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.
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 and stay patterns. Waiting 60 days may be acceptable, but U.S. Customs…
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…
US Adds Romania to Visa Waiver Program
Starting in early 2025, Romanian citizens can travel visa-free to the US under the Visa Waiver Program, marking…
Concerns Over Bias in Israel’s Visa Waiver Program Participation
Progressive lawmakers and advocacy groups criticize Israel's inclusion in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, citing discrimination against Arab…
Will Japan Secure a Visa Waiver from China?
Japan is negotiating with China to secure a visa waiver for short-term visits, like South Korea did, but…
ESTA System Outage Strands US-Bound Passengers in Europe
On November 6, 2024, a two-hour outage in the ESTA system caused chaos at European airports, stranding US-bound…
Visa Waiver Program for British Residents with Portuguese Passports
British residents with Portuguese passports can travel to the US under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) using an…