Visa Requirements for American Citizens
Visa Information for Passport Holders of United States of America
Visa Not Required
108 destinations allow visa-free entry to American citizens.
- Albania PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free1 year* One must leave for 90 days to reset the visa free period
- Andorra PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Angola PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days30 days per stay, max 90 days in a year.
Proof of onwards tickets and hotel reservations required.
Yellow fever vaccine no longer required of US citizens. - Antigua and Barbuda PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free6 monthsStringent application of rules regarding proof of sufficient funds, return ticket and accommodation.
- Argentina PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysExtendable up to 180 days.
- Armenia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free180 days
- Austria PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Residence permit (Aufenthaltstitel) for stays of longer than 90 days obtainable after arrival under certain conditions. - Bahamas PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free8 monthsPassport card or enhanced drivers license valid for sea travel.
- Barbados PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free6 months
- Belgium PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area
Residence permit (Titre de séjour/Verblijfstitel/Aufenthaltstitel) obtainable after arrival for stays longer than 90 days under certain conditions. - Belize PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free180 daysMandatory Car Disinfection at border. If one fails to do so, they will be sent back to go through this procedure. A fee does apply.
- Bosnia and Herzegovina PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 6-month period.
- Botswana PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 1-year period.
- Brunei PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Bulgaria PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Canada PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free6 monthsAnyone with a criminal record (including misdemeanors or alcohol-related driving offenses in the US) may not be able to enter Canada without first obtaining an approval for rehabilitation
Passport Card, NEXUS card, or enhanced drivers license valid for land and sea travel.
US citizens and permanent residents are exempt from obtaining Canada ETA. - Chile PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysNo reciprocity fees required.
- Colombia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysExtendable up to 180-days stay within a one-year period
Colombian-born U.S. citizens and U.S. citizens traveling with children may face special exit requirements. - Costa Rica PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 Days out of any 12-month period.
- Croatia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Cyprus PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period.
- Czech Republic PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Denmark PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysU.S. citizens can enter Denmark for up to 90 days out of any 180 day period, regardless of time spent in other Schengen countries prior to entry into Denmark.
- Dominica PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free6 months
- Dominican Republic PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 daysExtendable up to 90 days.
Passport card or enhanced drivers license valid for sea travel. - Ecuador PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysExtendable for another 90 days, per year
- El Salvador PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free180 daysPart of the Central America-4 Free Mobility Agreement.
In the CA4 area, one gets 90 days total for the entire area. To reset one's stay, they must leave the area. - Estonia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area
- Eswatini PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 daysExtendable up to 60 days
- Fiji PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free4 months
- Finland PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area
- France PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area (in Regions of France)
A bilateral agreement pre-dating the Schengen area may allow 90 days of stay in France regardless of days spent in other Schengen countries. - Georgia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free1 year
- Germany PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area
Residence permit (Aufenthaltstitel) for stays of longer than 90 days obtainable after arrival under certain conditions.
Germany requires that all passports be signed. - Greece PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area
- Grenada PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Guatemala PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysPart of the Central America-4 Free Mobility Agreement.
In the CA4 area, one gets 90 days total for the entire area. To reset one's stay, they must leave the area. - Guyana PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Haiti PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 monthsTravel currently almost impossible due to gang violence. Only open borders are the sea borders. Air borders are currently not open, nor is the border with the Dominican Republic.
Foreign visitors are required to pay a US$10 Tourist visa fee. - Honduras PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 monthsPart of the Central America-4 Free Mobility Agreement.
In the CA4 area, one gets 90 days total for the entire area. To reset one's stay, they must leave the area. - Hungary PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area
- Iceland PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area
- Ireland PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 monthsResidence permit for stays of longer than 90 days obtainable after arrival under certain conditions.
- Italy PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area
A bilateral agreement pre-dating the Schengen area may allow 90 days of stay in Italy regardless of days spent in other Schengen countries. - Jamaica PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free6 monthsDeparture tax collected by airline for all arrivals by air.
