Is my ESTA still valid as UK citizen born in Iran?

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I'm a British citizen, but was born in Iran. I haven't been there since 1978 when I was a child. I have an ESTA which is valid until 2017. I checked via the ESTA checker on the US embassy site and it said I am still approved for travel.

But with the new rules being so ambiguous I do not know whether I need a visa or not.



Best Answer

double checked myself.

my first answer is incorrect it appears the chap gave me an incorrect answer the next person told me i had to reapply for an esta

this obviously got rejected…so i have now applied for a visa

complete mess really as no one knows really whats going on




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Can you get ESTA if you have been to Iran?

Travellers that have ever been to Iran or Iraq are not always able to apply for an ESTA. This also holds for travellers that have ever been to Syria, Sudan, Yemen, Libya or Somalia.

Can UK citizens still apply for an ESTA?

Can British citizens apply for an ESTA? British citizens can apply for an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorisation) visa waiver to travel to the United States.

Can you go to USA If you have been in Iraq?

Travelers who want to study or work in America or want to live in America must also apply for a visa. If you have visited in the past (after 1 March 2011) one of the following countries you also must apply for a visa. These countries are: Iran, Iraq, Libya, Syria, Sudan, Yemen or Somalia.

Is my ESTA valid?

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.



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UPDATE

I just spoke to the Washington ESTA line (1-202-344-3710)

I told them my situation. They said that if I had a valid Approved ESTA I could travel on it and didn't need another visa.

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