Whilst it maybe handy to print out in case something goes awry, you generally don't need to print it. Apply for it and check online that the authorization is approved.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Been to the US 4 times over the last 4 years, never been asked for it yet.
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Thread: Flying to New York.
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09-06-2017 04:39 PM #31
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09-06-2017 04:48 PM #32This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Hardly 'making sure', but she did ask.
Print it and stick in your bag just in case.
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09-06-2017 07:33 PM #33This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
"DO I NEED TO BRING A PRINTOUT OR DIGITAL COPY OF MY TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION TO THE AIRPORT?
No. DHS will be able to communicate a traveler's ESTA status to the carriers. However, DHS recommends that travelers print out the travel authorization application response in order to maintain a record of their traveler authorization application number and to have confirmation of their ESTA status.
U.S. regulation does NOT require a Visa Waiver Program (VWP) traveler to present a printed copy of the ESTA authorization page in order to travel. However, it is recommended that you print a copy for your records. If you applied for ESTA and you have forgotten your application number, you may retrieve the application through the ESTA website by entering the applicants name, date of birth, passport number and passport issuing country."
For the OP, if you do need an ESTA, make sure you do it through the official site (https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/|), there are unscrupulous websites out there that look official but act as 3rd party handlers and charge a hefty sum for the privilege. As mentioned above the fee is $14.
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09-06-2017 10:36 PM #35
People were being asked to show the ESTA last time I flew in London so better safe than sorry!
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10-06-2017 10:33 AM #36
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i always assumed it was linked to your passport? so if you have your esta with the passport you have then all the person would need to do it run your passport onto there system and see weather you did or did not have the esta.
but i agree its better safe than sorry.Maybe take a note of the esta number ?
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13-06-2017 07:08 PM #37
I have never printed one out in the four times I have been to the us. Forget new York though so many better places 😁
Cougars!!!
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13-06-2017 07:31 PM #38This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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11-10-2017 10:55 AM #39
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Stewart International Airport is tiny. Think it was 7 gates so you get a feel of the size. Good point is we were the only flight in the airport when we landed so clearing customs was a breeze. By the time we landed to the time i cleared customs it was about 40 minutes with bulk of that waiting on the suitcases coming round. Finger printers taken, few questions about how long you're staying and how much cash you've got and on your way... Apply for the ESTA online and then fill in the green card which they hand out on the plane, no issues with immigration. Bad points about the airport is that its a long 3 hours wait. There is one tiny shop slash cafe that sells pints and thats it. It has about 4-5 tables which are quickly taken and your food options are limited to a microwaved burger and microchips! There's also no taxi rank or anything like that outside (Thankfully a few Uber cars were around that took us to our local hotel). The buses to Manhattan were waiting outside for the passengers using them. They state they will wait if the flight is delayed or issues with customs etc so no problem there. We got one for the return journey - $20 each way per person. Wifi and phone chargers on board - took about 1.5hrs from Port Authority.
Other than that what a place New York was. Frantic and high paced but fantastic and loved every minute. Would defo go back.
Hope this makes sense. My heads still pickled from the jetlag.Last edited by green&left; 11-10-2017 at 11:17 AM.
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11-10-2017 11:17 AM #40This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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13-10-2017 09:45 AM #41
Netflights have some cracking deals to New York and to America in general. Not sure how they manage it but you can save over £100 on some flights compared to booking direct with AA or Delta. If there's 3 or 4 of you travelling, its some saving.
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