- Japan PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysPersons who have been sentenced to 1 year or more of jail are not eligible for visa free travel to Japan. United States citizens are also eligible for a Japanese eVisa.
- Kazakhstan PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 daysVisa free was granted in 2014 under the unilateral visa waiver for countries with high investment in the Kazakhstan economy.
- Kiribati PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysMay not exceed 90 days within any 12-month period.
- Kyrgyzstan PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free60 days
- Latvia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free180 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
A bilateral agreement pre-dating the Schengen area allows an additional 90 days of stay in Latvia (to a total of 180) regardless of days spent in other Schengen countries. - Lesotho PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free14 daysExtendable up to 180 days.
- Liechtenstein PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area
- Lithuania PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Mandatory medical insurance. - Luxembourg PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area
- Macedonia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysRegistration with the local police within 24 hours of arrival is mandatory.
- Malawi PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Malaysia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months* Immigration offenses, such as visa overstaying, are punishable by caning.
- Malta PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area
- Marshall Islands PermalinkShow on MapVisa-FreeUnlimitedThe United States has a Compact of Free Association relationship with the Marshall Islands, Micronesia and Palau.
- Mauritius PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Mexico PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free180 daysVisitors must obtain a Multiple Immigration Form. There is no charge for a tourist FMM for stays of less than 7 days when entering by land. For visitors staying more than 7 days and entering by land, it will cost 687 Mexican pesos or around US$40. The FMM is required for all visitors entering via air, regardless of length of stay, and the cost is included in the traveler's airfare and remitted by the airline.
Passport card or enhanced drivers license is valid for land and sea travel.
Exit stamp required if one entered using paper FMM (All land POEs)
A person is in Mexico illegally if they did not get a FMM at the border (even if using the 7 day FMM fee exemption via land) or eFMM
Mandatory car disinfection at Mexico's southern borders (Guatemala and Belize) - Micronesia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free365 daysThe United States has a Compact of Free Association relationship with the Marshall Islands, Micronesia and Palau.
- Moldova PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period.
Registration upon arrival is mandatory. - Monaco PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period.
- Mongolia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysRegistration required after 30 days.
- Montenegro PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysRegistration with the local police within 24 hours of arrival is mandatory.
- Morocco PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Mozambique PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 daysTravelers must register on the eVisa platform at least 48 hours prior to travel and pay a processing fee of 650 MZN.
- Netherlands PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area (European Netherlands).
Residence permit (Verblijfstitel) for stays of longer than 90 days obtainable after arrival under certain conditions. - Nicaragua PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysTourist card must be purchased upon arrival.
Part of the Central America-4 Free Mobility Agreement.
In the CA4 area, a person gets 90 days total for the entire area. To reset their stay, they must leave the area. - Norway PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days3 months within a 6-month period, regardless of previous time spent in other Schengen countries, but including time spent in other Nordic countries.
- Oman PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free14 days / 30 daysVisa exemption valid for 10 days, evisa for 30 days
Holders of a visa or entrance stamp of the Emirate of Dubai that is valid for at least 21 days are visa exempt.
Holders of a visa for Qatar that is valid for travel to Oman and valid for at least one month are visa exempt when arriving directly from Qatar. - Palau PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free1 yearThe United States has a Compact of Free Association relationship with the Marshall Islands, Micronesia and Palau.
- Panama PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free180 daysDenial of entry or transit to any person who has a criminal conviction.
- Paraguay PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Peru PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysDetermined on arrival.
- Philippines PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 daysNaturalized US citizens of former Philippine nationality (balikbayan) allowed to stay for one year.
- Poland PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Dual nationals must use their Polish passport.
