Can my wife use the ESTA line with me?

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I have a German passport and use ESTA to enter the US, my wife has a regular visa

Can she use the ESTA line with me?



Best Answer

There is no ESTA line. Both you and your wife will need to use the "Visitors" line when entering the US.

If you have entered the US before on ESTA, then you may be able to use the US Citizen kiosks (it depends on the airport), however even if you are allowed use them then your wife will need to use the Visitor line as she is on a visa so you might as well use that line as well.




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Do I need a new ESTA for each trip?

Your ESTA authorization is generally valid for multiple trips over a period of two years (starting the date that you are approved) or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. As long as you received an ESTA authorization to travel, you do not have to reapply during the validity period.

Who is eligible for ESTA?

Who is eligible to submit an application? You are eligible to apply for admission under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) if you: Intend to enter the United States for 90 days or less for business, pleasure or transit. Have a valid passport lawfully issued to you by a Visa Waiver Program country.

How much does an ESTA cost 2022?

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security approved an increase in the ESTA fee from $ 14 to $ 21 in May 2022. Travelers from the countries participating in the Visa Waiver Program will have to pay this cost for the ESTA application.

What can I do on an ESTA?

An approved ESTA allows you to travel to a U.S. port-of-entry (generally an airport) and request permission to enter the United States, but an approved ESTA does not guarantee entry into the United States.




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