Visa Requirements for United States of America

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Freedom of Travel

Passport holders of 1 country have freedom of travel to United States of America. This often means there will be no limitation on the duration of stay, and no restrictions on activities such as volunteering, employment, or conducting business.

  • Palau PermalinkShow on map
    Freedom Of MovementUnder the Compact of Free Association visa exemption applies:
    to citizens by birth
    former citizens of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands who were citizens in 1986
    naturalized spouses, children and naturalized citizens who are residents for at least 5 years and does not apply to those who obtained passports through passport investment

Visa Not Required

Passport holders of 8 countries can travel to United States of America without prior visa, eVisa, or on-arrival visa.

  • Bahamas PermalinkShow on map
    Visa-FreeOnly if traveling through the Preclearance Facilities at Nassau or Freeport airports.
  • Canada PermalinkShow on map
    Visa-Free6 monthsESTA exempt. Canada passport holders do not have to get a ESTA
    6 month stay rather than typical 90 day VWP stay
    Canada is not a Visa Waiver Program country, the permission to travel is from US immigration law.
    Canadian Passport required and must be valid for the period of intended stay.
    Canadian Passport exemptions only for nationals of Canada with a NEXUS card embarking in Canada or USA.
  • Cook Islands PermalinkShow on map
    Visa-FreeUnder the Compact of Free Association visa exemption applies to citizens by birth, former citizens of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands who were citizens in 1986, naturalized spouses, children and naturalized citizens who are residents for at least 5 years and does not apply to those who obtained passports through investment or passport sale.
  • Guam PermalinkShow on map
    Visa-Free5 Years or UnlimitedUnder the Compact of Free Association, visa exemption applies to:
    citizens by birth
    former citizens of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands who were citizens in 1986
    naturalized spouses, children and naturalized citizens who are residents for at least 5 years.
    Visa required for anyone who got their Micronesian citizenship using citizenship by investment
  • Heard and McDonald Islands PermalinkShow on map
    Visa-FreeUnder the Compact of Free Association visa exemption applies to citizens by birth, former citizens of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands who were citizens in 1986, naturalized spouses, children and naturalized citizens who are residents for at least 5 years and does not apply to those who obtained passports through investment or passport sale.
  • Marshall Islands PermalinkShow on map
    Visa-FreeUnder the Compact of Free Association visa exemption applies to citizens by birth, former citizens of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands who were citizens in 1986, naturalized spouses, children and naturalized citizens who are residents for at least 5 years and does not apply to those who obtained passports through investment or passport sale.
  • Micronesia PermalinkShow on map
    Visa-Free5 Years or UnlimitedUnder the Compact of Free Association, visa exemption applies to:
    citizens by birth
    former citizens of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands who were citizens in 1986
    naturalized spouses, children and naturalized citizens who are residents for at least 5 years.
    Visa required for anyone who got their Micronesian citizenship using citizenship by investment
  • Northern Mariana Islands PermalinkShow on map
    Visa-FreeUnder the Compact of Free Association visa exemption applies to citizens by birth, former citizens of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands who were citizens in 1986, naturalized spouses, children and naturalized citizens who are residents for at least 5 years and does not apply to those who obtained passports through investment or passport sale.

eVisa / On Arrival

On-Arrival visa or an electronic visa / authorization is available to passport holders of 46 countries to travel to United States of America.