A bilateral agreement pre-dating the Schengen area allows a stay in Poland regardless of days spent in other Schengen countries. - Portugal PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Qatar PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysEffective October 1, 2024, eligible US citizens will be granted 90- days visa free travel to the State Of Qatar
Visa issued upon arrival for no cost. There is about a USD 21 entry fee. Valid for a stay of 90 days.
Persons with unpaid fines are prohibited from departing Qatar. - Romania PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Saint Kitts and Nevis PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Saint Lucia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free6 weeks
- San Marino PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free
- Senegal PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysInternational Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis required.
- Serbia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period.
- Singapore PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysUS citizens can use Automated Border Control
- Slovakia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Medical insurance required.
Sufficient funds of US$50 per person per day required.
Registration within 3 working days required. - Slovenia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Registration with the local police required within 72 hours of arrival. - South Africa PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysHolders of passports without 2 blank pages may be refused entry.
- South Korea PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysFrom September 2021, travelers require the Korean Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA). The validity period is 3 years from the date of approval.
The government of the Republic of Korea announced that from April 1, 2023, to December 31, 2025, a K-ETA is not required for 27 countries citizens visiting Korea for 90 days or less for business or tourism. - Spain PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Suriname PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysAn entrance fee of USD 50 or EUR 50 must be paid online prior to arrival.
Multiple entry e-Visa is also available. - Sweden PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- Switzerland PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
- São Tome and Príncipe PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free15 daysInternational Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis required.
- Taiwan PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysPersons importing pork to Taiwan can be fined up to 1 million NT if caught.
- Tajikistan PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days / 60 dayse-Visa also available.
e-Visa holders can enter through all border points.
Visa waiver stay is 30 days
e-Visa gives a stay of 60 - Thailand PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free60 daysVisa waiver program rules:
One can enter for 60 days per visa exempt stay.
One can enter an unlimited number of times via air.
Maximum of two entries if entering by sea or land. Else, one need hard visa.
Overstayers will be banned and fined upon departure depending on length of overstay. - Trinidad and Tobago PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Tunisia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Türkiye PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period.
Tourism purpose only. - Ukraine PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days90 days within any 180-day period
Entry via Russian occupied territories are considered illegal and will result in legal consequences
Entry only possible via land or sea following closure of air borders on February 24, 2022 due to the Russian Invasion of Ukraine. - United Arab Emirates PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysExtension possible with a fee.
Iris scan taken on arrival.
U.S. passport holders can sign up for E-Gate access on arrival/departure at Dubai International Airport. - Uruguay PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 days
- Vanuatu PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 daysExtendable up to 120 days.
- Vatican PermalinkShow on MapVisa-FreeOpen borders but de facto follows Italian visa policy.
No foreign accommodations, residency restricted to Vatican citizens only.
Even though no hotels exist in the Vatican, there is no limit to how many times a person may enter the country in a year. - Zambia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 daysAlso eligible for a universal visa allowing access to Zimbabwe.
Two blank pages required.
International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis required only travellers arriving from certain places as defined by Government. Please check the WHO 2020 Yellow Fever vaccination requirements document for exact list.
Visa On Arrival
A visa can be obtained upon arrival at 11 destinations for passport holders of United States of America.
- Bangladesh PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 daysVisa on arrival is available at Dhaka, Chittagong, and Sylhet international airports, pre arrival visa required if arriving by sea or by land border crossing.
No visa required for Bangladeshi Americans and their spouse and children with a copy of a former Bangladeshi passport, a Dual Nationality Certificate, NVR, a Bangladeshi NID, or a digital birth registration certificate. - Comoros PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival45 days
- Gambia PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 daysInternational Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis required only for travellers arriving high risk countries and having transited for more than 12 hours
- Guinea-Bissau PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival90 days
- Lebanon PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 daysExtendable for 2 additional months.
Visa waiver granted if there is no Israeli visa or seal and traveler has a telephone number, an address in Lebanon, and a non refundable return or circle trip ticket.
