Extending stay in the US beyond 90 days under the Visa Waiver Program (“ESTA Visa”) [duplicate]
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What is the US Visa Waiver Program and what is an ESTA?
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I am going to be in the US for 100 days.
As a european i am allowed by ESTA visa to be in the US during 90 days.
For these extra 10 days is it possible to do an extension or to do another application through the ESTA visa without leaving the US?
visas usa esta us-visa-waiver-program visa-free-entry
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This question already has an answer here:
VWP or B-2 Visa required?
1 answer
What is the US Visa Waiver Program and what is an ESTA?
1 answer
I am going to be in the US for 100 days.
As a european i am allowed by ESTA visa to be in the US during 90 days.
For these extra 10 days is it possible to do an extension or to do another application through the ESTA visa without leaving the US?
visas usa esta us-visa-waiver-program visa-free-entry
edited Apr 6 '16 at 11:02
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asked Apr 6 '16 at 10:35
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You've misunderstood so many things here. Probably best that you understand better before you try to go to the US, or you could get in trouble.
– CMaster
Apr 6 '16 at 10:45
Short answer: no. You must apply for a B visa to travel to the US for 100 days, unless the purpose of your trip dictates a different class of visa.
– phoog
Apr 7 '16 at 6:49
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This question already has an answer here:
VWP or B-2 Visa required?
1 answer
What is the US Visa Waiver Program and what is an ESTA?
1 answer
I am going to be in the US for 100 days.
As a european i am allowed by ESTA visa to be in the US during 90 days.
For these extra 10 days is it possible to do an extension or to do another application through the ESTA visa without leaving the US?
visas usa esta us-visa-waiver-program visa-free-entry
edited Apr 6 '16 at 11:02
CMaster
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asked Apr 6 '16 at 10:35
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This question already has an answer here:
VWP or B-2 Visa required?
1 answer
What is the US Visa Waiver Program and what is an ESTA?
1 answer
I am going to be in the US for 100 days.
As a european i am allowed by ESTA visa to be in the US during 90 days.
For these extra 10 days is it possible to do an extension or to do another application through the ESTA visa without leaving the US?
This question already has an answer here:
VWP or B-2 Visa required?
1 answer
What is the US Visa Waiver Program and what is an ESTA?
1 answer
visas usa esta us-visa-waiver-program visa-free-entry
visas usa esta us-visa-waiver-program visa-free-entry
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asked Apr 6 '16 at 10:35
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marked as duplicate by CMaster, JoErNanO♦, blackbird, choster, JonathanReez♦ Apr 18 '16 at 17:00
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5
You've misunderstood so many things here. Probably best that you understand better before you try to go to the US, or you could get in trouble.
– CMaster
Apr 6 '16 at 10:45
Short answer: no. You must apply for a B visa to travel to the US for 100 days, unless the purpose of your trip dictates a different class of visa.
– phoog
Apr 7 '16 at 6:49
add a comment |
5
You've misunderstood so many things here. Probably best that you understand better before you try to go to the US, or you could get in trouble.
– CMaster
Apr 6 '16 at 10:45
Short answer: no. You must apply for a B visa to travel to the US for 100 days, unless the purpose of your trip dictates a different class of visa.
– phoog
Apr 7 '16 at 6:49
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You've misunderstood so many things here. Probably best that you understand better before you try to go to the US, or you could get in trouble.
– CMaster
Apr 6 '16 at 10:45
You've misunderstood so many things here. Probably best that you understand better before you try to go to the US, or you could get in trouble.
– CMaster
Apr 6 '16 at 10:45
Short answer: no. You must apply for a B visa to travel to the US for 100 days, unless the purpose of your trip dictates a different class of visa.
– phoog
Apr 7 '16 at 6:49
Short answer: no. You must apply for a B visa to travel to the US for 100 days, unless the purpose of your trip dictates a different class of visa.
– phoog
Apr 7 '16 at 6:49
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The short answer is no, you cannot stay for 100 days using the ESTA and the Visa Waiver Program. You will have to apply for a visa or change your travel plans. The longer answer involves clearing up a lot of misunderstandings - primarily about what an ESTA (and the related VWP) is. See this question for a full description.
The ESTA does not allow you to remain in the US. It doesn't say anything about how long you can stay. It is a requirement for those wishing to enter under the Visa Waiver Program who are travelling to the US by airline or certain categories (eg Transatlantic cruise) of boat (not needed for those coming by land). Your ESTA is valid for 2 years (assuming you don't have a change of circumstances that would invalidate it). Not all Europeans (even EU Europeans) are eligible for the VWP/ESTA, incidentally.
