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ESTA Requirements
Visa Waiver Program

ESTA for Business Purposes

Updated: Jan 20, 2024 | Tags: ESTA for Business , ESTA Requirements

ESTA is a convenient travel authorization for business travelers visiting the United States that can be used by individuals who hold a passport from a visa waiver member country . An ESTA can be used for a variety of business activities such as attending job interviews, business-related research activities, consulting with business associates, traveling for a scientific, educational, professional or business convention or conference, negotiating a contract or settling the affairs of an estate.

Examples of situations where an ESTA would be suitable for business purposes

You hold a passport from one of the 41 visa waiver countries, and you’re a technology developer or enthusiast flying from London, and want to attend the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada for a few days as a visitor. In this example, an ESTA would be a suitable travel authorization.

An HR manager is in charge of arranging travel for a staff of engineers in Germany, all of whom are German passport holders. These engineers need to visit a U.S. client site for a week and will continue to be paid a salary by their German employer. In this example, the HR manager could apply for an ESTA on behalf of the German engineers.

A Swedish passport holder and entrepreneur, running a Swedish company, wants to visit the United States for four days to negotiate a contract with a U.S. supplier or customer. If the entrepreneur’s activity is through his/her own Swedish company, then an ESTA could be a suitable travel authorization for such business purposes.

What other kind of work can I do in the U.S. on an ESTA?

An ESTA can be used to work for your employer in a limited capacity, as long as your income is from a non-U.S. source. Your employer also needs to be either a U.S. citizen who is based abroad but is temporarily visiting the United States, or a foreign citizen who is based in the United States but has a B, E, F, H, I, J, L, M, O, P, or Q category visa.

Other ESTA Requirements

Travelers wishing to obtain an ESTA for business purposes should review the ESTA requirements before applying as well as the details of the Visa Waiver Program .

Denials and Ineligibilities

ESTA denials cannot be appealed. Applicants that have been denied or are ineligible for ESTA can still apply for a B-1 business visa.

Restrictions

Extending your stay or changing status – you may not extend an ESTA or apply to switch to a visa category while in a United States territory. Any other visa applications or subsequent ESTA applications must be submitted outside the United States. Applicants would jeopardize future visa or ESTA applications by not departing the United States before 90 days have passed since they arrived in a U.S. territory on an ESTA.

Purpose of travel – ESTA cannot be used if a traveler is intending to study for academic credit, work for payment from a U.S. source, or work as a contributor in the press, such as a role in radio, print, film, or any other form of media. ESTA cannot be used for any form of paid competitive or exhibition performance in front of a paying audience. Lastly, an ESTA cannot be used as a way of obtaining residency on a permanent or temporary basis, other than the 90 days granted under the Visa Waiver Program.

Admissibility

An approved ESTA does not guarantee admission into the United States for business purposes. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has the authority to deny any ESTA approved traveler entry into the United States. Denials at the border could be due to reasons such as failing to declare goods or merchandise, providing misleading information on an ESTA application form or any other reason deemed as a possible immigration or safety and security risk to the United States. If you are denied admission at the border, you will not be granted rights for an appeal.

ESTA can be used for a variety of business purposes, thereby providing a useful travel authorization for U.S. bound employees, employers and entrepreneurs. Several important restrictions apply to the nature business activity or work that can be performed on ESTA, thus travelers should carefully review the ESTA requirements to ensure their travel purpose will be permitted.

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Visa-free travel to the USA is generally preferred by business travellers since it requires substantially less planning, expense and effort than having to obtain a US visa .

However, only qualifying individuals may take advantage of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). Among the eligibility requirements for the VWP is that the individual is a national of a qualifying VWP country, that have been granted ESTA approval , that they will stay in the US for no longer than 90 days and that their reason for travel is permissible.

If you are denied ESTA , you cannot travel visa-free and cannot appeal the decision. You will instead have to apply for a relevant US visa, such as the B-1 business visitor visa, and potentially also a waiver of inadmissibility if the denial was on the grounds of a past criminal conviction .

ESTA travel for business purposes

While the VWP permits certain business-related activities, these are extremely limited and business travellers should be aware that they may be questioned at the border as to their reasons for travel.

Even where ESTA is granted, this does guarantee entry into the US. Where immigration officials are not satisfied that your plans fall within the permitted activities for visa-free travel, you may be refused admission into the US, with no rights for an appeal. This refusal will be filed on your records and could lead to issues with any future US immigration applications or attempts to enter the USA. As such, if you’re planning to travel on business, it’s important to ensure your reason for travel is permitted under the VWP, and where not eligible, that you secure the relevant visa in advance of travel.

What are the permissible ESTA business activities?

Provided you hold valid ESTA authorization , the following activities will be permissible for visa-free travel to the US:

Attending business meetings
Consulting with business associates
Attending business convention, conference or trade show as a delegate
Negotiating contracts
Project scoping
Attending short training programs
Visiting relatives

Carrying appropriate paperwork with you when you travel, supporting your planned activities, accommodation and travel arrangements is recommended as you may be asked questions at the port of entry. This could include a letter from your employer on company letterhead, detailing your itinerary and reason for travel.

Non-permissible business activities

If entering the USA visa-free, travellers are not authorised to carry out productive work, regardless of where the employer is located. This means you cannot work or undertake paid or gainful employment or study during your period of ESTA stay.

Conducting leadership and management training seminars or other training events, is also not permissible under the VWP.

For any of the above activities, you will need to apply for the relevant US visa.

What is the difference between permissible ESTA business activities and employment?

The key points of differentiation are that VWP activity should not deprive a US resident worker of employment opportunity and that the traveller will not be remunerated from a US-based source.

How long is ESTA valid?

If you have been granted ESTA approval, this last two years or up to the date of your passport’s expiry, whichever is earlier.

This means you can travel to the US under the VWP for multiple trips, provided your passport remains valid and your reason for travel is within the permissible activities.

In addition, each individual stay can be no longer than 90 days and you cannot spend more than a total of 180 days in year in the US under the VWP.

Importantly, ESTA does not grant the holder permission to remain in the US for two years.

If your ESTA validity expires during your time in the US, this will not affect your 90 day period of stay.

However, remaining in the US beyond your ESTA permitted stay of 90 days will be deemed overstaying and is likely to impact your future US immigration applications.

Can you renew ESTA authorization?

