What to do if you’ve lost your ESTA

The ESTA is essential for nationals of countries participating in the Visa Waiver Program wishing to visit the United States for short stays. If you have lost your ESTA or are unable to locate your authorization number, this will not prevent you from traveling to the USA.

Steps to take if your ESTA is lost

If you have lost your ESTA number, you can easily access your application online:

• Visit the official ESTA website.
• Click on verify your ESTA.
• Enter the traveler’s personal information, including passport number, date of birth and country of citizenship.
• Retrieve the authorization number and check the ESTA status.

Apply for a new ESTA

If all recovery attempts fail, it is possible to submit a new ESTA application. Here’s how it works:

• Access the ESTA online form.
• Fill in the ESTA form accurately, providing the correct information.
• Pay the ESTA fee to complete the application online.