Questions tagged [esta]
Electronic System for Travel Authorization, an online application you must fill if you wish to travel to the US under the Visa Waiver Program. This tag is about the application; for the program itself, use the tag [us-visa-waiver-program].
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What happens if my ESTA expires on the day of arrival?
I'm French and will travel the 14th of June to the US. My ESTA expires the 14th of June 2013 and I'm wondering if my ESTA will be valid when I'll land in the US on the 14th of June 2013.
Does ...
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Was it legal to restrict access to USA when holding a valid ESTA and visiting Canada for 6 months?
I try to find "legality" of following situation:
Mom (75, Slovak citizen) was traveling from Slovakia to Vancouver (Kosice-Vienna-Newark-Vancouver). The reason was to stay as visitor in Vancouver for ...
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Do I need to inform anyone that I plan to stay on after my week's holiday to America?
I booked a week's holiday to America to see my boyfriend, but we have since decided that if my visit goes well we would like me to miss my flight home and stay for a couple of months. (Ensuring to ...
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Travelling with ESTA, 1h30min in JFK connection flight
I have a connection flight
HEL-> JFK (3:50PM)
JFK(5:20PM) -> SAN (San Diego)
So it means I have a layover of 1.5h. How does it work?
Can I get any wristband/permission to skip immigration line? If ...
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Entering US from Canada by bus (VWP citizen)
I am planning a one-day trip from Vancouver to Seattle and will probably travel by bus (Greyhound) as it is more convenient than train (direct route).
As far I have done my research, since I am ...
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Do the 90 Days on my VWP/ESTA pause when I am in Canada? [duplicate]
I left the U.S. for Canada with about 3 weeks left on my stay allowance in the U.S. I am now wondering if the 90 days kept counting down while I was in Canada? I would like to visit some family on the ...
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Extending visitor stay in the US
I have been in the US for 2 months and 20 days. I have 10 days left on my ESTA.
I would like to extend my stay for non-medical reasons. Is there any way to do this? Can I apply for a brand new ESTA ...
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In transit in US, or not, for ESTA?
We fly from UK to Canada, then after a few days we travel to Alaska for a cruise. When the cruise finishes in Alaska, we travel back to Canada and then home. In applying for our ESTAs, I said we will ...
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Delayed departure while on ESTA
I have a valid ESTA. When I enter US I will show my return flight booking to leave US. Should I decide to stay longer while I am there, but still within 90 day period, will my rebooked flight date be ...
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Can ESTA holder do some remote work from US for a UK company? [duplicate]
I'm an ESTA holder regularly travelling to the US to see my girlfriend. I am a UK resident, in full time employment for a UK company.
This summer, I want to go over to US for 2-3 months (up to 90 ...
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Flying from California to Texas: do I need ESTA?
Me and My Mother currently reside in the USA, California
My Mom came to the USA with B1/B2 visa and she is from Iran and it is not included in the countries of VWP and I am permanent resident of ...
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UK ESTA USA Visa run
I am spending 2 months in the USA with friends, then plan to go back to London for a month, then back to the USA for another two months. Just to hang out with friends again.
I can easily prove, that ...
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Middle name on ESTA
The given name listed in my passport is Johan Fredrik and family name is Nilsson, however the name "Johan" is never used in real life and Fredrik is the name I use for all purposes. Johan then is a ...
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Can I re enter the US on the VWP immediately after 90 days? [duplicate]
I have read conflicting information and can't seem to find the right number online to call.
I am a UK citizen visiting the US on an ESTA due to expire on 2nd April.
I would like to stay until the ...
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Esta return, can I reset the "clock" by visiting the Bahamas?
I've read a few questions/responses on this but seem to be reading conflicting information
I've tried to find a number for immigration at Fort Lauderdale but don't appear to be able to call
My ...