2007-10-05 05:31:43 · 5 answers · asked by Timothy J 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
Those countries whose people tend to return back home, and spend money rather than use services while visiting, tend not to need visas. Where the opposite is true, visas are required.
2007-10-05 10:01:38 · answer #1 · answered by DAR 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Many countries around the world have agreements in place where citizens of various coun tries can visit without the need to obtain a visa.
In the United States this program is called the Visa Waiver Program:
Which countries participate in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP)?
Currently, 27 countries participate in the Visa Waiver Program, as shown below:
Visa Waiver Program - Participating Countries.
Andorra Iceland Norway
Australia Ireland Portugal
Austria Italy San Marino
Belgium Japan Singapore
Brunei Liechtenstein Slovenia
Denmark Luxembourg Spain
Finland Monaco Sweden
France the Netherlands Switzerland
Germany New Zealand United Kingdom
2007-10-05 05:44:12 · answer #2 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Probably because these countries find it unlikely that Americans are going to unlawfully overstay in their country. I'm guessing that they want to encourage Americans in visiting by making it as easy as possible for them to come.
2007-10-05 05:49:03 · answer #3 · answered by Lori K 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
hmmmm does it have to do with we are rich? and they want our tourist money?
2007-10-05 05:59:22 · answer #4 · answered by TheGreatWhite 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
because they are the a*s h**es that think they own the earth
2007-10-05 05:54:05 · answer #5 · answered by Ricky666 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