New Health formality requirement

Oct 28, 2026 | United States

From November 3 to December 13, 2026 (as of the time of this announcement), travelers bound for the United States will be required to complete a new health-related formality. Similar to measures already implemented by other countries, this requirement is intended to...

New tightening of ESTA requirements?

Dec 11, 2025 | United States

US authorities are considering stricter entry requirements, which could affect French citizens traveling under the ESTA program. Travelers departing for the United States may soon face a new type of screening. According to the New York Times (December 9) and the...

Visa appointment process simplification

Sep 2, 2025 | United States

Beginning September 2, 2025, all nonimmigrant visa applicants, including those under the age of 14 and over the age of 79, must appear for an interview with a consular officer, except for the following: – Applicants for visas: A-1, A-2, C-3 (except escorts,...

ESTA consular fees increase

Sep 1, 2025 | United States

The increase in consular fees for ESTA (visa-exempt travelers to the US / Visa Waiver Program participants) will take effect on September 30th. The ESTA (electronic travel authorization), required to travel to the United States for visa-exempt individuals, will...

Several countries banned to enter USA

Jun 5, 2025 | United States

As of June 9, 2025, the United States will bar nationals from 12 countries and impose restrictions on seven other states, Donald Trump announced, revising a ban he had implemented during his first term. The decision applies to Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, the Republic of...

ALERT: entering USA is not anymore a “simple thing”!

Apr 15, 2025 | United States

Foreign tourists traveling with a visa or ESTA should take precautions because they are “most at risk.” Border control officers who check travelers’ documents at the airport have the right to refuse entry to the United States at their discretion. If...