Originally Posted by LondonElite

Can a US citizen even get an ESTA?

Originally Posted by rrapynot

Update:
Went to the US Embassy here in Lisbon. They advised that an ESTA would have been denied since I am a US citizen because US citizens are required to enter the USA using a US passport.

Got a temporary one issued in under an hour at a cost of $135. When I'm get home I need to apply for a permanent replacement since they cancelled by passport at home even though I know where it is. Permanent replacement will be free.

Turned out well considering. Just wish I hadn't paid $110 in March to get my passport renewed.

Lesson learned, look at the biometric page when packing my passport next time.