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US waives visitor visa requirements for Israelis
Visa-free travel for short-term visits to the U.S. for Israelis is now available. Israel officially became part of the U.S. Visa Waiver Program on Thursday, which allows eligible Israeli citizens and nationals to travel to the U.S. for up to 90 days on business or tourism without having to first obtain a visa. The admittance…
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U.S. Travel Caution FAQ: What the State Department Advice Means for Travelers
Skift Take This worldwide caution for Americans to stay alert in tourist spots, even often safe European capitals, is quite notable. Dawit Habtemariam The U.S. State Department issued on Thursday a “worldwide caution” to Americans traveling abroad as the war between Israel and Hamas stokes tensions globally. Americans were advised to “stay alert in locations…
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U.S. Letting Israelis Immediately Apply For Visa-Free Travel Through Waiver Program
Topline The Department of Homeland Security announced Thursday eligible Israeli citizens and nationals can now apply for visa-free travel to the U.S. for short-term stays lasting up to 90 days—a travel program that comes amid an increasingly violent armed conflict between Israel and Hamas. Key Facts The program, which was originally set to become effective…
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Biden Moves Up Program Allowing Israelis to Travel to U.S. Without a Visa
Israelis can now travel to the United States for up to 90 days without a visa, the Biden administration announced Thursday, fast-tracking a travel benefit that was previously scheduled to take effect on Nov. 30. The accelerated time frame means that eligible Israelis looking to flee the Israel-Hamas war will be able to get to…
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Airline passengers at Logan Airport cautious after worldwide travel alert
BOSTON – A global travel alert did not keep people from the terminals inside Logan Airport Thursday. Travelers were lined up at international ticket gates even as devastating scenes in the Middle East have people in other foreign cities worried the unrest could possibly spread. The State Department posted a worldwide caution. “Due to increased…
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Is it safe to travel to Israel, Egypt, Jordan, Cyprus and Turkey?
Editor note: This article is regularly updated as new information becomes available and is accurate as of 10:30 a.m. EDT on Oct. 19. For the most up-to-date information, contact the U.S. Department of State or similar official websites. Escalating violence has taken an increasingly deadly toll on residents of both Israel and the Gaza Strip.…
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As Israel-Hamas war rages, Israelis can now travel to US for 90 days without getting a visa
WASHINGTON — As the Israel-Hamas war intensifies, the United States Thursday launched a visa waiver program allowing Israelis wishing to visit the United States for 90 days or less to come without applying for a visa. The U.S. announced Sept. 27 that it was admitting Israel into the visa waiver program, adding the country to a…
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Cavaliers Travel to Virginia Tech For Final Road Contest of Regular Season
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — The Virginia men’s soccer team (7-3-3, 3-2-1 ACC) is set to travel to Virginia Tech (4-5-4, 2-3-1 ACC) on Friday night (Oct. 20) at Thompson Field. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. How to FollowFriday night’s match against Virginia Tech will be streamed on ACCNX which is available through the ESPN app…
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These Are the 10 Most Incredible Destinations Around the World to Travel This December
Nestled in the Swiss Alps, Zermatt is a fairy tale destination with postcard-perfect views of the pyramid-shaped Matterhorn peak, consistent snowfall, and some of the best piste skiing in Europe. In addition to hitting the slopes, opportunities for snowboarding, snowshoeing, ice skating, curling, and sledding abound. When you’ve had enough active adventures, ride the cogwheel…
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Three matchups to watch when the Sounders travel to St. Louis CITY SC on Saturday
Albert Rusnák has taken the reins recently as the focal point of the Sounders’ attack as the No. 10, and he’ll need to have another productive day in the middle of the park against Löwen. Rusnák operates well in tight spaces, and how well he can suck defenses in before spraying balls wide to Léo…