Pagers and handheld radios prohibited from boarding flights in Lebanon to protect aviation safety. - Maldives PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 daysExtendable up to 90 days.
Permission from the Maldivian government required to travel to non resort islands. - Samoa PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival90 days
- Solomon Islands PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival3 months3 months within 12 months.
Visitors visa issued upon arrival for free. - Timor-Leste PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 daysFor arrivals by air only
- Tonga PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival31 daysVisas issued upon arrival at no charge to the passenger. Valid for 31 days.
- Tuvalu PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival1 monthExtendable up to 3 months.
eVisa
American passport allows entry to 36 destinations with an eVisa obtained prior to arrival.
- Australia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 days90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted.
May enter using SmartGate. - Belarus PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 days
- Benin PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 daysInternational Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis required.
eVisas are available for 30 or 90 days. - Bhutan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa“Sustainable Development Fee” of USD 100 per day for almost all visitors to Bhutan.
Tour guide required for all travelers except in city of Thimpu and Paro. Even in these cities, tourists are not permitted to enter any tourist attraction without a guide. They are only allowed to walk and shop around these cities without a guide. - Brazil PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 daysBrazilian authorities have announced that United States citizens will require a visa beginning April 10, 2025. United States citizens will be able to obtain visas online.
- Burkina Faso PermalinkShow on MapeVisa1 monthInternational Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis required.
- Cameroon PermalinkShow on MapeVisaInternational Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis and current immunization records required.
- Cape Verde PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 daysMust register online at least five days prior to arrival.
- Chad PermalinkShow on MapeVisaPassengers with an entry authorisation issued by the authorities of Chad can obtain a visa on arrival.
International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis required only if arriving from a high risk country as defined by the WHO.
Registration within 72 hours is mandatory prior to arrival. - Cuba PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 daysTourist travel is prohibited under U.S. law for U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and others subject to U.S. jurisdiction.
Cuba requires travelers to purchase a tourist card prior to arrival, which can be obtained from the airline or a Cuban diplomatic mission. Tourist cards are valid for one entry and a 30-day stay, which can be extended once by 90 days at a hotel or immigration office in Cuba.
Cuba requires travelers to have health insurance valid in Cuba, which can be purchased from the airline. - Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 monthse-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport.
International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis required. - Democratic Republic of the Congo PermalinkShow on MapeVisa7 daysInternational Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis required.
Registration required. - Djibouti PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 dayseVisas valid at any port of entry.
- Equatorial Guinea PermalinkShow on MapeVisaInternational Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis required if one is traveling from a country with risk of yellow fever.
- Gabon PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 dayseVisas are available for one to six months.
eVisa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport.
International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis required.
Embassy visas are valid for 5 years and multiple entries for US citizens - Guinea PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 daysInternational Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis required.
- India PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 dayse-Visa holders must arrive via 31 designated airports
An Indian e-Tourist Visa may only be obtained twice within 1 calendar year.
Foreigners of Pakistani origin or who hold a Pakistani Passport are not eligible for an e-Visa. Foreigners who are not Pakistani nationals, but whose parents or grandparents (either paternal or maternal) were born in, or were permanent residents in Pakistan, are also not eligible for an e-Visa.
American citizens are also eligible for a ten-year, multiple-entry tourist visa.
American citizens of Pakistani heritage are not eligible for an eVisa nor are they eligible for a ten-year, multiple-entry tourist visa, and must apply for a regular visa. - Iraq PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 daysAuthorities in Iraq have decided to remove the visa-on-arrival requirement for nationals of the European Union and several other countries, requiring them to now apply for an e-visa to enter Iraq through the official platform.
- Israel PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 daysDual nationals of Israel and the United States who don't have an Israeli passport, including infants, may be required to obtain an Israeli passport in order to leave Israel.
Entry prohibited for any person "who knowingly issues a public call for boycotting Israel".
