ESTA Modification

Hi, I successfully applied for an ESTA for my family and myself for an upcoming trip to New York in August. But here’s what I didn’t realize: my two older daughters are leaving for Costa Rica in a week with a layover in the United States, something I wasn’t aware of when I filled out the ESTA application. The person handling their application is stuck because one is already on file... My question is: is this ESTA valid for their layover even though it’s not specified on the application (since a U.S. address was provided)? If not, how can I reapply for their transit ESTA? Thanks for your help!

Hi Arnaud,

I don’t think you need to reapply since the ESTA is valid for 2 years and you can travel to the U.S. multiple times during that period. It’s best to confirm this with members who frequently travel to the U.S., though.