Once you have been granted entry into the US under the VWP, your authorization period begins on this date. It will not be possible to apply to extend the 90-day limit, or to change your status by applying for a US visa, from within the US.

You must leave the US on or before the date stated on your admission stamp.

If you intend to make a new visa application or to reapply for ESTA, you will have to do this from outside the USA.

Can you reset the clock on the 90-day limit?

Leaving the US temporarily every 90 days is not an approach that would generally be advocated. It is likely to raise questions at the border as to your intentions and planned activities while in the US being within the scope of the VWP.

Note also that you cannot reset the 90-day ESTA clock by leaving the US for a neighboring country such as Canada or Mexico and returning shortly after. This time will be counted within the ESTA authorization period.

Does frequency of travel matter?

Frequent ESTA travellers may find they attract the attention of border officials but provided your activities fall under the VWP and you can explain if asked at the border as to your plans for the trip, there shouldn’t be an issue being granted entry.

If you are uncertain about your eligibility and use of ESTA for business purposes, taking advice will help to avoid issues at the border or disruption to your planned activities. In some cases, this may mean making an application for an appropriate visa before you travel, for example, if you are a media professional travelling on assignment. For advice on your circumstances, contact our specialist US business immigration attorneys.

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NNU Immigration are London-based US immigration attorneys. We provide specialist advice on all aspects of US travel, including ESTA applications and guidance on specific circumstances such as ESTA eligibility with a criminal record. For expert advice, contact us .

This article does not constitute direct legal advice and is for informational purposes only.

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Visa Waiver Program and ESTA application

The Visa Waiver Program allows citizens of participating countries to travel to the U.S. for tourism or business for up to 90 days without a visa.

If you are a citizen of a country participating in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), you must meet the eligibility requirements to travel to the U.S. under the program. You will also need authorization through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) before beginning your trip. Learn about the VWP and ESTA application process and other documentation you will need to enter the U.S.

How to request a travel authorization to the U.S. through ESTA

Check the list of countries that participate in the Visa Waiver Program to see if your country is included.

Confirm that your passport meets the program requirements. You must have an electronic passport or “e-Passport” to participate in the VWP. This type of passport includes a chip.

Complete the ESTA application online.

Pay the fees: The total cost is $21. When you apply, you will pay a $4 processing fee. If you are approved to travel to the U.S., you must pay an additional $17 authorization fee. Learn about the payment options available to pay ESTA fees.

When you complete and submit the form and processing fee, you will get an ESTA application number. Use that number to check the status of your application . It may take up to 72 hours to find out if you are authorized to travel to the U.S. under the VWP.

Each approved ESTA application is generally valid for two years and allows multiple visits to the U.S. within that period without having to apply for another travel approval. If your passport expires in less than two years, you will receive an ESTA approval valid until the passport's expiration date.

When you travel to the U.S. for tourism or business under the VWP, you may stay up to 90 days per visit.

If you have questions about the ESTA and VWP application process, visit the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) FAQ page .

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What to know about the US ESTA 'visa' — when to get it, how to apply and how much it costs

If you're traveling to the U.S. any time soon and you're a citizen of the United Kingdom or Europe, it's quite likely that you'll need to apply for an ESTA before you visit.

Short for Electronic System for Travel Authorization, applying for an ESTA might seem daunting if you've never done it before. Don't worry — we have you covered.

Below we break down everything you need to know about applying for an ESTA, from how much it will cost and approval times to when you should renew it and when you need to consider applying for one.

Related: What to know about the ETIAS 'visa' — when to get it, how to apply and how much it will cost

What is the ESTA 'visa'?

An ESTA is an automated part of the Visa Waiver Program that allows visitors from specific countries to visit the U.S. Visitors must be citizens of countries classed as part of the U.S. visa waiver list to be eligible for an ESTA application. Currently, 40 countries are included on the list, including the U.K. and much of Europe.

ESTA holders can visit the U.S. for a period of 90 days or less without the need to apply for a standard visa if their visit is either a vacation or a business trip.

ESTA was initially rolled out by the U.S. in 2008 to allow the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Borders Protection to use authorized databases to pre-screen visitors to the country. It also allows the easier identification of terrorists, criminals and banned flyers, and is designed to help prevent such people from entering the country. It can also help identify those who may be a risk for overstaying their visits.

Is an ESTA a visa?

No, an ESTA is not a traditional visa and instead is classed as a visa waiver. As such, the application process is much more straightforward than applying for a traditional visa, and eligible travelers can do so by filling out a short online application on ESTA's official website.

The form requires applicants to share basic personal information, travel history and other simple security questions. Applications are usually processed within 72 hours.

Who needs to apply for an ESTA?

You'll need to apply for an ESTA if you are a citizen of a country classed as part of the U.S. visa waiver program, which includes the U.K., Ireland, France, Germany, Italy and Spain, among others. You can view the full list of the 40 eligible countries on the DHS website .

If you are visiting the U.S. from one of these countries as part of a vacation or business trip that is set to last for 90 days or less — and you are arriving by either plane or cruise ship — you can apply for an ESTA.

If you already hold a visa for visiting the U.S., you do not need to also apply for an ESTA. Additionally, if you are only briefly stopping in the U.S. to catch a connecting flight or ship before moving on to your final destination, know that you will still be required to apply for an ESTA, regardless of how brief your stay is.

How much does an ESTA cost?

The ESTA application fee is $21; you can pay this fee online after filling out your application form. The fee was increased from $14 in May 2023, and its current pricing will remain in effect until September 2027.

Valid payment methods include:

American Express
Discover (JCB or Diners Club only)

Your application will not be submitted for approval until your payment has been received.

How do you apply for an ESTA?

You can only apply for an ESTA online. Find the official site here .

You will be asked to accept various terms and upload an image of your passport during your application. After uploading an image of your passport, you will also be asked to share your passport information, valid email address and other standard personal details, along with information regarding your upcoming and previous travel history.

If applicable, you may also be required to share details about your employment; aliases or other names; a national ID or personal ID number; your Global Entry, Nexus or Sentri ID number; and the name, addresses or phone number for any U.S. points of contact.

When do I need to apply for an ESTA?

Your ESTA application can be submitted at any time before you travel to the U.S. However, the DHS advises you to apply at least 72 hours before travel to allow time for processing ahead of departure.

How long does an ESTA application take to be approved?

In TPG's experience, an ESTA application can often be approved on the same day you apply, though it can sometimes take up to 72 hours to be processed. We recommend applying at least a week or two before traveling to allow time for the application to be approved.

