US Restricts Visa Waiver for Travelers to Libya, Somalia, Sudan
The US Department of State has announced that citizens of Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries who have traveled to Libya, Somalia, or Sudan after March 1, 2011, may lose their eligibility to enter the United States without a visa. Under the VWP, eligible nationals can visit the US for tourism or up to 90 days without a visa, provided they have a valid Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA).
However, past travel to the specified African nations can disqualify them from using the ESTA route. Those affected must apply for a standard visitor (B) visa at a US embassy or consulate before traveling.
Limited exceptions exist for diplomatic or military travel in service of a VWP country. The State Department advises travelers to check their eligibility before applying for ESTA.
The announcement also notes that travelers who prefer a visa, even if VWP-eligible, can apply through that route.
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