Can I get a refund for an unnecessary ESTA aplication?
Last year I've applied for an ESTA, on the 7th of September 2015 (Orlando). I was under the impression that I had to apply for an ESTA every year. Fortunately my application from September 2015 is still valid (until September 2017). Unfortunately I unnecessarily applied for a new one on the 14th of October (New York), thus unnecessarily paying for a new application.
Unfortunately I can not seem to find the application from September 2015. I was hoping to find out how to withdraw the application from 14th of October and adjust the details (address/destination) and get my money back from the second (unnecessary) application.
Does anyone know what I need to/can do?
Best Answer
No, you can't get a refund. The ESTA website does mention the possibility of a partial refund in case your application is refused, but nothing about being able to refund a successful application.
I presume $14 isn't a lot of money in the grand scheme of things, so I wouldn't pursue it farther.
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Can you get a refund on ESTA?
Our service fee refund covers the fees paid to us directly for processing your application, and unfortunately does not cover any third-party fees you may incur, such as credit/debit card fees or charges from other parties involved in processing your payment. Refunds are always in USD currency.Can you cancel an ESTA application?
It is possible to cancel your application for an ESTA USA until it is processed by US Customs & Border Protection. This generally happens within ten minutes after your payment has been received. Afterwards, it is no longer possible to cancel your application.What happens if I make a mistake on my ESTA application?
If an applicant made a mistake on their passport or biographical information, he or she will need to submit a new application. The associated fee will be charged for each new application submitted. Any other mistakes may be corrected or updated by clicking \u201cCheck Individual Status\u201d under \u201cCheck ESTA Status."Can you appeal an ESTA?
If you believe you were incorrectly denied, you may go to the DHS/TRIP Web site and file a redress request through the DHS Travel Redress Inquiry Program. If you think you may have answered \u201cYes\u201d incorrectly and were denied as a result, you should contact CBP directly. Further information is available their website .Fixing a mistake on your ESTA application
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