THE visa may soon no longer be necessary for Romanian citizens wishing to travel to the United States. In an interview with Digi24Dan-Andrei Muraru, Romania's ambassador to the United States, announced that this measure could take effect in 2 years' time. The official announcement concerning Romania's inclusion in the Visa Waiver Program is expected to take place in January 2024, enabling Romanian nationals to travel to the USA without a visa as early as December 2025.
Benefits and implications of visa waiver
Joining this program will make it much easier for Romanians to travel to the United States, by reducing the administrative formalities prior to their departure. Among the main benefits, we can mention :
- Simplified procedures for visa-free travel to the USA All you have to do is complete the ESTA online before departure.
Romanian citizens will no longer need to go through the tedious process of applying for a visa at an American consulate.. - Savings on the cost of a visa, which is currently quite high and a major obstacle for some travelers.
- Make it easier for Romanian companies to collaborate with their American partners, by simplifying the documents required for business travel to the United States.
Promoting Romania in international tourism and foreign trade
Romania's inclusion in the visa waiver program is also an opportunity raise the country's profile on the international stage. Indeed, it could encourage more American tourists to discover Romania during their European visits, while helping to develop trade relations between the two countries.
The road to Visa Waiver Program (VWP) registration
The road to Visa Waiver Program (VWP) registrationFor several years now, Romania has wanted to join the U.S. Visa Waiver Program. However, this process must meet certain prerequisites, including :
- A visa refusal rate of less than 3 % Romania is gradually approaching this objective, with a refusal rate that has fallen in recent years.
- Securing Romanian citizens' biometric data contained in electronic passports: Romania has adopted several legislative measures to meet this requirement.
- Fulfilling US migration and border control requirements.
The ambassador's forecast for inclusion in the VWP program
According to estimates and statements by Ambassador Muraru, Romania sees the possibility of meeting the necessary requirements to join the program as early as January 2024.. He is confident that this goal will be achieved, making it easier for Romanian nationals to travel to the United States.
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