ESTA Expiring during our trip

[Portugal1000]

So I know before even writing that this is probably a silly question! We travel on 22nd July and our ESTA's expire on 31st July. I assume we have to have a valid ESTA for whole of our trip not just when we are entering the country.
Just trying to save $42!!!

 

[BethEJo]

So I know before even writing that this is probably a silly question! We travel on 22nd July and our ESTA's expire on 31st July. I assume we have to have a valid ESTA for whole of our trip not just when we are entering the country.
Just trying to save $42!!!

Nope, you don't need one for the whole of your trip; it just needs to be valid on the day you enter the US!

See this question: https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/de...alid-for-my-entire-stay-in-the-united-states?

 

[wilma-bride]

Bethan is correct, you are fine as long as you are not taking a cruise or anything else which means you would need to re-enter the country.

 

[Portugal1000]

Thats perfect. Glad I asked that "Silly" question now. Will print off the question andanswer and keep it with me just incase.

Thanks

 

[wayneg]

Thats perfect. Glad I asked that "Silly" question now. Will print off the question andanswer and keep it with me just incase.

Thanks

No reason to print off unless you feel better with a copy, an ESTA is to gain access to the USA not for your time there.