How long is an ESTA valid for, and will I need to apply for each trip to the US?

Once approved, your ESTA will be valid for two years from the date it was authorized or until the date your passport expires — depending on which comes first. You will not be required to apply for a new ESTA for each subsequent visit to the U.S. as long as any trips fall within the two-year validity period.

If you acquire a new passport or change your name, sex or citizenship after having your ESTA approved, you must submit a new application for approval.

How can I check my ESTA status?

If you have applied for an ESTA and want to check its status, you can do so by visiting the ESTA website and selecting "Check ESTA Status."

If you are checking your own application, click "Check Individual Status." You will then be asked to supply either your passport number, date of birth and application number or your country of citizenship and passport issue and expiration dates.

To check the status of a group application, click "Check Group Status." From here, you will be asked to supply your group ID, family name, first (given) name, email and date of birth of your group's point of contact.

You will then be able to see the current status of your ESTA, which will fall into one of three categories:

Authorization Approved — meaning your application was successful, and you are authorized to travel to the U.S. under the Visa Waiver Program
Travel Not Authorized — meaning your application was unsuccessful, and you're not authorized to travel to the U.S. under the Visa Waiver Program
Authorization Pending — Your travel authorization is still under review and should usually be determined within 72 hours

Note that while in most cases you will be fine entering the U.S. once your application is approved, having an ESTA alone does not guarantee admission. Your final entry will be at the discretion of the CBP officer at your destination.

Bottom line

If you are traveling to the U.S. from the U.K. or other countries eligible for the Visa Waiver Program, you must apply for an ESTA at least 72 hours before your departure if you are not already approved.

Your ESTA will cost $21 and will be valid for two years from its authorization date. If you already have an ESTA, it's wise to check its status before any trips to the U.S. to ensure it's still valid.

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With both the US and UK seeking ever closer ties post-Brexit, and discussion of a possible free trade agreement, one of the biggest questions for our clients is: how do our employees facilitate this increase in trade when there are such restrictive immigration regulations?

One of the areas of greatest confusion across individuals and businesses is, while entering on ESTA or a B-1 Business Visa, what constitutes “permissible activities”?

Under ESTA / B-1 Business visa you may not accept employment or remuneration from a US source and may not perform productive work even if it is unpaid. However, you may, when entering under an ESTA / B-1 (business visitor) visa, carry out certain restricted business activities, which are not considered for immigration purposes to amount to “gainful employment”. This does not mean that you may work provided it is not paid – generally you may not engage in any productive work – paid or otherwise. The only reimbursement you may be permitted to receive will be an expense allowance or expenses incidental to your temporary stay (the latter will apply in specific circumstances) [1] .

The Department of State further clarifies this by outlining that the ESTA or B-1 Business visa can be used for a variety of business activities including:

Business-related research activities;
Consulting with business associates;
Traveling for a scientific, educational, professional or business convention or conference;
Negotiating a contract or;
Settling the affairs of an estate [2] .

However, despite the above, an approved ESTA / B-1 Business Visa does not guarantee admission into the United States – it simply gets you to a port of entry. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has the authority to deny any approved traveller’s entry into the United States and denials at the border could be due to any number of reasons, including: providing misleading information on an application, entering for an extended period of time, entering too frequently or, any other reason deemed as a possible immigration or safety and security risk to the United States. If you are denied admission at the border, you will not be granted rights of appeal [3] .

At Davies Legal, we are regularly approached by businesses and individuals where applicants have secured an ESTA / B-1 Business visa to undertake work above and beyond what is permissible and / or enter the US too frequently or for too long of a duration, without consulting a lawyer. These actions will often be to the detriment of the business and their employees, where punishments can involve a ban of three years or even more. Consequently, our advice is always to seek the appropriate employment authorised visa, including, but not limited to, B in lieu of H1-B, E-1, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1

At Davies Legal, we represent clients in connection with all types of immigrant and non-immigrant visa applications. We offer competitive fixed fee billing and an assurance that your case will be handled only by your designated, fully licensed US immigration attorney. Call now for a free no obligation quote.

[1] https://davieslegal.com/us-visas/non-immigrant-visa/b-1-business-visitor-b-2-tourism-visitor-visa/

[2] https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/business.html

[3] https://www.official-esta.com/what-is-esta

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Doing Business in the USA: ESTA or Visa?

November 12, 2021

The USA opened its borders again on 8 November, meaning business trips and holidays to The States are possible again. Here, we’ll briefly go over what travel permit you need for a business trip to the US: an ESTA or a work visa.

First figure out exactly what you’ll be doing This may sound like an obvious thing, but it can make quite a bit of difference and save you a fair bit of money. The reason for this is that you don’t always need a specific work visa to do business in the USA. An ESTA often suffices. Applying for any kind of visa is a very lengthy procedure, often taking weeks if not months. In comparison, an ESTA is often approved the same day.

The ESTA, however, has very specific requirements on what kind of business you can do in the USA.

Doing business with an ESTA The following business-related work is allowed when travelling on an ESTA:

Attending a fair or conference
Meeting with (potential) business partners
Providing goods or services
Negotiating with customers or suppliers

In fact, you can do quite a bit more with an ESTA. The one important thing you have to keep in mind is: You can’t enter into employment with a US employer. As long as you are not directly employed by them (meaning they also pay your salary), you have a lot of freedom when it comes to engaging in work-related activities in the USA.

However, even when not being employed by a US employer, there are still a few things you can’t do in the USA on an ESTA:

You cannot travel to the USA for the purpose of investing in US companies
You cannot start a company in the US yourself
You cannot perform a company takeover
You cannot engage in journalism or media activities

Other ESTA requirements Of course, you also need to keep in mind the remaining ESTA requirements . While the ESTA is a lot cheaper and is approved much faster than a visa, this is in part due to stricter rules. For example, you may not have a criminal record. This instantly disqualifies you from getting an ESTA. Similarly, you cannot have been in a number of specific countries since 2011, such as Iran, Iraq or Syria. The ESTA allows you to stay in the USA for up to 90 days, with an overall validity length of two years.

