Re filling out ESTA - On the form do I say yes to transit or no?

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Re filling out ESTA - I am flying into the US staying 2 days then flying onto Rome tthen returning 6 weeks later for 4 nights then flying home to NZ. On the form do I say yes to transit or no?



Best Answer

You're staying two days in the country, so that's not a transit. You're exiting the airport (I assume you're not staying two days in the airport!) and visiting the US.

From the ESTA help page:

Do nationals or citizens of countries that participate in the Visa Waiver Program require travel authorization if they are only transiting the United States en route to another country?

Eligible nationals or citizens of countries that participate in the Visa Waiver Program require either a travel authorization or a visa to transit the United States. If a traveler is only planning to transit through the United States en route to another country, when he or she completes the travel authorization application in ESTA, the traveler should select "Yes" to the question "Is your travel to the US occurring in transit to another country?".




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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.

Do I need a transit visa if I have an ESTA?

ESTA is required for transit in the U.S. Those travelers without visa are required for ESTA when visiting the U.S., and it is also required when transit/transfer in the country.

Is a transit ESTA different from an normal ESTA?

A transfer refers to a passenger switching planes at the airport to continue their trip. During a transit, you land in the USA and wait inside or outside the aeroplane before proceeding to your final destination in the same plane. An ESTA, visa or American passport is required for a transfer and a transit.

Can I transit with an ESTA?

Travelers who qualify for visa free travel under the Visa Waiver Program may transit the United States. Prior to boarding the air or sea carrier you are required to obtain travel authorization under ESTA.



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Answer 2

if you're stupid like me... i read the answer as 'not a transit' incorrectly.

Yes = you're staying in the airport and moving on to somewhere else

No = you're actually going into the country and staying over in a hotel etc.

So if your going the USA for a holiday select NO and fill out the extra info.

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