CBP - Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA)
Investment ID: 024-000005148
Overview
Program Title
CBP - Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA)
Description
The Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) investment supports the Securing & Expediting Trade and Travel program. ESTA is a web-based system intended to enhance aviation security and strengthen the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) by screening potential travelers, determine their eligibility, and provide an authorization to travel to the United States in advance of travel. ESTA provides information about VWP traveler to the public in advance of travel, reduces delays associated with vetting at the ports of entry, and reduces the number of travelers not admissible at the border. Additionally, it provides information to CBP Officers conducting inspections. Finally, to strengthen travel security to the U.S. under the Visa Waiver Program, requirements to travel visa-free have been enhanced. Nationals of Visa Waiver Program countries will still be eligible to travel without a visa but will have to obtain an approved travel authorization prior to their travel to the United States.
Type of Program
Non-major IT Investments
Multi-Agency Category
Not Applicable