British Airways Pushes UK Entry into China’s Visa Waiver Scheme in 2025
China’s visa waiver now covers 55 countries but excludes the UK. British Airways is lobbying for UK inclusion…
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.…
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.…
U.S. Visa Waiver Travelers Face a $40 ESTA Fee. What Changed?
The U.S. ESTA fee remains at $40 in 2026 to support tourism marketing and operations, impacting travelers from…
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. Removes Romania from Visa Waiver Program Over Crime and Refusal Concerns
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.…