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From November 30, 2023, Israeli citizens will be able to use ESTA to travel to the United States. This significant easing is the result of Israel's entry into the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, which paves the way for closer relations between the two countries and promotes economic and security cooperation.

When we follow an athlete's journey, we don't always pay attention to the behind-the-scenes and logistical details that enable their participation in sporting events. Cynthia Bolingo, a talented sprinter, faces a major obstacle: obtaining a visa to take part in the Diamond League in Eugene, Oregon (USA), which takes place this weekend. ... Read the article

Travelers to the United States now have a new option to facilitate the administrative process. The "ESTA Mobile" mobile application has been launched by the U.S. government to allow users to scan their passport, verify information and take a selfie to complete their Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) application. Read the article

Although a visa is required to enter the U.S., it does not exempt you from having to pass before U.S. immigration officials, whatever your reason for coming to the U.S. (tourism, work, study).

At present, they can only enter American Samoa without a visa: Israelis will soon be able to enter the USA without having to apply for a visa.

A new health restriction is now in force, affecting travelers not vaccinated with Covid-19. The U.S. Transportation Security Administration had announced at the end of December that it would reintroduce the full vaccination requirement until the beginning of January, but this measure has now been extended. From now on, a traveler without a complete vaccination schedule ... Read the article

More than a year after the reopening of the borders, a meeting between the US Tourist Office in France and the US Consulate General in Paris took place last month to review the conditions for entry into the USA.

Since May 26, the price of the "ESTA" electronic travel authorization has risen from 14 to 21$. As a reminder, 40 nationalities, including FRANCE, do not need a visa to travel to the USA, but must obtain an ESTA. This document is valid for 2 years, or until the associated passport expires. In addition, ... Read the article

If you're a French national, you can travel to the United States without a visa. All you need to do is apply for an Electronic System for Travel Authorization, also known as ESTA, which is valid for two years. The price of this authorization will soon increase.

The White House has finally given a date to all travelers waiting to reclaim the US dream. After announcing a reopening "at the beginning of November", the date of November 8 is now on the calendar of all vaccinated foreign travelers, including Europeans. From November 8 fully vaccinated foreign nationals can visit ... Read the article

Have they all spread the word? After Cuba, India and Canada, it's Joe Bidden's government's turn to announce that vaccinated travelers from the European Union, the United Kingdom and China will once again be allowed to arrive on U.S. soil from the beginning of November. A negative PCR test ... Read the article

On January 18, Donald Trump announced his intention to lift the ban on entry to the United States for travelers from Brazil, the European Union and the United Kingdom. In his proclamation, Donald Trump said, "This action is the best way to continue protecting Americans from Covid-19 while allowing the resumption of ... Read the article