Visas, Travel, Entry

The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) enables citizens of participating countries to travel to the United States for business or tourism for 90 days or less without obtaining a U.S. B-1 or B-2 visa. Those entering for business purposes as defined in INA 101(a)(15)(B) are admitted in WB status. Those

Developing News - India: (April 30, 2021) News outlets reported that in an April 30, 2021 White House press briefing, spokesperson Jen Psaki said the administration, citing recommendations from the CDC, will enact an entry ban on travelers coming from India that will go into effect on Tuesday May 4

A September 14, 2021 announcement states that the Department of State "has authorized consular officers through the end of 2021 to expand the categories of F, M, and “academic J visa applicants” (students, professors, research scholars, short-term scholars, or specialists) whose applications can be

Proclamation 10043 of May 29, 2020, titled Proclamation on the Suspension of Entry as Nonimmigrants of Certain Students and Researchers from the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Effective at 12:00 p.m. eastern daylight time on June 1, 2020, and will remain in effect until terminated by the

This page tracks U.S. visa and entry restrictions related to COVID-19. See NAFSA's Coronavirus Critical Resources Page for related information and resources. Page Contents Geographic Proclamations Affecting Entry from Certain Countries (updated 10/15/2021) Biden administration announces plan to lift

NAFSA has assembled these resource links to help you navigate issues arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 is the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.