Can Green Card Holders Apply for ESTA?

Learn about ESTA eligibility for green card holders. Understand travel requirements and options for lawful permanent residents.

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No, you cannot get an ESTA with a green card. ESTA is for visa waiver program travelers entering the U.S. However, green card holders (lawful permanent residents) do not require an ESTA as they have the right to live and work in the U.S. directly.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is ESTA? ESTA stands for Electronic System for Travel Authorization, a program that allows travelers from visa waiver countries to enter the U.S.
  2. Do green card holders need a visa to enter the U.S.? No, green card holders do not need a visa as they are lawful permanent residents with the right to live and work in the U.S.
  3. What are the requirements for obtaining ESTA? Applicants must be citizens of a Visa Waiver Program country, have a valid passport, and meet other eligibility criteria.
  4. Can I apply for ESTA if I have a tourist visa? If you have a tourist visa, you do not need ESTA, as the visa allows you to enter the U.S.

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