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Like all travel authorizations, the ESTA<\/a> has a validity period that must be respected. In fact, it can be used multiple times during the period set by the U.S. government. After that, you’ll need to apply for a new ESTA. <\/p>\n\n

In this article, we’ll tell you how long ESTA lasts, and when to reapply.<\/p>\n\n

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ESTA validity period<\/h2>\n\n

The Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) allows nationals of countries covered by the Visa Waiver Program to avoid applying for a US visa at the US embassy.<\/p>\n\n

The ESTA application does not require any supporting documents, but is subject to a number of admission criteria relating to the stay in the USA (90 days maximum for tourism, business travel or transit by air or sea), the passport (valid passport, whether biometric or e-passport, issued by a VWP member country) and the traveler himself\/herself (does not represent a threat to US national security).<\/p>\n\n

How long does it take to receive an ESTA?<\/h3>\n\n

You can apply for authorization online using the ESTA form. To fill in the form, you’ll need to bring your passport, as the information to be provided is that contained in the passport: surname, first name, date of birth, passport number, issue date, expiry date, etc. <\/p>\n\n

The application form can be found on the official U.S. government website. For assistance, the online application must be made on a private site. <\/p>\n\n

In general, a request for authorization is processed within 72 hours by the American authorities. It is sometimes even possible to receive a reply within just a few minutes. <\/p>\n\n

ESTA validity<\/h3>\n\n

The ESTA USA is officially valid for two years. Once you have received approval from the American authorities for your trip to the USA, you are entitled to board a plane or ship bound for the United States of America. <\/p>\n\n

How many times can I travel to the USA with an ESTA?<\/h3>\n\n

It’s important to note that you are not limited to a single entry into the U.S. with an ESTA. You can enter the U.S. more than once, provided you never spend more than 90 days on U.S. soil at a time. <\/p>\n\n

Travel advice: don’t abuse the ESTA to live in the USA. Immigration officials have the right to refuse you entry to the USA if they consider that your trips to the country are too close together. <\/p>\n\n

When should you renew your ESTA authorization?<\/h2>\n\n

The ESTA must be renewed when it becomes invalid. This may be due to its expiry or a change. <\/p>\n\n

The ESTA is valid for two years, provided your passport does not expire before then (the duration then depends on the passport’s validity). Likewise, the authorization becomes null and void if your passport changes (new passport as a result of an expired or stolen passport, or a change in personal circumstances). <\/p>\n\n

If you don’t have a valid passport, make an appointment to apply at your local mairie. Issuing a French passport can take some time, so plan ahead. You’ll need to fill in a form, provide passport-compliant photos and register your fingerprints. Once you have your new biometric passport, all you have to do is apply for an ESTA, either on the government website or a private site, and make your trip to the United States. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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