Can you get an ESTA twice?

Okay, so you're wondering if you can get an ESTA more than once, right?

Well, the short answer is YES! Absolutely. You can get an ESTA multiple times. Think of it this way: an ESTA is usually valid for two years from the date it's approved. During those two years, you can hop over to the U.S. multiple times (for tourism, business, or transit, of course!). Isn't that handy?

But here's the thing, and it's super important: that two-year validity is tied to your passport. So, let's say you get an ESTA, but your passport expires in, oh, I don't know, let's say a year. Well, guess what? Your ESTA becomes invalid when your passport does, even if it hasn't been two years. I learned that one the hard way! I was planning a trip and realized my passport was about to expire, so I had to scramble to get a new one and then re-apply for the ESTA. Not fun!

So, basically, if you want to keep visiting the U.S. without a visa, and your ESTA expires (either because the two years are up or your passport expires), you just apply for a new one. Simple as that!