Is a new ESTA needed for my next US connecting flight?
I applied for an ESTA because of my recent US flight to San Francisco. For my next flight, though, I will stop in the US because that's where my connecting flight will depart.
When I applied for an ESTA, I was requested to specify whether that was a connecting flight or not; it wasn't in that case. This time, it is. Do I have to apply for a new ESTA, so I can specify this is a connecting flight?
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Do I need to update my ESTA for a second trip?
As long as you received an ESTA authorization to travel, you do not have to reapply during the validity period. If your ESTA expires while in the United States (U.S.) it will not affect your departure. It is important to PRINT a copy of the document for your records.Can you use an ESTA to transit more than once?
There is no limit on the number of times you may enter the U.S. under either ESTA of a visa.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.Do you need a Visa when taking a connecting flight?
Re: Do I Need A Visa For A Connecting Flight Through The US? Yes. There is no transit at US airports and you will need to clear both Immigration and Customs at your first point of entry into the US regardless. You will need either an ESTA or a Visa.Flying Alone for the First Time | Connecting Flight Procedure | How to Catch a Connecting Flight
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