JUST IN: US Excludes UK, Others From Visa-free Entry For 2025

JUST IN: US Excludes UK, Others From Visa-free Entry For 2025

On Monday, the United States released the list of eligible countries for its 2025 Visa Waiver Programme (VWP).

The list saw United Kingdom excluded from the programme but remains eligible under some certain conditions.

African countries, such as Nigeria, Ghana, or South Africa were also excluded from this beneficiary list.

Compared to the last one, the new VWP list saw Romania added which makes a significant update.

The US has also focused on enhancing security checks and prioritising countries with remarkable diplomatic ties and border security standards.

Report from the US Bureau of Consular Affairs website states that, the Visa Waiver Programme allows most citizens or nationals of participating countries to travel to the United States for tourism or business for a maximum of 90 days without obtaining a visa.

The agency stated, “Travellers must have a valid Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) approval prior to travel and meet all requirements explained below. If you prefer to have a visa in your passport, you may still apply for a visitor visa.”

The new Visa Waiver Programme for 2025 highlights policy updates on permit eligibility and revisions to the list of participating countries, as well as new travel policies.

The 2025 Visa Waiver Programme includes 40 countries whose citizens can now travel to the United States without a visa.

See the full list below:

1. Andorra

2. Australia

3. Austria

4. Belgium

5. Chile

6. Czech Republic

7. Croatia

8. Denmark

9. Estonia

10. Finland

11. France

12. Germany

13. Greece

14. Hungary

15. Iceland

16. Ireland

17. Italy

18. Israel

19. Norway

20. Poland

21. Portugal

22. San Marino

23. Singapore

24. Slovakia

25. Japan

26. Slovenia

27. Latvia

28. South Korea

29. Liechtenstein

30. Spain

31. Lithuania

32. Sweden

33. Luxembourg

34. Switzerland

35. Malta

36. Netherlands

37. New Zealand

38. Qatar

39. Romania

40. Monaco.