{"id":214,"date":"2019-12-20T12:46:06","date_gmt":"2019-12-20T12:46:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hb1079.org\/how-to-complete-an-esta-form\/"},"modified":"2024-10-01T07:34:04","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T07:34:04","slug":"how-to-fill-in-form-esta","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hb1079.org\/en\/how-to-fill-in-form-esta\/","title":{"rendered":"How to complete an ESTA form?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you planning to go to the USA soon and need an <a href=\"https:\/\/hb1079.org\/en\/\">ESTA document<\/a> ? To obtain your authorization, you must first complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/hb1079.org\/en\/how-to-fill-in-form-esta\/\">ESTA online form<\/a>. Although this formality is not complicated, it still requires a certain rigor. Indeed, at the slightest error appearing on the form, the American authorities may refuse your ESTA application. Find out everything you need to know about the ESTA form, so you can travel to the United States with peace of mind.  <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First_step_to_complete_the_ESTA_form_bring_a_valid_passport\"><\/span>First step to complete the ESTA form: bring a valid passport<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a797c7c92bd7\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a797c7c92bd7\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/hb1079.org\/en\/how-to-fill-in-form-esta\/#First_step_to_complete_the_ESTA_form_bring_a_valid_passport\" >First step to complete the ESTA form: bring a valid passport<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/hb1079.org\/en\/how-to-fill-in-form-esta\/#Where_can_I_fill_in_the_ESTA_form\" >Where can I fill in the ESTA form?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/hb1079.org\/en\/how-to-fill-in-form-esta\/#Filling_out_the_ESTA_form_entering_information\" >Filling out the ESTA form: entering information<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/hb1079.org\/en\/how-to-fill-in-form-esta\/#Traveler_data\" >Traveler data<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/hb1079.org\/en\/how-to-fill-in-form-esta\/#Information_about_staying_in_the_USA\" >Information about staying in the USA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/hb1079.org\/en\/how-to-fill-in-form-esta\/#Eligibility_questions\" >Eligibility questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/hb1079.org\/en\/how-to-fill-in-form-esta\/#Completed_ESTA_form_whats_next\" >Completed ESTA form: what&#8217;s next?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/hb1079.org\/en\/how-to-fill-in-form-esta\/#How_to_update_your_ESTA_form\" >How to update your ESTA form?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>  To complete an ESTA form, travelers are systematically required to have a valid passport. Two types of identity documents are accepted: the electronic passport and the biometric passport. If your passport ever expires within six months of your boarding date, customs services may reject your ESTA application. To avoid this situation, simply apply for a passport renewal. Once your local town hall has issued you with your new passport, you can apply for a temporary residence permit.  <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_I_fill_in_the_ESTA_form\"><\/span>Where can I fill in the ESTA form?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>  As its name suggests, ESTA authorization is an electronic travel authorization, meaning that it can only be obtained online.<br \/>\nThe official site for ESTA applications is https:\/\/esta.cbp.dhs.gov\/.   <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Filling_out_the_ESTA_form_entering_information\"><\/span>Filling out the ESTA form: entering information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>  The ESTA form consists of three parts.  <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Traveler_data\"><\/span>Traveler data<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>  To begin with, travelers are asked to provide their passport details. Please note that the U.S. authorities insist that the data entered in this section must be strictly identical to those appearing on the passport.  <strong>You are asked to upload your passport to the site so that the system can check the accuracy of the traveler&#8217;s passport data.<\/strong>  Here is a non-exhaustive list of the information requested in this section:  <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>marital status ;<\/li>\n<li>passport number ;<\/li>\n<li>date of issue ;<\/li>\n<li>Issuing country ;<\/li>\n<li>expiration date ;<\/li>\n<li>parent&#8217;s name;<\/li>\n<li>personal details ;<\/li>\n<li>e-mail address ;<\/li>\n<li>information about your current (or former) employer ;<\/li>\n<li>social networking profiles (optional).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>  Once you&#8217;ve completed this first part of the ESTA form, you&#8217;ll need to detail the conditions of your trip to the USA.  <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Information_about_staying_in_the_USA\"><\/span>Information about staying in the USA<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>  In this section, U.S. Customs and Border Protection simply wants to make sure that you&#8217;re not planning to go to the U.S. to work, do an internship or study. You will therefore need to provide the reason for your stay, an address on site and the details of an emergency contact. Then comes the final stage of the ESTA form: the questionnaire.  <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility_questions\"><\/span>Eligibility questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>  This part consists of closed questions, i.e. you only have to answer yes or no.<br \/>\nThe topics of these questions vary, but they are all related to health and safety.  As such, you will, for example, be asked if you are subject to mental disorders or a communicable disease, if you have already had legal convictions or if you have already been refused access to American territory. Answering yes to any of these questions means that you do not meet one or more of the U.S. Visa Waiver Program eligibility requirements. But then what if you absolutely have to go to the USA? The only alternative is to apply for a visa at the American embassy or consulate.  <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Completed_ESTA_form_whats_next\"><\/span>Completed ESTA form: what&#8217;s next?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>  Once you&#8217;ve finished filling in your ESTA form, the payment window will appear, in which you&#8217;ll need to enter your bank details to pay the <a href=\"https:\/\/hb1079.org\/en\/how-much-does-the-esta-application-cost\/\">ESTA application fee<\/a>. Once payment has been made, your ESTA application will be subject to analysis by the computer systems of the DHS (Department of Homeland Security). The status of your file will be decided within a maximum of 72 hours. If you have verified that you meet the ESTA eligibility requirements, your online application will most likely be approved. From that moment on, you are officially authorized to travel to the USA without a visa for up to 90 days, for tourism, business or transit.  <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_update_your_ESTA_form\"><\/span>How to update your ESTA form?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>  Updating the ESTA form is only possible under certain conditions. First, the timing of the update will determine what information can be updated on the ESTA form. If you have not yet paid the processing fees related to your request, you will be able to freely modify all the information. On the other hand, if you have already paid the requested amount, only two pieces of information will be modifiable: the address of residence in the USA and your e-mail address. If you want to update other information, you will have no choice but to fill out an ESTA form again and pay the application fee once again.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you planning to go to the USA soon and need an ESTA document ? To obtain your authorization, you must first complete the ESTA online form. Although this formality is not complicated, it still requires a certain rigor. 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