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ESTA

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  • 19-11-2016 12:29am
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    Lamposts
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    Can you apply for a new one before your existing one expires? Basically, I went over to the states last month and I'm heading there again on the 24th of December. It expires on the 26th of Dec. I'm planning on staying until January.


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    coylemj
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    You don't need a new one. It only has to be current on the day you present yourself at a point of entry, it doesn't matter if it expires while you are in the US. Even if, while you were there, you did a brief trip to Canada, Mexico or the 'adjacent islands' and returned to the US, the 90 day permit will still be active and you wouldn't need to rely on a current ESTA.

    Q: Do travelers need to update their ESTA if it will expire before they depart the United States?

    A: If an ESTA expires before the traveler leaves the United States, the traveler is not required to apply for another ESTA. However, the traveler will need to apply for a new ESTA for future travel.

    https://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/frequently-asked-questions-about-visa-waiver-program-vwp-and-electronic-system-travel


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