Sunday, July 14, 2024 Citizens from 41 countries are eligible to enter Boston and other parts of the USA without a visa under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). These countries include 24 European Union (EU) member states such as Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden. Additionally, non-EU Schengen Area countries Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland are also included.
From the Asia-Pacific region, Australia, Brunei, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan are eligible, alongside Chile from the Americas and Israel from the Middle East. Further, small European principalities like Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, and the United Kingdom are also part of the VWP. To travel under this program, citizens must obtain an approved Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) before traveling and can stay for up to 90 days for business or tourism purposes.
This streamlined entry process is expected to significantly boost tourism in the USA, as it facilitates easier access for millions of travelers from these diverse nations, enhancing cultural exchange and economic benefits for the country. President Biden has been supportive of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) and its role in promoting tourism and economic growth in the United States. Logan International Airport (BOS) in East Boston.
