The_English_Bride

Sorry, I randomly came across an old post about UK citizens having to obtain some kind of documentation just to travel to the US for pleasure in place of the regular VWP. My parents are flying in on June 23rd - do they need to apply for this before they travel? Is there any reason why they would not obtain what they need in time to travel?

Thanks!

henryh

https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/esta.html

They should apply now, it's straightforward.

Rete

It is done online and is the equilavent of what they would have completed on the plane. They will know instantly if they have been approved.

lisa67

But they still have to complete the green form on the plane too, until USCIS decide they can do without it

MsElui

just make sure they do the official version thats free and dont get conned into using the travel agents recomended site (that just sends the info to the gov site anyway) but charges you $49 each.

Bob

Aye, or do it for them if you know their passport number and a few other bits and pieces...easy enough

lisa67

yep..I did my parent's for them...took half the time it would have taken them

The_English_Bride

Thanks, everyone! I've been so excited to see my parents - it's been a year - and we just got thier flights booked.

I assume this is the official government site that doesn't charge?

https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/esta.html

Bob

yup, the one linked in the second post...