  • Aruba PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days90 days counts from date of arrival from overseas, unless resident in an adjacent territory or island; ESTA (valid for 2 years when issued) required.
  • Australia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysESTA (valid for 2 years when issued) required
    ESTA is not required for Guam and Northern Mariana Islands.
  • Austria PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysOn arrival from overseas; ESTA (valid for 2 years when issued) required if arriving by air or cruise ship.
  • Belgium PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysOn arrival from overseas; ESTA (valid for 2 years when issued) required if arriving by air or cruise ship.
  • Brunei PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysOn arrival from overseas; ESTA (valid for 2 years when issued) required if arriving by air or cruise ship.
    ESTA is not required for Guam and Northern Mariana Islands.
  • Chile PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysOn arrival from overseas; ESTA (valid for 2 years when issued) required if arriving by air or cruise ship.
    Biometric passport holders only.
  • Croatia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysOn arrival from overseas; ESTA (valid for 2 years when issued) required if arriving by air or cruise ship.
  • Czech Republic PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysOn arrival from overseas; ESTA (valid for 2 years when issued) required if arriving by air or cruise ship.
  • Denmark PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysOn arrival from overseas; ESTA (valid for 2 years when issued) required if arriving by air or cruise ship.
  • Estonia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysOn arrival from overseas; ESTA (valid for 2 years when issued) required if arriving by air or cruise ship.
  • Faroe Islands PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysOn arrival from overseas; ESTA (valid for 2 years when issued) required if arriving by air or cruise ship.
  • Finland PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysOn arrival from overseas; ESTA (valid for 2 years when issued) required if arriving by air or cruise ship.
  • France PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysSince October 1, 2022, ESTA is now required for any entry by air, cruise ship, and land
  • Germany PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysESTA is an electronic travel permit but not legally a visa. The validity period is 2 years from the date of approval.
    Since 1 October 2022, ESTA is now required for any entry by air, cruise ship, and land
  • Greece PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysOn arrival from overseas; ESTA (valid for 2 years when issued) required if arriving by air or cruise ship.
    Visa required – Nationals of VWP countries who have travelled to or been present in Iran, Iraq, Sudan, or Syria on or after March 1, 2011 (with limited exceptions for travel for diplomatic or military purposes in the service of a VWP country). United States Begins Implementation of Changes to the Visa Waiver Program
  • Greenland PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysOn arrival from overseas; ESTA (valid for 2 years when issued) required if arriving by air or cruise ship.
  • Hungary PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysEffective August 1, 2023, an ESTA approval for Hungarian passport holders is valid for one year (or upon passport expiration, if sooner) and for one entry to the United States. Hungarian passport holders born outside of Hungary are ineligible for ESTA and require a valid visa to travel to the United States.
    On arrival from overseas; ESTA required if arriving by air or cruise ship.
    Visa required if the person visited Iran, Iraq, Sudan, Syria, Libya, Somalia or Yemen after March 1, 2011, or if he/she also holds citizenship in any of these countries.
  • Iceland PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysOn arrival from overseas; ESTA (valid for 2 years when issued) required if arriving by air or cruise ship.
  • Ireland PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysESTA required if arriving by air or cruise ship.
    ESTA is valid for two years when issued.
    Holders of non-biometric passports must obtain a visa for the United States as they are ineligible to apply for an ESTA.
    Leaving the United States and re-entering from Canada or Mexico will not reset the original 90 day maximum stay. You can only reset the timer by leaving North America.
  • Israel PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysOn arrival from overseas; ESTA (valid for 2 years when issued) required if arriving by air or cruise ship.
  • Italy PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysOn arrival from overseas; ESTA (valid for 2 years when issued) required if arriving by air or cruise ship.
  • Japan PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysOn arrival from overseas ESTA (valid for 2 years when issued) required if arriving by air or cruise ship.
    ESTA is not required for Guam and Northern Mariana Islands.
  • Latvia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysOn arrival from overseas; ESTA (valid for 2 years when issued) required if arriving by air or cruise ship.
