I will exceed the 90 day ESTA limit while I am in Central America
I am an Australian passport holder. I intend to travel to the United States under the VWP (ESTA approved) for the 90 day period.
After 83 days in the US, I will depart for Mexico where I will be travelling on a tour through Mexico, Guatemala and Belize. My entire trip including Central America will exceed 90 days. The 90 days will expire once I am in Mexico.
I do not intend to re-enter the US after Central America; however, I will need to transit through Los Angeles airport for my return flight back to Melbourne, Australia.
Am I going to encounter any problems? I am travelling with a US passport holder.
Best Answer
As you visit Guatemala and Belize there is absolutely no problem, this is a separate visit.
Note even if it were Mexico only you might get away with it. Yes, the rules say it is not but the border guard has wide discretion and what they do not want is a visa run.
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Can I stay more than 90 days with ESTA?
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Consequences of overstaying Overstaying (even for 1 day!) under the Visa Waiver Program (ESTA) or with any other Visa Type may result in serious consequences: If the visitor accrues unlawful overstay under the Visa Waiver Program, the visitor will be permanently barred from the program.Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
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