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In a landmark announcement for U.S.-Qatari relations, the U.S. State Department has confirmed that Qatar will become, as of December 1, 2024, the 42nd country to join the prestigious U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP). This decision makes Qatar the first Gulf Arab state to benefit from ... Read the article

Finding your way around airports can be a real headache, especially when it comes to customs and immigration checks. However, thanks to the Mobile Passport Control (MPC) app, this process is simplified for travelers to the USA. Find out how this application works and how it can save you time ... Read the article

The U.S. government has allocated $50 million to the State Department, with the aim of reducing waiting times and delays in obtaining visas and passports. The funding package was signed by President Joe Biden, with the support of the U.S. Travel Association, which advocates measures ... Read the article

Good news for E visa holders and applicants! As of Thursday November 16, the duration of this entrepreneur and investor visa will be extended from 2 to 4 years.

Many travelers wishing to go to the United States face considerable delays in obtaining an interview for their visa application. Applicants for a variety of visas, such as student/exchange visitor (J-1), temporary worker and transit permit, all face waiting periods of varying lengths... Read the article

Faced with the escalating war between Israel and Hamas, the United States activated the visa waiver program for Israelis on Thursday October 19, allowing those wishing to visit the U.S. for 90 days or less to enter without needing to apply for a visa.

Romanian citizens wishing to travel to the USA may soon no longer require a visa. In an interview with Digi24, Dan-Andrei Muraru, Romania's ambassador to the United States, announced that this measure could be effective in 2 years. The official announcement concerning Romania's inclusion in the visa waiver program ... Read the article

When the U.S. government faces a shutdown on October 1 due to pending federal budget decisions, many immigration-related services may be affected. This can affect processes such as visa issuance, services to U.S. citizens and consular functions. ... Read the article

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