  • Liechtenstein PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysOn arrival from overseas; ESTA (valid for 2 years when issued) required if arriving by air or cruise ship.
  • Lithuania PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysOn arrival from overseas; ESTA (valid for 2 years when issued) required if arriving by air or cruise ship.
  • Luxembourg PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysOn arrival from overseas; ESTA (valid for 2 years when issued) required if arriving by air or cruise ship.
  • Malta PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysOn arrival from overseas; ESTA (valid for 2 years when issued) required if arriving by air or cruise ship.
  • Monaco PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysOn arrival from overseas; ESTA (valid for 2 years when issued) required if arriving by air or cruise ship.
  • Netherlands PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days90 days counts from date of arrival from overseas, unless resident in an adjacent territory or island; ESTA (valid for 2 years when issued) required.
  • New Zealand PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysOn arrival from overseas; ESTA (valid for 2 years when issued) required if arriving by air or cruise ship.
    ESTA is not required for Guam and Northern Mariana Islands.
  • Niue PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysOn arrival from overseas; ESTA (valid for 2 years when issued) required if arriving by air or cruise ship.
    ESTA is not required for Guam and Northern Mariana Islands.
  • Norway PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysOn arrival from overseas; ESTA (valid for 2 years when issued) required if arriving by air or cruise ship.
  • Poland PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysSince October 1, 2022, ESTA is now required for any entry by air, cruise ship, and land
  • Portugal PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysOn arrival from overseas; ESTA (valid for 2 years when issued) required if arriving by air or cruise ship.
  • Saint Martin (Netherlands) PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days90 days counts from date of arrival from overseas, unless resident in an adjacent territory or island; ESTA (valid for 2 years when issued) required.
  • San Marino PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysOn arrival from overseas; ESTA (valid for 2 years when issued) required if arriving by air or cruise ship.
  • Singapore PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysESTA (valid for 2 years when issued) required.
    ESTA is not required for Guam and Northern Mariana Islands.
  • Slovakia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysOn arrival from overseas; ESTA (valid for 2 years when issued) required if arriving by air or cruise ship.
  • Slovenia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysOn arrival from overseas; ESTA (valid for 2 years when issued) required if arriving by air or cruise ship.
  • South Korea PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysOn arrival from overseas; ESTA (valid for 2 years when issued) required if arriving by air or cruise ship.
    ESTA is not required for Guam and Northern Mariana Islands.
  • Spain PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysOn arrival from overseas; ESTA (valid for 2 years when issued) required if arriving by air or cruise ship.
  • Sweden PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysVisa required if Nationals of VWP countries who have traveled or been present in Iraq, North Korea, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia, or Yemen at any time on or after March 1, 2011 (with limited exceptions), or those who have traveled or being present in Cuba at any time on or after January 12th 2021, or nationals of VWP countries who are also nationals of Iraq, Syria, Iran, North Korea or Sudan.
  • Switzerland PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysOn arrival from overseas; ESTA (valid for 2 years when issued) required if arriving by air or cruise ship.
  • Taiwan PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysOn arrival from overseas; ESTA (valid for 2 years when issued) required if arriving by air or cruise ship.
    Passport with National ID number required, otherwise visa issued on a separate form DS-232.
  • United Kingdom PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysVisa required if Nationals of VWP countries who have traveled or been present in Iraq, North Korea, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia, or Yemen at any time on or after March 1, 2011 (with limited exceptions), or those who have traveled or being present in Cuba at any time on or after January 12, 2021, or passports who are indicated as British Subject, British Dependent Territories Citizen, British Overseas Citizen, British National (Overseas) Citizen, or British Protected Person or nationals of the VWP country who are also nationals of Iran, Iraq, North Korea, Sudan or Syria.
    ESTA required if arriving by air or cruise ship, which is valid for 2 years.
    ESTA is not required for Guam and Northern Mariana Islands.

