That means only citizens of the 41 VWP-designated countries — like Japan, Germany, or the UK — can skip the traditional B-1 or B-2 visa process.
An Indian national, even with permanent residency in London or Sydney, must still go through the full US visa process.US visa wait in India 7.
Rohit Bhardwaj, Country Head – India at Henley & Partners, told Business Standard, “A passport's strength significantly impacts visa processing and the overall traveller experience.
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