Fixing a mistake on your ESTA Application

Updated: Oct 17, 2022  | Tags: Mistake on ESTA, ESTA

The ESTA, or visa waiver, application may seem like a simple application, yet it is quite common to make a mistake. The most common mistakes are incorrect birthdate, passport expiry/issuance dates or passport number. If you find you've made a mistake on your ESTA application, here's what to do (checkout the video for a brief summary):

Fixing a mistake on your ESTA Application

Mistake on Question 1

If you made a mistake on Question 1 of the ESTA application form, you can wait 24 hours and try submitting a fresh application. If you answered Questions 2 - Question 9 incorrectly, you will need to telephone US Customs and Border Patrol on +1 (202) 325-8000 or email the ESTA technical team via their website and let them know of your error: https://help.cbp.gov/s/article/Article-ContactUs?language=en_US.

Mistake on other ESTA form questions

If you made a mistake on any of the fields below, or any of the eligibility questions, you will need to submit a fresh application. These fields are individually listed below and described.

• First (given) name - This is the first name on your passport.
• Last (family) name - This is the last name or family name on your passport.
• Gender - This is the gender listed on your passport.
• City of birth - This is your city of birth on the passport.
• Country of birth - This is your country of birth on your passport.
• Country of citizenship - This is your country of citizenship on your passport.
• Country of residence - This is your country of residence on your passport.
• Country of passport issuance - This is the country that issued your passport.
• Birth date - This is the date of birth on your passport.
• Passport number - This is the number, usually 7-12 alphanumeric characters, of your passport.
• Passport expiry date - This is the expiry date of your passport.
• Passport issuance date - This is the date your passport was issued.

What can I change on my ESTA form after submission?

After submission of your ESTA application form, the only fields you will be able to change are - "Address While In The United States" and / or "E-mail Address".