Cost of buying an ESTA for travel to America

[Tormusk1872]

Can anyone confirm cost of an ESTA travel visa for USA.

I was charged £64.80 for two, but when they were emailed they were marked as $14 each.

 

[Gazzamac06]

Did you buy it of the official us dohs site?

Done mine a couple of months ago for me and the Mrs on the group application. £20

 

[Kathmandu]

You've gone throw a secondary provider and paid for the pleasure. It is a total scam, always make sure when you google something to go on an official government site for theses type of things.

https://www.theguardian.com/money/2015/jun/06/copycat-esta-websites-us-visitors

 

[pudsey]

Was in New York April this year and from memory $14 each sounds right. No way were they £32 each!

 

[Tormusk1872]

Did you buy it of the official us dohs site?

Done mine a couple of months ago for me and the Mrs on the group application. £20

I thought I bought it off the USA Goverment. But it was sent to me by a German (de) web address.

 

[Bribrox]

Yeah it should be $14 I'm sure mate that's what it was last time I did it

 

[f285]

Can anyone confirm cost of an ESTA travel visa for USA.

I was charged £64.80 for two, but when they were emailed they were marked as $14 each.

$14. Looks like you've used a site which mimics the official one and charges extra for doing so.

 

[Sasa]

FFS.

They're $14 each and take ten minutes to do.

Youve been had.

 

[the_brunton_bear]

I thought they were a tenner

 

[Chaz]

I got them for 3 of us in May $14 each I'm sure

 

[scottie626]

will need to watch that going to the caribbean in february

 

[interbear]

Looks like you've gone via one of the sites that load on unnecessary fees. It's definitely $14 and should only be purchased via the official US govt site :

https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/esta.html

This page will tell you all you need to know:

http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/travel/esta-usa-visa

 

[Luthgibear]

One of the biggest cons around.......

 

[Kathmandu]

No wonder the OP has a sad face in his avatar

 

[Donnybear]

No wonder the OP has a sad face in his avatar

Even sadder now, after the replies on here

 

[BobbyShearer]

USA visa? Of course Sir. One moment please

 

[Mad John]

USA visa? Of course Sir. One moment please

brilliant . sorry for the OP .

i would wait till you get to US customs and kick up f*ck about it . they are a very understanding bunch .

 

[SemperParatus]

You were diddled. Big time.

 

[andymor]

Can anyone confirm cost of an ESTA travel visa for USA.

I was charged £64.80 for two, but when they were emailed they were marked as $14 each.

$14 last time we did it 2 yrs ago.

 

[Oranje]

They will now be making up a UK passport for some guy in Lebanon or DR Congo.

 

[TommyEgan]

Can anyone confirm cost of an ESTA travel visa for USA.

I was charged £64.80 for two, but when they were emailed they were marked as $14 each.

You've certainly overpaid there fella.

Also, keep in mind that if you renew your passport you need to re-do your ESTA. (If I remember right its valid for 2 years? But linked to your passport number etc).

 

[RuchazieBlue]

Can anyone confirm cost of an ESTA travel visa for USA.

I was charged £64.80 for two, but when they were emailed they were marked as $14 each.

That's a con. Get onto your bank. It's $14 per person

 

[woodsy !]

You've certainly overpaid there fella.

Also, keep in mind that if you renew your passport you need to re-do your ESTA. (If I remember right its valid for 2 years? But linked to your passport number etc).

My brother lost his passport last week and we fly out to America next week, totally forgot about the new passport needing a new esta until my mother mentioned it today! $14 is indeed still the going rate

 

[Northampton Lodger]

Can anyone confirm cost of an ESTA travel visa for USA.

I was charged £64.80 for two, but when they were emailed they were marked as $14 each.

I thought I bought it off the USA Goverment. But it was sent to me by a German (de) web address.

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Can anyone confirm cost of an ESTA travel visa for USA.

I was charged £64.80 for two, but when they were emailed they were marked as $14 each.

It is a legal con , I done the same as you. There is no point complaining as they have done nothing wrong, they have just been extremely clever. They have made their site look official. Basically they are telling you in the small print that they are providing an additional checking service and are charging you for it. It does tell you in the small print and there is even a link tucked away that offers you the opportunity to go to the official site for the lower price. The one consolation is that the ESTA obtained is genuine. If it makes you feel better I paid for three . When the queue at JFK takes two hours to process it doesn't help your mood either,

 

[Billyfergus]

That's a con. Get onto your bank. It's $14 per person

Careful about this. The OP will have confirmed somewhere in the purchase of the ESTA that he agreed to terms and conditions so chances of getting his money back are slim. He does stand a chance of upsetting the agency that issues the ESTA if the payment is withdrawn and ESTA is cancelled.

