The Department of State has announced that Poland has been formally nominated to join the Visa Waiver Program. After induction is finalized, Polish citizens will be able to apply to enter the U.S. for short trips without a visa.
What is the visa waiver program? Nationals of countries participating in this program can enter the U.S. for periods of less than 90 days for business or pleasure without a visa. They must first receive approval through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). The ESTA is an online system used by Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) to determine eligibility of travelers for tourism and business purposes. Approval usually lasts 2 years and a new ESTA is required for any major changes such as new passport, name, gender, and country of citizenship. There are 38 countries currently in the Visa Waiver Program.
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