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Thanks Keith
There doesn't seem to be any way to find out why it has expired but it has allowed me to reapply for a new one so everything is in order for Friday.
Cathie

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Yes, you can apply for a new registration at any time, even if your old one has not expired - it simply over-writes the old one (assuming same passport number). Of course you need to pay again though
[/quote]We got our ESTA's just prior to the charge coming in to effect.
Due to an unforseen and sad set of circumstances we have had our booking transferred from one villa owner to another with a very slight change of address (same street different number and actually facing each other). If i change our ESTA's to take account of this change of address are you saying i'm now going to have to pay the fee?

Don't want to get into bother for not changing the address either but wonder how much difference it will make if we don't?
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No, not at all. Don't get confused between applying for a new ESTA, and updating an existing one. When you go to the website, both options are available, so make sure you use the correct one. The new registration is on the lefthand side of the page, the update is on the right.

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

The ESTA registration last for 2 years, or until your passport expires. Only then will you need to do a new ESTA registration, and pay again. At that time you will get a new authorisation number.

Until then, you can update various data in the system, and this includes the address you are staying at, flight details, etc.

To do this you will need your ESTA authorisation number, your passport number and your date of birth. There is no charge for this.

However this is not obligatory. This data is optional, so you can leave it blank or with the old address if you wish.