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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 now open to Romania for US travel
The United States added Romania to the Visa Waiver Program in 2025, granting Romanians visa-free travel for up to 90 days. ESTA pre-approval and biometric passports are mandatory. This expansion,…
UAE grants visa waiver to North Macedonia citizens
North Macedonian passport holders will soon enjoy visa-free travel to the UAE for short visits. The waiver eases…
Cyprus Progresses Toward U.S. Visa Waiver Program Inclusion
Cyprus targets early 2025 for Visa Waiver Program entry, emphasizing low visa refusal rates and effective data-sharing. A…
Visiting the U.S. on ESTA After I-130 Approval: What to Know
Spouses with an approved Form I-130 can potentially visit the U.S. under ESTA, but approval isn’t guaranteed. U.S.…
U.S. Considers Adding Romania to Visa Waiver Program
The United States is reviewing Romania's eligibility for the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), aimed at strengthening bilateral relations.…
Is It Okay to Stay 25 Days on ESTA and Return After 60 Days?
Under ESTA, short visits like 25 days are typically fine, but re-entry depends on factors like travel purpose…
Ghana Not Removed from US Visa Waiver Programme, Never Part of It
Ghana has never been part of the US Visa Waiver Programme (VWP), so claims of its removal are…
No African Nations Included in U.S. 2025 Visa Waiver Program
As of February 2025, all 54 African countries remain excluded from the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP), requiring…
Todd Spitzer Warns of ESTA Loophole Exploited by Chilean Crime Rings
Orange County DA Todd Spitzer warns of Chilean criminals exploiting the U.S. ESTA visa waiver program for organized…
Orange County DA Todd Spitzer Calls to Drop Chile from U.S. Visa Waiver
Orange County DA Todd Spitzer urges suspending Chile from the ESTA Visa Waiver Program due to rising crimes…