USA - Visa, legalization of documents and everything you need to know before your trip
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Entry without a visa
Germans, Austrians, Swiss, and citizens of countries approved for the Visa Waiver Program have the opportunity to visit the States without a visa. However, they require an electronic entry permit, commonly known as ESTA.
To travel visa-free to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program, you need a machine-readable (burgundy) passport. Only the electronic passport (ePass) with a biometric photo and fingerprint meets the entry requirements of the US immigration authorities.
Do you still have questions about ESTA for the USA? In our ESTA FAQ, you will find answers to the most common questions from our customers. Learn more about the background of ESTA. For example, find out when you need a visa for the USA instead of the ESTA travel authorization and what to consider when entering by land.
If you need current and official information about the entry requirements for the USA, the US Embassy and consulates are your contacts. You can find contact details of the US authorities in Germany at a glance here.
The United States is a country of superlatives that attracts tourists from all over the world. Architectural highlights such as the Statue of Liberty in New York and the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco are known worldwide. A brief overview of highlights in the USA can be found here. Let yourself be inspired
