Reapply for ESTA within 90-day period for reentry to the US? [duplicate]

I have entered the US with an ESTA 40 days ago. Now I staying in Mexico for two weeks, after that I am planning to go back to the US and stay for 1 night only to then take a plane back to Europe. Will I need a new ESTA for my reentry? I will not violate the 90 days mark, everything will happen within that interval. I have heard several opinions now and I am really confused. I hope that you guys can help me. Thanks in advance

Best Answer

Let's clear up a misunderstanding. ESTA is permission to get on a plane. It's valid for several years, and you can do several trips to the USA on one, application. ESTA does not admit you to the US. The rules that limit how long you can stay in the US are the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). This is important because reading up about 'renewing an ESTA' will not give useful information if you are looking to find how long you can stay in the US.

So to give the trivial answer to the question you asked, no you don't not need a new ESTA. Your original will serve you for a few years. But that's not important. The VWP is important.

If you enter the US in the VWP, exit to Mexico (or Canada or the Carribbean) and re-enter, you do not get a new VWP admission. You are readmitted under the original. You have to leave the US within 90 days of your original entry to the US.

If you were given a green I-94 form (record of admission under the VWP), you should keep it when you leave to Mexico, and re-present it. If you were dealt with electronically then you arrivals and departures will be recorded properly.

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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 I apply for ESTA twice?

Even if your status became \u201ctravel not authorized,\u201d you may apply for ESTA again as many times as you wish.

How do I reset my ESTA 90 days?

Where must you travel to in order to before returning on an ESTA to get a new 90 days? You must leave the whole North American region completely to reset this. You can't just pop to Canada or Mexico to try and reset the 90-day counter.

How soon can I reapply for ESTA?

Wait at least 24 hours and then apply again. Although you will have to pay the costs of application again when reapplying, you can replace the content of your previous application. However, in some cases it is not possible to modify or correct information entered before.

ESTA for Transit Purposes

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