To those who have had to apply for ESTA's

[Bodyfather]

Me and my girlfriend are travelling in May to Orlando, when applying for our ESTA's I have not included my middle name on the application as it indicates..but my girlfriend has. However, both of our passports include our middle names. What's the correct way to fill this out and will there be any issues with either application you would know of? I have emailed ESTA but they're not replying for about 2 weeks.

 

[CAPTAIN HOOK]

What's the correct way to fill this out and will there be any issues with either application you would know of? I have emailed ESTA but they're not replying for about 2 weeks.

Unfortunately, the correct way is to fill everything out that applies - this saves any awkward questions when you go through immigration in Orlando.
Before you rush off and pay for another one, wait for the reply. You may still be ok.

 

[Bodyfather]

Yeah, plenty of time to rectify I suppose. Seems to be the most ambiguously worded thing I've ever read. Asks for first name(singular) but also name as it appears on passport at the same time

 

[zoenaveau]

Lucky for me I don't have a middle name lol. Makes filling forms out so easy! P.s ESTA is the most ridiculous lingo I have come across.

 

[CAPTAIN HOOK]

P.s ESTA is the most ridiculous lingo I have come across.

Must just be me - I've never had an issue completing them

 

[Mouse_Trap]

Never encountered it myself as none of my family have middle names.

Thought I would check the ESTA application page out though as I couldn't remember what it said

In the First (Given) Name field, enter your first (given) name as the first name appears on your passport under the First or Given Name field. Do not include the middle name in this field. The first name is required to complete the application.

That's from the official site. I agree the field is not very clear in itself, but if you click the blue question mark button next to the field it gives you that additional information.

Hope that helps.....though I guess now your problem is reversed.

 

[stevehousse]

What is this?

 

[Mouse_Trap]

What is this?

An ESTA?

It's like advance notification of travel to the USA for individuals meeting certain criteria who are from specific countries so that a visa isn't required.