Starting January 1, 2025, an ETA just like a US ESTA or a Canada ETA will be required for travel to Israel. Applications opened on June 1 as a trial but are not required for US and German passport holders until January 1, 2025. On July 1, 2024, the application has been opened to all visa exempt country passport holders. - Kenya PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 daysApplications can be submitted up to 90 days prior to travel and must be submitted at least 3 days in advance.
eTA fee is USD 32.50.
Proof of reservation at the hotel where visitors plan to stay is required (if staying with friends, an invitation letter is also acceptable).
Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries. - Libya PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 Days
- Mauritania PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 daysInternational Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis required only for travellers arriving from high risk countries
- Myanmar PermalinkShow on MapeVisa28 dayseVisa holders must arrive via Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay airports or via land border crossings at Tachileik, Myawaddy, Kawthaung, Rih Khaw Dar or Tamu.
eVisa available for both tourism (allowed stay is 28 days) or business (allowed stay is 70 days) purposes. - New Zealand PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 monthsMay enter using eGate.
International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) must be paid upon requesting an Electronic Travel Authority. IVL not required for American Samoan citizens.
Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement).
Strict enforcement of food import laws, fines of NZD400 for not declaring food. - Nigeria PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 daysBusiness eVisas-on-arrival available for "Frequently Traveled Business Persons of International Reputes" or "Executives of Multi-national Companies", as well as for government officials
International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis required if arriving from a country with a risk of yellow fever transmission. - Pakistan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 daysPakistan eVisas are free for US citizens under new visa fee exemption scheme.
- Papua New Guinea PermalinkShow on MapeVisa60 daysExtendable for 30 days
- Seychelles PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 monthsApplication can be submitted up to 30 days before travel.
Visitors must upload a reservation confirmation(s) for each visitor's location of stay in Seychelles.
Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries.
Payment of the fee (EUR 10) by credit or debit card.
Valid for one journey only and it expires once exit the country. - Somalia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 daysAll visitors must have an approved Electronic Visa (eTAS) before the start of their journey.
- South Sudan PermalinkShow on MapeVisaPrinted visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel.
International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis required. - Syria PermalinkShow on MapeVisaPersons with passports bearing Israeli visas or entry/exit stamps are denied entry.
Visa not required for foreign citizens with proof of Syrian origin, such as an identification card or passport.
Dual-citizen males ages 17–42 need military service book.
If not forgiven by the military, dual-citizens may apply for a visit visa once a year through the embassy. - Togo PermalinkShow on MapeVisa15 days
- Uganda PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 monthsMust apply online at least 2 business days prior to travel.
Airlines may deny passengers permission to board flights to Uganda without proof that they had successfully applied for an eVisa.
Ugandan immigration authorities may require additional documentation, including proof of a return plane ticket and detailed tour itinerary in Uganda.
International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis required. - United Kingdom PermalinkShow on MapeVisa6 monthsUp to 90 days if arriving from Ireland (Common Travel Area)
An ETA is required to travel to the United Kingdom, including Northern Ireland. - Uzbekistan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 days5-day visa-free transit at the international airports if holding a confirmed onward ticket for a flight to a third country.
Registration within 3 days is mandatory.
U.S. citizens under the age of 16 or over the age of 55 traveling to Uzbekistan for tourism purposes are eligible for visa-free entry for a period of up to 90 days and 30 days, respectively. - Vietnam PermalinkShow on MapeVisae-Visa is valid up to the exit date stated on application with a maximum length of 90 days, single and multiple entry options.
Phú Quốc visa exemption for up to 30 days.
eVisa / On Arrival
For 20 destinations, On-Arrival visa or an electronic visa / auhtorization is available to passport holders of United States of America.
- Azerbaijan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysTravelers departing from New York can obtain a visa at the airport upon arrival in Baku, however no airline currently operates this route. Visa can be obtained on arrival in certain emergency situations.
If staying in Azerbaijan for more than ten days, visitors must register at the State Migration Service within three days of arrival.
