Beginning your guided application
A short walk-through of the first three screens.
Find more info about how to answer each question below:
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A short walk-through of the first three screens.
What to gather before you start.
How to answer the purpose-of-travel question.
Plain-language explanations for each one.
How to verify your passport details character by character.
Avoiding day/month vs. month/day mix-ups.
What each notification means and what to expect next.
Which fields can be changed and how to request a modification.
A patient guide to your next steps.
Where and when the exact fee is shown.
How and when refunds may be considered.
How to verify a message really came from us.
What we will and will never ask for by email.
Simple habits that keep your passport details safe.
Look for the green lock and the usaestaassist.com domain.
Three calm ways to get the help you need — pick the one that suits your situation best.
Send a short note to [email protected]. We read and reply to every message personally.
Open the contact formCurious about your file's progress? See the journey explained in plain language, stage by stage.
Track StatusA growing library of patient, in-depth answers to the questions cautious travellers most often ask.
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Recognising legitimate emails from us
Genuine emails from our team always come from an address ending in @usaestaassist.com. We will never ask you to confirm your full passport number or password by email. If a message asks you to do so, please do not reply — forward it to our team for verification.
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Verifying you are on our real website
Always check that your browser address bar shows usaestaassist.com (with the green lock icon) before entering any personal details. Bookmark the page on your first visit so you can return safely.
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Protecting yourself when travelling
Avoid using public Wi-Fi networks (such as in airports or cafes) to access your account or enter sensitive details. A secure home connection or a trusted mobile data connection is always the safer choice.
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