ESTA question - British citizens travelling to US and Canada
My brother and I are planning a trip next year to visit our uncle in Canada, and will spend part of the time in the US.
On the official online ESTA application form, under the section name "Travel Information", it asks "Is your travel to the US occurring in transit to another country?"
I'm not sure whether to say yes or no to this question because of our planned itinerary, which is as follows:
Saturday
- Fly from London to Seattle
- Pick up hire car in downtown Seattle and drive north
- Find a motel and stay the night (this might be in the US, might be in Canada)
Sunday
- Drive the rest of the way to our AirBnB in Canada
Wednesday
- Depart Canada and return to Seattle
- Return hire car and spend a few days in another AirBnB in Seattle
Saturday
- Fly home from Seattle to London
So, a few of issues here:
Yes we are travelling to the US en route to another country, but we might stay overnight in the US on the first night, and if we do, does that mean we're actually not?
When we arrive in the US, I assume they will want to know where we're headed, and I'm worried they won't be satisfied with our answer, which will basically be "don't know yet, might be staying in the US, might be heading straight to Canada"
Even if we say that we're planning to stay in a motel (whichever side of the border it may be), will they insist on knowing which motel?
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Do I need a separate ESTA for USA and Canada?
ESTA required for transfer to CanadaIf you are flying through the United States to Canada, you need to apply for both an ESTA as well as an eTA.Can I enter the US from Canada with an ESTA?
You cannot use your ESTA to enter Canada.Can UK citizens travel to USA ESTA?
British citizens can apply for an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorisation) visa waiver to travel to the United States. The ESTA allows citizens of Great Britain to visit the U.S. for tourism, business, transit, medical and short study purposes without a visa for up to 90 days per visit.What questions are you asked on an ESTA?
What ESTA Form Questions will I be Asked?- Your Passport Details.
- Your Birth Date, Birth Place and Birth Country.
- Any Additional Citizenships.
- Your Parents' Names.
- Your Contact Details.
- Your Work Details.
- Travel Details.
- Emergency Contact Details.
Do This BEFORE Flying To USA - ESTA
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