Pre-arranged Visa Required

Prior to arrival at United States of America, passport holders of 172 countries must obtain a visa at their corresponding consulate of United States of America. Additional travel conditions (such as Visas to other countries) may waive this requirement.

  • Afghanistan PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredAfghans who worked for or on behalf of the U.S. Government, ISAF, or R.S. for more than one year may be eligible for a Special Immigrant Visa
    Afghans who have worked for US-based NGOs, media organizations, or for/on behalf of the U.S. government for less than one year may be eligible for Refugee Admissions Program Priority 2 Designation
  • Albania PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Algeria PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • American Samoa PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Angola PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredProof of COVID-19 vaccine required if entering by air.
  • Anguilla PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredVisa not required for holders of Bermudian passport and for holders of Caymanian passport and Turks and Caicos Islands passport arriving directly from the Cayman Islands or Turks and Caicos Islands and holding a current certificate from the Clerk of the Court, indicating no criminal record. British Virgin Islands passport holders can travel to United States Virgin Islands and then continue travel to other parts of the United States if they present a Certificate of Good Conduct issued by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Department indicating no criminal record.
  • Antigua and Barbuda PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Argentina PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Armenia PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Azerbaijan PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Bahrain PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Bangladesh PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Barbados PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Belarus PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Belize PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Benin PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Bermuda PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredVisa not required for holders of Bermudian passport and for holders of Caymanian passport and Turks and Caicos Islands passport arriving directly from the Cayman Islands or Turks and Caicos Islands and holding a current certificate from the Clerk of the Court, indicating no criminal record. British Virgin Islands passport holders can travel to United States Virgin Islands and then continue travel to other parts of the United States if they present a Certificate of Good Conduct issued by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Department indicating no criminal record.
  • Bhutan PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Bolivia PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Botswana PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Bouvet Island PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredProof of COVID-19 vaccine required if entering by air.
  • Brazil PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredTourist visas are issued with validity of up to 10 years.
  • British Indian Ocean Territory PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredVisa not required for holders of Bermudian passport and for holders of Caymanian passport and Turks and Caicos Islands passport arriving directly from the Cayman Islands or Turks and Caicos Islands and holding a current certificate from the Clerk of the Court, indicating no criminal record. British Virgin Islands passport holders can travel to United States Virgin Islands and then continue travel to other parts of the United States if they present a Certificate of Good Conduct issued by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Department indicating no criminal record.
  • British Virgin Islands PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredVisa not required for holders of Bermudian passport and for holders of Caymanian passport and Turks and Caicos Islands passport arriving directly from the Cayman Islands or Turks and Caicos Islands and holding a current certificate from the Clerk of the Court, indicating no criminal record. British Virgin Islands passport holders can travel to United States Virgin Islands and then continue travel to other parts of the United States if they present a Certificate of Good Conduct issued by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Department indicating no criminal record.
  • Bulgaria PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Burkina Faso PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Burundi PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Cambodia PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Cameroon PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredProof of COVID-19 vaccine required if entering by air.
  • Cape Verde PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Cayman Islands PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredVisa not required for holders of Bermudian passport and for holders of Caymanian passport and Turks and Caicos Islands passport arriving directly from the Cayman Islands or Turks and Caicos Islands and holding a current certificate from the Clerk of the Court, indicating no criminal record. British Virgin Islands passport holders can travel to United States Virgin Islands and then continue travel to other parts of the United States if they present a Certificate of Good Conduct issued by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Department indicating no criminal record.
  • Central African Republic PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredProof of COVID-19 vaccine required if entering by air.
  • Chad PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredProof of COVID-19 vaccine required if entering by air.
  • China PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredChinese citizens who do receive a visa are normally issued "120-month multiple-entry combination B1/B2 visas."
    Ten-year multiple-entry B visa holders must provide updates through the Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS) every two years.
    Visa not required for Northern Mariana Islands.
  • Christmas Island PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Colombia PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Comoros PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Congo PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Costa Rica PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Cuba PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredThe Embassy of the United States in Havana provides immigrant visas and only limited services for emergency nonimmigrant visas. Cuban nationals may go to another U.S. embassy in order to apply for routine nonimmigrant visas.
