US to announce Israel's joining Visa Waiver Program this week
Foreign Minister Eli Cohen: This is good news for all Israelis. In weeks, Israelis will be able to visit US without waiting at embassy.
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Israel on brink of joining US Visa Waiver Program
Report: Unofficial communication from the US confirms Israel satisfies prerequisites for Visa Waiver Program.
Senators to Biden: Do not accept Israel into the Visa Waiver Program
15 Democratic senators claim Israel is not abiding by its commitments and as such should not be accepted to Visa Waiver Program.
Ukraine: Visa waiver agreement will not be cancelled before Rosh Hashanah
Israelis traveling to Rosh Hashanah services in Uman will not be required to apply for a visa or be charged for one upon entry to Ukraine.
US citizens who reside in Gaza to fly out of Ben Gurion Airport
Pilot program to allow Gazans to travel by shuttle to Judea and Samaria, cross into Jordan, and continue from there to their destination.
Israeli officials: Bid for US Visa Waiver Program progressing
Sources said that the matter is progressing, and the Americans are satisfied. "We're optimistic," the sources stated.
Despite tensions with US: Progress made on Israel's inclusion in Visa Waiver Program
US will soon launch a pilot program that will examine the conditions for the entry to Israel of Palestinian Arabs with US citizenship.
Group of Democrats: Arab Americans face 'harassment' when traveling to Israel
Progressive Democrats seek to stall Israel’s entry into a coveted visa waiver program.
Foreign Min. to Blinken: Iran's influence behind recent Samaria violence
Foreign Minister Eli Cohen speaks to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken about recent violence, Iran, peace, and Visa Waiver Program.
Dozens of senators urge Israel's acceptance into visa waiver program
65 senators urge Israel’s entry into the Visa Waiver Program by end of September.
Senators to Biden: Ensure equal treatment for US citizens when mulling Israel Visa Waiver
16 senators call on Biden administration to ensure US citizens can travel freely to and from PA-assigned areas of Judea and Samaria.
Israel moves closer to joining US visa waiver program
Netanyahu hails completion of legislative requirements for America's visa waiver program.
Israel passes major hurdle towards US visa waiver program
US embassy announces Israel now meets a visa waiver program requirement. Jerusalem now under pressure to comply with other requirements.
Netanyahu predicts massive rise in immigration from the US
'Israel's economy will outpace the US,' PM tells cabinet, predicting that Israel joining US visa waiver program will lead to Aliyah surge.
Danon to Amb. Nides: Joining US Visa Waiver program high priority for new govt.
Returning MK Danny Danon speaks with US Ambassador to Israel, Tom Nides on fast-track of visa exemptions to the US for Israeli citizens.
US Ambassador to Israel: I’m working on visa issue day and night
Ambassador Tom Nides urges Knesset to approve the laws required to add Israel to Visa Waiver Program.
US Amb. suggests time running out for Visa Waiver agreement
Ambassador Tom Nides tweets alarm clock image with message 'can't slow down now' on efforts to add Israel to US Waiver Program.
Shaked: I wonder what Netanyahu will tell Biden
Interior Minister blames Opposition leader, Likud for holding up bill necessary for Israel to join US Visa Waiver Program.
US ambassador calls on Likud MKs to push visa waiver
US ambassador Thomas Nides asks Israeli lawmakers to push for a visa exemption agreement with the US despite upcoming elections.
New elections stymie efforts to get Israelis US visa exemption
Dissolution of Knesset threatens plans to extend US visa waiver program to Israel by 2023.
US Ambassador to Israel: Israel could join visa waiver program by 2023
Ambassador Tom Nides: We still hope to solve Iranian issue through diplomacy.
Progressive Democrats to Biden: Exclude Israel from Visa Waiver Program
Democrats, including Tlaib and Ocasio-Cortez, call on Biden administration to keep Israel out of the Visa Waiver Program.
Will US suspend Visa waivers for Israelis over COGAT policy?
Biden Admin. angered by policy which could limit number of foreign students allowed to study in PA institutions.
Another step towards US visa exemption for Israelis
Israel, US sign agreement to share information on civilians convicted of serious criminal offenses.
US lawmakers: Add Israel to Visa Waiver Program
Group of Senators sign letter urging Israel’s addition to the US Visa Waiver Program.
Progress in adding Israel to US Visa Waiver program
US Ambassador to Israel Thomas Nides announces progress on negotiations to ensure Israel becomes part of US Visa Waiver program.
50 Congressmen urge Biden to add Israel to Visa waiver program
Bipartisan group of House members send letter to Sec. of State Blinken asking Biden Admin. to add Israel to US visa waiver program.
Shaked: Getting visa waivers from US could take 2 years
Interior Minister says US demands, including for criminal records, causing delay in granting of visa waivers to Israeli citizens.
Shaked: There's no consulate for visa exemption deal with the US
Interior Minister to meet US Homeland Security Secretary, discuss visa waiver program: There is a real chance to succeed.
US considering adding Israel to visa waiver program
US Homeland Security Secretary says Israel is one of four countries the US is considering adding to its visa waiver program.
A US visa waiver for Israelis? Doubtful.
It’s unlikely that the promise given to PM Naftali Bennett will carry more weight than those the US handed out over the past 20 years. Op-ed
The difference between ESTA and a visa
Travelling to the US often requires prior permission from the US - such as a visa. But what other permits are offered besides a visa?
The US just made it easier for Israelis to visit
American embassy drops requirement for in-person interviews for Israelis looking to renew their tourist visas to the US.
Will US waive visa requirement for Israelis?
US expected to add Israel to list of countries whose citizens are given automatic tourist visas upon arrival.
Coming soon-US to ease Visa requirements for Israelis
Israel is moving plans forward for a fingerprint database in order to join the US visa waiver program.
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