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65 Senators Urge Biden Administration to Admit Israel to US Visa Waiver Program
Andrew Bernard
June 21, 2023

A bi-partisan group of 65 Senators sent a letter to senior Biden administration officials on Wednesday urging them to admit Israel to the US Visa Waiver Program before the end of the year. Israelis have long pushed for admission to the program, which would substantially reduce hurdles for Israelis attempting to visit the United States. Israelis seeking a US business or tourist visa currently face months-long wait times for interviews at the Jerusalem embassy and Tel Aviv consulate, but would be admitted for 90 days visa-free under the VWP. Established in 1986, there are currently 40 countries included in the VWP, mostly in Europe. READ MORE