Qatar has joined the United States Visa Waiver Program, becoming the first country in the region to join

The State of Qatar is the first nation in the area to have enrolled in the US Visa Waiver Program. The continuous strategic alliance between the US and Qatar is reflected in this development. Qatari nationals can visit the US for up to 90 days without a visa according to the Visa Waiver Program. US nationals visiting Qatar will receive the same benefits in exchange.

This time, Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, HE Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), stated that the State of Qatar's enrolment in the US Visa Waiver Program illustrates the strategic importance of Qatar's relationship with the US. 

It was the apex of the bilateral ties in a number of spheres between the two friendly nations, His Excellency said. According to international indicators, the State of Qatar leads the Middle East and North Africa in terms of safety and security. His Excellency further stated that the State of Qatar is dedicated to upholding international security standards.

He One of the nation's most effective security programs, according to US Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, is the Visa Waiver Program. The State of Qatar's involvement in the initiative, according to His Excellency, improves US security by facilitating information exchange about one of the busiest transport and travel hubs in the world.

His Excellency expressed his gratitude to the State of Qatar for fulfilling the strict conditions of this agreement and said he looked forward to their continued collaboration for the good of both nations.