Citizens from 43 countries can now visit the United States for up to 90 days without a visa, thanks to the Visa Waiver Program (VWP).

However, travellers must meet specific requirements and obtain approval through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) before boarding their flight.

ESTA is an online system managed by US Customs and Border Protection that determines eligibility for visa-free travel under the VWP. It’s important to note that the stay must not exceed 90 days, and travelers must apply for ESTA in advance.

The VWP covers travel for tourism or business purposes. Participating countries include the United Kingdom, Australia, France, Germany, Japan, South Korea, and Singapore, among others. Countries like Nigeria and India are not part of the program.

Who is not eligible for ESTA?

Even if you’re a citizen of a VWP country, you will not qualify for ESTA if:

You have visited or were present in North Korea, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, or Yemen on or after March 1, 2011.

1. You have visited or were present in Cuba on or after January 12, 2021.

2. You hold dual nationality with Cuba, North Korea, Iran, Iraq, Sudan, or Syria.

3. If any of the above applies to you, you must apply for a standard B-1/B-2 visitor visa instead of using the VWP.

Here are countries eligible to enter US without visas for 90 days

1. Andorra

2. Australia

3. Austria

4. Belgium

5. Brunei

6. Chile

7. Croatia

8. Czech Republic

9. Denmark

10. Estonia

11. Finland

12. France

13. Germany

14. Greece

15. Hungary

16. Iceland

17. Ireland

18. Israel

19. Italy

20. Japan

21. Latvia

22. Liechtenstein

23. Lithuania

24. Luxembourg

25. Malta

26. Monaco

27. Netherlands

28. New Zealand

29. Norway

30. Poland

31. Portugal

32. Qatar

33. Republic of Korea (South Korea)

34. Romania

35. San Marino

36. Singapore

37. Slovakia

38. Slovenia

39. Spain

40. Sweden

41. Switzerland

42. Taiwan

43. United Kingdom

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