ESTA application step status values
Under Review
Cannot be modified
Reviewed
Approval Reviewed
Approval
Department of Justice approval
- You can apply for ESTA at any time.
- You must obtain ESTA approval before boarding a plane or ship bound for the United States.
- Please note that, depending on the situation, the review process may take longer than 72 hours.
ESTA application stage status values
Under Review (Cannot be modified)
Your submitted application has been successfully received and is currently under initial review by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) system.
No changes can be made at this stage.
Reviewed (Approval Reviewed)
Your application is being reviewed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and CBP.
In most cases, this process takes up to 72 hours, but may take longer due to high demand or additional verification requirements.
Approval (Department of Justice approval)
Your submitted ESTA application has been approved by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
You may now travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP).
Reject status values
face image
The face image attached to your submitted application does not meet the requirements.
(Please re-upload the image that meets the requirements.)
passport image
The passport image attached to your submitted application does not meet the requirements.
(Please re-upload the image that meets the requirements.)
passport/face image
The passport image and the face image attached to your application do not meet the requirements.
(Please re-upload the images that meet the requirements.)
Rejected (Justice Department rejection)
Your submitted ESTA application has been denied by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
(The reason for denial is not disclosed by the U.S. government. Please check the email address used during your application for any updates or notices.)
Other status values
Temporary
You have not completed your application, or you have completed your application but have not made payment.
(You must fill out the application form and complete payment to complete the application.)
Cancel
Your application has been cancelled.