I can’t get an ESTA, what now? So you want to do business in the USA, but you can’t get an ESTA. Maybe you committed a crime in the distant past, or you need to perform work which is outside of the ESTA parameters. This does not mean you can’t travel to the US. You can always apply for a business visa. For example, you can get a B-1 business visa, or an H visa for specialized work. The US has over 185 different types of visa, so you’re bound to find the one suited for your business-related ends. You can apply for a US visa by filling out the DS-160 form . Afterwards, you will be invited for a short interview at the embassy.

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The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) enables nationals of 41 participating countries to travel to the United States for tourism or business for stays of 90 days or less without obtaining a visa. Nationals of VWP countries must meet eligibility requirements to travel without a visa on the VWP. VWP travelers are required to have a valid authorization through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) before travelling. Travelers are screened at the port of entry into the United States and are enrolled in the Department of Homeland Security’s US-VISIT program .

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How to Apply for an ESTA – Everything You Need to Know

If you are traveling to the USA, for business or pleasure, or even if you have a layover in the US, there is a good chance you can, and have to, apply for an ESTA.

But what is an ESTA visa exactly? How does applying for an ESTA work? And how long is an ESTA valid?

This article will walk you through the fundamentals of the ESTA and the specifics you need to know to travel to any location in the United States.

Applying for an ESTA

1. what is an esta.

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The Electronic System for Travel Authorization, or ESTA, is a prerequisite for entry into the United States for citizens of countries that take part in the Visa Waiver Program .

Through this program, citizens of certain countries can travel to the United States for up to 90 days, on business or for leisure, without a visa.

So even though you’ll sometimes see it referred to as the ‘ESTA Visa’ it’s technically not a visa. It’s a form you fill in online.

You can apply for an ESTA at any time before you travel, but I’d recommend that you apply as soon as you start planning your trip .

The application process is quick and easy. It only takes a few minutes to complete. But we’ll get into more detail about how to apply for an ESTA later.

2. Who Can Apply for an ESTA?

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To qualify for an ESTA you must:

● Have a passport from a qualifying country.

● Have a passport that is valid for at least 6 months after your planned departure from the USA.

● Be traveling to the USA for business, pleasure, or transit.

● Have a return ticket or other proof of leaving the country.

● Not have any plans to stay in the USA for more than 90 days.

Qualifying countries are countries that participate in the Visa Waiver Program. Currently, those countries are:

Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Chile, Czech Republic, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom.

When you meet all of these requirements, you can apply for an ESTA.

If you are traveling as a family, each member of your family, and that includes infants and children, must have their own passport.

Note: as you see, the list above includes transit. This means that even if you only have a short layover in the USA, and don’t plan to leave the airport, you will still need to apply for an ESTA.

Can You Really Travel to the USA for Business on an ESTA?

Well, you can, but only for certain business-related activities.

When traveling on an ESTA you are allowed to:

● Attend business meetings.

● Consult with business associates.

● Attend business conventions, conferences or trade shows.

● Negotiate contracts.

But, you are not allowed to travel to the USA for paid work or study . For that, you would have to obtain an appropriate visa.

3. How to Apply for an ESTA?

Applying for an ESTA is surprisingly uncomplicated and only takes a few minutes.

The official website to get an ESTA is esta.cbp.dhs.gov .

The only things you have to do is fill out an online form, pay an application fee of US$ 21, and wait to get the ESTA approved.

On the form, you will be asked for some basic information such as your name, address, date of birth, and of course your passport details.

You’ll also be asked a few questions about the destinations you plan to visit during your trip and whether or not you’ve ever been convicted of a crime.

If you are granted an ESTA you do not have to apply for any other visa for your trip to the United States.

But, an approved ESTA does not guarantee entry into the USA. The Customs and Border Protection officials at your port of entry have the authority to deny anyone admission to the United States.

4. How Long Does It Take To Get an ESTA?

After applying online you normally receive your ESTA within 3 days (72 hours).

Often you even receive your ESTA almost instantly.

But, to be on the safe side, it’s recommended to apply for an ESTA more than 72 hours before your planned departure.

5. How Long Is an ESTA Valid For?

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Now that you know how to get an ESTA, you might be wondering how long it will stay valid.

Your ESTA will remain active for two years, or until your passport expires , whichever comes first.

And, an ESTA is valid for multiple entries.

Each individual stay in the US can not be longer than 90 days, and you can only spend a total of 180 days per year in the US when you are using an ESTA.

If, for example, you get an ESTA when your passport is valid for another six months, then your ESTA will also only be valid for six months.

You have to apply for a new ESTA once you renew your passport or when you receive an emergency or temporary passport.

You will also have to apply for a new ESTA if you change your name, change your gender, change your country of citizenship, or have to change your responses to any of the “yes” or “no” questions on the ESTA application form.

6. What Are the Benefits of Having an ESTA?

There are two main benefits of having an ESTA.

First of all, applying for an ESTA is significantly cheaper than applying for any American visa.

Secondly, applying for an ESTA is a lot easier and takes a lot less time than getting any type of visa.

On top of that, the ESTA is valid for two years and for multiple entries, which is a great benefit if you are planning to visit, or even just fly through, the US more than once.

In short, if you qualify for an ESTA, it’s without a doubt the best visa, or technically visa waiver, to use for traveling to the USA.

Applying for an ESTA – Conclusions

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Yes, applying for any type of visa, including this visa waiver, can feel somewhat stressful.

But, I hope this article has answered all your questions about applying for an ESTA and shown you that it is quite an easy process.

Just make sure you apply early enough!

And if you do still have any doubts or other questions about getting an ESTA, feel free to leave a comment below.

Safe travels to the USA!

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Eligible Travelers Can Apply for ESTA

If you’re planning to travel to the United States for tourism, business, or transit purposes and are a citizen of a Visa Waiver Program (VWP) eligible country, obtaining an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) is a crucial step. The ESTA approval allows you to enter the U.S. without the need for a traditional visa, making your travel process smoother and more convenient. To help you navigate the ESTA application process successfully, we’ve created an eligibility test that will help you determine if you are eligible for an ESTA. Check if you are eligible by completing the eligibility form above.

ESTA online application and the Visa Waiver Program

Step 1: Review the Eligibility Requirements. Before starting your application, use the eligibility form above to ensure you are a citizen of a VWP country and meet other necessary criteria.

Step 2: Fill out the Application Form. Providing accurate information about your passport details, travel itinerary, and intended address in the United States. Ensure all the information matches your passport exactly.

Step 3: Answer Eligibility Questions. The application will present you with a series of eligibility questions related to health, criminal history, and other factors. Answer all the questions truthfully and accurately.

