<\/span><\/h2>\nOnce your ESTA application has been submitted, it is analyzed by the customs computer systems. The U.S. authorities rely on an extensive database, so we advise you to be truthful in your answers. If even the slightest lie is detected, you risk being permanently excluded from the Visa Waiver Program, or even barred from entering the country. <\/p>\n
As a rule, ESTA admission is validated within minutes of submission. Once ESTA authorization has been granted, you can use it for up to two years, indefinitely, provided you have a valid passport. As ESTA authorization is electronic, you don’t need to print it out. All you need to do is take your passport with you and present it to the controllers. Thanks to the microchip in your identity document, the agents can immediately see whether you are in possession of an ESTA authorization. <\/p>\n
It may happen that your authorization request is pending. In this case, we simply ask you to wait a few hours while your file is processed. In any case, a final decision will be made within 72 hours. <\/p>\n
The third possibility is that your ESTA application will be rejected. Be aware that if the form contains an error, such as an incorrect passport number, the American authorities may refuse you the ESTA. However, there is a possible remedy: simply wait ten days or so from the date of your first application, then submit a new application online. <\/p>\n
If your ESTA application has been rejected, it’s also possible that you don’t meet the VWP’s eligibility criteria. Unfortunately, you will not be able to travel to the United States without a visa. You can always obtain a visa by applying to the American embassy or consulate general. Please note, however, that you will need to provide more supporting documents and incur higher costs. <\/p>\n\n\n
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