ESTA does not currently have a gender "X" to choose from on the application. It is suggested that the traveler choose from whichever they feel most comfortable. ESTA will not be denied solely on the gender chosen on the application.
A travel authorizations is valid for two years from the date of authorization, or until your passport expires, whichever comes first.
If you obtain a new passport or change your name, gender or country of citizenship, you will be required to apply for a new travel authorization.
If your ESTA has expired, you must reapply by submitting a new application.
If your ESTA expires while in the U.S. it will not affect your departure.
- How do I apply for an ESTA?
- Can you provide guidance and clarification for some of the Eligibility questions?
- Can I apply for an ESTA without having confirmed travel plans?
- How do I correct a mistake on my application?
- Will my ESTA be denied if I leave a mandatory field blank?
- Why do you need my employer information?
- Why is it necessary to expand the amount of ESTA information being collected from VWP travelers?
- Under what circumstances should I apply for a visa instead of an ESTA?
- What are the additional questions with the new "Enhanced" ESTA application?
- I am traveling on a passport showing an "X" sex marker. How do I complete the ESTA?
- My Country of Issue is not in the ESTA drop down menu, other passport eligibility issues.
- My name contains letters that are not in the American English alphabet. How should I spell my name in the ESTA Application?
- ESTA won t accept my Post-dated passport or my passport has my old name.