  • Cyprus PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Djibouti PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Dominica PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Dominican Republic PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Ecuador PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Egypt PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • El Salvador PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Equatorial Guinea PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredProof of COVID-19 vaccine required if entering by air.
  • Eritrea PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Eswatini PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Ethiopia PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Falkland Islands PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredVisa not required for holders of Bermudian passport and for holders of Caymanian passport and Turks and Caicos Islands passport arriving directly from the Cayman Islands or Turks and Caicos Islands and holding a current certificate from the Clerk of the Court, indicating no criminal record. British Virgin Islands passport holders can travel to United States Virgin Islands and then continue travel to other parts of the United States if they present a Certificate of Good Conduct issued by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Department indicating no criminal record.
  • Fiji PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Gabon PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredProof of COVID-19 vaccine required if entering by air.
  • Gambia PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Georgia PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Ghana PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Gibraltar PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredVisa not required for holders of Bermudian passport and for holders of Caymanian passport and Turks and Caicos Islands passport arriving directly from the Cayman Islands or Turks and Caicos Islands and holding a current certificate from the Clerk of the Court, indicating no criminal record. British Virgin Islands passport holders can travel to United States Virgin Islands and then continue travel to other parts of the United States if they present a Certificate of Good Conduct issued by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Department indicating no criminal record.
  • Grenada PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Guatemala PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Guernsey PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredVisa not required for holders of Bermudian passport and for holders of Caymanian passport and Turks and Caicos Islands passport arriving directly from the Cayman Islands or Turks and Caicos Islands and holding a current certificate from the Clerk of the Court, indicating no criminal record. British Virgin Islands passport holders can travel to United States Virgin Islands and then continue travel to other parts of the United States if they present a Certificate of Good Conduct issued by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Department indicating no criminal record.
  • Guinea PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Guinea-Bissau PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Guyana PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Haiti PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Honduras PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Hong Kong PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredChinese citizens of Hong Kong who do receive a visa are normally issued with 10-years multiple-entry combination B1/B2 visas, and each entry can stay for a maximum of 6 months (the period of stay is subject to the border immigration officer)
    On August 5, 2021, President Joe Biden directed the Department of Homeland Security to implement a "deferral of removal" for up to 18 months for Hong Kong residents currently in the United States, in response to Beijing's implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law. Eligible Hong Kongers can apply for a work permit.
  • India PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredTransit visa required.
  • Indonesia PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Iran PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Iraq PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Isle of Man PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredVisa not required for holders of Bermudian passport and for holders of Caymanian passport and Turks and Caicos Islands passport arriving directly from the Cayman Islands or Turks and Caicos Islands and holding a current certificate from the Clerk of the Court, indicating no criminal record. British Virgin Islands passport holders can travel to United States Virgin Islands and then continue travel to other parts of the United States if they present a Certificate of Good Conduct issued by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Department indicating no criminal record.
  • Jamaica PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Jordan PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Kazakhstan PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Kenya PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Kiribati PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Kuwait PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Kyrgyzstan PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Laos PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Lebanon PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredVisa not required for holders of a Form I-512. (Authorization for Parole of an Alien into the United States")
    Visa not required for passengers who are admitted to the United States on a visa and are returning to the United States after a visit for a maximum stay of 30 days to Canada, Mexico, or adjacent islands except Cuba.
    Obtainable online for non-immigrant visas (DS-160). However, the applicant must attend a scheduled interview at the nearest United States diplomatic mission.
    Holders of F or J visas must present an endorsed SEVIS Form I-20MN. Form SEVIS I-20AB for M visa holders, and Form SEVIS DS-2019 for F or J visa holders.
    All visitors are fingerprinted upon entry.
    Passengers who have a criminal conviction record may be refused entry or transit.
  • Lesotho PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Liberia PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Libya PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Macau PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredMacau citizens who do receive a visa are normally issued with 10-years multiple-entry combination B1/B2 visas, and each entry can stay for a maximum of 6 months (the period of stay is subject to the border immigration officer)
  • Macedonia PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Madagascar PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Malawi PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Malaysia PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredMalaysian citizens who do receive a visa are normally issued with 10-years multiple-entry combination B1/B2 visas, and each entry can stay for a maximum of 6 months (the period of stay is subject to the border immigration officer).
