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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.
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 reciprocity and security concerns. India’s absence results in long wait…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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%…
Visa Waiver Program lets New Zealanders visit US without a visa
New Zealand citizens may visit the US for up to 90 days with the Visa Waiver Program and…
Romania removed from US Visa Waiver Program by Homeland Security
Romania’s planned Visa Waiver Program membership was reversed by the Trump administration due to security concerns. From May…
Ghana and Algeria sign visa waiver agreement to boost travel
Ghana and Algeria implemented a visa waiver agreement on May 2, 2025, improving travel and collaboration. The pact…