U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has proposed significant updates to its Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) application process.

The ESTA fee is about to see a significant hike, jumping from $21 to $40. This change affects travelers from countries under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), making trips to the U.S. more expensive. For ...

On February 21, 2025, the Michigan Legislature passed, and Governor Whitmer subsequently signed into law, an amendment to the Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA). The new law significantly modifies ...

For anyone planning to travel to the US in the next two years, now is the time to save on an ESTA fee before the price doubles at the end of the month. As part of the controversial "One Big Beautiful ...

Portuguese travellers have reported challenges after their travel authorisations were updated by US Customs and Border Protection to “unapproved”. The Honorary Portuguese Consulate in Bermuda issued a ...

Anyone planning to visit the US by September 2027 could save $19 (£14) by obtaining an Esta permit before the end of this month. From 30 September 2025, the price of an application for the Electronic ...