Time taken to receive ESTA approval

How many days/hour does it take to receive an ESTA authorisation since placing online application?

Best Answer

Most ESTA applications are processed in seconds and result in Authorization Approved or Travel Not Authorized. If your application is marked Authorization Pending then it can take up to 72 hours for your application to be processed.

You should check the ESTA web site for the current status of your application, and if it is pending, continue to check periodically.

Source: US Customs and Border Protection

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How quickly does ESTA get approved?

It is required to apply for ESTA and receive \u201cauthorization approved\u201d status to travel to the U.S. without a visa, even for just a few days. After completing your ESTA application, if there are no problems you may receive \u201cauthorization approved\u201d status within 3 days (72 hours) after you apply.

How long does ESTA determination take?

A determination will usually be available within 72 hours. Please return to this Web site and click "Check ESTA Status". Your application number, passport number, and birth date will be required to check the status of your application.

Why is ESTA not approved immediately?

A pending ESTA application signifies that additional screening is needed to process your application and ensure you do not pose a security or immigration risk. Typically, CBP advises allowing 72 before checking for an update, yet the majority of decisions on ESTA applications are reached within 48 hours.

Can you speed up ESTA process?

There is no way you can speed up the processing time when your ESTA application status shows as 'Pending'. You must to wait until a decision is made. There is also no way an applicant can manipulate the process by providing different answers to questions on the application.

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