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New rules making US travel tougher for ESTA and visa applicants

Non-US travelers who are heading to the United States are facing added hurdles as new requirements for travel authorisation under the US Visa Waiver Programme roll out alongside higher application fees and stricter visa vetting for those not eligible for a visa waiver.

While Cayman is not a Visa Waiver Program country, citizens of the United Kingdom and 40 other countries that fall under the programme are currently eligible to apply for an Electronic System for Travel Authorization to enter the United States for business or leisure travel of up to 90 days.

For Cayman passport holders and others who require a visa to travel to the US, the US visa requirements have become increasingly stringent.