Regulation & law · 07/03/2003Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

US Designates Belgium, Italy, Portugal, and Uruguay for Visa Waiver Program Participation

Summary

The US Department of Justice has evaluated the participation of Belgium, Italy, Portugal, and Uruguay in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) and made designations for their inclusion or exclusion from the program. Belgium will continue on a provisional basis, while Italy and Portugal remain designated, and Uruguay will be terminated.

Original source language: Federal Register — Justice DepartmentOpen original release →

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