CBP Reminds Travelers to Allow 72 Hours for ESTA. Why?

3/4/2019 5:37:55 PM

Not an official reason but I’ve had an ESTA delayed because of payment difficulties. I’d used the same card to pay for a plane ticket, a seat upgrade and an ESTA in rapid succession, all to US companies; my bank flagged that as potential fraud and refused the ESTA payment. The next morning, I got an email from CBP saying that I couldn’t have my ESTA until I’d paid for it.

So it certainly seems prudent for CBP to recommend that people don’t apply right at the last minute. Even completely routine applications can get delayed. As far as I recall, CBP have always advised people to apply at least 72 hours in advance of their planned travel.

3/4/2019 9:59:42 AM

The reason is right there. You don’t see it because you’re expecting something elaborate.

Due to changes in ESTA application processing

That’s the reason. They don’t need to explain the details of the change.

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

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