USA ETSA

[esjas12]

Hi... in June we'll be flying into Vancouver for a few days and I've registered on the Canadian Government site for their eTA.   We then join Cunard Queen Elizabeth, out of Vancouver for a 10 day cruise to Alaska.   Do you think I need to request an US ETSA for our port visits to Juneau, Ketchikan, etc.?

 

Thank you for any help.

 

Jim Scott

Edinburgh, UK

[mom says]

Yes.

[esjas12]

Hi and thank you for the prompt reply.   I assume the cruise line check this on embarkation. Our last Alaska cruise was out of Seward, via Seattle and Anchorage, terminating in Vancouver.   This was well over 10 years ago and I've absolutely no memory of what we needed to do.

[lissie]

Yes - and make sure you use the official site - US$14pp Electronic System for Travel Authorization | U.S. Customs and Border Protection (cbp.gov)  

[hallasm]

You’ll  need a valid passport (valid at least 6 months from the departure date from the U.S.), and an ESTA 

[VMax1700]

On 2/18/2022 at 10:18 PM, lissie said:

Yes - and make sure you use the official site - US$14pp Electronic System for Travel Authorization | U.S. Customs and Border Protection (cbp.gov)  

One of the few things that does not have sales tax added to it! 🤣For once 14 dollars is 14 dollars!

[lissie]

7 hours ago, VMax1700 said:

One of the few things that does not have sales tax added to it! 🤣For once 14 dollars is 14 dollars!

That's very true! Also worth noting that ESTAs only last 2 years - or until your passport expires. So its not a great idea to do it too far in advance.