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Designation of Qatar for the Visa Waiver Program
The Homeland Security Department published this final rule in the Federal Register on September 26, 2024. It took effect on September 26, 2024.
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What the agency says
Eligible citizens, nationals, and passport holders from designated Visa Waiver Program countries may apply for admission to the United States at U.S. ports of entry as nonimmigrant noncitizens for a period of ninety days or less for business or pleasure without first obtaining a nonimmigrant visa, provided that they are otherwise eligible for admission under applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. On September 20, 2024, the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, designated Qatar as a country that is eligible to participate in the Visa Waiver Program, effective September 24, 2024. Accordingly, this rule updates the list of countries designated for participation in the Visa Waiver Program by adding Qatar.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2024-22050
- Type
- Final rule
- Action
- Final rule; technical amendment
- Agency
- Homeland Security Department
- Published
- September 26, 2024
- Takes effect
- September 26, 2024
- Dates
- This final rule is effective on September 26, 2024. The Secretary's designation is effective on September 24, 2024. The designation will be implemented on December 1, 2024.
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 8 CFR 217
- Topics
- Air carriers; Aliens; Maritime carriers; Passports and visas
- Pages
- 3
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