Track
Track Your ESTA Status
Monitor your application in real-time. Status updates are pushed directly to your email.
How to Track
01
Locate Reference
Find your application reference number in the confirmation email sent after submission.
02
Check Status
Log in to your account and navigate to the status dashboard. Your current status is displayed in real-time.
03
Get Alerts
Email notifications are sent automatically when your status changes. No manual checking required.
Status
Meaning
Action
PENDING
Application
under review by CBP.
Wait. Updates
sent via email.
AUTHORIZED
Approved for
travel under VWP.
No action
needed. Valid 2 years.
NOT
AUTHORIZED
Application
denied.
Apply for a
visa at US Embassy.
TRAVEL NOT
AUTHORIZED
Cannot travel
under VWP.
Contact US
Embassy for options.
PENDING
AUTHORIZATION
Additional
manual review.
May take up to
72 hours.
Key Details
- ESTA is valid for 2 years or until passport expiry — whichever is first.
- Multiple US entries allowed during validity period.
- Max stay per visit: 90 days. No extensions.
- If denied, you cannot reapply via ESTA. Apply for a B-1/B-2 visa instead.
- Status data is refreshed in real-time from the processing system.
Processing Timeline
Most
applications processed within 72 hours.
< 1 min
Submitted
< 72 hrs
Reviewed
Instant
Notified