Tag: Visa Waiver Program
US announces restrictions against Israeli, Palestinian ‘extremists’
“Violence in the West Bank this year is at levels not seen since the Second Intifada, and in recent weeks, an alarming surge in violent acts has driven this unwelcome record even higher,” said...
Israelis can now travel to US without a visa
Israelis became eligible on Thursday to travel to the United States for up to 90 days without a visa—more than a month earlier than the estimated date, the Israeli Embassy in Washington announced.
Israel was...
Liberal groups: Too soon for Israel’s entry into Visa Waiver Program
Israel was “prematurely” admitted into the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, which allows citizens of qualifying countries to enter the country for 90 days sans visa, according to Americans for Peace Now. J Street, another...
Israel enters US Visa Waiver Program
Israel on Wednesday joined the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, which will allow Israeli citizens to travel to America for 90 days without a visa.
"This decision shows the strong ties between the two countries,” said...
Israel to include Gaza Strip in US Visa Waiver pilot
Israel plans to further ease travel for Palestinian Americans living in the Gaza Strip next month, an official told Reuters on Monday, marking the next step in the country's bid to join the United States Visa...
US monitors Israeli border crossing pilot for Palestinian Americans
A U.S. delegation was in Israel this week to observe border crossing conditions for Palestinian Americans.
The inspections are part of an Israeli bid to join the U.S. Visa Waiver Program and are taking place during a...
Next year in America
Amid the headlines about Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit to the White House and address to Congress, it was easy to overlook a major piece of good news: Israel may finally be in the...
Is US visa waiver in danger?
Israel has met all eligibility requirements to join the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, with the only thing to possibly delay the move being the Biden administration's reluctance with regard to what it views as "the...
65 senators support adding Israel to US Visa Waiver Program
Allowing Israel to join the U.S. Visa Waiver Program would “significantly increase the potential for both tourism and business travel,” according to a letter penned by 65 senators to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and...
Israeli foreign minister pledges US visa waiver for Israelis ‘in the coming months’
Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen said on Sunday night that Israel was making progress in getting visa exemptions for citizens who wish to travel to the United States.
“Today, we hosted representatives of the U.S....