What happens if a VWP traveler flies to the United States after ESTA is mandatory, but somehow does not have an ESTA?
ESTA is now mandatory, all nationals or citizens of VWP countries who plan to travel to the United States for temporary business or pleasure under the VWP require an approved ESTA prior to boarding a carrier to travel by air or sea to the United States under the VWP. Travelers who have not received ESTA approval by the mandatory compliance date may be denied boarding, experience delayed processing, or be denied admission at a U.S. port of entry.
Related Questions
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