ESTA applications may be submitted at any time prior to travel. The processing of an ESTA can take up to 72 hours. It is also advisable to check the status of an already approved ESTA in advance of traveling to make sure that it is still valid.
However, there are alternative options for providing appropriate contact information. Here is what you can do if you do not have a point of contact in the US: Hotel contact details: If you have already booked accommodation, you can provide the contact details of the hotel where you will be staying in the USA.
A Travel Authorization (TE) is used to request approval for a business-related trip. In this document, the traveler indicates trip destination(s), purpose, and dates of travel and requests advance checks. In response, the TE records trip information and schedules advance checks.
The Department of Homeland Security recommends that travel authorization applications be submitted at least 72 hours prior to travel.
To ask about emergency processing of a travel document, call the Contact Center at 800-375-5283 (TTY 800-767-1833) or request an appointment through My Appointment.
Whether you are a visitor to the United States or a U.S. citizen arriving in the United States, you must complete one or more entry forms.
CBP encourages travelers requiring an I-94 to use the CBP GO mobile app or the CBP I-94 website to apply for their I-94. For Visa Waiver Program (VWP) travelers, an approved Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) is now required for entry and must be obtained prior to arriving at the U.S. land border.
A travel document is a form of identity issued to you by the government. For example, passports and visas are both travel documents that you would need to cross international borders. Failing to produce the correct documents at border control could mean you are denied entry to the country you are travelling to.
If you are a U.S. citizen planning to travel abroad, you must comply with the document requirements for that country. For a list of Foreign Consular Offices in the U.S. visit the U.S. Department of State website. Each individual arriving into the United States must complete the CBP Declaration Form 6059B.