The incorporation into the Waiver Program visa would allow Argentines to travel without visa for up to 90 days. The process will formally begin this Monday, but it is expected that the implementation will take several months and does not depend on the country’s decision.
Within the framework of the official visit of the Secretary of the Department of National Security of the United States, Kristi Noemthe government of Javier Milei will give this Monday the first formal step for Argentina to enter the Visa Waiver Program (VWP)the American system that allows citizens of participating countries to travel to that country for tourism or business reasons, without the need to process a visa, for a period of up to 90 days.
Thus it was confirmed to the scope, however the decision does not depend on the country. As with all countries that seek to join the program, Argentina must overcome a series of Technical evaluations, security requirements and international standards imposed by the American government.
He Visa Waiver Program (VWP) It is a program of United States Governmentadministered by the National Security Department (DHS)which allows citizens of certain countries Travel to the US no need to process a traditional visa For stays of Up to 90 days by tourism or business.
US VISA
Instead of a visa, travelers must process an electronic authorization called This (Electronic System for Travel Authorization)which is obtained online and is usually approved quickly. So far, more than 40 countries They are part of the VWP. In South America, only Chile It was accepted.
If the incorporation is finally specified, Argentine citizens can enter the United States without the need to process a B1/B2 visawhich currently requires face -to -face interviews, consular fees and waiting times that, in some cases, exceed six months.
Request history
The possibility of including Argentina in the visa exemption program was explored several times for different efforts, but The process had never started formally before the US authorities.
Noem’s visit and the diplomatic impulse of the Milei government in the bilateral link with Washington reactivated the interest in advancing with this agenda. In parallel, the technical exchanges to evaluate migratory systems are expected in the coming months, of border control and criminal cooperation of the country.
Source: Ambito
