Qatar Becomes 1st Gulf Country on U.S. Visa Waiver List
Qatar Becomes First Gulf Country on U.S. Visa Waiver List
Qatar has been added to the United States Visa Waiver Program, meaning citizens of both countries can visit the other visa-free.
Qatar to Join Visa Waiver Program
Qatar will join the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). It will be the 42 nd member of the VWP and the first Gulf country to qualify. The VWP allows citizens or nationals of participating countries to travel to the United States for tourism or business purposes for up to 90 days without obtaining a visa.
U.S. admits Qatar to visa waiver program
The Biden administration has admitted Qatar into the U.S. Visa Wavier Program, allowing citizens from the Gulf country to visit the United States for up to 90 days without first securing the travel endorsement.
Qatar to join US visa-free travel list in first for Arab country
Qatar becomes the second country in the Middle East, after Israel, and the first Arab country to join the VWP. Israel was admitted into the program in September 2023, but its admission faced backlash after Palestinian Americans claimed they still weren't treated equally when trying to enter Israel, even as US citizens, under the VWP.
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The US Visa Waiver Program allows citizens of 41 countries to travel to the United States for business or tourism without needing a visa. Travellers can stay for up to 90 days and must possess an e-Passport.
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