Applicants of Armenian ancestry or with Armenian visas in their passport may be denied a visa.
Travellers with a visa or evidence of travel to the now-defunct Republic of Artsakh (stamps) are permanently denied entry. - Bahrain PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
- Bolivia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysNo fee if visa obtained prior to arrival (consular visa).
160 dollar fee payable by US dollars that must be clean, and not wrinkled or torn or local currency if obtaining at border - Burundi PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival1 monthVisa on arrival obtainable at Bujumbura International Airport, and all land borders.
- Cambodia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysVisa is also obtainable online.
- Egypt PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 dayseVisa issued for 30 days.
Visa-free travel for tourists arriving at Sharm El Sheikh, St. Catherine, or Taba airports and remaining in the Sinai resorts up to 15 days. - Ethiopia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrivalup to 90 daysVisa on arrival is obtainable only at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
e-Visa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
e-Visa is available for 30 or 90 days. - Indonesia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysIndonesian authorities have announced that citizens of the United States may be granted visa-free entry within the upcoming month
- Jordan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On ArrivalVisa can be obtained upon arrival.
Not available at King Hussein/Allenby Bridge
Crossing via any border with Israel may cause issues when entering some countries.
Visa fee can be waived with Jordan Pass and three night hotel stay. - Kuwait PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival3 monthsVisa on arrival is free for US citizens
- Laos PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days17
e-Visa may be used to enter Laos through Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 3 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges
Visa on arrival is available at Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, the 4 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges
Visa on arrival is extendable for an additional 60 days at the Department of Immigration in Vientiane. - Madagascar PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival60 days
- Namibia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival3 monthsBeginning April 1st, 2025, US citizens will have to obtain a visa for Namibia. US citizens will be issued with visas on arrival upon payment of a designated fee.
Can be obtained online or on arrival for a fee of N$1,600 (approximately €82 / US$88). - Nepal PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysObtainable at Tribhuvan International Airport and certain land borders.
Total aggregate stay of no more than 150 days in any given calendar year.
US Citizens are eligible for five-year multiple entry visas. - Rwanda PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysInternational Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis required only if arriving from high risk countries as defined by WHO.
- Saudi Arabia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysAccess to Mecca is restricted to Muslims and non Muslims are prohibited entry to Mecca.
Import of alcohol strictly prohibited. - Sierra Leone PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival3 months / 30 daysInternational Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis required.
- Sri Lanka PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
- Tanzania PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days
- Zimbabwe PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysAlso eligible for a universal visa allowing access to Zambia.
Tourism purposes only.
Pre-arranged Visa Required
17 destinations require a visa obtained at an embassy or consulate prior to arrival from passport holders of United States of America. This requirement may be waived off if American citizens meet certain alternate requirements such as holding other visas or resident permits.
- Afghanistan PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisitors born in Afghanistan do not require a visa.
All visitors are required to register with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs upon arrival.
The U.S. government forced all Afghan diplomatic missions in the U.S. to close in March 2022. Applicants must now obtain a visa from a mission in another country.
Since 2024, the Taliban only accepts visas issued by approved diplomatic missions, though those who have already entered on a visa issued by another mission are allowed to stay. - Algeria PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredApplication for a tourist visa to Algeria must be accompanied by a certificate of accommodation.
Persons may be denied entry if entering with a passport containing visas or stamps issued by Israel.
Visa can be obtained on arrival for certain cities in the southern region of the country if travel is booked through a local travel agency.
Visa exemption for stays of up to 30 days for those arriving by sea on government sponsored tours. - Central African Republic PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredInternational Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis required.
- China PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredRegistration mandatory within 24 hours of arrival, registration is done during hotel check by hotel staff in if staying at an approved hotel or hostel.
24-hour visa-free transit through any international airports of China, allows domestic travel through different airports.
