The Visa Waiver program remains unchanged: these are the countries that can enter the United States without the document

Traveling to the United States without a visa? This is possible thanks to the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), an agreement between the United States and 40 countries that allows foreign citizens to enter North American territory without a visa for a period of up to 90 days.

This is what Cronista points out when he explains how certain citizens do not need a visa to enter and travel through U.S. territory.

According to usa.gov, “although citizens of countries on the VWP list do not require a visa to enter the United States, they must obtain authorization through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA), before entering begin their journey.”

The DHS (United States Department of Homeland Security) states on its website that ESTA is a fully automated electronic system for inspecting passengers before they travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program.

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How to apply for travel authorization to the US via ESTA

First, view the list of countries participating in the Visa Waiver Program.

Then follow the following steps:

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List of countries participating in the Visa Waiver Program

Countries participating in the Visa Waiver Program:

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Eligibility Requirements

To qualify, Crónica says, citizens of participating countries must meet these requirements:

With information from Crónica, usa.gov and DHS

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