For those intending to visit the United States, the visa waiver program, document preparation, and the process of applying for an online authorization are critical pieces of knowledge. Gaining an understanding on How to Apply for ESTA can prove beneficial in many ways; one such way is avoiding delays and application errors.

How Can You Check the Status of Your ESTA Application?

To monitor the status of your ESTA application, visit the website (esta-online.it.com) or download the ESTA Mobile app.

Select the “Check Existing Application” button and then click on “Check Individual Status” or “Check Group Status”, if relevant. Your passport number, date of birth, and application number will be required for this process. If you do not have your application number at hand, you may alternatively access it using your name and passport validity dates.

Can You Update or Correct Information on an Existing ESTA Application?

If you have already submitted a USA ESTA Application, you will not be able to change any of the key details you have entered, including your passport information, your citizenship, or personal information. This is because making any errors in entering these details means that you have to start a new application process all over again. However, you can change some information on your current authorization, including your email address and temporary address in the US.

Can Group or Family ESTA Applications Be Submitted Together?

Yes, ESTA applications can indeed be submitted as a group or as part of the same family. Under the "Group of Applications," one person will be able to fill in all the details, monitor, and pay for as many as 50 applications at once. This will make things easier, but it does not mean that the applicants will be able to submit only one application as a whole group. Rather, each person needs to apply separately.