Visa Services, U.S. Embassy London

I haven’t applied for ESTA yet, but I have just found out I have to go to the USA tomorrow. Can I still fill in the form and travel anyway?

Yes!   While it is recommended that a traveler complete a registration at least 72 hours before boarding the air or sea carrier, ESTA does accomodate last minute travel.  In most cases, the traveler will receive a response within 4 minutes of submitting the registration.  We suggest that you get on line immediately and complete the registration form – https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov.

Six things to know about ESTA

1.  ESTA applies only to travelers entering the United States visa free under the Visa Waiver Program.   If you are traveling on a valid U.S. visa, you are not required to register.    2.  You must be qualified to travel under the Visa Waiver Program to submit a registration. 3.  ESTA does not recognize post-dated passports.  If you have a post-dated passport, you cannot register under...

Emergency Travel

The first thing you should do is check your eligibility to travel visa free under the Visa Waiver Program – http://london.usembassy.gov/cons_new/visa/visa_wizard.html.    If you still require a visa, you should call the Operator Assisted Information Service for assistance stating the nature of the emergency. A limited number of appointments are available daily for those who have genuine humanitarian...