Do I need two ESTAs if I am not leaving the airport the first time, and then staying in the US the following week?
Next week I am flying to Canada from the UK through the US. We will be stopping for one hour in Dallas, before getting a plane to Vancouver. I won't get out of the airport obviously. The following week though, I will be flying from Vancouver to the US for one week of holiday, so then I will get out of the airport. How can I say this on my ESTA application? It makes me choose if I am not getting out of the airport or if I do.... Does it mean I need two ESTAs?
Thanks!
Best Answer
You only need to apply for an ESTA once, an ESTA is valid for 2 years before you have to apply for a new one.
Your ESTA just authorises you to travel to the United States. When you get to the border you will tell them your connecting to Vancouver and they will enter you on the Visa Waiver Program(VWP).
When you leave Vancouver your ESTA will allow you to fly into the USA again. When you enter the USA the second time you will tell them you are coming on holiday for a week, they will again enter you on the VWP.
On the ESTA form for address in the USA I would just put the airport you are using to transit to Vancouver.
You may want to read more about ESTA and the VWP here.
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Do I need a new ESTA for each trip?
Your ESTA authorization is generally valid for multiple trips over a period of two years (starting the date that you are approved) or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. As long as you received an ESTA authorization to travel, you do not have to reapply during the validity period.Are estas multiple entry?
An ESTA can be used for multiple entries into the United States. However, approved ESTA applicants should be aware that Customs and Border Protection (CBP), has the right to deny any traveller admission at the U.S. border.Do I need ESTA to return to US?
ESTA is required for foreign nationals visiting the U.S. for up to 90 days for sightseeing or other purposes, and they must complete the ESTA application process prior to boarding their U.S.-bound flight or vessel. A visa, on the other hand, is required for stays of longer than 90 days.How long do you have to wait between estas?
When traveling to the United States with the approved ESTA, you may only stay for up to 90 days at a time and there should be a reasonable amount of time between visits so that the CBP Officer does not think you are trying to live here. There is no set requirement for how long you must wait between visits.Can’t Leave Airport Until a Stranger Buys Me a Flight
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