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CBP Reminds Travelers to Allow 72 Hours for ESTA. Why?
Renew or reapply for ESTA visa to re-enter USA?Travelling to the US on the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) to attend a job interviewWhen to apply for US ESTA?Can I have multiple valid ESTAs in different passports?ESTA application status stuck at “Authorization Pending”. What can I do?When entering the US on VWP, are you required to have proof of onward travel within the 90 days?ESTA and B1/B2 visa refusals for UK citizenCan I apply for a F1 Visa while in the U.S. on a Visa Waiver (VWP ESTA) (NO Status change in the U.S.)?Is 1h30 enough time at Chicago O'Hare for transit between 2 international flights for a non-US citizen with ESTA?Visiting the USA from the UK on a passport with 3-months expiration
ESTA website has this alert on top in red.
REMINDER: Apply for ESTA no later than 72 hours before departing for the United States. Real-time approvals will no longer be available and arriving at the airport without a previously approved ESTA will likely result in being denied boarding.
Why is that so? ESTA approval previously used to be granted within minutes if not seconds. Is this a generic statement or a policy change?
This press release does confirm the policy change but does not list any reason as to why this was changed.
Due to changes in ESTA application processing, real-time approvals will no longer be available. Citizens of participating Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries traveling to the United States are strongly encouraged to apply for an ESTA at the time of booking their trip and no later than 72 hours prior to departure. Applicants who apply on the same day of their flight’s departure risk not having an approved ESTA prior to their scheduled departure. International travelers without an approved ESTA will not be authorized to board their flight.
(the emphasis is mine)
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ESTA website has this alert on top in red.
REMINDER: Apply for ESTA no later than 72 hours before departing for the United States. Real-time approvals will no longer be available and arriving at the airport without a previously approved ESTA will likely result in being denied boarding.
Why is that so? ESTA approval previously used to be granted within minutes if not seconds. Is this a generic statement or a policy change?
This press release does confirm the policy change but does not list any reason as to why this was changed.
Due to changes in ESTA application processing, real-time approvals will no longer be available. Citizens of participating Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries traveling to the United States are strongly encouraged to apply for an ESTA at the time of booking their trip and no later than 72 hours prior to departure. Applicants who apply on the same day of their flight’s departure risk not having an approved ESTA prior to their scheduled departure. International travelers without an approved ESTA will not be authorized to board their flight.
(the emphasis is mine)
usa esta us-visa-waiver-program
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Speculation: the changes might be delivered the distributed computer infrastructure (e.g. airlines, ground services) in batch. Batch processes occur usually overnight, but in case a computer system fails there is the need for the technicians to work on the issue, get it fixed, and wait for the next batch.
– usr-local-ΕΨΗΕΛΩΝ
3 hours ago
"ESTA approval previously used to be granted within minutes if not seconds." Usually, yes. Not always. The 72 hours is in part to accommodate for those situations that aren't the norm.
– Mast
3 hours ago
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ESTA website has this alert on top in red.
REMINDER: Apply for ESTA no later than 72 hours before departing for the United States. Real-time approvals will no longer be available and arriving at the airport without a previously approved ESTA will likely result in being denied boarding.
Why is that so? ESTA approval previously used to be granted within minutes if not seconds. Is this a generic statement or a policy change?
This press release does confirm the policy change but does not list any reason as to why this was changed.
Due to changes in ESTA application processing, real-time approvals will no longer be available. Citizens of participating Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries traveling to the United States are strongly encouraged to apply for an ESTA at the time of booking their trip and no later than 72 hours prior to departure. Applicants who apply on the same day of their flight’s departure risk not having an approved ESTA prior to their scheduled departure. International travelers without an approved ESTA will not be authorized to board their flight.
(the emphasis is mine)
usa esta us-visa-waiver-program
asked 10 hours ago
Hanky PankyHanky Panky
25.5k476122
ESTA website has this alert on top in red.
REMINDER: Apply for ESTA no later than 72 hours before departing for the United States. Real-time approvals will no longer be available and arriving at the airport without a previously approved ESTA will likely result in being denied boarding.
Why is that so? ESTA approval previously used to be granted within minutes if not seconds. Is this a generic statement or a policy change?
This press release does confirm the policy change but does not list any reason as to why this was changed.
Due to changes in ESTA application processing, real-time approvals will no longer be available. Citizens of participating Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries traveling to the United States are strongly encouraged to apply for an ESTA at the time of booking their trip and no later than 72 hours prior to departure. Applicants who apply on the same day of their flight’s departure risk not having an approved ESTA prior to their scheduled departure. International travelers without an approved ESTA will not be authorized to board their flight.
