Wednesday, February 26, 2025 - The United States of America has released the list of eligible countries for its 2025 Visa Waiver Programme.
The United States government has officially released its 2025 Visa
Waiver Programme (VWP) list, with Nigeria and other African nations completely
excluded amid President Donald Trump's mass deportation.
While 40 countries including European, Asian, and select Middle Eastern
nations secured visa-free entry into the US, no African nation made the cut as
the country introduced policy updates on permit privilege eligibility and
others.
Major US allies like the United Kingdom were also left out, although
British citizens remain eligible under specific conditions.
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 visa waiver programme 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 authorisation (ESTA) before
departure.
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