If you have submitted your application for the U.S. ESTA, but realized you have made a mistake, you may be able to correct the error.
Read on to learn about when it’s possible to correct mistakes in the U.S. ESTA application, and how to do it.
Correcting errors on your ESTA application
We use API technology to cross-check your passport details with your application data to identify any discrepancies. Therefore, we should detect any incorrect information such as passport number or expiration date, name, or date of birth and correct it on your behalf.
However, if you realize you have made a mistake on your ESTA application soon after you submit it, please reach out to us as soon as possible. You can do this using our contact form or by sending us an email.
Depending on where your application stands, we might be able to quickly rectify your details.
However, if we have already submitted the application to the U.S. government for processing, we are unable to update certain information such as passport number or expiration date, name, and date of birth.
How to update information on an ESTA
Once your travel authorization application is submitted to the U.S. government, we cannot modify the key information mentioned above.
However, if you applied for your ESTA through our site, we can update personal details such as:
- Your email address
- Address of temporary residence in the United States
ESTA is valid for 2 consecutive years, meaning that it is completely understandable that this information may change over time.
To update it, simply contact our immigration experts via email or through our contact form, and we will modify these details for you.
However you choose to reach out to us, you should include your application number and the details you wish to change. We will then get back to you within 72 hours and update the information on your behalf.
Common mistakes when applying for ESTA travel authorization
To avoid being officially refused entry to the United States, you must fill out the ESTA application carefully and honestly. To avoid processing delays or a rejection of your application, you should check and correct errors before submitting.
The most common errors include incorrectly filling out passport information, incorrectly answering eligibility questions, or incorrectly answering other important questions.
You should always make sure that all information is filled in truthfully and correctly. You should contact us immediately to correct any errors you spot after submitting your application.
Can you reapply for an ESTA if you make a mistake?
You may realize that you filled in key information such as your passport number incorrectly after you have already submitted your ESTA form.
If this is the case, it will be denied, and you cannot reapply for an ESTA. You can only reapply for an ESTA when your passport is renewed or changed, or a current ESTA expires. New ESTA applications cannot be made if one is already in progress.
Instead, you must apply for a B1/B2 visa from an embassy. This is more expensive and involves traveling to a US diplomatic mission for an in-person appointment.
However, remember that a key part of our service is that we carefully check and verify all your information is correct before we submit the application for processing. Therefore, it’s unlikely that your ESTA will be denied for these reasons.
What to do if your ESTA payment or document upload fails
If ESTA your payment does not go through or if you experience delays or failures in uploading necessary documents like your passport, reattempt the process.
Ensure you have a stable internet connection and that your documents are in the correct format. For persistent issues, contact our support team for assistance.