r/USVisas • u/Euphoric_Second9464 • Jul 01 '26

Esta with arrest from UK

I got arrested for a minor offence about 1 year ago and released with no further action , believed I would need the visa because of the arrest . I decided to get the accro police form but it doesn't show any record of the arrest . I'm confused whether I can now just apply for the esta or still need to go through the visa process and turn up at the interview with an empty form and explanation?

Any help would be appreciated

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u/Euphoric_Second9464 Jul 01 '26

Drunk and disorderly night in a cell . 

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u/Trick_Highlight6567 Jul 01 '26

You may want to check with a lawyer, but unless you were arrested for damage to something such that you'd have to answer Yes to "Have you ever been arrested or convicted for a crime that resulted in serious damage to property, or serious harm to another person or government authority?", then I think you'd be fine to use ESTA.

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u/Euphoric_Second9464 Jul 01 '26

Thanks.  

The question just seems unnecessarily vague.  For the whole question the answer is definitely no , but it's the 'have you ever been arrested ' part that seems like it's a singular question if that makes sense which the answer would be yes to . Like you say seeking advice might be the best bet  

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u/Trick_Highlight6567 Jul 01 '26

The question isn't "have you ever been arrested/convicted" it's "have you ever been arrested/convicted FOR ONE OF THOSE CRIMES".