Wait times for visa interviews for citizens of countries that are not part of the Visa Waiver Program can be several months if not longer.

The State Department is introducing a pilot program allowing international travelers to expedite US visa interviews for $750, starting July 1, 2026.

Bulgaria is intensifying its push to join the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP), arguing that one of Washington's most important NATO allies in southeastern Europe should no longer be excluded from ...