Countries That Can Enter the U.S. Visa-Free for Up to 90 Days

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Citizens of 43 countries can now travel to the United States for up to 90 days without needing a visa, thanks to the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). This program allows for short visits for tourism or business, but travelers must first receive authorization through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA), an online system run by U.S. Customs and Border Protection that determines eligibility.

To qualify, travelers must apply for ESTA before boarding their flight and cannot exceed the 90-day stay limit. Countries participating in the VWP include the United Kingdom, Australia, France, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and others. Nations such as Nigeria and India are not part of the program.

However, even citizens of VWP countries are not eligible for ESTA if they:

1. Visited or were present in North Korea, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, or Yemen on or after March 1, 2011.
2. Visited or were present in Cuba on or after January 12, 2021.
3. Hold dual nationality with Cuba, North Korea, Iran, Iraq, Sudan, or Syria.

If any of these conditions apply, you must apply for a standard B-1/B-2 visitor visa instead.

Eligible Visa Waiver Program Countries:

1. Andorra
2. Australia
3. Austria
4. Belgium
5. Brunei
6. Chile
7. Croatia
8. Czech Republic
9. Denmark
10. Estonia
11. Finland
12. France
13. Germany
14. Greece
15. Hungary
16. Iceland
17. Ireland
18. Israel
19. Italy
20. Japan
21. Latvia
22. Liechtenstein
23. Lithuania
24. Luxembourg
25. Malta
26. Monaco
27. Netherlands
28. New Zealand
29. Norway
30. Poland
31. Portugal
32. Qatar
33. South Korea (Republic of Korea)
34. Romania
35. San Marino
36. Singapore
37. Slovakia
38. Slovenia
39. Spain
40. Sweden
41. Switzerland
42. Taiwan
43. United Kingdom