ESTA and a tourist visa in an expired passport

My wife and my daughter had a US tourist visa. Their passports now expired, but I think the visa's might be still be not expired. Can they apply for ESTA for their new passports? The new passports have been issued by a different country than the passports with the visas.

EDIT: The reason I ask is because on the ESTA website it says that it is a prerequisite that "You are currently not in possession of a visitor's visa."

Best Answer

Yes, and in fact they must:

If you obtain a new passport or change your name, gender or country of citizenship, you will be required to apply for a new travel authorization. This is also required if one of your answers to any of the VWP eligibility questions changes. The associated fee of $14 will be charged for each new application.

Alternatively, if they have a new passport for the country that granted them the visa previously, they can just bring both passports because the old visa continues to be valid.

Pictures about "ESTA and a tourist visa in an expired passport"

ESTA and a tourist visa in an expired passport - Brown Passport

ESTA and a tourist visa in an expired passport - Side view of cheerful young woman with passport and tickets smiling and looking at camera while walking with baggage on red background

ESTA and a tourist visa in an expired passport - Cheerful female tourist checking tickets on red background

Can I stay in US with expired passport but valid visa?

Your visa has to be valid on the old passport that expired. It has to meet the purpose of the travel. The visa on old passport should not be damaged and in good condition. You need to carry both of your passports \u2013 the current valid passport and the old passport with valid US Visa.

Can I enter the US with an expired passport?

Answer: According to the U.S. Department of State, all American citizens must possess a valid passport in order to exit and re-enter the United States. Trying to return to the U.S. with an expired passport may result in being denied entrance.

How long does my passport need to be valid for ESTA?

Each approved ESTA application generally is valid for two years or until the applicant's passport expires, whichever comes first.

Can You Travel With An Expired Passport?

Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.

Images: Nataliya Vaitkevich, Porapak Apichodilok, Gustavo Fring, Gustavo Fring