How to travel 49 countries VISA-FREE with a US visa [2020 edition]

Yes, you read it correctly. Travel 49 countries and territories VISA-FREE with US visa.

I always encourage travelers from developing countries to get a US visa at some point. It opens up doors to many other countries. More and more countries are offering visa exemption with a valid US visa. This list is growing fast.

If you are worried that the VISA-FREE list for your passport is just too small, then get a US visa. It will add about 49 countries to your VISA-FREE list. This is how you give more “power” to your “powerless” passport.

Why do countries offer visa exemption to US visa holders?

Reason 1: Strict screening
US visa application has a very strict screening process. US visa is also one of the most difficult visas to get. If you have a US visa, then you were screened pretty well already. Meaning, you do not have a criminal history or any illegal immigration intentions.

Reason 2: Strong ties to your home country
US visa application also makes sure you have strong ties to your home country. This is to avoid illegal immigration. If you were to stay illegally anywhere, you could have stayed illegally in the US itself. So, having a US visa reassures them that you have no intention of remaining in their country illegally.

Reason 3: Financial reasons
Developing countries do not have the infrastructure or the money to screen the applicants. If you were already screened by a country like the USA, there is no need to screen you again. In order to have a screening process that is as foolproof as the US, it costs a good chunk of money.

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Which US visas are eligible?

Depending on the country, any of the below US visas can be used.

• US Tourist/Business Visa (B1, B2, B1/B2)
• US Work Visa (H1, L1)
• US Study Visa (F1, J1)
• US Transit/Crew member Visa (C1, D, C1/D)
• US Residence Permit (Green card)

Refer to each country below for permitted US visa types. Some countries require the US visa to be multiple-entry and have been used at least once to travel to the US.

So, without further ado, let’s get started.

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North America

Chichén Itzá, Yucatan, Mexico

01. Canada

• Eligible nationalties: Brazil passport holders only
• Permitted visas: Valid used/unused multiple-entry non-immigrant US visas – B1, B2, B1/B2, F1, J1, H1 and L1 only
• Permitted resident permits: A valid US green card (applies to all nationalities)
• Entry granted: 180 days
• Entry rules:
• Visa is EXEMPT but must apply for Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) before arrival
• Applicable to air travel only
• Original Sources:
• Government of Canada Immigration and Citizenship

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02. Mexico

• Eligible nationalties: All nationalities
• Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
• Permitted resident permits: A valid US green card
• Entry granted: 180 days
• Entry rules:
• US visa or green card must be valid for the entire stay in Mexico
• Passport must be valid for the entire stay in Mexico
• Original Sources:
• Secretary of Foreign Relations, Mexico
• Consulate of Mexico in Washington DC, USA
• Consulate of Mexico in Toronto, Canada
• Consulate of Mexico in New Delhi, India

Personal experience: I have entered Mexico many times by air, land and sea with my India passport and US visa. Some times I was asked how long I’ll stay in Mexico. I was always given a 180-day entry.

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03. United States (of course!)

• Includes the US territories: US Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Northern Mariana Islands, and Guam
• Excludes the US territories: American Samoa (American Samoa has it’s own immigration rules and do not honor US visa)

Personal experience: I have lived/worked in the US on an H1B visa for more than 8 years. I have also entered the US on my B1/B2 visa many times. I was always given a 6-month entry.

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Central America

Jacó Beach, Jacó, Costa Rica

04. Belize

• Eligible nationalties: All nationalities
• Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
• Permitted resident permits: A valid US green card
• Entry granted: 30 days
• Original Sources:
• Belize.com
• Belize High Commission in London

Personal experience: I have entered Belize from Mexico by sea with my India passport and US visa. The immigration procedure at the port took about 5 minutes. I was asked how long I’ll stay in Belize. I was given a 30-day entry.

