“New rules for the ESTA can create chaos in the christmas rush”

“Now is the end with last minute requests”

“in Order to enter the united states, it is required that you have a valid entry – ESTA. nFram till today has been able to apply at the last minute, but from now on you must apply at least 72 hours in advance in order not to risk being denied boarding on their flight. “

“We are facing one of the biggest reshelgerna of the year and the new rules for the ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorisation) can have major consequences for the travellers who wait until the last minute before applying for admission. “

“It is the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, who issues and approves the passengers’ ESTA. The authority has all the time advised passengers to apply at least three days in advance, but since the application is done electronically, in many cases, is approved with a time, travellers have basically been able to apply right up until that they check in at the airport.”

“End with late applications”

“But now it is over with last minute applications. On its website, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security wrote that the so-called ”Real-time approvals” will no longer exist. ”…to arrive at the airport without an approved ESTA will most likely result in will be denied boarding”: “

“You should also bear in mind that possession of an ESTA does not mean that you are guaranteed entry into the united states. You also need to be approved by the a customs and the population were calling for in the USA. “

“at the same time as the new ESTA rules introduce sharpens even the american airports of their safety over the christmas holidays. “

“Passengers can experience more checks and additional audits of baggage,” says a spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.”