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Visa Waiver Program: New Rules On U.S. Visa Waivers

Visa Waiver Program: New Rules On U.S. Visa Waivers

US Travel Restrictions: Travelling to USA? Today, The Trump administration put new requirements in place for the 38 countries that are eligible for visa free entry into America under the Visa Waiver Program.(VWP)

Currently the VWP (Visa Waiver Program) allows citizens of 38 countries to travel to America as a tourist/business/transit and stay for 90 days without a visa. However, It is recommended that, people apply for Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) prior to visiting to America. Because the e-passport had an embedded electronic chip, it makes it easier for immigration/customs to identify travellers.

With the announcement today, there’s going to be more requirements for Visa Waiver Countries Visiting America any time soon, counter-terrorism data to used to screen travellers…

 ‘Restrictions are necessary for security reasons’~ President Donald Trump

Visa Waiver Countries:

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The 6 countries that will be affected by the new executive orders with their citizens being denied visas to the US are:

Syria (Refugee program will be suspended for 120 days )

Iran

Yemen

Libya

Sudan

and Somalia

President Trump’s new temporary travel ban will not affect those people who already have a visa.

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The 3 African countries are: Libya, Chad and Somalia

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