Tag: visa waiver program

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

US Tightens ESTA Rules With New Photo Requirement

Travellers heading to the US under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) now face a new requirement: uploading a passport-style selfie when applying for an ESTA online. The move aims to enhance identity verification and reduce fraud. The US government has begun rolling out a digital identity check as part of the Electronic System for Travel…
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EU Set to Grant Visa-Free Access to Saudi Nationals

Saudi citizens may soon travel to Europe without a visa, joining countries like the US, Canada, UAE, and Singapore in enjoying visa-free access to the Schengen Area. The European Union is working toward exempting Saudi nationals from short-stay visa requirements, allowing eligible travellers to visit or transit through the Schengen countries without a visa.  This…
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Romania to Clarify Visa-Free Travel Suspension with US

Romania’s interim president, Ilie Bolojan, expressed optimism that the country will soon resolve outstanding issues with the US Department of Homeland Security regarding the recent suspension of visa-free travel for Romanian citizens. During a press conference at Cotroceni Palace in Bucharest, Bolojan stressed that lifting US visa requirements is not only important for travellers but…
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