What is the experience of traveling on an ESTA?

If your ESTA is approved, you will not need to bring a print out or digital screen copy of your travel authorization. Your ESTA is linked to your passport. However, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recommends you retain a print-out of your authorization for your own personal records. Your ESTA will be verified in one of two ways before you board your plane or sea vessel to America.

Airlines, cruise ship operators and booking websites - An approved ESTA may be verified online by air carriers or booking websites. These sites will require you to provide your approved ESTA authorization number as part of online check-in process. If you do not have an approved ESTA authorization number, you will not be allowed to check-in online.

Airport check-in, baggage-drop terminals or at the gate by a flight attendant - When you arrive at the airport or port, representatives will request to see your passport to check against the Advance Passenger Information System (APIS). If do not have an approved ESTA, you will not be allowed to check-in at the airport or board your ship.

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