The State Department's "Visa Waiver Program" allows citizens from participating countries to travel to the United States for tourism or business for a period not to exceed 90 days without obtaining a visa for said travel. The United States and Poland have historically maintained close ties dating back to the American Revolution and General Casimir Pulaski's assistance and death at the Battle of Savannah, Georgia on October 9, 1779. A large number of Americans can also trace their ancestry back to Poland through Polish migration to the United States during the last two preceding centuries. Additionally, Poland has been a strong ally of the United States in the War on Terror and Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. Poland and her citizens have earned the right to be included in the Visa Waiver Program.



