Poland Designated as a Visa Waiver Program Country

Great news for Polish nationals.  Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin K. McAleenan, in coordination with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, designated Poland into the Visa Waiver Program (VWP).  Effective November 11, 2019, Polish nationals may travel to the United States without a visa, using only their Polish passports and an approved ESTA.  Poland joins thirty-eight countries currently participating in the Visa Waiver Program.  The DHS announcement states, “This designation demonstrates the strong partnership and cooperation between the United States and Poland, its trusted partner. The Visa Waiver Program will expand cultural ties and strengthen the economy of both nations by encouraging tourism and business exchanges.”