Description: Tips and Ideas for Visitors & Travelers Visiting USA
The U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP) allows foreign nationals from the list of participating countries to enter the United States for a short-term stay and travel, tourism or business for up to 90 days or less without obtaining a U.S. Visitor Visa . The VWP program facilitates free travel to the United States by making travel easier and providing a stimulus boost to the U.S. tourism industry. All travelers belonging to VWP eligible countries may also choose to apply for a visitor visa also, if they plan to st
Foreign nationals belonging to the list of VWP countries must meet all eligibility requirements for travel under the VWP without a visa, please see the eligibility requirements for the Visa Waiver Program and read the frequently asked questions as the program excludes certain travelers from these countries. As a pre-qualification requirement, the VWP travelers are required to have a valid Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) authorization prior to travel and are screened at the port of entry
Currently 36 countries participate in the Visa Waiver Program. Taiwan recently is the 37th and newest nation added under U.S. Visa Waiver Program list, which allows Taiwanese visitors to USA to be able to enter the United States of America for 90 days without a US visitor visa. The number of inbound visitors and tourists to the United States is growing all the time as many American embassies around the world are stepping up efforts to promote the U.S. as a travel destination.