US EditionUS revokes admittance of Romania to visa waiver travel program
- On a Friday in 2025, the Department of Homeland Security withdrew Romania’s approval to participate in the United States’ program allowing short-term visa-free entry.
- This revocation followed a review after the outgoing Biden administration had added Romania to the program four months earlier despite national security concerns.
- Romania satisfied rigorous security criteria and collaborated with U.S. Authorities to exchange intelligence on terrorism and major criminal activities, but concerns about maintaining the program’s integrity and securing borders led to its withdrawal.
- Romania's visa overstay rate in 2024 was 2.61%, just below the 3% threshold required for eligibility, yet the DHS cited unresolved security concerns in rescinding the program entry.
- As a result, Romanian nationals must continue applying for visas to enter the U.S., though future reconsideration remains possible if eligibility criteria are met.
Insights by Ground AI
Does this summary seem wrong?
52 Articles
52 Articles
All
Left
6
Center
5
Right
6
The IndependentReposted by 
The Independent (US)
The Independent (US)The European country taken off US visa-free travel list
It was the 43rd country admitted to the program and the fourth added under Biden after Croatia, Israel and Qatar
·London, United Kingdom
Read Full Article
Trump Removes Romania from Visa Waiver Program Over Rigged Presidential Election
President Donald Trump's administration has removed the privileges that allowed people to travel to the United States from Romania without obtaining a visa. The post Trump Removes Romania from Visa Waiver Program Over Rigged Presidential Election appeared first on Slay News.
Politico EuropeReposted by 
einnews.com
einnews.comRomania taken off US visa-free travel list
Romania’s foreign ministry said the decision was political.
·Brussels, Belgium
Read Full Article
Coverage Details
Total News Sources52
Leaning Left6Leaning Right6Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution35% Left, 35% Right
Bias Distribution
- 35% of the sources lean Left, 35% of the sources lean Right
35% Right
L 35%
C 29%
R 35%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage
