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Israel, Colombia announce mutual visa exemption as nations continue to rebuild diplomatic ties

With the election of the new right-wing president of Colombia, Abelardo de la Espriella, Colombia and Israel have restored ties that had been severed for two years under the previous administration.

Israel and Colombia flags at the peaceful protest of the members of the active reserve of the military and police forces against the government of Gustavo Petro, October 2023.
AUR leader George Simion delivers a speech during a vote of no confidence for the government, in Bucharest, Romania, on May 5, 2026.

What Is the memory of the Holocaust worth? Less than a US visa for George Simion? - opinion

US Attorney General Todd Blanche holds a press conference to discuss Tren de Aragua developments at the Department of Justice in Washington, DC, US, July 1, 2026.

US charges 11 in $100K-per-person scheme arranging 1,000 sham marriages for Chinese nationals

US President Donald Trump gestures as he disembarks the new Qatari-gifted Air Force One, while he arrives at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City, US, July 17, 2026.

Trump administration has revoked more than 175,000 visas, State Department says


ESTA visa - the complete guide for issuing a visa exemption to the USA

In 2024, biometric passport holders are entitled to be exempted from a visa to the USA through the online ESTA form. The Visatech group assists in filling out the form in Hebrew and provides support.

 ESTA visa - the complete guide for issuing a visa exemption to the USA for 2024

UN says Israel will not renew visa for top aid official

At the end of October, Israel's Foreign Ministry accused Hastings - in a social media post - of failing to be impartial and objective, which the United Nations rejected.

Lynn Hastings, the Head of the humanitarian operations in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, visits Gaza City May 22, 2021.

US says preventing Palestinian-Americans from entering Israel violates waiver program

A senior American official said that the Biden administration intends to give Israel time to find a solution to the problem.

 US-Israel visa waiver deal: American and Israeli passport (illustration)

20 US states lead action against student visa holders with terror links

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin: "We are simply asking for the enforcement of existing law.”

 Will Israelis soon be able to travel to the US visa free? (Illustrative image of Israeli and American passports)

Close to two million Israelis currently ineligible for US visa waiver

The Population and Immigration Authority says that it has its "finger on the pulse" and is readying to deal with the matter.

 US-Israel visa waiver deal: American and Israeli passport (illustration)

Israel's national airline boosts flights to NY after visa waiver deal

Israel’s entrance into the US’s Visa Waiver Program is expected to increase business potential in a variety of sectors, from tech to healthcare.

 An El Al plane flying above the clouds.

Israel officially in US visa waiver program, State Dept. announces

Those who use the ESTA applications system will receive a response within 72 hours and receive a two-year visa that is good for multiple trips.

 US-Israel visa waiver deal: American and Israeli passport (illustration)

US slams Israel for 'premature' announcement on visa waivers

Israel's Foreign Ministry said it would be announced this week that Israelis will no longer require a paper visa to enter the United States.

 Will Israelis soon be able to travel to the US visa free? (Illustrative image of Israeli and American passports)

US could announce Israel's inclusion in visa waiver program this week - report

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to endorse Israel's candidacy for the program on September 27.

 Will Israelis soon be able to travel to the US visa free? (Illustrative image of Israeli and American passports)

Israel includes Gaza Americans in US visa-waiver pilot as deadline nears

As a condition for its accession to the US Visa Waiver Program (VWP), Israel has since July 20 loosened access through its borders, and in and out of the West Bank.

 Palestinian demonstrators protest at the Israel-Gaza border fence, east of Gaza City August 21, 2023.