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US Visa Waiver Program 2025: New Eligible Countries & Policy Updates

The U.S. Department of State has officially released the 2025 List of Countries Eligible for the US Visa Waiver Program (VWP), bringing exciting opportunities for international travellers. This update simplifies visa-free entry into the United States for millions of people worldwide, making business, tourism, and transit travel more accessible.

What is the US Visa Waiver Program?

The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) allows travellers from eligible countries to visit the United States without a visa for up to 90 days for tourism or business purposes.

Instead of going through a lengthy visa process, eligible individuals can apply for an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) before departure.

New Eligible Countries for US Visa Waiver Program 2025

The 2025 Visa Waiver Program includes 40 countries whose citizens can now travel to the United States without a visa. This year, Romania has joined the list as a new entrant. However, Taiwan and the United Kingdom remain eligible under specific conditions.

CountryCountryCountry
AndorraGreeceNorway
AustraliaHungaryPoland
AustriaIcelandPortugal
BelgiumIrelandSan Marino
BruneiIsraelSingapore
ChileItalySlovakia
CroatiaJapanSlovenia
Czech RepublicLatviaSouth Korea
DenmarkLiechtensteinSpain
EstoniaLithuaniaSweden
FinlandLuxembourgSwitzerland
FranceMaltaTaiwan*
GermanyMonacoUnited Kingdom*
NetherlandsNew ZealandRomania (New Entry!)
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