Eligible Israeli citizens and nationals can now travel to the United States for up to 90 days without a visa, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Thursday, accelerating an opportunity that was previously set to begin November 30.

The Biden administration announced last month that Israel will join the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), which allows eligible travelers to apply to enter the US without a visa. The program was previously expected to take applications starting November 30, but the announcement states the US will begin accepting applications now.

Eligible travelers must apply online for authorization through the US Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). To be eligible, travelers must have a biometrically enabled passport and intend to stay no longer than 90 days.

Travelers with “non-biometric, temporary, or emergency travel documents, or travel documents from a non-Visa Waiver Program designated country” are not eligible and may apply for a US visa instead, according to the DHS.

“Traveling on a visa may still be the best option for some travelers such as those who would like to stay in the United States longer than 90 days or those who think they may wish to extend their stay or change their status once in the United States,” the DHS said in a press release.

The application will be available in English only and will become available in other languages no later than November 1, according to the release.

CNN