Applying for an ESTA with a Criminal Record
Published on: Apr 11, 2022, Last Edited: Apr 11, 2022 |
Can you get an ESTA with previous criminal arrests or convictions? Applying for an ESTA with a Criminal Record
Published on: Apr 11, 2022, Last Edited: Apr 11, 2022 |
Can you get an ESTA with previous criminal arrests or convictions? Applying for an ESTA with a Criminal Record
Published on: Apr 11, 2022, Last Edited: Apr 11, 2022 |
On April 7th 2022, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) revised the requirements for Visa Waiver Programme (VWP) travellers entering the United States by land. When will ESTA be required for Visa Waiver Programme travellers entering by land? Starting October 1st 2022, all travellers entering the United States by air, sea and now land,…
Published on: Mar 26, 2022, Last Edited: Mar 26, 2022 |
Introduction Travellers submitting ESTA applications will often be accompanied by family members, colleagues, friends, or other travel companions.…
Published on: Feb 28, 2022, Last Edited: Feb 28, 2022 |
APIS is the Advance Passenger Information System, a pre-departure requirement allowing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to review passenger’s information. Passenger data undergoes security checks before they are allowed to board their flights entering or leaving the U.S. APIS is also used for commercial shipping or sailing to or from the U.S. APIS, together with Passenger Name Record…
Published on: Jan 31, 2022, Last Edited: Jan 31, 2022 |
Introduction If you have been denied an ESTA due to previous criminal history, your next option for obtaining a travel authorisation to the United States would be to apply for a U.S. Visitor Visa. Visitor Visas can be one of three types: B-2 Tourist Visa, B-1 Business Visa or B-1/B-2 Mixed-Use Tourism & Business Visa.
Published on: Nov 10, 2021, Last Edited: Nov 10, 2021 |
This article covers a range of questions and answers on how an ESTA can be used for conducting business related activities in the U.S. while travelling under the Visa Waiver Programme (VWP). We received a number of the following questions in response to the information on using an ESTA for business purposes…
Published on: Oct 21, 2021, Last Edited: Oct 21, 2021 |
New visa restrictions make it harder for pregnant women to enter the United States The Trump Administration has been critical of foreign nationals travelling to the United States during pregnancy to gain “birth right citizenship” for their child. According to figures from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 10,000 babies were born in the United States to foreign…
Published on: Aug 23, 2021, Last Edited: Aug 23, 2021 |
Introduction ESTA website problems are rare but can be frustrating for travellers on tight timelines. Website technical issues are inherent to any online system, especially those supporting a high volume of users. Although the ESTA systems maintains a high uptime of over 99%, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) typically performs necessary updates on the ESTA website on the weekends, most…
Published on: Aug 23, 2021, Last Edited: Aug 23, 2021 |
Updating an ESTA ensures CBP is made aware of changes to your travel plans or other travel related information. Not updating or checking your ESTA application before your departure may result in problems at the U.S. border or before your departure to the U.S. The status of the required payment for your application will determine what information can be updated on your ESTA.
Published on: Aug 23, 2021, Last Edited: Aug 23, 2021 |
If your ESTA application is pending, it means that the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is reviewing the information you provided on your form. You will usually be notified of the final decision on your application within 72 hours, otherwise, you can check your ESTA application status here.