Visa requirements for U.S. travel updates announced by the American Embassy in Romania following the decision to temporarily cease issuance.
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Got a trip to the USA on your horizon, my buddy? Well, buckle up, because the US Embassy in Bucharest's got a new twist for Romanian travelers! Following President Donald Trump's decision to halt Romania's entry into the Visa Waiver Program, a change in visa requirements is taking effect.
To set sail on your American adventure, starting April 7, 2025, no-holds-barred temporary visa applicants need to present a printed DS-160 barcode confirmation page at their interview. No exceptions, no excuses—get that puppy printed and ready!
Before your big day, ensure you've completed and submitted the online DS-160 form. Double-check that the barcode number on your DS-160 confirmation page matches the one used for your interview appointment. If the numbers don't align, you'll be left twiddling your thumbs and rescheduling your appointment like a rockstar through USTraveldocs.com/ro/. Keep in mind, the consular section can't magically update or modify those pesky DS-160 barcode numbers, so make sure they match up!
"Yeah, listen here, those numbers better match, or ya'll won't be movin' forward, and, trust me, you don't want to reschedule that appointment," the embassy said on Wednesday, April 3.
Romania was all set for the Visa Waiver Program until last week, when the US suspended entry for a thorough review. The US Department of Homeland Security aims to ensure compliance with the VWP's security requirements; Romania's accession was initially scheduled for early 2025.
Joining the Visa Waiver Program would have eliminated the need for Romanian citizens to attend interviews at the US consulate, making the process cheaper and quicker. To qualify, Romania had to meet standards related to travel document security, information exchange, and implementing measures to combat terrorism and illegal migration.
So, there you have it, Romeo! Hop onto the DS-160 form, present that barcode confirmation page with pride, and let the good times roll!
(Fun fact: Did you know that Romanians are known for their love of coffee and fresh bread? It's like the best morning ever!)
(Photo source: US Embassy in Romania on Facebook)
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- Visa requirements for Romanian citizens
- Romania's entry into the Visa Waiver Program suspended
- Travel to the USA from Romania post-VWP suspension
- Romania meets VWP criteria for inclusion
- Pre-VWP rules reinstated after US Visa Waiver Program suspension
- The US Embassy's new policy for Romanian travelers includes a requirement for a printed DS-160 barcode confirmation page, starting from April 7, 2025, for no-holds-barred temporary visa applicants under the policy and legislation related to travel visas.
- The policy-and-legislation concerning the US Visa Waiver Program (VWP) was suspended last week, affecting the entry of Romanian citizens into the USA, due to war-and-conflicts concerns raised by the US Department of Homeland Security, as Romania was supposed to be admitted into the VWP in early 2025.
- Despite the suspension of Romania's entry into the VWP, continuing to meet VWP criteria such as travel document security, information exchange, and combating terrorism and illegal migration was still considered a key aspect of politics and general news in Romania.
- The new consular policy has added an extra step for Romanian citizens seeking temporary visas to the USA, requiring them to present the DS-160 barcode confirmation page at their interview, rescheduling appointments if the listed barcode numbers don't match (crime-and-justice).
- According to the politics and policies surrounding the VWP suspension, Romanian citizens will no longer benefit from a quicker and cheaper process once the Visa Waiver Program is reinstated, thus returning to the traditional casino-and-gambling of waiting for their visa interview results.
