US allows visa-free entry for citizens from 41 countries

As of April 2025, citizens from 41 countries can enter the US for up to 90 days without a visa under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). Travelers need a biometric e-passport and ESTA approval. India is not part of the VWP, so Indian nationals must apply via the regular visa process. Notably, ESTA approval does not guarantee US entry.