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Answer · 29 October 2026
| If you hold | Answer | Stay | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passport only | Electronic travel authorisation neededNo visa, but you need an electronic travel authorisation before travel (esta.cbp.dhs.gov). Visa Waiver Program: you need an approved ESTA before travel (esta.cbp.dhs.gov), valid 2 years. An e-passport is required. Stays cannot be extended or changed to another status. | up to 90 days | U.S. Department of Homeland Security: Visa Waiver Program countries confirmed by an official sourceCheck → |
| Schengen residence permit | Electronic travel authorisation neededNo visa, but you need an electronic travel authorisation before travel (esta.cbp.dhs.gov). Visa Waiver Program: you need an approved ESTA before travel (esta.cbp.dhs.gov), valid 2 years. An e-passport is required. Stays cannot be extended or changed to another status. | up to 90 days | U.S. Department of Homeland Security: Visa Waiver Program countries confirmed by an official sourceCheck → |