The United States, on Monday, releases the list of eligible countries for its 2025 Visa Waiver Programme (VWP).
While the United Kingdom has been excluded from general eligibility, it remains eligible under specific conditions.
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The list does not also include any African countries, such as Nigeria, Ghana, or South Africa.
While most of the VWP list remains unchanged, a major highlight of the updated list is the addition of Romania, reflecting the US government’s focus on strengthening diplomatic ties and prioritising countries with strong border security standards.
According to the US Bureau of Consular Affairs website, the Visa Waiver Programme allows most citizens or nationals of participating countries to travel to the United States for tourism or business for up to 90 days without obtaining a visa.
The agency stated, “Travellers must have a valid Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) approval prior to travel and meet all requirements explained below. If you prefer to have a visa in your passport, you may still apply for a visitor visa.”
The new Visa Waiver Programme for 2025 introduces policy updates on permit eligibility and revisions to the list of participating countries, as well as new travel policies.
This update simplifies visa-free entry into the United States for millions worldwide, making business, tourism, and transit travel more accessible.
The VWP cannot be used if your purpose of travel is to study for credit, employment, work as foreign press, radio, film, journalists, or other information media, or take up permanent residence.
The 2025 Visa Waiver Programme includes 40 countries whose citizens can now travel to the United States without a visa.
See the full list below:
1. Andorra,
2. Australia,
3. Austria,
4. Belgium,
5. Chile,
6. Czech Republic,
7. Croatia,
8. Denmark,
9. Estonia,
10. Finland,
11. France,
12. Germany,
13. Greece,
14. Hungary,
15. Iceland,
16. Ireland,
17. Italy,
18. Israel
19. Norway,
20. Poland,
21. Portugal,
22. San Marino,
23. Singapore,
24. Slovakia,
25. Japan,
26. Slovenia,
27. Latvia,
28. South Korea,
29. Liechtenstein,
30. Spain,
31. Lithuania,
32. Sweden,
33. Luxembourg,
34. Switzerland,
35. Malta,
36. Netherlands,
37. New Zealand,
38. Qatar,
39. Romania
40. Monaco
