The United States government has issued a strong warning to Spaniards (including Cubans with dual nationality) who intend to travel to the northern country with an ESTA (visa exemption) during these times of Donald Trump's "heavy-handed" regime.
La Embassy of the United States in Spain issued An important warning to Spanish citizens traveling to the country under the Visa Waiver Program using the electronic travel authorization (ESTA).
According to 2023 statistics, 2,38% of Spaniards traveling with ESTA exceeded the 90-day maximum stay limit, which can result in severe immigration penalties, including a ban from entering the United States for a period of between three and ten years.
Spain is one of the countries participating in the Visa Waiver Program, which allows travel to the United States without a visa, provided an ESTA is obtained first.
This authorization can be requested at any time before the trip, although the U.S. Department of Homeland Security recommends doing so at least 72 hours before departure.
The ESTA is valid for two years or until the applicant's passport expires, unless revoked. However, misuse—such as exceeding the stay limit—can have serious consequences for travelers.
United States: Spaniards, ESTA, and Cubans
In addition, the United States Embassy in Spain recalled that people who have visited countries designated as sponsors of terrorismas the Cuba From 2021, their ESTA authorization will be cancelled and they will have to apply for a tourist visa in an embassy or consulate, such as the one in Madrid.
How long does it take to get an appointment at the Madrid consulate for a tourist visa to the United States? Check it out here.
This regulation also affects applicants with double nationality from one of those countries and another from the Exemption Program, such as Spain.
What to do if you need to stay in the U.S. for more than 90 days? For those planning to stay in the United States for more than 90 days, it is mandatory to apply for a visa in the Embassy of the United States in Spain.
It is worth remembering that travelers who already have a valid visa to the United States are not required to process the ESTA authorization.
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I am Cuban and I have Spanish citizenship and I am not a terrorist. It is an injustice that everyone pays the same. Many Spanish Cuban citizens just want to visit their families whom they have not seen for many years. Almighty God, take control of this. This is unfair and you are just, my God.