 including Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Chile and many more){kind=link}
The US Visa Waiver Program (VWP) allows citizens of designated countries to travel to the United States for tourism or business for up to 90 days without obtaining a visa. The program is administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in consultation with the Department of State, and the list of eligible countries is periodically reviewed and updated based on security, diplomatic, and compliance criteria
To be eligible, travelers must have a valid electronic passport and an approved Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA).
Updated List of Eligible Countries ( August 2025)
As of August 2025, there have been some changes and additions to the program, with the list of eligible countries expanding. Here is the updated list of countries participating in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program:
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- Andorra
- Australia
- Austria
- Belgium
- Brunei
- Chile
- Croatia
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Japan
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Monaco
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Qatar
- San Marino
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- South Korea
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
- United Kingdom
Note:
- Qatar was added to the VWP in November 2024 .
- Romania was added in early 2025 but was subsequently removed from the program in May 2025
- Argentina is under consideration for re-entry into the program, but as of August 2025, it is not yet included
Key Requirements for VWP Travel in 2025
- Electronic Passport: All travelers must possess a machine-readable electronic passport (e-passport) with a digital chip.
- ESTA Approval: You must obtain an approved Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) before your trip. This can be done online through the official U.S. Customs and Border Protection website. It’s recommended to apply at least 72 hours before your departure. An approved ESTA is generally valid for two years.
- Purpose of Travel: Your travel must be for tourism, business, or transit purposes. The VWP does not permit travel for work or study.
- Previous Travel: Certain restrictions apply if you have traveled to specific countries, such as Iran, Iraq, North Korea, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Yemen, or Cuba, after March 1, 2011, and January 12, 2021, respectively.
- Duration of Stay: The maximum stay is 90 days. Overstaying is a serious violation that can affect future travel to the U.S.
For the most up-to-date information and to apply for an ESTA, always refer to the official portals:
- U.S Department of State : travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/tourism-visit/visa-waiver-program.html
- Homeland Security : www.dhs.gov/visa-waiver-program
- U.S Customs and Border Protection : www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/visa-waiver-program
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