  • Maldives PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Mali PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Mauritania PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Mauritius PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Mayotte PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Mexico PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Moldova PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Mongolia PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Montenegro PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Montserrat PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredVisa not required for holders of Bermudian passport and for holders of Caymanian passport and Turks and Caicos Islands passport arriving directly from the Cayman Islands or Turks and Caicos Islands and holding a current certificate from the Clerk of the Court, indicating no criminal record. British Virgin Islands passport holders can travel to United States Virgin Islands and then continue travel to other parts of the United States if they present a Certificate of Good Conduct issued by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Department indicating no criminal record.
  • Morocco PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Mozambique PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Myanmar PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Namibia PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Nauru PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Nepal PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Nicaragua PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Niger PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Nigeria PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Norfolk Island PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • North Korea PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Oman PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Pakistan PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Palestine PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredMultiple Entry visa is given for a duration of 5 years.
  • Panama PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Papua New Guinea PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Paraguay PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Peru PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Philippines PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Pitcairn PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredVisa not required for holders of Bermudian passport and for holders of Caymanian passport and Turks and Caicos Islands passport arriving directly from the Cayman Islands or Turks and Caicos Islands and holding a current certificate from the Clerk of the Court, indicating no criminal record. British Virgin Islands passport holders can travel to United States Virgin Islands and then continue travel to other parts of the United States if they present a Certificate of Good Conduct issued by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Department indicating no criminal record.
  • Qatar PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Romania PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Russia PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required* Residents of the Bering Strait are allowed 90 days Visa free travel across the Bering Strait. Russians living in the Iultinskiy Rayon, Providenskiy Rayon, and Chukostsky Rayon, as well as the eastern part of the Anadyrskiy Rayon, bounded on the south by the Anadyr River and on the west by the Tanyurer River, including the city of Anadyr (Chukotsky Autonomous Okrug) are eligible. Americans residing in the Nome and Northwest Arctic Borough census areas of Alaska are eligible. Russian citizens apply for 3-year multiple-entry tourist visa.
  • Rwanda PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Réunion PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Saint Barthélemy PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Saint Helena PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredVisa not required for holders of Bermudian passport and for holders of Caymanian passport and Turks and Caicos Islands passport arriving directly from the Cayman Islands or Turks and Caicos Islands and holding a current certificate from the Clerk of the Court, indicating no criminal record. British Virgin Islands passport holders can travel to United States Virgin Islands and then continue travel to other parts of the United States if they present a Certificate of Good Conduct issued by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Department indicating no criminal record.
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    Visa Required
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    Visa Required
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    Visa Required
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    Visa Required
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    Visa Required
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    Visa Required
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    Visa Required
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    Visa Required
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    Visa Required
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    Visa Required
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    Visa RequiredHolders of a B1/ B2 (B) Visa, Permanent Resident Card, D Visa who have entered the United States at least once since 2008 may use the Automated Passport Control (APC) Kiosk for faster processing at selected airports, before proceeding to a US Customs and Border Protection officer for finalization of entry into the United States.
    Available locations include some United States border preclearance facilities as well.
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    Visa Required
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    Visa Required
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    Visa Required
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    Visa Required
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    Visa RequiredProof of COVID-19 vaccine required if entering by air.
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    Visa Required
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    Visa Required
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    Visa Required
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    Visa Required
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    Visa Required
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    Visa Required
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    Visa Required
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    Visa Required
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    Visa Required
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    Visa RequiredTourist visas are issued with validity of up to 10 years.
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    Visa Required
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    Visa Required
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    Visa Required
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    Visa Required
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    Visa Required
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    Visa Required
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