240-hour visa-free transit in all cities of Anhui, Beijing, Chongqing, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi (except Baise and Chongzuo), Guizhou, Hainan, Hebei, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Liaoning, Shaanxi, Shandong, Shanghai, Tianjin and Zhejiang provinces,
plus Sichuan provinces (Chengdu, Deyang, Leshan, Luzhou, Meishan, Neijiang, Suining, Ya'an, Yibin, Zigong and Ziyang cities), Yunnan provinces (Kunming, Lijiang, Pu'er, Yuxi cities, and Chuxiong, Dali, Honghe, Wenshan and Xishuangbanna prefectures), Shanxi provinces (Datong and Taiyuan cities), Jiangxi provinces (Jingdezhen and Nanchang cities) and Harbin in Heilongjiang provinces.
15-day package tour visa-free via cruise ships in Beijing, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Hebei, Jiangsu, Liaoning, Shandong, Shanghai, Tianjin and Zhejiang provinces.
Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan count as third countries under the 24 and 240-hours transit without visa (TWOV) policies.
Visas for U.S. citizens are valid for up to 10 years.
US citizens arriving via cruise ports as part of tour groups are visa exempt for stays of up to 15 days. - Congo PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredInternational Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis required.
A letter of invitation or written proof of a hotel reservation is required. - Eritrea PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredPermit required to leave capital.
- Ghana PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredPre approved visa can be obtained on arrival.
International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis required.
Visas for US citizens are either single entry or multiple entry and valid for 5 years. The fee for single entry 3 month validity is US$60 and the fee for the multiple entry visa is US$100. - Iran PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredIranian visas must be obtained from the Iranian Interests section of the Embassy of Pakistan, Washington, D.C. or an Iranian embassy in a third country.
Independent travelers must be accompanied by an authorized guide at all times.
Admission refused if passport contains stamps or visas issued by Israel. - Liberia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Mali PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredInternational Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis required.
Visas for US citizens are valid for 5 years and are US$185. - Nauru PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required30 daysVisas are issued with validity of 30 days.
Visa can be obtained in the Nauruan Press Office at the United Nations. - Niger PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredInternational Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis required.
- Russia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required72-hour visa-free transit for international cruise ship/ferry passengers only if travelling with an organized tour and accompanied at all times by a tour operator.
Registration required after 7 business days.
American citizens may receive multiple-entry visas valid for three years.
Residents of Alaska who are members of the indigenous population do not require a visa to visit Chukotka Autonomous Okrug if they have relatives (blood relatives, members of the same tribe, native people who have similar language and cultural heritage) in Chukotka. Individuals must be invited by a relative in Chukotka and must leave Chukotka within 90 days. Entry points are in Anadyr, Provideniya, Lavrentiya and Uelen. - Sudan PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredIf arriving from a country of high yellow fever risk and stayed for more than 12 hours, then Yellow Fever vaccine required.
Exit visa required.
Registration within 3 days mandatory. - Turkmenistan PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required10-day visa on arrival if holding letter of invitation issued by a company registered in Turkmenistan with a prior approval from the Foreign Ministry.
- Venezuela PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Yemen PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredRegistration mandatory.
Exit visa required for stays over 30 days.
Special Conditions
In order to travel to 1 destination, passport holders of United States of America must meet special conditions, and may not be allowed to enter at all.
- North Korea PermalinkShow on MapSpecial RequirementsU.S. passports holders must obtain a special passport validation from the U.S. federal government before travel. Such validations are only ever issued if travel is in the interests of US national security.
United States citizens require a visa when traveling to North Korea; as there is no North Korean diplomatic mission in the United States, US citizens must obtain a visa from a diplomatic mission in a third country.
U.S. secretary of state Rex Tillerson authorized a ban on American travel to North Korea that went into effect in August 2017, following the death of Otto Warmbier, a US student who was detained in North Korea and sentenced to 15 years of hard labor for allegedly stealing a propaganda poster.
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