Step 4: Double-Check the Application. Before submitting the application, carefully review all the entered information. Even minor errors could lead to delays or denials.

Step 5: Pay the Processing Fee. After reviewing the application, proceed to pay the required processing fee. Have a valid credit card ready for the transaction.

Step 6: Wait for ESTA Approval. The typical processing time for ESTA applications is within 72 hours. However, it’s best to apply well in advance of your travel date to account for any delays or complications.

Step 7: Receive the ESTA Authorization. If your application is approved, you’ll receive your ESTA authorization via email. Keep a printed copy with your travel documents for your trip to the United States.

Step 11: Renewing or Updating ESTA. Remember that ESTA authorization is valid for two years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. You can renew or update your ESTA if needed during this period.

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Useful information for Visiting the United States

Start Planning Early : The USA is a popular tourist destination, so it’s important to book your flights and accommodations well in advance, especially if you’re traveling during peak season.
Get an ESTA : If you’re from a participating country, you’ll need to get an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) before you travel to the USA. You can apply for an ESTA online.
Do your research : There are so many things to see and do in the USA, so it’s important to do your research and decide what you want to prioritize.
Be aware of the time difference : The USA is a large country, so the time difference can vary depending on where you’re visiting.
Pack for all types of weather : The weather in the USA can vary greatly depending on the time of year and the region you’re visiting. For example, it can be hot and humid in the summer in Florida, but cold and snowy in the winter in Minnesota.
Be prepared for long security lines : Security lines at airports in the USA can be long, so it’s a good idea to arrive early.
Give a tip : Tipping is customary in the USA, so it’s important to be prepared to tip your servers, cab drivers, and other service providers.
Be respectful of local customs : The USA is a melting pot of cultures, so it’s important to be respectful of local customs.

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Guide to the U.S. ESTA and B1/B2 Visa for Visitors to the USA

by Wheelchair Travel Team
March 23, 2020

All You Need to Know About the ESTA Visa Waiver

Czech Republic
Liechtenstein
Republic of Malta
Netherlands
New Zealand
South Korea
Switzerland
United Kingdom
Citizens of Canada. If you’re entering the US by air, you need only present a valid passport or a NEXUS card to gain entry. If you’re arriving by land or sea, you require either a valid passport, a NEXUS card, a Free and Secure Trade card (FAST) or an enhanced driver’s license or ID card.
Citizens of the Bahamas. You’re visa-exempt if you’re entering America via one of the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Preclearance Facilities in the Nassau or Freeport International Airport.
Citizens of British Overseas Territories. These include Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands and the Turks and Caicos Islands. You may be visa-free, although conditions vary from territory to territory, so it’s best to consult the State Department’s website .

Steps to Apply for the ESTA

An email address, where your approved ESTA will be sent.
Your intended entry and exit dates to and from the USA.
Your full name, as it appears on your passport.
Your gender.
Your date of birth.
Your nationality.
Your country of birth.
Your country of residence.
Your home address and phone number.
Your passport number, and its issue and expiry dates.
An emergency contact’s name and email address.

Introduction to the B1/B2 Visa for Travelers to the USA

To attend a professional convention or conference.
To buy goods or materials.
To conduct independent research.
To negotiate contracts.
To go sightseeing (on a holiday or vacation).
To receive medical treatment.
To visit friends or family.

How to Apply for the B1/B2 Visa

1. fill in form ds-160 online..

Your personal details.
Information about your intended trip to America.
Details about any US visas you’ve held in the last five years.
Information about your trips to any other countries in the last five years.
A passport with at least six months’ validity remaining after your intended stay.
A recent scanned passport photograph of yourself to upload as part of your application.
Print the confirmation page, which you’ll need to take to the embassy.
Schedule your interview at the US embassy or consulate.
Pay the $160 application fee, and print the receipt to take to your interview.

2. Attend Your Interview at the US Embassy

Your passport.
The DS-160 confirmation page.
Your application form’s payment receipt.
Demonstrate the purpose of your visit.
Show proof that you can financially support yourself and your dependents during your stay.
Provide a return or onward ticket out of the USA.
Is this your first time visiting the USA?
What are your plans for during your visit?
What’s your budget for your stay?
Where are you staying while you’re in America?
Who will you be traveling with and visiting?
What is your job and your annual income?

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I Always Fly Business Class. Here's What I Look for When Booking My Flights

W hen you fly in business class, you want to have the best possible travel experience. That's what you're paying for, after all, and it usually isn't cheap. For international flights, business-class airfare often costs $3,000 or more.

I'm big on enjoying my travels, so I always book business class. It's probably worth mentioning that I don't always pay in cash. I usually book expensive tickets with points from my travel credit cards -- I highly recommend getting this type of card if you like to travel.

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Since I travel in business class often, I've figured out which perks tend to be the most important. If you're wondering what to look for, here's my list every time I book a flight.

Lie-flat seating

On long-haul flights, business class may have either lie-flat seats or large recliner-style seats (similar to the seats in domestic first class). I've experienced both, and let me tell you, it's a world of difference.

If you're booking business class on a long flight, make sure it has lie-flat seating. It's so much more comfortable when you can turn your seat into a bed, and it makes sleeping much easier. Recliner-style seats are better than economy, but they still get uncomfortable once you've been sitting in them more than a few hours.

You can see if an airline has lie-flat seating in business class when booking your flight. Or, go to the website SeatGuru. Plug in the information for the flight you're interested in booking, and SeatGuru will show you the seating plan.

Lounge options in the departure airport

A business-class ticket normally gets you into one or more airport lounges . You'll likely have access to lounges operated by the airline and/or its partners.

Lounge quality varies, but it's pretty much always more relaxing to be in a lounge than the boarding area. And if you're flying internationally, there may be some top-tier lounges available. The business-class lounges in international terminals are often far nicer than what you'd find before a domestic flight.

If you have multiple flight options, I'd recommend checking out each airlines' lounges in your departure airport. If one airline offers a lounge and the other doesn't, or if one airline has more highly regarded lounges, that can help you decide which to choose.

The most direct route possible

One of my flight-booking rules is to get there as quickly and directly as possible. Most of us have limited vacation time. The less time you spend on travel, the more time you'll have to enjoy your vacation. Also, there's more chance of issues on flights with layovers. Each connection is another opportunity for a delay, a missed flight, or for checked baggage to get lost.

