Visa Waiver Program

As of today:

Israeli citizens can apply for visa-free travel to US

Department of Homeland Security launches application for visa-free travel to US for eligible Israeli citizens.

Assessment:

Palestinian Americans will be able to enter Israel by car

Joint US-Israel Working Group is analyzing border crossings, as part of the Visa Waiver Program, and will decide on the issue soon.

Pro-PA groups:

'Suspend Israel's entry into the Visa Waiver Program'

Pro-Palestinian Arab groups say Israel's acceptance into VWP should be suspended until a lawsuit in the matter is resolved.

Israel Heritage Foundation:

'Israel should be deciding which Americans to admit'

Israel Heritage Foundation welcomes Israel's acceptance to Visa Waiver Program, criticizes senators who demanded Israel admit antisemites.

Lauder welcomes Israel's acceptance into Visa Waiver Program

World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder says the Visa Waiver Program "strengthens security ties between the US and Israel".

Jewish Dems praise addition of Israel to Visa Waiver Program

Jewish Democratic Council of America praises Biden Administration for adding Israel to the US Visa Waiver Program.

Netanyahu on Visa Waiver:

'Important and happy moment for all citizens of Israel'

PM reacts to the announcement that the US has added Israel to its Visa Waiver Program.

Jonathan Pollard:

US Visa Waiver deal is a nightmare

Our leaders have forgotten that their loyalty should be to the Land and People of Israel. Opinion.

Israel joins visa program

US warns Israelis: 'Beware of scams'

CDA at US Embassy in Jerusalem warns Israelis not to fall for scams when applying for a visa exemption for US travel.

It's official:

US announces: Israel accepted to Visa Waiver Program

US announces Israel's acceptance into Visa Waiver Program; Israelis to be able to travel visa-free to the US starting in November.

Report:

Blinken signed letter recommending Israel to Visa Waiver Program

Sources tell Axios that Secretary of State recommended to allow Israel to join the US Visa Waiver Program.

State Department:

'No decision yet about Israel and Visa Waiver Program'

State Department spokesperson says a determination on Israel's candidacy for the Visa Waiver Program will be made "in the coming days".

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.

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 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 entry into visa waiver program

65 senators urge Israel’s entry into the Visa Waiver Program by end of September.

Senators to Biden admin:

'No equal treatment for US citizens? No 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

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:

'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' 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.