USDHS Secretary Mayorkas and USDOS Secretary Blinken Announce Designation of Romania into the Visa Waiver Program

USDHS Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas, in consultation with USDOS Secretary Antony J. Blinken, designated Romania as a participating country in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), recognizing its compliance with stringent security standards.

USCBP anticipates the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) online application and mobile application will be updated on or around March 31, 2025, to allow most citizens and nationals of Romania to apply to travel to the United States under the VWP for tourism or business purposes for up to 90 days without first obtaining a U.S. visa. These authorizations are generally valid for two years. Travelers with valid B-1/B-2 visas may continue to use their visa for travel to the United States, and B-1/B-2 visas will remain an option for Romanian citizens. ESTA applications may be found at esta.cbp.dhs.gov or download the “ESTA Mobile” application through the iOS App Store or the Google Play store.

More details can be found here.