No. The requirements for a nonimmigrant visitor (B1/B2) visa are different under U.S. statute and more complex than the requirements for an ESTA. Applicants for a B1/B2 visa must in most cases undergo an interview with a United States Department of State consular officer, submit their biometric information in advance of travel, and provide additional biographic information not required under ESTA. These requirements do not exist for VWP travelers and will not exist with the addition of new ESTA questions.
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- What is the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA)?
- What is the difference between an ESTA and a visa?
- Who is required to have a travel authorization?
- Why do I need to fill out an ESTA application if I m traveling to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program?
- Does a travel authorization guarantee me admission to the United States?
- What is the Visa Waiver Program?
- Do I need to apply if I m only transiting the United States en route to another country?
- If I have a travel authorization through ESTA, do I need to fill out an I-94W?
- Which countries participate in the Visa Waiver Program?
- What are the passport requirements for travel under the Visa Waiver Program?
- How do I get more information about the Visa Waiver Program?
- When must I obtain a visa to travel to the United States?
- Are there disadvantages to using the Visa Waiver Program?
- What if a Visa Waiver Program applicant is found to be inadmissible?
- Why is authorization under ESTA required for United States-bound travel under the Visa Waiver Program?
- What if I have dual citizenship, but my non-VWP passport is expired or I do not have a passport for that country?
- What if I have dual citizenship and/or have a passport from more than one country?
- Do I need to apply for ESTA if I am a citizen of a Visa Waiver Program (VWP) country and...?
- If I am in Canada or Mexico and want to drive to the U.S., do I need to apply for ESTA?
- Do I need to apply for ESTA if...?
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