Apply for and pay for travel authorization for the United States if you are from a Visa Waiver Program country. Check the status of your existing application. This app is the mobile version of the official ESTA website.
Summarized from real user reviews of ESTA Mobile. Based on 9.9K reviews and a 4.9/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Travel app.
1.16.17
March 31, 2026
Internal updates.
5 issues
Drop-down menus not working
Unable to select nationality/country
5 requests
Ability to save and reuse ESTA information
Support for group applications
The ESTA Mobile app is the official application from U.S. Customs and Border Protection that allows citizens of Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries to apply for and pay for a travel authorization without needing a visa. It provides a mobile platform for the ESTA application process.
The app has two primary features: 'GET STARTED' allows you to create a new ESTA application, pay the required fee, and submit it for processing. 'FIND IT' enables you to check the status of an existing ESTA application.
The ESTA Mobile app itself is free to download and use. However, there is a fee associated with applying for the ESTA travel authorization, which is paid through the app.
CBP recommends applying for ESTA at the time you book your travel. It is crucial to apply no less than 72 hours prior to boarding your flight to ensure sufficient processing time.
The app is for Nationals of Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries who are seeking to travel to the United States for tourism or business purposes and wish to do so without obtaining a visa. The system determines eligibility.
