Panic, no esta and at Gatwick

[Rachy]

I checked application a month ago and still had 3 months left.
Come to airport and they can’t fibd application. Reapplied but still pending. Flight at 11am. How long does it take to approve?

[thatdavieguy]

Originally Posted by Rachy

I checked application a month ago and still had 3 months left.
Come to airport and they can’t fibd application. Reapplied but still pending. Flight at 11am. How long does it take to approve?

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Can take anything upto 72 hours, last time i did mine in the morning around 9am and it didn't approve until after 2pm..just luck of the draw.

I'd be checking my insurance and preparing myself for a worst case scenario to be honest.

[Rachy]

Originally Posted by thatdavieguy

Can take anything upto 72 hours

I'd be checking my insurance and preparing myself for a worst case scenario to be honest.

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Yes upto but how long are most peoples taking?

[thatdavieguy]

Originally Posted by Rachy

Yes upto but how long are most peoples taking?

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There isn't an average time given, some can take minutes, hours or days...just depends on the site progresses for you unfortunately.

Sorry it's not what you want to hear but unfortunately no-one knows.

I genuinely hope it's minutes considering where you are right now

Get searching your emails for CBP.DHS.Gov

[florida addict]

Mine took about 24 hrs earlier this year

[Rac20]

It can take up to 72 hours officially. There’s no telling how long. Sometimes it’s minutes and sometimes hours. Have you got a new passport since you last checked? Have you got a print out of the ESTA?

What an absolute nightmare for you. Keeping everything crossed that it comes through ok. 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

[Bee happy]

Have you looked on line for your original Esta yourself ?

[Rac20]

Originally Posted by Bee happy

Have you looked on line for your original Esta yourself ?

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I second doing this.👍🏻

And I know people say you don’t need print outs, but surely it’s helpful in this scenario.

To pick up on what someone else has said about insurance, I’m pretty sure insurance won’t cover this as it’s the travellers responsibility to ensure all essential documents are in place.

Good luck OP. 🍀🍀🍀

[bennyboy0751]

i always print dont trust airlines

[anji]

How traumatic for you all! So glad you got it sorted out with alternative flights. You're going, so now relax and make the most of it. Hope Disney can give you that extra day. Big glass of wine!