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US Travel Authorization rules to tighten for visa and ESTA in 2025

In 2025, US travel authorization updates impose stricter digital checks and require e-passports for ESTA applications costing $21. REAL ID…

Visa Waiver Program grows, but India remains outside US travel list

The U.S. Visa Waiver Program grants faster entry to citizens from 41 countries using ESTA, but excludes India due to…

American Visa Waiver Program streamlines US visits for ESTA nations

The American Visa Waiver Program lets travelers from 42 countries visit the U.S. for short stays. Indian nationals require traditional…

Barbados grants visa waiver to Liberian passport holders for 90 days

Liberians can visit Barbados visa-free for up to 90 days with a valid passport and two blank pages. This move…

George Simion responds after Romania removed from US Visa Waiver Program

Romania lost access to the US Visa Waiver Program on May 2, 2025, heightening travel barriers. George Simion supported the…

US Visa Waiver Program still excludes Indian passport holders

Indian passport holders are excluded from the US Visa Waiver Program due to high overstay rates and reciprocity issues. They…

Bulgaria nears joining US Visa Waiver Program after drop in refusal rate

Bulgaria’s 2024 visa refusal rate dropped to 6.02%, nearing US Visa Waiver Program standards. Government campaigns and improved border security…

Foreign Traveler Numbers to China Rise After New Visa Waivers

China’s new visa waivers and tax refund policies led to 26.94 million foreign visitors in 2024, with 75% arriving visa-free.…