(the emphasis is mine)
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Speculation: the changes might be delivered the distributed computer infrastructure (e.g. airlines, ground services) in batch. Batch processes occur usually overnight, but in case a computer system fails there is the need for the technicians to work on the issue, get it fixed, and wait for the next batch.
– usr-local-ΕΨΗΕΛΩΝ
3 hours ago
"ESTA approval previously used to be granted within minutes if not seconds." Usually, yes. Not always. The 72 hours is in part to accommodate for those situations that aren't the norm.
– Mast
3 hours ago
add a comment |
Speculation: the changes might be delivered the distributed computer infrastructure (e.g. airlines, ground services) in batch. Batch processes occur usually overnight, but in case a computer system fails there is the need for the technicians to work on the issue, get it fixed, and wait for the next batch.
– usr-local-ΕΨΗΕΛΩΝ
3 hours ago
"ESTA approval previously used to be granted within minutes if not seconds." Usually, yes. Not always. The 72 hours is in part to accommodate for those situations that aren't the norm.
– Mast
3 hours ago
Speculation: the changes might be delivered the distributed computer infrastructure (e.g. airlines, ground services) in batch. Batch processes occur usually overnight, but in case a computer system fails there is the need for the technicians to work on the issue, get it fixed, and wait for the next batch.
– usr-local-ΕΨΗΕΛΩΝ
3 hours ago
Speculation: the changes might be delivered the distributed computer infrastructure (e.g. airlines, ground services) in batch. Batch processes occur usually overnight, but in case a computer system fails there is the need for the technicians to work on the issue, get it fixed, and wait for the next batch.
– usr-local-ΕΨΗΕΛΩΝ
3 hours ago
"ESTA approval previously used to be granted within minutes if not seconds." Usually, yes. Not always. The 72 hours is in part to accommodate for those situations that aren't the norm.
– Mast
3 hours ago
"ESTA approval previously used to be granted within minutes if not seconds." Usually, yes. Not always. The 72 hours is in part to accommodate for those situations that aren't the norm.
– Mast
3 hours ago
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The reason is right there. You don’t see it because you’re expecting something elaborate.
Due to changes in ESTA application processing
That’s the reason. They don’t need to explain the details of the change.
https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/national-media-release/cbp-reminds-travelers-allow-72-hours-esta
answered 10 hours ago
ThE iLlEgAl aLiEnThE iLlEgAl aLiEn
24.2k367124
Expectations...
– Harper
5 hours ago
add a comment |
Not an official reason but I've had an ESTA delayed because of payment difficulties. I'd used the same card to pay for a plane ticket, a seat upgrade and an ESTA in rapid succession, all to US companies; my bank flagged that as potential fraud and refused the ESTA payment. The next morning, I got an email from CBP saying that I couldn't have my ESTA until I'd paid for it.
So it certainly seems prudent for CBP to recommend that people don't apply right at the last minute. Even completely routine applications can get delayed. As far as I recall, CBP have always advised people to apply at least 72 hours in advance of their planned travel.
answered 5 hours ago
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Hmm. Actually, I'm not sure this really answers the question. Downvote if you think it doesn't; I'll delete it if people think it's not relevant.
– David Richerby
5 hours ago
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The reason is right there. You don’t see it because you’re expecting something elaborate.
Due to changes in ESTA application processing
That’s the reason. They don’t need to explain the details of the change.
https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/national-media-release/cbp-reminds-travelers-allow-72-hours-esta
answered 10 hours ago
ThE iLlEgAl aLiEnThE iLlEgAl aLiEn
24.2k367124
Expectations...
– Harper
5 hours ago
add a comment |
The reason is right there. You don’t see it because you’re expecting something elaborate.
Due to changes in ESTA application processing
That’s the reason. They don’t need to explain the details of the change.
https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/national-media-release/cbp-reminds-travelers-allow-72-hours-esta
answered 10 hours ago
ThE iLlEgAl aLiEnThE iLlEgAl aLiEn
24.2k367124
Expectations...
– Harper
5 hours ago
add a comment |
The reason is right there. You don’t see it because you’re expecting something elaborate.
Due to changes in ESTA application processing
That’s the reason. They don’t need to explain the details of the change.
https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/national-media-release/cbp-reminds-travelers-allow-72-hours-esta
answered 10 hours ago
ThE iLlEgAl aLiEnThE iLlEgAl aLiEn
24.2k367124
The reason is right there. You don’t see it because you’re expecting something elaborate.
