The US government has released the 2025 Visa Waiver Programme (VWP) list, comprising the countries whose citizens can travel to the US without a visa for up to 90 days.
The United Kingdom was excluded from the programme but remains eligible under specific conditions. Notably, no African country, including Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa, made the list.
While most of the participating nations remained unchanged, Romania was added, marking a significant update to the programme.
According to the US Bureau of Consular Affairs, the VWP allows citizens of participating countries to visit the United States for tourism or business without needing a visa.
However, travellers must obtain prior approval through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) before embarking on their journey.
“Travellers must have a valid 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 US agency stated.
The US government has tightened security checks, prioritising countries with strong diplomatic ties and border security standards.
This year’s update aims to simplify visa-free entry for eligible travellers, facilitating business, tourism, and transit travel into the United States.
Currently, 40 countries are on the 2025 Visa Waiver Programme list, allowing their citizens to travel to the US without a visa.
Full list:
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
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