Residence has changed - Must I re-apply for ESTA?
I have an old, but still valid ESTA, with the country of residence showing my home country. However, I have recently moved for education in the UK. Do I have to apply for a new one?
Nothing else has changed - country of citizenship, passport, names etc
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Nope. I've changed my residency from UK, to NZ, to Canada in the last 1.5 years, and have used my ESTA as recently as last week, and it's fine. It's tied solely to your passport/citizenship. I was open about my changes at the border, my Canadian permit is even in my passport, and they were totally fine.
Of course, once your ESTA is more than two years old (as mine will be in November) you'll have to apply for a new one :/
It seems weird that we don't need visas, but we have to pay $US14 for a visa-waiver. Sounds like a visa to me (rant) :)
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Do I need to update my ESTA if I change address?
Please note that you can only change your address in the USA and your email address afterwards. You must apply for a new ESTA if you receive a new passport or if you have changed the information in your passport. You also have to pay the associated fees again.Do I need to reapply for my ESTA?
There is no renewal system for ESTA. You must apply a new ESTA in these cases: If your ESTA was about to expire and your visit to the U.S. came up after it expired, or you need to reapply since it has already expired. In either of these cases, you must complete the same procedures for applying for a new ESTA.Can you change information on ESTA?
If an applicant made a mistake on their passport or biographical information, he or she will need to submit a new application. The associated fee will be charged for each new application submitted. Any other mistakes may be corrected or updated by clicking \u201cCheck Individual Status\u201d under \u201cCheck ESTA Status."Can I use the same ESTA twice?
An ESTA can be used for multiple entries into the United States. Should an individual find themselves in a situation where they wish to visit the United States repeatedly beyond the 90 days permitted by ESTA, then a B-1 Business Visa or B-2 Tourist Visa may be a more suitable alternative.Can you Adjust Status After Entering on the Visa Waiver ESTA?
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