 

[electricdell]

You have been well and true had

 

[Kylebeg]

Should have asked for advice on the old lounge but will know next time.

 

[Northampton Lodger]

Careful about this. The OP will have confirmed somewhere in the purchase of the ESTA that he agreed to terms and conditions so chances of getting his money back are slim. He does stand a chance of upsetting the agency that issues the ESTA if the payment is withdrawn and ESTA is cancelled.

Yes, I thought about doing the same however they have well and truly covered themselves. It doesn't help that they are the first to appear on a google search for purchase of an ESTA and the site looks 100% like a formal US government agency site. My bigger worry was that they now have all my card details and personal info . I ended up cancelling the card I used to make the purchase.

 

[Tormusk1872]

Fxcking raging about this, feel like a gullible OAP who has been conned by a gypsy slater.

 

[ddunc]

I done it last week $14,able to pay with PayPal

 

[Astalker]

Done mine at weekend $14 mate !

 

[Hurleyreyes]

Yes, £14 as said.

Just got ours accepted.

Slightly off topic. I just noticed I put my wife first name instead of her mums, in that section.

Wasn't going to bother getting another. Anyone know if this will cause a problem with immigration?

 

[Surreychap]

I fell for it when applying to go to Vegas for Narsa
Numpty loyal

 

[GoramsGratefulGrasp]

Had to do one at weekend at just had a look and got charged $14.

Not received a confirmation email yet though and can't remember if they send one?

 

[Papasmurf]

Yes, £14 as said.

Just got ours accepted.

Slightly off topic. I just noticed I put my wife first name instead of her mums, in that section.

Wasn't going to bother getting another. Anyone know if this will cause a problem with immigration?

If you have out the wrong name down I'd suggest you reapply

 

[Papasmurf]

will need to watch that going to the caribbean in february

I would get the esta done now. If, for what ever reason it gets declined you'll have to go to the embassy for a visa. That could take months to sort out. And if you miss the holiday because of it, you can't claim on your insurance.

 

[Hurleyreyes]

If you have out the wrong name down I'd suggest you reapply

Cheers.

Just the parents bit. Basically put the wifes maiden name for her mum. (There first names are similar)

You think will cause a problem?

 

[stringer_bell]

I have some magic beans available if the OP is interested

 

[Porty_true_blue]

I go to Vegas in July and applied for my DATA and it was accepted but realised my passport will need renewed before I go so I'll have to get my new passport and apply again is this right ?

 

[shotalovinarteta]

Just done min 5 mins ago definetly $14

 

[Superrangers]

Phew, off to Vegas in November, thought they'd suddenly shot up when I saw this thread.

 

[umop_3plsdn]

Cheers.

Just the parents bit. Basically put the wifes maiden name for her mum. (There first names are similar)

You think will cause a problem?

Yes mate I think it will because the name on the esta won't match with the passport. They are pretty strict at US customs.

 

[umop_3plsdn]

I go to Vegas in July and applied for my DATA and it was accepted but realised my passport will need renewed before I go so I'll have to get my new passport and apply again is this right ?

Yes. It will be matched up with your old passport number.

 

[Huistra]

A boy I work with got stung the same as you. It's a bit of a pisser

 

[Willie Mac]

 

[Aragorn]

I got them for 3 of us in May $14 each I'm sure

Yep. Just got mine as heading to LA in October. $14.

 

[StephenHawkinsfitbawboots]

They are $14

Double check you've not been had mate

 

[Porty_true_blue]

Yes. It will be matched up with your old passport number.

Cheers. Should have checked before

 

[Hurleyreyes]

Yes mate I think it will because the name on the esta won't match with the passport. They are pretty strict at US customs.

You don't have your parents name on the passport?

I think? Need to double check.

 

[Hurleyreyes]

Shameless bump for my question/dilemma.

Mine and wifes ESTA are approved. But I have noticed I stupidly put my wifes mums name wrong on the ESTA. I put my wifes maiden name in that section.
EG: using made up names.
Wifes name- Jane Smith (nee Jones)
Her mothers name is Jess Jones.

I stupidly put on the ESTA - mothers name as Jane Jones!

Some have said I should apply for another ESTA as will show on passport. But parents names are not there.

Other than the handwritten emergency contact at the back. which actually my wife has written as J Jones.

Whats the old Lounge inhabitants opinion- apply again or it wont make any difference?