Some travelers book flights with more stops to save money. But if you're booking a longer flight to make business class more affordable, you might want to reconsider. You could probably save even more by just booking economy or premium economy on a shorter flight. Trust me, it's worth it.

A reputable airline

It's more than fair to have high expectations for business class. Whether you pay in cash or miles, you're paying a premium.

When there are multiple airlines to choose from, I like to read up on them before I book. I'll check J.D. Power satisfaction rankings, and I'll read reviews from passengers who have flown business class on those airlines.

Problems can happen with any carrier. You can't guarantee you'll have the perfect flight. But you can at least improve your chances by choosing an airline with a reputation for arriving on time and delivering a good passenger experience.

A reasonable price in either cash or miles

Business class tickets are more expensive than economy, but prices can vary quite a bit. I've seen tickets for over $5,000, but I've found others for under $1,000.

The same is true if you're booking with miles. Some tickets cost 30,000 to 60,000 miles each way. Others cost 100,000 to 150,000 miles each way, or more. For these award tickets, most airlines use dynamic pricing that's based on demand, so there can be a huge difference in prices for flights on different days or even just at different times.

There are business-class deals out there, especially if you have miles through a frequent flyer program or your credit cards . You're more likely to get a deal if you start shopping for flights early and if you're flexible about when you travel.

Business class has lots of perks, including many that I haven't mentioned here. For example, the food's better, but I don't base my travel plans around which airline has the best business-class menu. I've found that the items above have the biggest impact on my overall travel experience.

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American Airlines is preparing for summer travel with new premium onboard amenities — take a look

American Airlines is launching its first rotating collection of premium amenities Memorial Day Weekend.
It includes a new front-row flagship suite, new bedding, and enhanced dining options.
The new amenity kit program will cycle skincare products and offer limited-edition specialty kits.

American Airlines is gearing up for summer travel with new luxury in-flight offerings for its customers.

American is launching its first rotating collection of premium onboard amenities over Memorial Day Weekend. It will be available on 300 international and transcontinental flights.

The offerings include new bedding, dining options, and an amenity kit program that lets premium passengers sample different skincare brands and products.

"We thoughtfully curate each element of the onboard experience so every customer can look forward to the time they spend in flight," American's vice president of customer experience, Kim Cisek, said in a statement. "Part of the magic of travel is connecting our customers to the people and experiences that matter most to them."

While most of the new amenities are being offered to premium cabins, main cabin passengers will also have access to new bedding and other seat enhancements.

Passengers in the main cabin will have access to 4K seatback screens, Bluetooth connectivity, and new charging ports. All customers will have access to 1,500 free entertainment content options and can use high-speed WiFi.

Passengers can kick back in the flagship suites with new privacy doors and chaise lounge positions.

Customers traveling in American's flagship suite seat will have access to wireless charging, Bluetooth capability, and multiple storage spaces.

Passengers traveling in premium economy can also enjoy new amenities like wireless charging, additional storage space, and privacy headrest wings.

Customers looking for more luxury can sit front row on the new Boeing 787-9 and 777-300 aircraft's flagship suite preferred seat.

The new seat offers customers additional space and storage. It will offer additional amenities for passengers' comfort, like a Nest Bedding mattress pad, a throw blanket, and a memory foam lumbar pillow.

The seat will also have Nest Bedding pajamas and an exclusive amenity kit featuring additional skincare products.

American used customer research to enhance its bedding in all cabins.

American decided to offer dual-sided pillows to flagship first and business class after research indicated 75% of its customers preferred different materials on each side of their pillows. The new pillow will have cool touch fabric on one side and traditional fabric on the other.

Travelers in flagship business class can now enjoy slippers onboard.

The slippers used to only be offered on ultra-long-haul flights.

Customers in all cabins will enjoy enhanced bedding, with cabin-specific offerings like lumbar pillows, throw blankets, premium duvets, and fleece blankets.

American says the new bedding packaging will save 25 tons of plastic waste a year.

American collaborated with inflight textile company John Horsfall to create bedding from recycled materials. Nearly all the pillows, duvets, and blankets were made with recycled fibers, and filled bedding will be 100% recycled.

Customers traveling in premium cabins will also receive their bedding in a reusable zipper bag made with recycled fibers to reduce plastic waste from distribution.

International business class passengers can try out new flavors inspired by international cuisine and American Airlines destinations worldwide.

American is offering new menu offerings to business class passengers on international US inbound and outbound flights.

Some of the meals include macadamia-crusted sea bass with citrus cream sauce, quinoa, toasted orzo, and haricot verts.

American is also offering enhanced dining options to domestic travelers in first class.

Customers can also choose from new preorder options.

Preorder options will continue to roll out this spring for business class on flights from the US to international destinations.

Business class, premium economy, and first class passengers can pre-order all of the meals offered to their cabins. The main cabin doesn't have pre-ordering available but passengers receive a complimentary in-flight snack and beverage. They can also purchase food through the buy-on-board program.

Passengers in premium cabins will also have access to the new amenity kit program.

American's amenity kit includes basic comfort amenities like a toothbrush, dental kit, eye mask, and earplugs. The kit will also cycle different skincare products and offerings in premium cabins.

American collaborated with beauty retailer Thirteen Lune to curate skincare offerings in the amenity kit.

The kit will feature high-quality beauty brands from Thirteen Lune's tailored collection. Passengers can scan a QR code in the kit to learn about each brand and partner featured.

Customers will receive the Thirteen Lune kit for the first few weeks of the kickoff to the new program.

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Middle Managers Should Drive Your Business Transformation

Michael Mankins
Patrick Litre

Shift your approach from top-down to middle-out.

Successful transformations harness the collective wisdom of middle managers and teams. To increase your company’s chances, you need to: 1) Enlist your very best middle managers. Transforming a business demands a blend of creativity and ingenuity. By setting this challenge you can also test and nurture the next generation of leaders. 2) Empower the middle to sponsor transformative changes. It’s imperative to actively encourage middle managers to bring forth innovative ideas and to provide adequate support when these managers propose significant changes. 3) Reward bold action and results. Successful transformation demands a fundamental reexamination of every aspect of a business to achieve breakthrough results. To achieve this, rewards must reinforce this need for wholesale change.

