Getting a US visa is very difficult because it requires a lot of paperwork and interview. Many countries often hope for the chance to get into the the US visa-free waiver program. However, not all are given the chance to get in the program because of the various factors that influence the US’s decision. For Poland, their efforts to get in the waiver program came through since they will now be able to travel to the US visa-free.

Visa Waiver Program Details

On Wednesday, the US Department of Homeland Security said that Poland is now under the Visa Waiver Program and it will be active starting next week. Poland, according to the announcement, is a “trusted partner” of the US and its inclusion to the program is a testament to their “special relationship” and cooperation.

Poland’s inclusion to the program makes them the 39th country to be a part of the program. Under the visa-free program, Polish citizens traveling to the US will only need to register online and pay $14 to get in the country.

The move will help the country’s business and tourism industries, as well as boost cultural ties between both countries.

Polish President Andrzej Duda welcomed the news. He said that starting Monday, Poland’s Independence Day, Polish citizens can now travel to the US visa-free. They will also be able to stay up to 90 days for both tourism and business. He also thanked President Trump for approving Poland’s application to the Visa Waiver Program. The country has been applying for the program since 1990 after the end of communism in the country.

Early this month, US President Donald Trump said that Poland will be included in the US’ Visa Waiver Program in the coming weeks. He and President Duda met after Duda visited the country for the UN General Assembly. Trump had plans to visit Poland but had to reschedule it due to Hurricane Dorian.

Poland Travel Tips

Interested to go to Poland? You can check out the official website of Polish Tourism to get some ideas.

We also have a guide in this site on what international airports are in Poland, which 8 cities should you visit in Poland, how to get prepaid internet in Poland and how to travel via train from Lublin and Lviv. We also listed down the best places to stay in Warsaw, in Krakow and in Lodz.

For those interested to work in Poland, you may visit the Polish migration page of the International Organization for Migration.

We also have a guide in this website about the cost of living in Warsaw and in Krakow. We also did an average and minimum salary guide for those who will stay in Warsaw.

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Belarus is known for many tourists as the best place in Europe for health tourism. They are very affordable and the services are top-notch. However, it used to be very difficult to travel to Belarus because of its visa policy. But, with the introduction of the visa free travel, the number of tourists have increased.

Tourist Numbers on the Rise

On Thursday, Belarus’ National Tourism Agency said that more than 300,000 tourists have come into the country through Minsk National Airport. According to the Tourism Agency’s head Valery Parashchenko, the increase is thanks to the introduction of Decree No. 8 or the visa free system for foreigners.

The policy was introduced last year and was extended to 30 days in July 24, 2018. Since it was introduced, over 172,600 people visited the country. Most of the visitors come from European countries such as Germany, Poland, Britain and Italy. American visitors have also traveled to the country since the visa free policy began.

A travel exhibition was recently held in Tallinn to introduce some of Belarus’ top health resorts. Many tourists visit these resorts thanks to their high quality service and low fees. Some of the prices are three to four times cheaper in the country.

However, Belarus is appealing for foreigners to visit not just for its low prices. According to the Chairman of the Board of the National Union of Tourism Industry Dmitry Skvorchevsky, many wealthy visitors are visiting the country. They also hope it will also benefit tourists taking long tours around Europe.

Skvorchevsky also said that Belarus is a great place to visit since it is between Russia, Ukraine, Poland and Germany. The visa free policy

Belarus Travel Information

Interested in visiting Belarus? You can check out the Belarus travel site for some information on what you can do in the country. You can also find visa details in the site, as well as guides on what you need to remember before you visit.

We also have a guide on where you can stay in Minsk and how to travel from Gomel via train. For those who will be working in Belarus, we have a short guide on what the average salary is in Minsk.

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