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Select your nationality from the dropdown list. This information is used to determine the visa requirements and applicable fees.

Select the type of visa you're applying for. The various types include different durations and entry types. Make sure to choose the one that matches your travel plans.

Enter your first name and middle name exactly as they appear in your passport, using letters A-Z.

Enter your last name exactly as it appears in your passport, using letters A-Z. If you don't have a last name, enter "N/A."

Select your date of birth from the dropdown menus. Make sure this matches the date of birth listed in your passport.

Enter your email address. We'll use this to send you updates about your application. You won't be enrolled in any promotional messages unless you click the checkbox below.

Enter your passport number exactly as shown on your passport. Include all letters and numbers without spaces.

Select the date your passport was issued. This must match the issue date printed on your passport.

Select your passport expiry date. Make sure your passport is valid for your planned travel duration.

Help Center

Administrative Guidance, Support Resources & Escalation Protocols

Support Categories

The following support categories are maintained to facilitate the resolution of administrative inquiries. The Applicant is directed to the relevant category for guidance on the applicable procedures and protocols. For inquiries not addressed within these categories, a formal inquiry may be submitted through the Contact Us portal.

Application Submission Guidance

Comprehensive guidance regarding declaration completion, required data fields, document specifications, and submission protocols. Includes field-by-field instructions and common error prevention measures.

Status Tracking & Notifications

Instructions for monitoring the adjudication status of submitted declarations, understanding status designations, and interpreting determination notifications received via correspondence.

Application Modification

Procedures for amending data within previously submitted declarations, including modifiable field identification, eligibility constraints by adjudication status, and modification request procedures.

Cancellation & Withdrawal

Protocols governing the withdrawal of submitted declarations, cancellation eligibility by adjudication phase, grounds for cancellation, and post-cancellation consequences.

Eligibility & Requirements

Clarification of statutory eligibility criteria, VWP country designations, passport specifications, documentation requirements, and grounds of ineligibility.

Fee & Payment Inquiries

Information regarding administrative levies, fee categories, accepted payment instruments, payment security, currency and billing provisions, and refund eligibility.

Refund Requests

Refund eligibility determination, request procedures, processing timelines, and non-refundable circumstances as governed by the Refund Policy.

Data Protection & Privacy

Information regarding the collection, processing, storage, and dissemination of personal data, including Applicant rights and security measures.

Common Issues & Resolutions

Issue: Unable to locate Application Reference Number

Resolution: The Application Reference Number (ARN) is transmitted to the registered correspondence address upon successful submission. If the Applicant is unable to locate this communication, it is recommended to check spam/junk folders. If the number cannot be recovered, a retrieval request may be submitted via the Contact Us portal including the full legal name and email address registered on the declaration.

Issue: Status shows 'Pending' for more than 72 hours

Resolution: While standard processing is typically completed within 72 hours, certain declarations may require extended review due to enhanced screening requirements, data verification, or elevated submission volumes. If the status has not updated within 96 hours and no request for additional information has been received, the Applicant may submit a formal status inquiry through the Contact Us portal.

Issue: Error during payment processing

Resolution: If a payment error occurs, the Applicant should verify: (a) the payment instrument is valid and not expired, (b) sufficient funds are available, (c) the card issuer has not blocked the transaction due to fraud prevention protocols. If the issue persists, the Applicant may attempt an alternative payment instrument or contact their financial institution. In the event of an erroneous double-charge, a refund request should be submitted immediately.

Issue: Incorrect data submitted in non-modifiable fields

Resolution: Non-modifiable fields (name, passport number, date of birth, nationality) cannot be amended within an existing declaration. The Applicant must submit a cancellation request for the current declaration and initiate a new submission with the correct data. Refund eligibility for the cancelled declaration is determined by the applicable provisions of the Refund Policy.

Issue: Declaration expired or passport renewed

Resolution: An ESTA linked to an expired passport is no longer valid, even if the two-year ESTA validity period has not elapsed. Upon issuance of a new passport, the Applicant must submit a new ESTA declaration linked to the new travel document with the applicable administrative levy.

Correspondence Channels & Escalation

Standard Inquiries

General questions, status inquiries, and procedural guidance.

Channel: Email correspondence

Response: Within 24 hours

Modification & Cancellation Requests

Formal requests requiring administrative action on submitted declarations.

Channel: Contact Us portal

Response: Within 24–48 hours

Escalated Inquiries

Unresolved issues requiring senior administrative review or formal complaints.

Channel: Email with "ESCALATION" subject prefix

Response: Within 48 hours

Notice — Support Availability

Support requests can be submitted 24/7 via email. Typical response time is within 24 hours. All inquiries are assigned a unique inquiry reference number and processed in chronological order of receipt. The Applicant is advised to retain the inquiry reference number for follow-up correspondence.

[OFFICIAL ADVISORY] — Adjudication Inquiries

This portal does not exercise adjudicatory authority and cannot intervene in, expedite, or modify determinations rendered by the competent governmental authority. Inquiries regarding denial reasons, inadmissibility determinations, or waiver eligibility must be directed to the nearest U.S. Embassy, Consulate, or U.S. Customs and Border Protection directly.

Ref: US-ESTA-HLP-2026. Document integrity verified via Protocol 9.