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The Visa Waiver List: What Does It Mean for Latin American Travelers?Visa-free travel to the US: A privilege for the few?By EstefanÃa Muriel for Ruta Pantera on 9/26/2025 6:30:05 AM |
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| Visa-free travel to the US: A privilege for the few? For many Latin Americans, traveling to the United States is a dream that begins long before boarding a plane: it begins with the dreaded visa process. Consular interviews and endless waits are part of the pre-travel routine. Therefore, the idea of entering the U.S. without going through this process seems almost a luxury. However, for some countries, this is a reality thanks to the Visa Waiver. Program (VWP), an agreement that allows visitors to the country for tourism or business for up to 90 days without a consular visa, instead processing an electronic authorization called ESTA. In Latin America, only Chile enjoys this benefit. For a Chilean traveler, planning a trip to New York or Miami is as simple as filling out an online form and waiting for approval in a matter of hours. Compared to the traditional B1/B2 visa process, the difference is huge: lower costs, less time, and much less stress. This also means Chileans can take advantage of last-minute flight deals or plan quick getaways without worrying about appointments at the consulate. | ||||
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Argentina: From memory to hope Argentina knows what it's like to be on that privileged list: it was there in the 1990s, but lost the status in 2002 amid an economic crisis and security concerns. Since then, the idea of returning has been on the table. In July 2025, the country took a key step by officially beginning the process to rejoin, following a meeting between President Javier Milei and Kristi Noem , U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security in the Trump administration. | |||
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