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 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 target under 3% by 2025. Joining the program in 2026…
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%…
Can New Zealand Citizens Visit the U.S. Without a Visa Using ESTA?
New Zealand citizens can visit the U.S. for 90 days via ESTA. Mandatory digital approval is required for…
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…
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…
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.…