Your
questions answered on the US
Department of Homeland Security's travel
authorisation system for Visa Waiver travellers
to the USA:
In
an attempt to increase security the US authorities,
on January 12th 2009, mandated that all
travellers wishing to visit the USA on the existing
Visa Waiver program must also complete on online
authorisation form (ESTA).
ESTA's
can be completed online at https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/
do not use any other site or company to submit
your ESTA.
ESTA
FAQ's:
Who
is required to complete the ESTA process?
When do
I need to apply for a travel authorisation?
How long
is the travel authorisation valid?
What
information do I need to complete the application?
Am I able
to go back and change submitted information?
What happens
if any of my Passport details change?
Is there
a fee for authorisation?
Who
is required to complete the ESTA process?
All
passengers travelling under the Visa Waiver program,
this includes non-ticketed infants. Basically,
anyone without a Visa.
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When
do I need to apply for a travel authorisation?
It
is mandatory for all passengers travelling to
the United States under the Visa Waiver Programme
(VWP) to apply for an Electronic System for Travel
Authorisation (ESTA) at least 72 hours prior to
departure.
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How
long is the travel authorisation valid?
Unless revoked, travel authorisations
are valid for two years from the date of authorisation,
or until your passport expires, whichever comes
first.
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What
information do I need to complete the application?
*mandatory fields
Date
of Birth*
Country where you live*
Email address
Your name*
Sex*
Telephone Number
Passport issue and expiry date*
Passport Number*
Passport Issuing Country*
Airline
Flight Number
City of boarding
Address whilst in US
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Am
I able to go back and change submitted information?
You can update the following
details: email address, telephone number, airline
and flight number, City of boarding and address
whilst in US.
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What
happens if any of my Passport details change?
If there is a change
to any of your passport information (including
passport renewals) you will need to submit a new
travel authorisation.
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Is
there a fee for authorisation?
A $14 is being introduced on 9th September 2010.
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Should
you have any further questions or queries relating
to the ESTA process then please contact your TMG
account team by the usual methods.