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05. Costa Rica

• Eligible nationalties: All nationalities
• Permitted visas: Valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas – B1, B2, B1/B2, C1/D, D, F1, J1, H1 and L1 only
• Permitted resident permits: A valid US green card
• Entry granted: 30 days
• Entry rules:
• B1, B2, B1/B2, C1/D and D visas must be valid for at least 30 days from the day of arrival
• F1, J1, H1, L1 and green card must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
• Original Sources:
• Embassy of Costa Rica in Washington DC, USA
• Immigration and Foreign Affairs of Costa Rica

Personal experience: I have entered Costa Rica at San Jose international airport with my India passport and US visa. The immigration procedure at the airport was quick. I was given a 30-day entry.

I have also entered Costa Rica from Nicaragua by land with my India passport and US visa. Immigration procedures at the land border took about 10 minutes due to long lines. I was asked to show my hotel reservation. I was given a 30-day entry.

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06. El Salvador

• Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
  Azerbaijan
  Belarus
  Benin
  Bhutan
  Bolivia
  Burkina Faso
  Burundi
  Cambodia
  Cape Verde
  Central African Republic
  Chad
  China
  Comoros
  Cote d’Ivoire
  Djibouti
  Dominica
  Egypt
  Equatorial Guinea
  Gabon
  Gambia
  Georgia
  Grenada
  Guinea
  Guinea-Bissau
  Guyana
  India
  Jamaica
  Kazakhstan
  Kiribati
  Kyrgyzstan
  Lesotho
  Malawi
  Maldives
  Mauritania
  Mauritius
  Micronesia
  Moldova
  Montenegro
  Morocco
  Myanmar
  Namibia
  Nauru
  Niger
  Palau
  Papua New Guinea
  Philippines
  Rwanda
  Samoa
  Senegal
  Serbia
  Seychelles
  South Sudan
  Suriname
  Swaziland
  Tajikistan
  Tanzania
  Thailand
  Togo
  Tonga
  Tunisia
  Turkmenistan
  Uganda
  Uzbekistan
  Zambia
• Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
• Permitted resident permits: A valid US green card
• Entry granted: 90 days total in the entire CA-4 zone (Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua)
• Entry rules:
• An entry fee of $10 USD will be charged if entering by air
• If you have already entered Guatemala or Honduras, you can enter El Salvador from Guatemala or Honduras by land without any additional visa requirements as per CA-4 Border Control Agreement
• Original sources:
• IATA Travel Centre
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs of El Salvador on CA-4

Personal experience: I have entered El Salvador from Guatemala by land with my India passport and US visa. There are no immigration checkpoints at El Salvador and Guatemala land borders. No entry stamp was issued.

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07. Guatemala

• Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
  Azerbaijan
  Belarus
  Benin
  Bhutan
  Bolivia
  Burkina Faso
  Burundi
  Cambodia
  Cape Verde
  Central African Republic
  Chad
  Comoros
  Cote d’Ivoire
  Djibouti
  Dominica
  Egypt
  Equatorial Guinea
  Gabon
  Gambia
  Georgia
  Grenada
  Guinea
  Guinea-Bissau
  Guyana
  India
  Jamaica
  Kazakhstan
  Kiribati
  Kyrgyzstan
  Lesotho
  Malawi
  Maldives
  Mauritania
  Mauritius
  Micronesia
  Moldova
  Montenegro
  Morocco
  Myanmar
  Namibia
  Nauru
  Niger
  Palau
  Papua New Guinea
  Philippines
  Rwanda
  Samoa
  Senegal
  Serbia
  Seychelles
  South Sudan
  Suriname
  Swaziland
  Tajikistan
  Tanzania
  Thailand
  Togo
  Tonga
  Tunisia
  Turkmenistan
  Uganda
  Uzbekistan
  Zambia
  Zimbabwe
• Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
• Permitted resident permits: A valid US green card
• Entry granted: 90 days total in the entire CA-4 zone (Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua)
• Entry rules:
• If you have already entered Honduras or El Salvador, you can enter Guatemala from Honduras or El Salvador by land without any additional visa requirements as per CA-4 Border Control Agreement.
• Original sources:
• IATA Travel Centre
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Guatemala
• Embassy of India in Guatemala

Personal Experience: I have entered Guatemala from Mexico by land with my India passport and US visa. It took about 10 minutes at immigration. They had to look up the visa requirements to verify if I am eligible to enter on my US visa. I was asked to pay 20 MXN as an entry fee even though there is no official entry fee. Probably a bribe.

