ESTA holders should check for newly required selfie photograph
US Customs and Border Protection now requires a selfie photograph for ESTA. Travellers whose authorisation lacks the required photograph may need to apply for a new ESTA.
- In effect from
- 23 Oct 2026
- Published
- 23 Oct 2026
The FCDO advises that an ESTA without the selfie photograph now required by US Customs and Border Protection may need to be replaced with a new application.
Check your ESTA account before travelling to ensure your authorisation remains valid. The supplied text does not give an effective date for the photograph requirement.
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US Customs and Border Protection now requires a selfie photograph for ESTA. Travellers whose authorisation does not contain the required photograph may need to apply for a new ESTA.