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DHS Initiates Process to Reinstate Argentina in Visa Waiver Program
Argentina started the long process to rejoin the U.S. Visa Waiver Program in 2025. Approval could take two to three…
Cyprus Nears U.S. Visa Waiver Program Entry After Resolving Key Hurdles
Cyprus completed key VWP technical and legal steps. U.S. Congress will review membership in September 2025. Visa-free travel via ESTA…
Laos and Belarus Sign Visa Waiver Agreement to Boost Travel and Ties
The Laos-Belarus visa waiver agreement signed in July 2025 is not yet effective. It requires domestic ratification and will enable…
UK Tourists to Pay Double ESTA Fee for USA Visits from October 2025
The ESTA fee for UK and Visa Waiver travelers will increase to $40 on October 1, 2025. Applying before September…
Bhutan Launches Visa Waiver and Crypto Payments for Tourism Boost
Starting July 2025, Bhutan offers visa waivers for select countries and accepts cryptocurrency payments. The Sustainable Development Fee halves to…
UK Travelers Urged to Apply for ESTA Before Potential US Fee Changes
The US ESTA fee for UK travelers remains $21 in 2025, while the UK raised ETA fees to £16, expanding…
British Airways Pushes UK Entry into China’s Visa Waiver Scheme in 2025
China’s visa waiver now covers 55 countries but excludes the UK. British Airways is lobbying for UK inclusion to ease…
Sergeyenko: Over 1.15 Million Europeans Used Belarus Visa Waiver
Europeans can visit Belarus visa-free up to 90 days via a waiver program valid until end of 2025. Longer stays…