One of the Latin American countries working with it United State To obtain a visa exemption, which only Chile currently enjoys.

In Latin America, Chili pepper It is the only country whose residents can enter United State Without the need for a visa, thanks to Waiver Program visa (VWP). But in Latin America there will remain not one, but two nations with this advantage.

Latin American country to join visa waiver program soon

The US Ambassador to Montevideo, Hyde Fulton, confirmed that the authorities Uruguay The United States is making significant progress in this effort.

“It is a process of harmonizing the exchange of information between the different agencies to monitor travelers. I cannot give a specific date for that, but we are moving forward.“Fulton said in an interview with Uruguay.

The Visa Waiver Program allows citizens of member countries to enter the United States for tourism, business, or transit purposes, without the need for a visa.

Travelers can Stay in the country for a maximum of 90 days, But to do this they must have an electronic travel authorization through Esta system (Electronic travel permit).