Countries eligible for visa-free US entry in 2025

Planning a trip to the United States? You might not need a visa! The United States government has updated its Visa Waiver Program (VWP) for 2025, allowing citizens from 43 countries to travel visa-free for up to 90 days.

This development opens doors for millions of travelers visiting the US for tourism, business, or transit purposes.

The Visa Waiver Program is a US government initiative that allows citizens from approved countries to enter the United States without a visa for up to 90 days.

To qualify, travelers must apply for an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) before boarding their flight. ESTA is a secure, automated online system operated by US Customs and Border Protection that determines eligibility for visa-free travel.

Key VWP Requirements

Before packing your bags, ensure you meet these conditions:

*You must hold a passport from a VWP country.

*  You must apply and receive ESTA approval prior to travel.

*  Your stay must not exceed 90 days.

*  The trip must be for business or tourism only.

* You must not have visited certain restricted countries.

Who Is NOT Eligible for VWP?

*  Even if you’re from a VWP country, you may not qualify if:

*  You visited North Korea, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, or Yemen on or after March 1, 2011.

*  You visited Cuba on or after January 12, 2021.

*  You hold dual citizenship with Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Sudan, Syria, or North Korea.

*  If any of these apply to you, you must apply for a standard B-1/B-2 US visitor visa instead.

Here are countries eligible to enter US without visas for 90 days

1. Andorra

2. Australia

3. Austria

4. Belgium

5. Brunei

6. Chile

7. Croatia

8. Czech Republic

9. Denmark

10. Estonia

11. Finland

12. France

13. Germany

14. Greece

15. Hungary

16. Iceland

17. Ireland

18. Israel

19. Italy

20. Japan

21. Latvia

22. Liechtenstein

23. Lithuania

24. Luxembourg

25. Malta

26. Monaco

27. Netherlands

28. New Zealand

29. Norway

30. Poland

31. Portugal

32. Qatar

33. South Korea (Republic of Korea)

34. Romania

35. San Marino

36. Singapore

37. Slovakia

38. Slovenia

39. Spain

40. Sweden

41. Switzerland

42. Taiwan

43. United Kingdom