[raverbashing]

This was discussed and planned pre-pandemic, this was even delayed due to the pandemic

Whatever definition you'd like to use for it applies to ESTA as well

[dukeyukey]

And the ESTA absolutely is a visa. I hate this double-standard of _saying_ you've got visa-free travel, you just gotta fill out this form with all your details so we can decide whether or not you've got permission to visit.