ESTA fee increases from 21$ to 40$ on 9/30

[Flossbolna]

The title says it all. If you need an ESTA for your cruise, it might be worth it to get it in September before the price increases. I was just looking something up about ESTA because of another discussion and stumbled across it. Thought some people here might want to know.

Of course, depending on when your cruise sails, you might not want to start the 2 years too early in case you will want to use it for multiple trips. But remember: it’s good for two years or as long as your passport is valid, whatever is shorter.

ESTA is the electronic travel authorization that is needed for those nationalities who can travel to the USA without a visa.

 

[Girl of the South]

Wow! That's a big increase. EVERYTHING is getting so expensive these days. Like airport food. And seriously, do people really need $600 suitcases??? Thanks for the heads up. Will tell my foreign friends . . .