Earlier this month, the Department of Homeland Security announced that Greece has been added to the list of countries eligible to participate in the Visa Waiver Program – bringing the total of eligible countries to 36.

What is the Visa Waiver Program?

The visa waiver program is a U.S. government program that enables citizens and nationals from Visa Waiver Countries to enter the United States for tourism or business purposes for up to 90 days without obtaining a visa. The advantage of entering the United States under the visa waiver program is that you can travel to the United States on short notice without obtaining a visa.

ESTA Travel Documents

All travelers entering the United States (by air or sea) under the visa waiver program are required to hold a valid ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) travel authorization.  Information on valid ESTA travel documents can be found here. The purpose of ESTA is to allow the Department of Homeland Security to pre-screen all Visa Waiver travelers before they leave their respective countries.  It is recommended that U.S.-bound travelers apply for Travel Authorization at least 72 hours prior to departure.

For more information on this or other travel and immigration programs, contact Berardi Immigration Law.