U.S. Reevaluates Romania's Visa Waiver Program Amid Security Concerns and Democratic Challenges

Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu claims that Romanian authorities have not been officially informed about a re-examination of our country's inclusion in the United States Visa Waiver Program. It is said that it is about technical details and that there is a communication...

The information was confirmed, in an official response to the press, by the US Department of Homeland Security. "We can tell you that, in line with the Trump administration's focus on the country's security, the Department of Homeland Security is re-evaluating Romania's recent designation in the Visa Waiver Program. At this time, there are no updates regarding the implementation of ESTA," the US Department of Homeland Security said. After the in…

U.S. Reevaluates Romania's Visa Waiver Program Amid Security Concerns and Democratic Challenges

In a move that could significantly impact U.S.-Romania relations, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is reassessing Romania’s eligibility for the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), a decision that aligns with the Trump administration’s focus on national security and immigration policies. This reevaluation comes as Romania faces internal challenges, including a decline in its democratic standing and allegations of electoral irregularities. Backgrou…

Visa-free travel to the US could only be postponed, not suspended, Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu has announced.

Bolojan said he did not know details about the visa waiver program postponement. US Homeland Security confirms re-analysis of the program in the case of Romania. The United States is rethinking the entire visa system for immigration reasons. Germany and the UK have received warnings about entering the US. Should the lifting of US visas be postponed or not in the case of Romania? Because Romanians should have been able to travel freely, visa-free…

Present at the European Council in Brussels, interim president Ilie Bolojan said that, in the coming period, there will be discussions with the American side about the date of application of the Visa Waiver program.