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How long does an ESTA appication take?

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  • 26-08-2015 10:11pm
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    Steve
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 22,584 CMod ✭✭✭✭


    Just wondering, how long it takes for the ESTA approval to come through?

    I haven't applied yet, how long in advance do I need to do it.


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    jaymcg91
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,015 ✭✭✭jaymcg91


    Often instant, if not then give it a few minutes, if you get a 'No' for whatever reason then you need to apply for a visa which could take a while.

    So to sum up, do it yesterday haha.


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    Rackstar
    Registered Users Posts: 1,347 ✭✭✭Rackstar


    It's automated and comes back near enough instantly as long as there are no issues. It can flag you for whatever reason and take a few days to get approved while they manually review though.


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    Steve
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 22,584 CMod ✭✭✭✭Steve


    Ah, thanks. I did it years ago and they said allow 2 weeks, seems the process has streamlined since then!


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    iusedtoknow
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,698 ✭✭✭iusedtoknow


    Just remember to use the legitimate ESTA portal. There are a lot of fronts that will charge you an arm and a leg for doing the same thing you can
    for $14

    https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/


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    January
    Closed Accounts Posts: 23,862 ✭✭✭✭January


    Can take up to 72 hours.


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