US Visa Decision for Israeli Citizens

Five U.S. officials, who did not want to be identified, made a statement to The Associated Press about the change in the visa application for Israeli citizens.

Officials said the deadline for Israel to participate in the Visa Waiver Program administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, which allows citizens of 40 countries to travel to the country visa-free for three months, is the 30th. of September.

Officials stated that this date coincides with the last day of the federal budget year in the US and that the application must be made before this date for the visa waiver to be valid next year, and in this context, the administration of the US President Joe Biden grant visa-free travel to Israeli citizens.

ANNOUNCEMENT ON SEPTEMBER 28

Officials said Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas will make the official announcement on September 28.

It is stated that if Israel is officially included in the Visa Waiver Program, Israeli citizens can visit the US for business or vacation purposes without a visa for up to 90 days simply by registering in the Electronic Travel Permit System. (AA)