Trump's Visa Waiver Conundrum: A Test Case for Global Governance The news that former Spanish defender Joan Capdevila has reached out to President Donald Trump for help entering the United States to watch his country's World Cup final highlights the complexities of global governance and international travel regulations.
The Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) program, which allows citizens of certain countries to enter the U. S. without a visa, has its own set of exceptions and exemptions.
One such exemption is particularly relevant in this case: travelers who have visited Iran after March 1, 2011, are no longer eligible for ESTA and must instead obtain a visa prior to traveling.