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ESTA and Visa Waiver Program (VWP) news for travelers from eligible countries visiting the United States without a visa for up to 90 days.
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 or special visits need a traditional visa, which requires application,…
Romanian Citizens Removed from U.S. Visa Waiver Program as of June 2025
Romania was removed from the U.S. Visa Waiver Program on June 1, 2025, because it requires visas for…
US Visa Waiver Program 2025: Updated List of Eligible Countries
With 43 member countries, the U.S. Visa Waiver Program enables 90-day visa-free visits using ESTA and biometric passports.…
ESTA Fee Set to Nearly Double as Federal Funding for Brand USA Cuts Deep
The ESTA fee will nearly double to $40 in July 2025, and Brand USA’s funding will drop significantly.…
National Assembly Approves Limited Visa Waiver for Special Category Foreigners
In June 2025, a limited visa waiver was approved for special foreign categories, allowing 90-day visits with electronic…
Bulgaria Nears U.S. Visa Waiver Program Entry by 2026
Bulgaria is close to joining the U.S. Visa Waiver Program by lowering visa refusals and signing security agreements.…
U.S. Suspends Romania’s Visa Waiver Bid Citing Crime and Visa Refusals
Romania’s removal from the Visa Waiver Program on June 1, 2025, requires Romanian citizens to obtain B-1/B-2 visas…
U.S. Proposes Raising ESTA Fee to $40 for Visa Waiver Travelers
Congress reviews a proposal to raise the ESTA fee from $21 to $40 to support border security. This…
Donegal man in Boston faces deportation after visa waiver violation
Since January 2025, the U.S. enforces stricter immigration laws, detaining over 1,800 noncitizens daily. Irish nationals, including visa…
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.…