I have also entered Guatemala from Honduras by land with my India passport and US visa. It only took a couple of minutes at immigration. No entry fee.

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08. Honduras

• Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
  Azerbaijan
  Belarus
  Benin
  Bhutan
  Bolivia
  Burkina Faso
  Burundi
  Cambodia
  Cape Verde
  Central African Republic
  Chad
  China
  Comoros
  Cote d’Ivoire
  Djibouti
  Dominica
  Egypt
  Equatorial Guinea
  Gabon
  Gambia
  Georgia
  Grenada
  Guinea
  Guinea-Bissau
  Guyana
  Hong Kong
  India
  Jamaica
  Kazakhstan
  Kiribati
  Kyrgyzstan
  Lesotho
  Macau
  Malawi
  Maldives
  Mauritania
  Mauritius
  Micronesia
  Moldova
  Montenegro
  Morocco
  Myanmar
  Namibia
  Nauru
  Niger
  Palau
  Papua New Guinea
  Philippines
  Rwanda
  Samoa
  Senegal
  Serbia
  Seychelles
  South Sudan
  Suriname
  Swaziland
  Tajikistan
  Tanzania
  Thailand
  Togo
  Tonga
  Tunisia
  Turkmenistan
  Uganda
  Uzbekistan
  Zambia
  Zimbabwe
• Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
• Permitted resident permits: A valid US green card
• Entry granted: 90 days total in the entire CA-4 zone (Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua)
• Entry rules:
• US visa or green card must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
• If you have already entered Guatemala or El Salvador, you can enter Honduras from Guatemala or El Salvador by land without any additional visa requirements as per CA-4 Border Control Agreement.
• Original sources:
• IATA Travel Centre
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs of El Salvador on CA-4

Personal experience: I have entered Honduras from Guatemala by land using my India passport and US visa. I was asked where I’m going and how long I’ll stay in Honduras. I had to pay 30 GTQ entry fee and give my fingerprints. The immigration process took about 5 minutes.

I have also entered Honduras from El Salvador by land using my India passport and US visa. I was asked where I’m going and how long I’ll stay in Honduras. I had to pay a $3 USD entry fee and give my fingerprints. The immigration process took about 15 minutes due to several people on a Tica bus.

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09. Nicaragua

• Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
  Afghanistan
  Albania
  Armenia
  Bangladesh
  Bosnia and Herzegovina
  Botswana
  Cameroon
  Congo, Dem Rep of
  Congo, Rep of
  Eritrea
  Haiti
  India
  Iraq
  Kenya
  Laos
  Liberia
  Libya
  Mali
  Mongolia
  Nepal
  Nigeria
  Pakistan
  Sierra Leone
  Somalia
  Sri Lanka
  Sudan
  Syria
  Timor-Leste
  Yemen
  Vietnam
• Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
• Permitted resident permits: A valid US green card
• Entry granted: 30 days
• Entry rules:
• Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL (VOA)
• VOA fee is $50 USD, payable in USD, valid for 30 days, single-entry only
• Besides VOA fee, there is $10 USD entry fee, $2 USD land border migration fee (for land border only) and $1 USD municipality tax (for land border only) (payable in USD only)
• Original sources:
• IATA Travel Centre
• Email response from the consulate of Nicaragua in Washington DC – “Si tiene visa vigente de USA valida y pasaporte más de seis meses, puede viajar y el Pasaje ida y vuelta y dirección en Nicaragua. La visa al entrar a Nicaragua se la darán por un mes, el cual si quiere estar más tiempo tiene que solicitar a la Dirección General de Migración y Extranjería.”

