Previously traveled to the US on an ESTA with one passport, now considering changing to a second passport?
So a prior job 2 years ago involved regular travel to the US, I applied for and received an ESTA against my British passport - this expires very soon, so consider it no longer valid for the purposes of this question.
My new role will be requiring both US and EU travel on a regular basis, considering the upcoming Brexit uncertainty regarding access to the EU for British citizens I'm considering switching over to my Irish passport for all business travel going forward (my employer only allows me to hold 1 passport in their system for the purposes of travel).
Given the above, my question is: would anyone anticipate any issues in applying for and using an ESTA for the US against my Irish passport given the expired ESTA against a British passport in the same name?
(I'm obviously anticipating the possibility of larger queues etc. at Dublin pre-clearance, or US side clearance as I won't be able to use the electronic system on first visit.)
Best Answer
There are no issues with obtaining an ESTA with a different citizenship than you've used for a previous ESTA.
As a part of the ESTA application you will be asked if you have a passport for any other countries, and whether you hold any other citizenship - obviously in this case you will need to declare your UK citizenship/passport as a part of the application.
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Can I transfer my ESTA to a new passport?
You must submit a new ESTA application and wait for the visa to be approved if you receive a new passport or if any information in your passport has changed. Otherwise your application will be rejected or you will be denied entry to the United States. You also have to pay the associated fees again.Do I need to renew my ESTA if I get a new passport?
Applying for a new ESTA is required when your passport has been reissued or the content of your passport (i.e., your name, gender, or nationality) has changed.Can I enter the US multiple times with ESTA?
There is no limit on the number of times you may enter the U.S. under either ESTA of a visa. However, if reentering the U.S. using ESTA soon after staying for nearly 90 days, you can expect to be questioned in detail by the immigration officer about the purpose of your visit.Can you make changes to an ESTA?
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."ESTA for Travelers with Multiple Passports or Citizenships
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