If you have a valid visa you are not required to register under ESTA

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   karen phillipps

   Nov 5 2010

   I received an American Visa, necessary for travelling on a private plane, 2 years, ago, valid for ten
   years. Do I also need an ESTA?

   Thank you,

   Karen

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     visaservices5

     Nov 5 2010

     Karen – Please contact the Embassy Operator Service on 09042 450 100 (1.20/min) for further advice.

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   Andy Whyte

   Feb 2 2011

   I am a UK citizen with a 10 year B1/B2 visa, still valid until 2012, do I need to register under ESTA to travel to the US later this month for a 7 day holiday?

   Thanks

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     visaservices6

     Feb 3 2011

     Andy – If you hold a valid U.S. visa you are not required to register under ESTA. ESTA applies only to those traveling visa-free under the Visa Waiver Program.

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   Anthony Mac Donagh

   Mar 27 2011

   My passport has expired but my visa is still valid. When I renew my passport do I have to renew my Visa? I have read elsewhere that I renew my passport and carry the old one with me and produce it when I go to travel to America is this correct some advise would be much appreciated.

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     visaservices7

     Mar 28 2011

     Anthony – If the passport containing a valid visa has expired, the visa in the old passport can still be used provided that you also carry a valid passport of the same nationality. However, if the passport authority clipped the corners of your old passport when canceling it and, in so doing, damaged the visa in any way, that visa is no longer valid and cannot be used for travel to the United States.

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       Kathryn

       Nov 8 2011

       I am in the same position as Anthony in that my British passport containing an indefinite US visa for multiple applications for entry expired in 1986 and was cancelled. The visa entry is undamaged. I am concerned that I might have trouble at the US border if I try to use this due to its age. Can you confirm that this is definitely acceptable or would I be better off avoiding potential issues by applying under the visa waiver programme? I will be in Canada for a holiday and may wish to visit the US by entering at Buffalo for example.

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         visaservices7

         Nov 22 2011

         Kathryn – The United States Government ceased issuing “indefinite” validity visas on March 31, 1994. Since that time, an indefinite visa has been considered to be valid until the tenth anniversary of its issuance. As more than ten years have passed since the issuance of your indefinite visa, it is no longer valid for travel to the U.S. Visit our website at http://london.usembassy.gov/vwp.html for information about traveling under the Visa Waiver Program by land from Canada.

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   visaservices7

   Nov 22 2011

   Nicky – Information about entry and length of stay on a J-1 visa is available on our website at http://london.usembassy.gov/exchange.html

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   visaservices

   Jul 6 2009

   If you have been denied entry into the United States you are no longer eligible to travel visa free under the Visa Waiver Program. If you hold a valid visa, but were denied entry when applying for admission on this visa, you will be required to apply for a new visa. We cannot recommend that you attempt to travel on the visa in your possession.

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