On arriving by plane/cruise/whatever to the US, you will be considered for (you could always be denined) entry under the Visa Waiver Program. The VWP will normally admit you for up to 90 days. With regards to extending your stay, the FAQ on the offical VWP site says:
Persons admitted under the Visa Waiver Program are not permitted to extend their stays in the United States. See Extend Your Stay on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website. You must depart the United States on or before the date on your admission stamp when you entered the United States.
So, you'll need to apply for a Visitor Visa to the United States, and pay the appropriate fees etc. 100 days is a long time to stay and support yourself without working, so expect some questions about how you are able to do that. The website doesn't appear to say how long you can stay on each entry with a B1/B2 visa, so you may find that you have to extend your stay after you arrive - this is possible with a visa however, which it isn't with the VWP.
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Note also that everyone who seeks entry to the US under the VWP will be asked in their entry interview when they plan to leave. If you let slip that you wish to stay for 100 days at that point, there's a pretty good chance you will be denied entry completely and not even get the usual 90 days. The opportunities for backpedaling at that point are quite limited.
– Henning Makholm
Apr 6 '16 at 11:56
100 days is also a long time to be able to be away from home and yet have enough connection and commitment to your home to convince USCIS that you really intend to return at the end of that time.
– Patricia Shanahan
Apr 6 '16 at 13:45
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Travelers with B visas are typically admitted for six months; 100 days falls well within this limit. If someone applies for a B visa with a 100-day itinerary and tells the border officer she intends to stay for 100 days, the officer would only admit her for a shorter period if there is some very unusual circumstance. More likely, he will admit her for somewhat longer than 100 days, or else refuse entry if there is evidence to suggest fraud or immigrant intent.
– phoog
Apr 7 '16 at 6:47
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The short answer is no, you cannot stay for 100 days using the ESTA and the Visa Waiver Program. You will have to apply for a visa or change your travel plans. The longer answer involves clearing up a lot of misunderstandings - primarily about what an ESTA (and the related VWP) is. See this question for a full description.
The ESTA does not allow you to remain in the US. It doesn't say anything about how long you can stay. It is a requirement for those wishing to enter under the Visa Waiver Program who are travelling to the US by airline or certain categories (eg Transatlantic cruise) of boat (not needed for those coming by land). Your ESTA is valid for 2 years (assuming you don't have a change of circumstances that would invalidate it). Not all Europeans (even EU Europeans) are eligible for the VWP/ESTA, incidentally.
On arriving by plane/cruise/whatever to the US, you will be considered for (you could always be denined) entry under the Visa Waiver Program. The VWP will normally admit you for up to 90 days. With regards to extending your stay, the FAQ on the offical VWP site says:
Persons admitted under the Visa Waiver Program are not permitted to extend their stays in the United States. See Extend Your Stay on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website. You must depart the United States on or before the date on your admission stamp when you entered the United States.
So, you'll need to apply for a Visitor Visa to the United States, and pay the appropriate fees etc. 100 days is a long time to stay and support yourself without working, so expect some questions about how you are able to do that. The website doesn't appear to say how long you can stay on each entry with a B1/B2 visa, so you may find that you have to extend your stay after you arrive - this is possible with a visa however, which it isn't with the VWP.
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Note also that everyone who seeks entry to the US under the VWP will be asked in their entry interview when they plan to leave. If you let slip that you wish to stay for 100 days at that point, there's a pretty good chance you will be denied entry completely and not even get the usual 90 days. The opportunities for backpedaling at that point are quite limited.
– Henning Makholm
Apr 6 '16 at 11:56
100 days is also a long time to be able to be away from home and yet have enough connection and commitment to your home to convince USCIS that you really intend to return at the end of that time.
– Patricia Shanahan
Apr 6 '16 at 13:45
2
Travelers with B visas are typically admitted for six months; 100 days falls well within this limit. If someone applies for a B visa with a 100-day itinerary and tells the border officer she intends to stay for 100 days, the officer would only admit her for a shorter period if there is some very unusual circumstance. More likely, he will admit her for somewhat longer than 100 days, or else refuse entry if there is evidence to suggest fraud or immigrant intent.
– phoog
Apr 7 '16 at 6:47
add a comment |
The short answer is no, you cannot stay for 100 days using the ESTA and the Visa Waiver Program. You will have to apply for a visa or change your travel plans. The longer answer involves clearing up a lot of misunderstandings - primarily about what an ESTA (and the related VWP) is. See this question for a full description.
