{"id":733,"date":"2025-09-24T09:47:32","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T08:47:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esta-france.net\/checking-esta-status-how-do-i-do-it\/"},"modified":"2025-09-25T15:33:09","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T14:33:09","slug":"checking-esta-status-how-do-i-do-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/esta-france.net\/en\/checking-esta-status-how-do-i-do-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Checking ESTA status: how do I do it?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you planning to travel to the United States and have just applied for an <a href=\"https:\/\/esta-france.net\/en\/\">ESTA<\/a> online, but have no idea what the status of your application is? Don&#8217;t panic, the procedure for   <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">checking your ESTA<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is extremely simple, and we&#8217;ll explain it in detail in this article. <\/span> <\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When should I check the status of an ESTA application?  <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">check the status of your ESTA file<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, you must first make sure that you have submitted your<a href=\"https:\/\/esta-france.net\/en\/?p=688\"> application online<\/a>. As a reminder, the ESTA is not a visa, and can only be applied for online, unlike the classic visa, which requires you to go to the US embassy or consulate general. You can apply for an ESTA on two different platforms:    <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the official U.S. government website;  <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">private websites specializing in ESTA, offering individualized support in this process.  <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be sure that your ESTA application has been transmitted to the American authorities, you must pay the processing fee. There is no such thing as a free ESTA.   <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following your request, you should receive an email acknowledging receipt of your application for a temporary residence permit. Only then will you be able to   <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">check the progress of your ESTA<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> USA. <\/span> <\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">check the status of an ESTA<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> STATUS?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned above, checking an ESTA is quick and easy. All you need are three elements:   <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the file number given in the e-mail acknowledging receipt of your request;  <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your passport number (biometric or electronic passport) ;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your date of birth.  <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To continue, simply log on to your online space on the U.S. government website and click on &#8220;check existing application&#8221;. Note that it is also possible to   <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">check ESTA status  <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of a group request. To do this, click on &#8220;Check group status&#8221;. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you can&#8217;t <a href=\"https:\/\/esta-france.net\/perte-du-numero-esta\/\">find your ESTA application number<\/a>, don&#8217;t despair: the U.S. government has provided an option in case you forget. All you need to do is fill in a few additional details relating to your electronic or biometric passport (country of citizenship, date of issue and expiry date). You will then be able to access your application file and    <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">check the status of your ESTA<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Checking the ESTA <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The different possible statuses<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have successfully accessed your file, you will be able to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">instantly check the status of your ESTA authorization request<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. At this stage, there are three possible options.  <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ESTA is granted<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approval of your ESTA application is the only way to travel to the USA without a visa. If this status appears in your file, congratulations, you&#8217;re eligible for the Visa Waiver Program! You&#8217;ll then be able to travel to the USA whenever you want, for one (or more) stay(s) of up to 90 days within a two-year period.    <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ESTA application pending  <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your ESTA application is still pending, don&#8217;t jump to conclusions. This in no way means that your application will be rejected. In most cases, travelers with a pending ESTA receive approval of their application within a few hours.   <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two situations can cause this specific status:  <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The U.S. government&#8217;s website is very busy, so it naturally takes longer to process files;  <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">U.S. Customs and Border Protection will review your file in greater detail to ensure that you pose no threat to the country&#8217;s internal security.  <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the case of a pending ESTA, we therefore advise you to check the status of your ESTA application every few hours. Whatever the final decision, the final status of your application will be determined within a maximum of 72 hours.   <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ESTA refused  <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After you have <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">check the status of your ESTA<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you noticed that your application has been rejected? Don&#8217;t panic, the rejection may simply be the result of a careless error or a typing mistake made when filling in the online form.   <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a first step, we advise you to check all the information provided in your ESTA application. If you make a mistake, you&#8217;ll need to reapply and pay the application fee.   <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If all the information is correct, it&#8217;s very likely that you don&#8217;t meet one of the ESTA eligibility criteria. There are many reasons for refusal: length of stay in the USA too long, expired passport, reason for travel other than tourism, business or transit, legal convictions, etc.   <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your application has been refused and you are determined to go to the USA, the only possible alternative is to apply for a visa at the US consulate or embassy.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We&#8217;ve just seen how to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">check the status of an ESTA application <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">but what about travelers who already have ESTA authorization and simply want to check whether their <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">their ESTA is still valid? <\/span> <\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check if the ESTA<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> form is still valid <\/span> <\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For your information, an ESTA in the USA is valid for two years (provided you have a valid passport), so if you&#8217;ve applied for an ESTA recently, chances are your travel document is still valid.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">check the validity of the ESTA form<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It couldn&#8217;t be easier! Follow exactly the same procedure as above, i.e. access your personal space via your ESTA file number and your valid passport number.   <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your ESTA is still valid, you are free to travel to the USA, subject of course to the limits of this authorization.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your ESTA has expired, you&#8217;ll need to reapply. After ordering, please remember to   <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">check the status of your ESTA form<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Renewal of authorization is not systematic. However, if your situation has not changed, your application should be approved without a hitch!   <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you planning to travel to the United States and have just applied for an ESTA online, but have no idea what the status of your application is? 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