Visa Waiver for Korean Visitors in Effect

Forgot to mention this little news bit. The visa waiver for Korean visitors went into effect this past Monday. In the past, visitors from Korea were required to acquire a visa to enter the US. Since getting this visa was many times a lengthy and complicated process, many travelers decided to forgo the regimen and visit similar tropic locations such as Guam, Saipan, and Thailand instead of Hawaii.

But now they will be allowed to enter Hawaii with just their passports, as long as they're equipped with a new electronic chip. I believe they're allowed to stay for up to as long as 90 days. The installation of this visa waiver program will no doubt dramatically increase the number of visitors from Korea, thus stimulating our economy in more ways than one might initially think. And yes, we could all use an economic boost during these crucial times.

The first man to land in Honolulu through the visa waiver program was bestowed with many gifts from local Korean businesses such as free rounds of golf at Coral Creek golf course and a free stay at Waikiki Resort Hotel. Not bad!