CSC Visa Information Service. Embassy of the United States Ottawa, Canada. U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Travel. ESTA is an automated system that determines the eligibility of visitors to travel to the U.S. under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP).
Authorization via ESTA does not determine whether a traveler is admissible to the United States. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers determine admissibility upon travelers’ arrival. The ESTA application collects biographic information and answers to VWP eligibility questions. ESTA applications may be submitted at any time prior to travel, though it is recommended that travelers apply as soon as they begin preparing travel plans or prior to purchasing airline tickets. American Institute in Taiwan - Visa Waiver Program. On October 2, 2012 the United States announced Taiwan’s designation for participation in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP).
Under the VWP, eligible Taiwan passport holders will be able to travel to the United States for tourism or business for stays of 90 days or less without obtaining a visa, if certain requirements are met. The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) enables eligible travelers from 37 participating countries[1] to travel to the United States for business or tourism (for visitor [B] visa purposes of travel) for 90 days or less without obtaining a visa. This period cannot be extended, nor can a VWP traveler change status, for example to a student visa, while in the United States.