Official ESTA application website and are the others scams?
A quick search for ESTA application returned many results. According to this page on cbp.gov, the official site to apply for an ESTA is esta.cbp.dhs.gov.
Are the others scams, legitimate third party resellers or "added value" services?
- http://www.applyesta.com/ (defunct - domain is for sale circa 2020)
- http://www.esta.us/
- https://www.esta.ie/
Can anyone confirm either way?
Updated 2020: The above have better "not affiliated with the U.S. Government" warnings now, but beware there are newer more sneaky sites starting all the time:
And fortunately more official guidance about this issue: https://nz.usembassy.gov/be-aware-of-esta-scams/
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Which is the genuine ESTA website?
Official ESTA Application Website, U.S. Customs and Border Protection.How do I know if my ESTA is genuine?
To check your ESTA status, go to the ESTA homepage and click "Check Existing Application" and then "Check Individual Status". On the next screen, enter the passport number, date of birth, and application number.Is ESTA real?
ESTA Authorization Approved You should be aware that although the ESTA has been approved, it is still possible for the Customs and Border Protection agents to revoke it, should they see fit and refuse entry into the US.Can you contact ESTA?
Contact the CBP ESTA Office at (202) 344-3710.Fixing a mistake on your ESTA application
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