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US free visas for 43 countries under Visa Waiver Program 2025
Citizens of 43 countries can now enter the United States without a visa for up to 90 days under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), but they must meet specific requirements and have a valid ESTA approval.
However, stays must not exceed 90 days, and travelers must secure an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) before boarding.
ESTA is a web-based system operated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection that determines eligibility for travel under the VWP.
Visa waiver program countries
The list includes countries like
- United Kingdom
- Andorra
- Australia
- Austria
- Belgium
- Brunei
- Chile
- Croatia
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Israel
- Ireland
- Italy
- Japan
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Monaco
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Republic of Korea
- Romania
- San Marino
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
What is US Visa Waiver Program?
The Visa Waiver Program (VWP), administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, allows citizens of certain countries to visit the United States without a visa for up to 90 days, as long as they meet certain requirements. The program is intended for short-term visits for tourism or business.
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Who is eligible for visa waiver program
- Even if you are from a VWP country, you must apply for a visa if any of the following apply:
- You have visited or were present in Cuba on or after January 12, 2021.
- You have visited or were present in North Korea, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, or Yemen on or after March 1, 2011.
- You have dual citizenship with Cuba, North Korea, Iran, Iraq, Sudan, or Syria.
- Such individuals are not eligible for ESTA and must apply for a traditional B-1/B-2 visitor visa.
For complete details and application, travelers are advised to visit the ESTA website or contact their nearest U.S. embassy.