In a bid to boost its tourism industry and welcome a more diverse set of international visitors, the United States has unveiled plans to expand its visa-free travel program.
This move is anticipated to facilitate easier access for travelers looking to explore the country for leisure or business purposes without the hindrance of a visa application process.
The tourism sector, a significant contributor to the US economy in terms of job creation and tax revenue, has faced challenges in recent years with a decreasing number of international visitors.
To address this issue, the US has broadened the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) scope to facilitate entry for eligible citizens from an extended list of countries.
Under the expanded VWP, visitors from the following countries will now be able to enjoy visa-free travel to the US for a period of 90 days, the times now reported.
