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Visa Waiver Program
The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) offers an easy way to travel to the U.S. for business or pleasure. If you are a citizen of one of the participating countries, you can travel to the U.S. for pleasure or business for up to 90 days. There is no need to apply for a U.S. visa.
How many countries are part of the Visa Waiver Program?
There are presently 27 participating countries in the program: Andorra, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Brunei, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
Are there any exceptions?
Yes. While most interested parties do not need to apply for a visa, certain exceptions do apply. Some travelers still need to apply for a visa, including people who plan to work or study in the U.S., stay more than 90 days, or people who might otherwise be ineligible for a visa. Travelers who have previously been denied visas, or others who may be ineligible to enter the U.S. on the VWP, should contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate before attempting to use the VWP to enter the U.S.
What documents will I need for the Visa Waiver Program?
If you are entering the U.S. on the VWP, you must:
- Have a valid passport issued by your participating country and be a citizen of that country.
- Propose to enter the US for 90 days or less as a temporary visitor.
- If entering the US by plane or ship, you must have a round-trip ticket issued on a carrier that has signed an agreement with the US government to participate in the VWP. You must arrive in the US on that carrier.
- Have proof of financial capability and a signed visa waiver arrival/departure form (I-94W Form), on which you have waived the right to a hearing of exclusion or deportation.
Note: Land entry from Canada or Mexico is allowed under the VWP. You are not required to present round-trip transportation tickets or arrive at the border entry point aboard a carrier who has signed an agreement with the U.S. to participate in the VWP.