Visa Waiver Program
Important notice for applicants from Visa Waiver Program countries: Electronic System for Travel Authorization
Overview – what is the Visa Waiver Program?
The
Visa Waiver Program (VWP) enables nationals of certain countries to
travel to the United States for tourism or business for stays of 90
days or less without obtaining a visa. Not all countries participate
in the VWP, and not all travelers from VWP countries are eligible to
use the program. VWP travelers are screened prior to admission into the
United States, and they are enrolled in the Department of Homeland
Security’s US-VISIT program.
Which countries participate in the Visa Waiver Program?
Currently, 35 countries participate in the Visa Waiver Program, as shown below:
Andorra,
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan,
Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, the
Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore,
Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK.
Passport requirements for VWP Travel
NOTE:
Depending on when VWP travelers’ passports were issued, different
passport requirements will apply. For detailed information on VWP
passport requirements please go to the Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs VWP webpage or to the Department of Homeland Security’s Customs & Border Protection VWP webpage.
If
a traveler cannot meet the passport requirements, he/she must obtain a
visa for entry to the United States, and cannot travel without a visa
on VWP. Please click here for the visa application procedure.
How to Apply
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