Updating ESTA details for second visit to USA
My ESTA is valid until Jan 2016. I am holding an Australian passport valid until 2017. I already made one trip to USA in May 2014. I will travel from Australia to USA in Sep 2015.
I have updated the new address where I will stay during the second visit on the web site of US Custom Border Protection. However I am still concerned about the flight details (airlines, flight number etc...) which I could not update.
Why not, or how do I, or need I not?
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For What information can I update? U.S. Customs and Border Protection has:
Prior to submitting an electronic travel authorization application with the required payment information, you can update all application data fields except the passport number and passport issuing country. Once an application is complete and submitted with all the required payment information, you can still update any one of the following fields:
E-mail address
Address in the U.S.
It is a guess, but I suspect you can't update your travel details because these will be provided automatically through the APIS system.
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Do I need to update my ESTA for a second trip?
As long as you received an ESTA authorization to travel, you do not have to reapply during the validity period. If your ESTA expires while in the United States (U.S.) it will not affect your departure. It is important to PRINT a copy of the document for your records.Can I change details on my 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 enter the US multiple times with ESTA?
There is no limit on the number of times you may enter the U.S. under either ESTA of a visa. However, if reentering the U.S. using ESTA soon after staying for nearly 90 days, you can expect to be questioned in detail by the immigration officer about the purpose of your visit.Can you renew an existing ESTA?
It is not possible to extend your ESTA but you are able to renew your ESTA. Your ESTA is valid for a maximum period of two years from issue, or until your passport expires if that is sooner. To renew your ESTA, you must submit a new application,in the same way that you submitted your previous one.ESTA USA | Step by Step Guide
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I experienced this a couple of times within the last years (visiting to the US with an existing ESTA) and there were never any problems. Simply update the information you can update and simply leave the flight number as it is.
I don't think it makes a big difference as there is always the scenario where you're rebooked by the airline to another flight on short notice and wouldn't have a change to update the ESTA information.
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