The conventional approach to business transformation — top-down directives coupled with bottom-up execution — isn’t working. Today, fewer than one in eight transformations yield lasting results, leaving seven in eight lacking sustained impact. While the traditional top-down method may aid in cost-cutting and efficiency, it fails to produce enduring breakthroughs in business performance.

Michael Mankins is a leader in Bain’s Organization and Strategy practices and is a partner based in Austin, Texas. He is a coauthor of Time, Talent, Energy: Overcome Organizational Drag and Unleash Your Team’s Productive Power (Harvard Business Review Press, 2017).
PL Patrick Litre leads Bain’s Global Transformation and Change practice and is a partner based in Atlanta.

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As a sole proprietor, there is no legal separation between you and your business. Still, it's beneficial to separate your business and personal expenses to simplify your bookkeeping and taxes .

Sole proprietors can use personal credit cards for business purposes, but it's generally easier to separate expenses with a business credit card . With the right business card, you can earn rewards, finance larger purchases, build your business credit history and take advantage of other business-related benefits.

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Best for cash back: Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card
Best for travel rewards: Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card
Best for premium perks: The Business Platinum Card® from American Express
Best for 0% intro APR: U.S. Bank Triple Cash Rewards Visa® Business Card
Best for bad credit: Bank of America Business Advantage Unlimited Cash Rewards Secured credit card

Best for cash back

Ink business unlimited® credit card.

Earn 1.5% cash back on every purchase made for your business

Welcome bonus

Earn $750 bonus cash back after you spend $6,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening

0% for the first 12 months from account opening on purchases; N/A for balance transfers

Regular APR

18.49% - 24.49% variable

Balance transfer fee

Either $5 or 5% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater

Foreign transaction fee

Credit needed.

Good/Excellent

Terms apply.

No annual fee
Free employee cards
Simple cash-back program
Special financing offer for purchases
3% fee charged on purchases made outside the U.S.

Who's this for? The Chase Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card is ideal for sole proprietors who value simplicity because it offers a generous flat cash-back rate on all purchases and has no annual fee.

Standout benefits: All purchases earn at least 1.5% cashback. This allows sole proprietors to focus on what matters to their business instead of spending time navigating a complicated rewards program.

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Best for travel rewards

Ink business preferred® credit card.

Earn 3X points per $1 on the first $150,000 spent in combined purchases in select categories each account anniversary year (travel; shipping purchases; internet, cable and phone services; and advertising purchases with social media sites and search engines), 1X point per $1 on all other purchases

Earn 100,000 bonus points after you spend $8,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.

21.24% - 26.24% variable

Read our Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card review.

Points are worth 25% more when you redeem for travel through Chase TravelSM
1:1 point transfer to leading frequent travel programs
No fee charged on purchases made outside the U.S.
Generous welcome bonus worth up to $1,000
$95 annual fee
No introductory 0% financing offers for purchases or balance transfers

Who's this for? The Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card is ideal for sole proprietors who want to earn transferable travel rewards, with one of the most valuable welcome bonus offers and useful bonus business spending categories.

Standout benefits: This card has various built-in travel protections and earns Chase Ultimate Rewards® points , which can be transferred to over a dozen airline and hotel travel loyalty programs. Points can also be redeemed for 1.25 cents apiece toward travel through the Chase Travel SM portal .

Best for premium benefits

The business platinum card® from american express.

Earn 5X Membership Rewards® points on flights and prepaid hotels on AmexTravel.com and 1X points for each dollar you spend on eligible purchases. Also, earn 1.5X points (that's an extra half point per dollar) on each eligible purchases at US construction material, hardware suppliers, electronic goods retailers and software & cloud system providers, and shipping providers, as well as on purchases of $5,000 or more everywhere else, on up to $2 million of these purchases per calendar year.

Earn 120,000 Membership Rewards® points after you spend $15,000 on eligible purchases within the first 3 months of card membership

19.49% - 28.49% variable

Excellent/Good

See rates and fees , terms apply.

Enroll to receive up to $400 in annual statement credits on Dell purchases (up to $200 semi-annually), up to $360 with Indeed, up to $150 with Adobe and up to $120 on wireless telephone purchases
Get 35% points back when you use points to purchase all or part of an airline fare, up to 500,000 bonus points back per calendar year
American Express Global Lounge Collection
Breeze through security with CLEAR® Plus where available and get up to $189 back per year on your membership when you use your card. (subject to auto-renewal)
Up to $200 in statement credits per calendar year for incidental fees charged by your one selected, qualifying airline to your card
$695 annual fee
No introductory 0% financing offers

Who's this for? The Business Platinum Card® from American Express is one of the best options for sole proprietors who value luxury travel benefits such as airport lounge access and automatic hotel elite status.

Standout benefits: This card offers a long list of travel benefits, including access to over 1,400 airport lounges and an annual airline fee credit of up to $200 for incidentals, like baggage fees and seat upgrades. Cardholders can enroll to receive Hilton Gold status, Marriott Gold status and premium rental car privileges with National, Avis and Hertz. Terms apply.

Best for 0% intro APR

U.s. bank triple cash rewards visa® business card.

Earn 5% cash back on prepaid hotels and car rentals booked directly in the Rewards Center, 3% cash back on eligible purchases at gas stations and EV charging stations, office supply stores, cell phone service providers and restaurants, 1% cash back on all other eligible net purchases

Earn $500 in cash back. Just spend $4,500 on the account owner's card in the first 150 days of opening your account.

0% for 15 billing cycles on purchases and balance transfers

19.24% - 28.24% (Variable)

Either $5 or 3% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater

$500 welcome bonus offer
No limit on cash back earned
Interest-free period for the first 15 billing cycles on purchases and balance transfers
Annual $100 statement credit for recurring software subscription services
3% foreign transaction fee

Who's this for? The U.S. Bank Triple Cash Rewards Visa® Business Card is a good option for sole proprietors looking for a strong intro APR offer and still want to earn cash back . Typically, cards with longer intro-APR periods like this one offer fewer rewards and other benefits.

Standout benefits: The U.S. Bank Triple Cash Rewards Visa® Business Card offers new cardmembers a 0% intro APR on both purchases and eligible balance transfers for 15 billing cycles, after that, a variable 19.24% to 28.24% APR applies. There is a balance transfer fee of 3% of the amount you transfer ($5 minimum).

Best for bad credit

Bank of america business advantage unlimited cash rewards secured credit card.

