Citizens of Japan planning to visit the United States of America for business, tranist, or tourism purposes can take advantage of being a member of the USA Visa Waiver Program and apply for ESTA (the Electronic System for Travel Authorization) instead of obtaining a regular US visa at the American Embassy.
USA ESTA for citizens of Japan comes with only a few simple requirements to complete the online application successfully.
ESTA visa application must be submitted 3 days ahead of the planned trip to the USA, and all the Japanese arriving in the States must have their electronic authorization approved before visiting the US.
ESTA authorization remains valid for two years or until the expiration of the passport of its holder, whichever comes first. Functioning as a multiple-entry permit, ESTA allows numerous entries to the USA throughout its entire validity period. The Japanese can stay in the United States with an ESTA for up to 3 months each time.
The Japanese applicants for US ESTA should make sure that they have the following items ready before they start the online application process:
US ESTA application was designed to be as intuitive as possible. That is why applicants need to follow only a few simple steps:
The approved ESTA does not need to be printed out since it is digitally linked to your passport used in the online application. Nevertheless, it is highly recommended to carry its physical copy to the airport control as a backup of the electronic copy.
PROCESSING TIME
The process of applying for ESTA from Japan will not take more than 15 minutes from starting filling out the online form to paying the handling fee. Japanese applicants can enjoy getting their US ESTA even within 24 business hours of applying. In many cases, the approval comes immediately.
Nevertheless, since the standard ESTA processing time is 3 business days, it is required to submit an online application at least 72 business hours in advance of the intended trip to the USA to get the ESTA on time.
Please do remember that sometimes this processing time can extend due to various reasons like public holidays, application errors, high ESTA demand, or simply because of the decisions made by the US Government.
PROCESSING FEE
All applicants (no matter their nationality) using our services to get the US ESTA will need to cover the handling fee of 49 Euro.
Citizens of Japan can enter and re-enter the States numerous times throughout the 2-year validity period of their ESTA, while each visit can last maximally up to 90 days.
In case of passport expiration, loss, or any damage, the ESTA holder will need to apply for a new valid authorization to enter the United States again.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Evisa Express is a company that helps you take care of your ESTA and travel needs without hassle. We have been in business since 2016, and we are constantly upgrading our system to keep up with thousands of applicants who need help getting their visas both to the United States and other worldwide destinations.
Our system is constantly being upgraded to make sure that we stay on top of any changes in visa regulations or technology that could affect our customers' experience. You can relax knowing that your data is secure with us. We use SSL certificates, so you never have to worry about your data leakage into unauthorized hands!
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