approved Travel Authorization If your application for a Travel Authorization is denied, you must apply for a B-1 Visitor Visa or B-2 Tourist Visa which can take weeks or months This content is protected How to Download the ESTA - Travel Authorization Application Guide: This content is protected This content is protected This content is protected PRICE $49.95 Product: eBook (download) Delivery Time: Instant Download Method of Payment: Credit or Debit Card Step 1. Click on the "Download" button above. Step 2. Complete the check out process (1-2 minutes) Step 3. Upon successful checkout, you will be able to download the ESTA - Travel Authorization Application Guide instantly. (Printing is not necessary to apply). Step 4. You will also receive a confirmation email within 5 minutes from This content is protected with the order details. If you do not receive the email receipt, check your "Junk Mail" folder. i equated $50 as £35. i cannot see any forms online that say free, but i take your word for it that the fee has now been waived and it costs nothing to apply.
It is on the US embassy web-site or some such. It is defo free, there are lots of these little websites cropping up saying that they will help you thorugh the process and are charging horrendous fees, £250 on one site according to the BBC. Here is a link to the embassy http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_new/visa/niv/esta.html The link you need is at the bottom of the page.