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What countries have been banned or removed from the U.S. Visa Waiver Program?

Published: Jun 07, 2023, Updated: Jun 07, 2023 | Tags: Travel Restrictions, ESTA Eligibility

Since its inception in 1986, the U.S. Government’s Visa Waiver Program has allowed foreign nationals from over 40 countries to visit the United States without needing to apply for a visa. The program allows travelers to visit the U.S. for a period up to and including 90 days for tourism or business reasons. At the same…

What British Passports can be used for an ESTA application?

Published: Mar 16, 2023, Updated: Mar 16, 2023 | Tags: ESTA Passport, ESTA Eligibility

This article reviews the different types of British Passports and shares which ones are eligible to apply for ESTA. What British Passports are eligible to apply for ESTA? The United Kingdom is a country that primarily comprises the territories of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Regardless of where a citizen of the United Kingdom was born,…

Why visiting Cuba will result in the cancelation of your ESTA

Published: Jan 28, 2023, Updated: Feb 11, 2023 | Tags: ESTA Denied, ESTA Eligibility

Cuba is a beautiful country with a rich culture and history that attracts travelers from across the world. However, if you are planning to visit Cuba, be aware that your ESTA will be canceled. The US government has certain travel restrictions in place for persons seeking to enter after visiting Cuba. This is because Cuba was designated as a State Sponsor of Terrorism by the U.S. State Department…

Israel not yet in compliance to join the Visa Waiver Program

Published: Oct 23, 2022, Updated: Feb 02, 2023 | Tags: Visa Waiver Program, ESTA Eligibility

Israel has long sought entry into the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP), which would allow its citizens to travel to the United States for business or tourism for up to 90 days without a visa by using an ESTA. Israel was thought to be in compliance to join the VWP. However, last week, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has said Israel has failed to come into compliance…

What is Automated Passport Control (APC)?

Published: Oct 10, 2022, Updated: Oct 10, 2022 | Tags: APC, Airport Security, ESTA Eligibility

In their ongoing efforts to better manage the increasing numbers of travelers at U.S. airports, CBP and airport authorities collaborated a few years ago to launch the APC (Automated Passport Control) program. This innovative technology aims to expedite the traveler inspection process by providing Automated Passport Control (APC) self-service kiosks where passengers can submit their biographic information…

U.S. Simplifies Employment Visa Applications

Published: Mar 26, 2022, Updated: Apr 11, 2022 | Tags: ESTA Eligibility, USA Visa Application, USA Embassy Appointment

The U.S. Department of State recently announced that all American consulates have now been authorized to forgo the in-person interviews that were normally required, provided the employment visa applicant meets a number of specific criteria. The amended rule applies to applications for temporary employment visas in the following categories: Q, P, O, L, H-4, H-3, and H-1. The revised regulations…

Israel looking towards admission to the Visa Waiver Program by 2023

Published: Feb 28, 2022, Updated: Feb 28, 2022 | Tags: ESTA Eligibility, ESTA Requirements, ESTA Passport

On a recent visit to Washington D.C., Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett was optimistic his country may soon me added to the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). The Israeli Prime Minister was meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken regarding Israel’s admission into the program. The two leaders were in agreement over the intent to admin Israel into the program. What…

Croatia is Set To Join U.S. Visa Waiver Program

Published: Oct 05, 2020, Updated: Oct 05, 2020 | Tags: ESTA Eligibility, ESTA Requirements

With a significant number of Croatian nationals living abroad, joining the visa waiver program is high on Croatian citizens' wish list. The situation is quite complicated because Bosnia and Herzegovina, a completely different country, can also issue Croatian passports. Discussions about joining the Visa Waiver Program have been ongoing for 20 years,…

Applying for an ESTA if you have recently changed names or gotten married

Published: May 27, 2020, Updated: May 27, 2020 | Tags: Post-Dated Passport, ESTA Eligibility, ESTA Passport

Introduction Newly-wed travelers who plan on visiting the United States using an ESTA should be aware how changing names or getting married can affect how they complete their application, specifically if a traveler has changed their name or is awaiting a new passport. The following article provides information on applying for ESTA online with a post-dated passport and will help applicants…

Passport eligibility questions and answers on the ESTA application

Published: Mar 23, 2020, Updated: Oct 23, 2022 | Tags: ESTA Eligibility, ESTA Passport, ESTA Requirements

Introduction If you are a citizen of a country that is part of the Visa Waiver Program, you are eligible to apply for the Electronic System for Travel Authorization or ESTA online. Whether you are visiting in transit or for business or leisure, a vacation, completing the ESTA application online avoids the need to apply for a visa…