ESTA + ETA

[Orraloon]

1 minute ago, DoonTheSlope said:

Can you apply now and then change passport details at a later date or do you need to redo the whole process?

Im planning on visiting Iraqi Kurdistan in March/April and will likely need a new passport to enter the States due to some of my stamps

Have you got insider knowledge of where out March friendly will be?

[Andy of Lochcarron]

1 hour ago, Andy of Lochcarron said:

I got my ESTA with few mins on Saturday, but my daughters still pending, couldnt wait for flights & accomodation as it was crazy Saturday watchin prices go up by the minute, so we booked & hoping its just 72 hours as others have said can happen

Just came thru 👍

[BryanBlessed]

On 12/7/2025 at 7:20 PM, fringo said:

Did you get arrested for your performance in Flash Gordon ?

 

🙂😄

Acting can't have been that bad as I got approved!

I'm booking flights in the next couple of days. Had an offer of free accommodation just outside Boston so too good an opportunity to turn down. 

 

[DoonTheSlope]

6 minutes ago, Andy of Lochcarron said:

Just came thru 👍

Having never been to America (I have been in a few states mind you) I’m not savvy about this ESTA stuff 

Do you need to have your flights booked before you apply?

[Andy of Lochcarron]

Just now, DoonTheSlope said:

Having never been to America (I have been in a few states mind you) I’m not savvy about this ESTA stuff 

Do you need to have your flights booked before you apply?

No , applied as we were sorting flights & accomodation out & got ma ESTA few minutes later before flights sorted a wee bit later on Saturday evening

[fringo]

15 minutes ago, BryanBlessed said:

Acting can't have been that bad as I got approved!

I'm booking flights in the next couple of days. Had an offer of free accommodation just outside Boston so too good an opportunity to turn down. 

 

Good stuff. Hope you have a great time.

[macwomble]

1 hour ago, DoonTheSlope said:

Can you apply now and then change passport details at a later date or do you need to redo the whole process?

Im planning on visiting Iraqi Kurdistan in March/April and will likely need a new passport to enter the States due to some of my stamps

No need a new ESTA as it is tied in to the passport completely.

[BryanBlessed]

16 hours ago, fringo said:

Good stuff. Hope you have a great time.

Cheers!

[atlanta par]

Last night trump has said people entering the us will have to provide 5 years of social media data to get in,no idea how you would provide the data

[Orraloon]

1 minute ago, atlanta par said:

Last night trump has said people entering the us will have to provide 5 years of social media data to get in,no idea how you would provide the data

I suppose it's too late to start now. I don't have any social media data, never mind five years worth. No as far as I know anyway.

[Ally Bongo]

Definitely not a fascist tho 

[SY Cove]

On 12/8/2025 at 9:56 PM, DoonTheSlope said:

Can you apply now and then change passport details at a later date or do you need to redo the whole process?

Im planning on visiting Iraqi Kurdistan in March/April and will likely need a new passport to enter the States due to some of my stamps

I work in Basra, Iraq, I'm assuming I need a visa for the States as I'm not eligible for a ESTA, you no the same if you visit Kurdistan?

[ceudmilefailte]

56 minutes ago, SY Cove said:

I work in Basra, Iraq, I'm assuming I need a visa for the States as I'm not eligible for a ESTA, you no the same if you visit Kurdistan?

Be very surprised if he was serious. 
Just buy a house in the Cearns it’s simpler that way. 

Edited December 10, 2025 by ceudmilefailte

[DoonTheSlope]

1 hour ago, SY Cove said:

I work in Basra, Iraq, I'm assuming I need a visa for the States as I'm not eligible for a ESTA, you no the same if you visit Kurdistan?

That’s why I would get a new passport if I decide to go

[DoonTheSlope]

5 hours ago, atlanta par said:

Last night trump has said people entering the us will have to provide 5 years of social media data to get in,no idea how you would provide the data

There’ll be a few sphincters eating the couch tonight 

[Squirrelhumper]

Got my Esta approved earlier. 

[Squirrelhumper]

On 12/8/2025 at 6:56 PM, DoonTheSlope said:

Can you apply now and then change passport details at a later date or do you need to redo the whole process?

Im planning on visiting Iraqi Kurdistan in March/April and will likely need a new passport to enter the States due to some of my stamps

You'd need to apply once you have your new passport - the approval is based on your current passport. 

[Squirrelhumper]

40 minutes ago, DoonTheSlope said:

That’s why I would get a new passport if I decide to go

They'll be able to find out your recent flight history, new passport or not. 

Just depends whether you think it's worth the risk. 

[DoonTheSlope]

8 hours ago, Ally Bongo said:

Definitely not a fascist tho 

Reported many posts that you don’t agree with lately, Al?

[Ally Bongo]

Just now, DoonTheSlope said:

Reported many posts that you don’t agree with lately, Al?

just yours

[DoonTheSlope]

Just now, Ally Bongo said:

just yours

I think I’ll take that. Not being endorsed by a rabid Russiaphobe suits me!

[Toepoke]

3 hours ago, Squirrelhumper said:

Got my Esta approved earlier. 

How long did it take?

Going to need to get an adult passport for my daughter in early May, so I won't have too long to spare 😬

[Orraloon]

8 minutes ago, Toepoke said:

How long did it take?

Going to need to get an adult passport for my daughter in early May, so I won't have too long to spare 😬

Does she have a child passport? If she does then I think she can continue to use it until it expires even if she becomes an adult. But, check it out in case I'm havering.

[Toepoke]

41 minutes ago, Orraloon said:

Does she have a child passport? If she does then I think she can continue to use it until it expires even if she becomes an adult. But, check it out in case I'm havering.

I thought I would be smart in 2021 and got her a passport that would expire just after her 16th birthday 😖

[Squirrelhumper]

6 hours ago, Toepoke said:

How long did it take?

Going to need to get an adult passport for my daughter in early May, so I won't have too long to spare 😬

Less than an hour.