The ESTA does not allow you to remain in the US. It doesn't say anything about how long you can stay. It is a requirement for those wishing to enter under the Visa Waiver Program who are travelling to the US by airline or certain categories (eg Transatlantic cruise) of boat (not needed for those coming by land). Your ESTA is valid for 2 years (assuming you don't have a change of circumstances that would invalidate it). Not all Europeans (even EU Europeans) are eligible for the VWP/ESTA, incidentally.
On arriving by plane/cruise/whatever to the US, you will be considered for (you could always be denined) entry under the Visa Waiver Program. The VWP will normally admit you for up to 90 days. With regards to extending your stay, the FAQ on the offical VWP site says:
Persons admitted under the Visa Waiver Program are not permitted to extend their stays in the United States. See Extend Your Stay on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website. You must depart the United States on or before the date on your admission stamp when you entered the United States.
So, you'll need to apply for a Visitor Visa to the United States, and pay the appropriate fees etc. 100 days is a long time to stay and support yourself without working, so expect some questions about how you are able to do that. The website doesn't appear to say how long you can stay on each entry with a B1/B2 visa, so you may find that you have to extend your stay after you arrive - this is possible with a visa however, which it isn't with the VWP.
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answered Apr 6 '16 at 11:01
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Note also that everyone who seeks entry to the US under the VWP will be asked in their entry interview when they plan to leave. If you let slip that you wish to stay for 100 days at that point, there's a pretty good chance you will be denied entry completely and not even get the usual 90 days. The opportunities for backpedaling at that point are quite limited.
– Henning Makholm
Apr 6 '16 at 11:56
100 days is also a long time to be able to be away from home and yet have enough connection and commitment to your home to convince USCIS that you really intend to return at the end of that time.
– Patricia Shanahan
Apr 6 '16 at 13:45
2
Travelers with B visas are typically admitted for six months; 100 days falls well within this limit. If someone applies for a B visa with a 100-day itinerary and tells the border officer she intends to stay for 100 days, the officer would only admit her for a shorter period if there is some very unusual circumstance. More likely, he will admit her for somewhat longer than 100 days, or else refuse entry if there is evidence to suggest fraud or immigrant intent.
– phoog
Apr 7 '16 at 6:47
add a comment |
The short answer is no, you cannot stay for 100 days using the ESTA and the Visa Waiver Program. You will have to apply for a visa or change your travel plans. The longer answer involves clearing up a lot of misunderstandings - primarily about what an ESTA (and the related VWP) is. See this question for a full description.
The ESTA does not allow you to remain in the US. It doesn't say anything about how long you can stay. It is a requirement for those wishing to enter under the Visa Waiver Program who are travelling to the US by airline or certain categories (eg Transatlantic cruise) of boat (not needed for those coming by land). Your ESTA is valid for 2 years (assuming you don't have a change of circumstances that would invalidate it). Not all Europeans (even EU Europeans) are eligible for the VWP/ESTA, incidentally.
On arriving by plane/cruise/whatever to the US, you will be considered for (you could always be denined) entry under the Visa Waiver Program. The VWP will normally admit you for up to 90 days. With regards to extending your stay, the FAQ on the offical VWP site says:
Persons admitted under the Visa Waiver Program are not permitted to extend their stays in the United States. See Extend Your Stay on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website. You must depart the United States on or before the date on your admission stamp when you entered the United States.
So, you'll need to apply for a Visitor Visa to the United States, and pay the appropriate fees etc. 100 days is a long time to stay and support yourself without working, so expect some questions about how you are able to do that. The website doesn't appear to say how long you can stay on each entry with a B1/B2 visa, so you may find that you have to extend your stay after you arrive - this is possible with a visa however, which it isn't with the VWP.
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The short answer is no, you cannot stay for 100 days using the ESTA and the Visa Waiver Program. You will have to apply for a visa or change your travel plans. The longer answer involves clearing up a lot of misunderstandings - primarily about what an ESTA (and the related VWP) is. See this question for a full description.
The ESTA does not allow you to remain in the US. It doesn't say anything about how long you can stay. It is a requirement for those wishing to enter under the Visa Waiver Program who are travelling to the US by airline or certain categories (eg Transatlantic cruise) of boat (not needed for those coming by land). Your ESTA is valid for 2 years (assuming you don't have a change of circumstances that would invalidate it). Not all Europeans (even EU Europeans) are eligible for the VWP/ESTA, incidentally.
On arriving by plane/cruise/whatever to the US, you will be considered for (you could always be denined) entry under the Visa Waiver Program. The VWP will normally admit you for up to 90 days. With regards to extending your stay, the FAQ on the offical VWP site says:
Persons admitted under the Visa Waiver Program are not permitted to extend their stays in the United States. See Extend Your Stay on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website. You must depart the United States on or before the date on your admission stamp when you entered the United States.
