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Find more info about how to answer each question below:

Select your nationality from the dropdown list. This information is used to determine the visa requirements and applicable fees.

Select the type of visa you're applying for. The various types include different durations and entry types. Make sure to choose the one that matches your travel plans.

Enter your first name and middle name exactly as they appear in your passport, using letters A-Z.

Enter your last name exactly as it appears in your passport, using letters A-Z. If you don't have a last name, enter "N/A."

Select your date of birth from the dropdown menus. Make sure this matches the date of birth listed in your passport.

Enter your email address. We'll use this to send you updates about your application. You won't be enrolled in any promotional messages unless you click the checkbox below.

Enter your passport number exactly as shown on your passport. Include all letters and numbers without spaces.

Select the date your passport was issued. This must match the issue date printed on your passport.

Select your passport expiry date. Make sure your passport is valid for your planned travel duration.

Modify ESTA Application

Update your existing ESTA application information

Important Notice

Only certain information can be modified after submission. Critical details like passport number and personal information cannot be changed and require a new application.

Guide to Modifying Your ESTA Application

Understanding what can and cannot be modified in your ESTA application is crucial for maintaining your travel authorization. The Electronic System for Travel Authorization has strict guidelines about which information can be updated after submission to ensure security and accuracy.

Information You CAN Modify:

  • • Email address and contact phone number
  • • Address where you will stay in the United States
  • • Point of contact information in the United States
  • • Emergency contact details
  • • Employment information and current employer details
  • • Travel itinerary and accommodation information

Information You CANNOT Modify:

  • • Legal name (first, middle, last name)
  • • Passport number and passport information
  • • Date of birth and place of birth
  • • Country of citizenship and nationality
  • • Gender designation
  • • Responses to eligibility questions

When You Need a New Application:

If you need to change any of the non-modifiable information listed above, you must submit an entirely new ESTA application with the full fee payment. This includes situations where you have obtained a new passport, legally changed your name, or need to correct errors in critical personal information.

Remember that modifications should be made as soon as possible after any changes occur in your circumstances. Traveling with outdated or incorrect information may cause complications at the port of entry and could affect your ability to enter the United States.

What Can Be Modified

Modifiable Information

  • • Email address and contact information
  • • Travel destination and address in US
  • • Emergency contact details
  • • Employment information

Cannot Be Modified

  • • Name and personal details
  • • Passport number and information
  • • Date of birth
  • • Citizenship and nationality

These require a new application with full fee payment.