WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today released the following statement on Israel’s announcement that U.S. citizens will be allowed to travel to and through Israeli ports of entry open to tourist travel.
“DHS welcomes these steps by Israel toward meeting the Visa Waiver Program requirements. The United States will engage with the Government of Israel on its implementation of its new travel policies. For entry into the Visa Waiver Program, all of the Program’s mandatory requirements must be satisfied. The Department is working closely with the Government of Israel in its efforts to meet those requirements, in furtherance of our shared goal that Israel join the Visa Waiver Program.”
Last Updated: 07/19/2023