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Romanians to travel visa-free to the US beginning this spring

January 10, 2025

Romania was formally designated the 43rd country to join the US Visa Waiver Program (VWP) on Friday, January 10. According to the Romanian ambassador to Washington, Andrei Muraru, Romanian citizens will be able to travel to the US without the need for a visa starting March 31, 2025.

"Romania becomes the first country in the Black Sea region to join this select program, which serves to promote bilateral and regional security cooperation," ambassador Muraru

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