November
6, 2019 it was announced by Acting Secretary of Homeland Security
Kevin K. McAleenan, in coordination with Secretary of State Mike
Pompeo, that on November 11, 2019, citizens and nationals of Poland
will be able to apply to travel to the United States for tourism or
business purposes for up to 90 days without obtaining a U.S. visa.
Under
the Visa Waiver Program, citizens and nationals of Poland will be
able to apply online for authorization to travel to the United States
through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). These
authorizations are valid for two years. Travelers with B1/B2 visas
should continue to use their visa for travel to the United States.
While DHS will begin accepting applications on November 11th, the
department reminds first-time ESTA applicants that it may take up to
72 hours for processing. Poland will be the 39th member of the
program.