Due to changes in ESTA application processing
That’s the reason. They don’t need to explain the details of the change.
https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/national-media-release/cbp-reminds-travelers-allow-72-hours-esta
answered 10 hours ago
ThE iLlEgAl aLiEnThE iLlEgAl aLiEn
24.2k367124
answered 10 hours ago
ThE iLlEgAl aLiEnThE iLlEgAl aLiEn
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ThE iLlEgAl aLiEnThE iLlEgAl aLiEn
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Expectations...
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Expectations...
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Expectations...
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Expectations...
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Not an official reason but I've had an ESTA delayed because of payment difficulties. I'd used the same card to pay for a plane ticket, a seat upgrade and an ESTA in rapid succession, all to US companies; my bank flagged that as potential fraud and refused the ESTA payment. The next morning, I got an email from CBP saying that I couldn't have my ESTA until I'd paid for it.
So it certainly seems prudent for CBP to recommend that people don't apply right at the last minute. Even completely routine applications can get delayed. As far as I recall, CBP have always advised people to apply at least 72 hours in advance of their planned travel.
answered 5 hours ago
David RicherbyDavid Richerby
13.1k84485
Hmm. Actually, I'm not sure this really answers the question. Downvote if you think it doesn't; I'll delete it if people think it's not relevant.
– David Richerby
5 hours ago
add a comment |
Not an official reason but I've had an ESTA delayed because of payment difficulties. I'd used the same card to pay for a plane ticket, a seat upgrade and an ESTA in rapid succession, all to US companies; my bank flagged that as potential fraud and refused the ESTA payment. The next morning, I got an email from CBP saying that I couldn't have my ESTA until I'd paid for it.
So it certainly seems prudent for CBP to recommend that people don't apply right at the last minute. Even completely routine applications can get delayed. As far as I recall, CBP have always advised people to apply at least 72 hours in advance of their planned travel.
answered 5 hours ago
David RicherbyDavid Richerby
13.1k84485
Hmm. Actually, I'm not sure this really answers the question. Downvote if you think it doesn't; I'll delete it if people think it's not relevant.
– David Richerby
5 hours ago
add a comment |
Not an official reason but I've had an ESTA delayed because of payment difficulties. I'd used the same card to pay for a plane ticket, a seat upgrade and an ESTA in rapid succession, all to US companies; my bank flagged that as potential fraud and refused the ESTA payment. The next morning, I got an email from CBP saying that I couldn't have my ESTA until I'd paid for it.
So it certainly seems prudent for CBP to recommend that people don't apply right at the last minute. Even completely routine applications can get delayed. As far as I recall, CBP have always advised people to apply at least 72 hours in advance of their planned travel.
answered 5 hours ago
David RicherbyDavid Richerby
13.1k84485
Not an official reason but I've had an ESTA delayed because of payment difficulties. I'd used the same card to pay for a plane ticket, a seat upgrade and an ESTA in rapid succession, all to US companies; my bank flagged that as potential fraud and refused the ESTA payment. The next morning, I got an email from CBP saying that I couldn't have my ESTA until I'd paid for it.
So it certainly seems prudent for CBP to recommend that people don't apply right at the last minute. Even completely routine applications can get delayed. As far as I recall, CBP have always advised people to apply at least 72 hours in advance of their planned travel.
answered 5 hours ago
David RicherbyDavid Richerby
13.1k84485
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answered 5 hours ago
David RicherbyDavid Richerby
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answered 5 hours ago
David RicherbyDavid Richerby
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answered 5 hours ago
David RicherbyDavid Richerby
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Hmm. Actually, I'm not sure this really answers the question. Downvote if you think it doesn't; I'll delete it if people think it's not relevant.
– David Richerby
5 hours ago
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Hmm. Actually, I'm not sure this really answers the question. Downvote if you think it doesn't; I'll delete it if people think it's not relevant.
– David Richerby
5 hours ago
Hmm. Actually, I'm not sure this really answers the question. Downvote if you think it doesn't; I'll delete it if people think it's not relevant.
– David Richerby
5 hours ago
Hmm. Actually, I'm not sure this really answers the question. Downvote if you think it doesn't; I'll delete it if people think it's not relevant.
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Speculation: the changes might be delivered the distributed computer infrastructure (e.g. airlines, ground services) in batch. Batch processes occur usually overnight, but in case a computer system fails there is the need for the technicians to work on the issue, get it fixed, and wait for the next batch.
– usr-local-ΕΨΗΕΛΩΝ
3 hours ago
"ESTA approval previously used to be granted within minutes if not seconds." Usually, yes. Not always. The 72 hours is in part to accommodate for those situations that aren't the norm.
– Mast
3 hours ago