u/Yamilost

Hi fellow travellers,

Making this post as I just had an unnecessary anxiety spiral after reading the estimated 72hr window for esta approvals.

Today is May 20, 2026 - I realised I had not submitted an ESTA for my flight leaving from UK to USA which leaves tomorrow at 10am.

I submitted my application at 1:20pm and by 2:26pm I had received approval by email.

For reference, I am an ex US citizen now living in the UK.

Hope this helps appease anyone’s worry!!