New Guide Discussion: Beat the impending ESTA charge

dzug1

Dustykitten wrote: »

What happens if your passport runs out during the two years? Do you have to reapply? Thanks

Yes. The ESTA is specific to one passport.

Dustykitten

Thanks. DH seems to be under the impression that you have to put a flight number on the application, is that the case?

luci

Flight number and accommodation details aren't mandatory and you can apply without them. You can add them later, but you don't have to.

twarde

dzug1 wrote: »

It doesn't ask you as such - it says to apply if your visit is for business or pleasure.


Were you turned away or admitted grudgingly? If the former you are ineligible for ESTA and will have to get a second (tourist, B2) visa - if the latter the an ESTA would be fine.

Yes, they let us in after suggesting they might cancel my E2 visa. They didn't cancel it though, after some pleading from me.

fatbadger2

Do the US officials have access to UK crimimal records - I assume they do for murderers/terrorists etc, but about for drunk and disorderly or a caution???

Presumably they couldn't possibly know about something like that from many years ago?

Just wondering!

dzug1

fatbadger2 wrote: »

Do the US officials have access to UK crimimal records - I assume they do for murderers/terrorists etc, but about for drunk and disorderly or a caution???

Presumably they couldn't possibly know about something like that from many years ago?

Just wondering!

This subject is done to death here evey few weeks - suggest you search back until you find an appropriate thread.

An oversimplified answer is yes.

An equally oversimplified answer is no.

PolishBigSpender

Isn't this article all based on hype and no substance? Just because they can charge doesn't mean they're going to!

*pinkie*

I m a bit confused about ESTA. Do you have to apply for a new one every time you visit the USA? This is what i have done in the past.

I applyed for one this year when i went to New York, and i m due to fly out to washington this Autumn. Do i just amend my application when i applied for new York, i.e. update the address and flight details, or do i need to aply for a new one?

malkie76

Just update your existing one with new details.

Starrystarrynight

You can just update your existing one. Or you can apply again now so you will be covered for the next 2 years, in case the charge is brought in.
I can never find a note of the number so just do a new one each time.