The United States, US has updated its Visa Waiver Program (VWP), confirming that travelers who have visited or hold dual nationality with certain countries are no longer eligible to enter the country under the visa-free scheme.
The Visa Waiver Program allows most citizens of participating countries to travel to the US for tourism or business for up to 90 days without first obtaining a visa. Eligible travelers must, however, obtain approval through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) before departure.
According to the US government, changes introduced under the Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015 require some travelers who would normally qualify for visa-free entry to instead apply for a US visa.
The affected countries are:
North Korea