Earn unlimited 1.5% cash back on all purchases

28.49% variable

4% of each transaction (minimum $0)

Poor/No credit history

Bad credit may qualify
Opportunity to transition to an unsecured card for qualified cardholders
Flexible redemption options
$1,000 minimum security deposit
No welcome bonus

Who's this for? If your credit needs work , the Bank of America Business Advantage Unlimited Cash Rewards Secured credit card can help you build your score while still earning rewards.

Standout benefits: Secured credit cards are designed for people with no credit history or weak credit scores. They typically don't offer many benefits or rewards, but this card is an exception, earning a competitive 1.5% cash back on every purchase. This return matches some of the top unsecured cash-back credit cards.

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Chase ink business unlimited® credit card.

The Ink Business Unlimited card is a rewarding cash-back business card with an unusually generous welcome bonus for a no-annual-fee card.

5% cash back on Lyft rides (through Mar. 31, 2025)
1.5% cash back on all other purchases

Earn a $750 cash bonus after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first three months after opening the account.

Notable perks

New Ink Business Unlimited cardholders receive an intro 0% APR on purchases for 12 months (after that, a variable 18.49% to 24.49% APR applies). This is an excellent offer that makes financing important business purchases more affordable.

You can add employee cards for no additional fee and take advantage of benefits such as purchase protection , extended warranty protection , roadside dispatch and travel and emergency assistance services.

If you have an eligible Ultimate-Rewards-earning card, like the Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card , the cashback earned with this card can be converted into transferrable Chase Ultimate Rewards® points.

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The Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card is a popular business rewards card with a reasonable annual fee, excellent rewards rates and useful insurance benefits.

5X points on Lyft rides (through March 31, 2025)
3X points on the first $150,000 in combined purchases in these categories each account anniversary year: Shipping , advertising (with select social media sites and search engines), travel, internet, cable and phone services
1X points on all other purchases

Earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $8,000 on purchases in the first three months after account opening.

This card has no foreign transaction fees and does not charge extra to add employee cards. It also offers many built-in insurance benefits that apply to certain purchases, including:

Cell phone protection
Trip cancellation and interruption insurance
Roadside dispatch
Purchase protection
Extended warranty protection
Rental car insurance (primary)
Baggage delay insurance
Lost luggage coverage
Travel accident insurance
Trip delay reimbursement
Travel and emergency assistance services

This is a longer list of travel and purchase protections than many other sub-$100 annual fee cards.

The Business Platinum Card® from American Express is a premium card with an array of benefits that can easily offset its high annual fee (see rates and fees ).

5X points on flights and prepaid hotels booked on AmexTravel.com
1.5X points on up to $2 million in purchases per calendar year of eligible purchases in the following categories: U.S. construction material and hardware suppliers, electronic goods retailers, software and cloud systems providers, shipping providers and on purchases of $5,000 or more
1X points for all other purchases
Terms apply

Earn 120,000 bonus points after spending $15,000 in qualifying purchases on your card in the first three months of card membership.

$695 (see rates and fees )

The Amex Business Platinum card offers a long list of valuable statement credit offers, including:

Up to $400 back per year on U.S. Dell purchases (up to $200 back semi-annually)
Up to $360 back per year on Indeed purchases (up to $90 back quarterly) through Dec. 31, 2024
Up to $150 back for select Adobe auto-renewing annual business subscriptions through Dec. 31, 2024
Up to $120 back per year for U.S. wireless telephone service provider purchases
Up to $200 in airline fee credit per year with one qualifying airline you choose
Up to $189 back per calendar year for CLEAR Plus
Up to $100 back for application fees every four years for Global Entry or every 4.5 years for TSA PreCheck

Cardholders enjoy automatic hotel elite status with Hilton Honors and Marriott Bonvoy and have access to more airport lounges than any other card, including Amex Centurion Lounges , Escape Lounges, Plaza Premium lounges, Priority Pass lounges, Delta Sky Clubs and Lufthansa lounges.

The card also boasts no foreign transaction fees (see rates and fees ) and many insurance coverages including, return protection, trip delay insurance , trip cancellation and interruption insurance, baggage insurance, extended warranty coverage, rental car insurance, cell phone protection and purchase protection.

The U.S. Bank Triple Cash Rewards Visa® Business Card packs a lot into a no-annual-fee business card . Not only does it offer a competitive intro APR offer, but it also has a strong welcome bonus and great cash-back rates.

5% back on prepaid hotels and rental cars booked through the U.S. Bank Travel Rewards Center
3% cash back on eligible purchases at gas and EV charging stations, office supply stores, cell phone service providers and restaurants
1% cash back on all other purchases

Earn $500 cash back after spending $4,500 on purchases within the first 150 days of account opening.

Cardholders can earn a $100 annual statement credit for recurring software subscriptions. To qualify, you need to make 11 consecutive monthly payments for an eligible software service, such as QuickBooks or FreshBooks .

The Bank of America Business Advantage Unlimited Cash Rewards Secured credit card is a solid cash-back card in and of itself but shines in comparison to other secured cards.

1.5% cash back on all purchases

The required minimum deposit to open this card is $1,000 and your credit line is equal to the amount you deposit. It also has a handful of travel insurance perks including, up to $100,000 in travel accident insurance, lost luggage assistance and emergency ticket replacement.

Can a sole proprietor get a business credit card?

A small business owner who is a sole proprietor is eligible for business credit cards. Many business card applications allow you to use your social security number as your business tax ID and don't require you to have an LLC or other complicated business structure.

Can I use my EIN to get a business credit card?

You can use an Employer Identification Number (EIN) to apply for a business credit card as a sole proprietor. However, most business cards for sole proprietors require a personal guarantee, so reviews of your personal credit history and income are part of the application process.

Do business credit card applications verify personal income?

Most small business card applications require you to provide your personal income and social security number. The card issuer can use this information to determine your credit limit and whether you can afford the card's monthly payments.

Bottom line

Sole proprietors are eligible for most types of small business credit cards, including cards that earn cash-back, travel rewards and offer no-interest intro periods. You'll usually need a good to excellent credit score to qualify for the most rewarding cards, but if you have a lower credit score, some of the easiest business credit cards to get only require an average or fair credit score.

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To determine which business cards offer the best value for sole proprietors, CNBC Select analyzed dozens of major small business credit cards. We compared each card on a range of features, including the annual fee, rewards, welcome bonus, introductory and standard APR and foreign transaction fees. We also considered additional perks, the application process and how easy it is to redeem points.

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