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How long for ESTA approval?

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Acourtof · 05/08/2023 17:58

Starting to panic!! We’re flying to the US tomorrow afternoon and I only just remembered that we all need ESTAs 🤦🏼‍♀️

Submitted applications online. Website says up to 72 hours to come through. We’ve got 24 hours…

DH and I have travelled to the US several times and never had an issue. Our young DC have never been to the US, so I’m worried that it will need extra time for a first application.

Any comfort please on your own recent ESTA timelines, especially for DC? Thank you 🙏

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GoingGoingUp · 06/08/2023 12:02

Woo!!!! So pleased for you! Have a great holiday!!

Redbone · 06/08/2023 12:01

Phew , good news ! Was going to add ours took about a week but that was 2018.

TheMerryWidow1 · 06/08/2023 12:00

So pleased for you all, you deserve a stiff drink on the plane!!

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Acourtof · 06/08/2023 12:00

I think my heart rate is back to normal. I’m not even sure what to do for the next hour till the taxi comes 😂

How long for ESTA approval?
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GreatBigBeautifulTommorow · 06/08/2023 12:00

Hurray!!
@Acourtof where are you staying? Have the best time.

Anewuser · 06/08/2023 12:00

Never have I felt so invested.

Fabulous news. Have a great holiday OP.

Lamelie · 06/08/2023 11:58

Wonderful news! Have a great holiday!

limons · 06/08/2023 11:58

Absolutely thrilled for you OP, have an amazing time!

VibrantGreen · 06/08/2023 11:58

Acourtof · 06/08/2023 11:53

Approved approve approved

That’s fantastic news! Thank goodness! Now relax!

Safe travels!

Poppyblush · 06/08/2023 11:57

Phew, that’s great!

Radiodread · 06/08/2023 11:57

Jesus that was stressful and I’m only reading about it! Have a brilliant time

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Acourtof · 06/08/2023 11:57

Thank you. I’m crying again. Oh goodness that was so unbelievably stressful. So much hope and excitement and money to lose.

Thank you for your support and company!! I was really trying to keep my shit together and be calm and confident for my DH and DC and I needed the space here to unravel.

I really appreciate all of the positivity you’ve shown. I’ll be posting photos 😂

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AHugeTinyMistake · 06/08/2023 11:57

OMG!

The second hand stress I felt for you. I'm so glad you're going on holiday. Have a brilliant time.

notimagain · 06/08/2023 11:57

Congrats, have a good holiday.

DreamingofTimbuktu2 · 06/08/2023 11:56

Brilliant news - if ever someone deserves a gin at the airport it’s you.

LubaLuca · 06/08/2023 11:56

Brilliant! I've been reading this morning and was feeling the stress for you. It's exactly the sort of thing I'd do, having organised every other tiny detail to the nth degree.

Your holiday will be all the sweeter for this horrible worry! Enjoy yourselves!

purplecorkheart · 06/08/2023 11:56

Yay, have a fab holiday!

AllHunsBlazing · 06/08/2023 11:56

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Matronic6 · 06/08/2023 11:55

On the bright side, you will never forget again.

Enjoy your holiday!

Clefable · 06/08/2023 11:55

Have an amazing trip! 🥳🥳🥳

KatieKat88 · 06/08/2023 11:55

The second-hand stress from this thread was unreal! Have a lovely holiday OP, we don't go until January but off the back of this thread I'm tempted to do our ESTAs now just to make sure it's done!

VickyEadieofThigh · 06/08/2023 11:55

REALLY pleased to hear the good news! Have a fantastic trip!

Talista · 06/08/2023 11:55

Hurray! 🥳🥳🥳

Butterflyfluff · 06/08/2023 11:55

Hooray! I’m so pleased for you!
You’ll definitely not forget to do that again! 😂

Ljc1985 · 06/08/2023 11:55

Woohooo! Have the most amazing time.