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Key Visa Facilitation Agreements Around the World

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Visa facilitation agreements are arrangements that allow citizens of member countries to travel between these countries without the need for a visa. Some of the most recognized visa agreements include the following:

  • The Schengen Agreement includes 29 European countries that have signed an agreement allowing their citizens to move between member countries without a visa.
  • The US Visa Waiver Program permits citizens of 40 countries to enter the United States without a visa, provided they are registered in the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) prior to entering the country.
  • A bilateral agreement between the US and Canada allows US and Canadian citizens to travel across the two countries without a visa using either their passport, a border crossing card, or an enhanced driver’s license.
  • The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) enables citizens of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates to travel without a visa between member countries.
  • The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) comprises 15 member states whose citizens can enter each other's countries without a visa and stay for up to 90 days. However, visitors must have a valid travel document and a vaccination certificate.
  • The East African Community includes six East African countries—Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda—whose citizens can travel visa-free within these countries.
  • The Commonwealth Agreement allows citizens of certain Commonwealth countries to enter member states without a visa.
  • The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) consists of ten member states, allowing their citizens to travel visa-free across these states.
  • The Commonwealth of Independent States was created after the dissolution of the Soviet Union, enabling citizens of the member states to enter without a visa. There are exceptions, such as between Tajikistan and Uzbekistan and between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
  • A bilateral agreement between Nepal and India allows citizens of both countries to travel visa-free and reside in each other's countries without a visa.
  • The Mercosur Agreement facilitates visa-free travel for citizens of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
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