Too many foreign passports for ESTA
I am a UK citizen, and also a citizen of two non-VWP countries. I am planning to travel to the US and therefore I'm applying for ESTA.
I'm trying to answer the question "Have you ever been issued a passport or national identity card for travel by any other country?". The answer to that is that I have five such passports (including current, expired and stolen), but the form only allows me to enter four foreign passports. When I click the "Add another" button, nothing happens on the form, and "Only a maximum of 4 cards allowed" is displayed in the Javascript console.
What should I do? Would I have any problems if I omit the oldest one (stolen and expired), and mention the other four? Or do I need to give up thinking about ESTA and get a visa instead?
Best Answer
What should I do?
- Ask support what to do (use the phone number or link at the bottom left of the ESTA application page).
- Wait for the answer, which may take longer than ususal because of the government shutdown.
- After you get the answer, return to this site, post it as an answer to this question, and accept it by clicking the green check mark.
If you are traveling so soon that you need to submit the ESTA application before you receive an answer from support, list the most recent passport or national ID card from each non-VWP country, then list the two next-most-recently-issued expired or stolen documents from those countries, and submit your application.
Would I have any problems if I omit the oldest one (stolen and expired), and mention the other four?
It's extremely unlikely.
Or do I need to give up thinking about ESTA and get a visa instead?
Only if your ESTA application is denied.
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Can I have an ESTA on 2 passports?
No. Each Visa Waiver Program traveler must have an approved travel authorization for the passport they plan to use before they travel to the United States. If a traveler obtains a new passport, they must submit a new travel authorization application in ESTA using the new passport.Does US Allow 3 citizenships?
How many citizenships can you have in the US? You are allowed to have dual citizenship or more in the US. The American government does not require you to renounce any citizenship if you obtain dual citizenship, and it even allows you to have more than just dual citizenship and become a multiple citizenship holder.How many foreign passports can a US citizen have?
Well, it's all up to you. Four passports are usually sufficient, however, for some people, two or three will suffice. The first step is to diversify, and then you should cover all of your bases. After that, you'll know how many you need.What reasons would an ESTA be denied?
The most common reasons for rejection of ESTA application In the past, overstayed when visited the US. In the past, worked without required VISA and pointed out from authorities when visited the US. In the past, rejected the entry to the US for some reasons. In the past, deported for some reasons after staying the US.ESTA for Travelers with Multiple Passports or Citizenships
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