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I had to get an ESTA when flying to Costa Rica via Houston in March, but unfortunately if I ever plan to visit USA or fly via USA, I will have to get another one as my passport is due for renewal next year. The ESTA lasts for 2 years, but if you have to renew your passport within this 2 years, then it lapses. I personally do not see any reason why one should have to have an ESTA whilst in transit - a good revenue system for the USA!

Regards

Jaya

You do need an ESTA even if you are only travelling through the USA (I needed one when I flew back from New Zealand last year vis LA), from memory they do last for 2 years so if you plan to go to or via the USA within 2 years I believe you can use the same ESTA.

'Jaya' wrote:
Hi Janib
I don't think you need as ESTA if you are flying via Singapore.
Jaya

No, that's right, the ESTA is presumably required when flying to NZ with New Zealand Airlines, which go via LA, I believe.

I am told that NZA have a very reasonable Premium Economy which is probably worthwhile for such a long journey, even with a break in LA.

Jim

Thank you Jaya and Sarah,

I always get my Esta online as it lasts for 2 years. It was the Inspirations magazine that confused me as it tells us that we have to pay £29 for a Visa when I know that I do not need one for New Zealand. A visa for Australia yes, not going there !

Jan

Hi Janib

I don't think you need as ESTA if you are flying via Singapore.

Jaya

It's really easy to apply for a US ESTA on line. You pay by credit card, and the cost is around $14.

Thank you Julia, I am on the October trip via Singapore so that is £29 extra for my holiday 🙂

Jan

Hi Jan,

I can clear this one up, on selected departures we fly via the USA (at the moment this applies to the 1 Feb 2018 departure), so while you don't require a visa for New Zealand, an ESTA is required for the pitstop in the states.

Kindest regards,

Julia

Hello,

Reading the latest Inspirations and all about Visas, it came to my attention that you are telling us that we need a visa for New Zealand. I was under the impression that as I am from Great Britain and on holiday, I could have a Visa Waiver or is this for a group Visa?

Jan

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