Can you use an ESTA instead of a visa?
Can you use an ESTA instead of a visa? Is an ESTA a visa? No. An approved ESTA is not a visa. It does not meet the legal or regulatory requirements to serve in lieu of a U.S. visa when a visa is required under U.S. law.
Can I be refused entry to the USA with an ESTA?
A recent visa refusal for any reason could result in denial of ESTA authorization, additional review at the port of entry, or denial of admission to the United States even though it concerns a previous passport.
Do I need a visa for Spain?
Spain is a party to the Schengen Agreement. This means that U.S. citizens may enter Spain for up to 90 days for tourism or business without a visa. Your passport should be valid for at least three months beyond the period of stay.
What visa do I need to visit USA?
Visitor visas are nonimmigrant visas for persons who want to enter the United States temporarily for business (visa category B-1), for tourism (visa category B-2), or for a combination of both purposes (B-1/B-2).
What countries are not eligible for ESTA?
- you traveled to certain countries (Iran, Iraq, Sudan, Syria, Libya, Somalia, and Yemen on or after March 1, 2011),
- you are a dual national of any of the above mentioned countries,
- you've been denied an ESTA, visa or entry into the United States in the past,