In transit in US, or not, for ESTA?
We fly from UK to Canada, then after a few days we travel to Alaska for a cruise. When the cruise finishes in Alaska, we travel back to Canada and then home. In applying for our ESTAs, I said we will be in transit. Did I do the right thing? If not, can I amend for free?
Best Answer
While the phrase "transit" is not clarified in the ESTA Online help it is amply clarified on the transit visa page:
A passenger embarking from a foreign port on a cruise ship or other vessel which is proceeding to another country, other than the United States, but during the course of the journey, the vessel makes port in the United States with no intention of landing in the United States.
So: you are not in transit for sure. However, updating this kind of info in ESTA is easy and painless and for free. Look at ree-nyc's answer in this thread.
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Can I transit through USA with ESTA?
A transit in the USA is only allowed if you possess an ESTA , a visa or an American passport. You are already checked for these permits when you check in for your flight to the USA, based on your passport number.What does in transit mean ESTA?
What is your travel to the US occurring in transit to another country meaning? If you are planning to stop for a short period in a country on the way to your destination, it means that you will be in transit. This can happen if your plan has to refuel or if you have to change flights.ESTA for Transit Purposes
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