ESTA
Electronic System for Travel Authorization and Visa Waiver Program rules for 41 eligible countries. Covers application process, denial reasons, ESTA vs B-1/B-2 comparison, and CBP entry inspection procedures.
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. Achieving a sub-3% refusal rate in 2025 is crucial, with membership expected…
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.…
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…
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…