So, you'll need to apply for a Visitor Visa to the United States, and pay the appropriate fees etc. 100 days is a long time to stay and support yourself without working, so expect some questions about how you are able to do that. The website doesn't appear to say how long you can stay on each entry with a B1/B2 visa, so you may find that you have to extend your stay after you arrive - this is possible with a visa however, which it isn't with the VWP.
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Note also that everyone who seeks entry to the US under the VWP will be asked in their entry interview when they plan to leave. If you let slip that you wish to stay for 100 days at that point, there's a pretty good chance you will be denied entry completely and not even get the usual 90 days. The opportunities for backpedaling at that point are quite limited.
– Henning Makholm
Apr 6 '16 at 11:56
100 days is also a long time to be able to be away from home and yet have enough connection and commitment to your home to convince USCIS that you really intend to return at the end of that time.
– Patricia Shanahan
Apr 6 '16 at 13:45
2
Travelers with B visas are typically admitted for six months; 100 days falls well within this limit. If someone applies for a B visa with a 100-day itinerary and tells the border officer she intends to stay for 100 days, the officer would only admit her for a shorter period if there is some very unusual circumstance. More likely, he will admit her for somewhat longer than 100 days, or else refuse entry if there is evidence to suggest fraud or immigrant intent.
– phoog
Apr 7 '16 at 6:47
add a comment |
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Note also that everyone who seeks entry to the US under the VWP will be asked in their entry interview when they plan to leave. If you let slip that you wish to stay for 100 days at that point, there's a pretty good chance you will be denied entry completely and not even get the usual 90 days. The opportunities for backpedaling at that point are quite limited.
– Henning Makholm
Apr 6 '16 at 11:56
100 days is also a long time to be able to be away from home and yet have enough connection and commitment to your home to convince USCIS that you really intend to return at the end of that time.
– Patricia Shanahan
Apr 6 '16 at 13:45
2
Travelers with B visas are typically admitted for six months; 100 days falls well within this limit. If someone applies for a B visa with a 100-day itinerary and tells the border officer she intends to stay for 100 days, the officer would only admit her for a shorter period if there is some very unusual circumstance. More likely, he will admit her for somewhat longer than 100 days, or else refuse entry if there is evidence to suggest fraud or immigrant intent.
– phoog
Apr 7 '16 at 6:47
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Note also that everyone who seeks entry to the US under the VWP will be asked in their entry interview when they plan to leave. If you let slip that you wish to stay for 100 days at that point, there's a pretty good chance you will be denied entry completely and not even get the usual 90 days. The opportunities for backpedaling at that point are quite limited.
– Henning Makholm
Apr 6 '16 at 11:56
Note also that everyone who seeks entry to the US under the VWP will be asked in their entry interview when they plan to leave. If you let slip that you wish to stay for 100 days at that point, there's a pretty good chance you will be denied entry completely and not even get the usual 90 days. The opportunities for backpedaling at that point are quite limited.
– Henning Makholm
Apr 6 '16 at 11:56
100 days is also a long time to be able to be away from home and yet have enough connection and commitment to your home to convince USCIS that you really intend to return at the end of that time.
– Patricia Shanahan
Apr 6 '16 at 13:45
100 days is also a long time to be able to be away from home and yet have enough connection and commitment to your home to convince USCIS that you really intend to return at the end of that time.
– Patricia Shanahan
Apr 6 '16 at 13:45
2
2
Travelers with B visas are typically admitted for six months; 100 days falls well within this limit. If someone applies for a B visa with a 100-day itinerary and tells the border officer she intends to stay for 100 days, the officer would only admit her for a shorter period if there is some very unusual circumstance. More likely, he will admit her for somewhat longer than 100 days, or else refuse entry if there is evidence to suggest fraud or immigrant intent.
– phoog
Apr 7 '16 at 6:47
Travelers with B visas are typically admitted for six months; 100 days falls well within this limit. If someone applies for a B visa with a 100-day itinerary and tells the border officer she intends to stay for 100 days, the officer would only admit her for a shorter period if there is some very unusual circumstance. More likely, he will admit her for somewhat longer than 100 days, or else refuse entry if there is evidence to suggest fraud or immigrant intent.
– phoog
Apr 7 '16 at 6:47
add a comment |
5
You've misunderstood so many things here. Probably best that you understand better before you try to go to the US, or you could get in trouble.
– CMaster
Apr 6 '16 at 10:45
Short answer: no. You must apply for a B visa to travel to the US for 100 days, unless the purpose of your trip dictates a different class of visa.
– phoog
Apr 7 '16 at 6:49