Romanian citizens will be able to travel to the US for tourism or business purposes without obtaining a visa, according to Euractiv.
Currently, Romania, Bulgaria and Cyprus remain the only EU member states whose citizens still need a visa to enter the US. Meanwhile, US citizens do not need a special visa to visit the EU.
Romania could become the first of the three remaining nations to receive visa-free travel. Its entry into the Visa Waiver Programme (VWP) will be marked with a ceremony in Washington on Friday, according to a press release from the Romanian Embassy.
US Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Romanian Ambassador Andrei Muraru will meet to formalise Bucharest’s acceptance and announce the opening date of visa-free travel.
The VWP allows travelling to the US without a visa for up to 90 days for tourism or business purposes. Upon accession, Romanian citizens will be able to apply online for a $21 (€20) travel permit for two years.