The ESTA visa waiver is an electronic travel authorization required by the United States to enter the country.
Citizens from over 40 countries in the Visa Waiver Program must obtain an ESTA to travel to the U.S.
Once the traveler has applied for their travel authorization they are able to check the ESTA status before their trip.
Further information about the ESTA status check and the ESTA renewal are described below.
Important: Please note that it is only possible to check the status of your US ESTA if you applied and completed the ESTA application form through this website.
Why Do You Have to Check the ESTA Status?
Citizens of countries in the Visa Waiver Program must have a valid ESTA upon arrival in the United States.
Each traveler should check their ESTA status to know if their ESTA visa waiver has been approved prior to their trip.
Without a valid ESTA, foreign nationals from eligible countries will not be granted entry to the U.S. Once approved, it is also important that ESTA holders are aware of their ESTA expiration date.
How To Check the ESTA Status
The easiest way to check the status of your US ESTA application is by checking your email. All correspondence is sent to the email address given in your original application, including the approved ESTA visa waiver.
General ESTA processing time is 1-2 working days. If you are still waiting for your approved ESTA after 2 business days, you can contact us to check the status of your application.
Applicants who wish to check their ESTA status can do so by clicking the green button below.
To check the status of their ESTA through this website, travelers will need to provide us with the following:
- Full name
- Country of passport
- Passport number
- Email address
You should state the reason for contact is “I want to check the status of my submitted application”.
Once you have submitted the contact form you will receive an update on your ESTA application within 72 hours.
Travelers can also check the ESTA status in order to:
- Verify the issue date
- Verify the ESTA expiration date
- Verify the provided information is correct
Note: It is only possible to complete the check if a traveler has obtained their ESTA travel authorization through this website. Providing you meet the ESTA requirements, you can apply online in a matter of minutes.
ESTA status is pending
In some cases, a traveler’s application might show that the ESTA authorization is pending.
If your US ESTA is on pending status it means that the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is reviewing the details provided on the application form.
Verify the ESTA Status
Travelers can check if their ESTA is still valid at any time by looking at the date of issue on the approved ESTA visa waiver.
The travel authorization will be valid for 2 years from the date the travel authorization was granted or until the passport expires, whichever occurs first.
All travelers must be aware that even if their ESTA hasn’t reached the 2-year limit, if their passport has expired they can no longer use that ESTA to travel to the US.
If you cannot find the details of your ESTA, you can contact us to check the issue and expiry dates.
What to do if an ESTA has expired
If the ESTA has expired, it is necessary to apply for a new ESTA.
If any of the following circumstances apply, the traveler must also apply for a new ESTA:
- New passport: ESTA is electronically linked to the applicant’s passport
- Legally changed name: Information on the passport must always match the information on the ESTA
- Changed gender
- Changed country of citizenship
- Changed the country of residency
- Changed response to any of the mandatory questions
Can the ESTA Be Renewed?
An ESTA cannot be renewed -- an ESTA extension does not exist.
Once it expires, travelers are required to renew the ESTA by completing a new online form before traveling to the United States.
ESTA renewal process
Once a travel authorization has expired, an ESTA renewal is required. Foreign visitors with an expired ESTA must fill out an ESTA renewal application form with their personal information and current passport details.
If there are any doubts or queries regarding the status of an ESTA travel authorization, the renewal process, or anything else related to ESTA, please contact us.
How do I renew my ESTA?
The renewal process for an ESTA visa waiver is the same as the original application process. You simply need to access the online form and complete it with the relevant details.
- Valid passport
- Email address
- Debit or credit card
Important note: Travelers are not required to print their ESTA Travel Authorization in order to enter the United States, as the border control has an electronic confirmation of all the required documentation.
However. it is recommended to have a printed copy of the approved ESTA Authorization when traveling to the United States. Some airlines may require it to verify eligible entry into the U.S. before allowing passengers to board the plane.