Posted on December 29 2015
Changes to the US's visa waiver programme will affect many EU citizens with ties to the Middle East. Could it affect you?
1. What will change once the law goes into effect? Previously, the US waived visas for up to 90 days for citizens and nationals of 38 countries on their visa waiver list, many in the European Union. Anyone eligible for the visa waiver program (VWP) still has to fill out an electronic form that's administered by the US Department of Homeland Security before travelling to the US called the ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorisation). The ESTA clearance lasts two years. Under the new law, those who previously would have qualified for ESTA but have a second citizenship from Iran, Iraq, Syria or Sudan or have visited those countries in the last five years will face changes. Those people will need to apply for a visa. It's unclear if those who apply for a visa must still get an ESTA or how long the ESTA clearance will last.Tags:
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