Hi all,

Foreigners flying to the United States from visa-waiver countries must now apply for ESTA at least 72 hours out; no more day-of-flight approvals. Please plan accordingly for your upcoming trip to the United States with this new regulation.  

Due to changes in ESTA application processing, real-time approvals will no longer be available. Citizens of participating Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries traveling to the United States are strongly encouraged to apply for an ESTA at the time of booking their trip and no later than 72 hours prior to departure. Applicants who apply on the same day of their flight’s departure risk not having an approved ESTA prior to their scheduled departure. International travelers without an approved ESTA will not be authorized to board their flight.

https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/national-media-release/cbp-reminds-travelers-allow-72-hours-esta

With kind regards,

Terri

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Terri Agnew

Operations Support - GNSO Lead Administrator

Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)

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