Personal experience: I have entered Nicaragua by land from Honduras using my India passport and US visa. I was asked about my profession and monthly income. I had to pay a total of $63 USD ($50 USD VOA fee, $10 USD entry fee, $2 USD land border migration fee, $1 USD municipality tax) to enter. The immigration process was slow and it took about 45 minutes.

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10. Panama

• Eligible nationalties: All nationalities
• Permitted visas: All valid used multiple-entry US visas
• Permitted resident permits: A valid US green card
• Entry granted: 90 days
• Entry rules:
• US visa must have been used at least once to enter the US before
• US visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
• Passport must be valid for at least 3 months from the day of arrival
• Must show proof of economic solvency for a minimum of $500 USD
• Original sources:
• Embassy of Panama in the USA
• Consulate of Panama in Toronto, Canada

Personal experience: I have entered Panama at Panama City international airport with my India passport and US visa. The immigration process took about 5 minutes. I was given a 90-day entry.

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Caribbean

Las Galeras, Dominican Republic

11. Anguilla (British Territory)

• Eligible nationalties: All nationalities
• Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
• Permitted resident permits: A valid US green card
• Entry granted: 90 days
• Original sources:
• Anguilla Tourist Board, entry requirements
• Anguilla Tourist Board, immigration policy

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12. Antigua and Barbuda

• Eligible nationalties: All nationalities
• Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
• Permitted resident permits: A valid US green card
• Entry granted: 30 days
• Entry rules:
• Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL (VOA)
• VOA fee is $100 USD, valid for 30 days, single-entry only
• US visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
• Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
• Original sources:
• Department of Immigration, Antigua and Barbuda
• Consulate General of Antigua and Barbuda in NYC, USA

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13. Aruba

• Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
  Bolivia
  China
  Cuba
  Dominican Republic
  Haiti
  India
  Jamaica
  Peru
• Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
• Permitted resident permits: A valid US green card (applies to all nationalities)
• Entry granted: 30 days
• Original sources:
• Visit Aruba
• Aruba.com

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14. Bahamas

• Eligible nationalties: India passport holders only
• Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
• Permitted resident permits: A valid US green card (applies to all nationalities)
• Entry granted: 30 days
• Entry rules:
• If traveling directly from the US, the US green card must be valid for at least 3 months from the day of arrival (this rule doesn’t apply to US visas)
• If not traveling directly from the US, the US green card must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival (this rule doesn’t apply to US visas)
• Original sources:
• Bahamas.com
• Nassau Paradise Island

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15. Bermuda (British Territory)

• Eligible nationalties: All nationalities
• Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
• Permitted resident permits: A valid US green card
• Entry granted: 30 days
• Entry rules:
• US visa or green card must be valid for a minimum of 45 days beyond the date of departure from Bermuda
• Original sources:
• Bermuda Attractions
• Government of Bermuda

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16. Bonaire (Dutch Terrotory)

• Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
  Bolivia
  China
  Cuba
  Dominican Republic
  Guyana
  Haiti
  India
  Jamaica
  Peru
• Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
• Permitted resident permits: A valid US green card (applies to all nationalities)
• Entry granted: 90 days
• Original sources:
• The Netherlands and You
• Bonaire Travel Guide

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17. British Virgin Islands (British Territory)

• Eligible nationalties: All nationalities
• Permitted visas: All valid used multiple-entry US visas
• Permitted resident permits: None
• Entry granted: 180 days
• Entry rules:
• US visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival (OR)
• US visa must have been used to enter the US before
• Original sources:
• British Virgin Islands Tourism

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18. Cayman Islands (British Territory)

• Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
  China
  India
  Jamaica
• Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
• Permitted resident permits: A valid US green card (applies to all nationalities)
• Entry granted: 90 days
• Entry rules:
• Must arrive directly from the US
• Original sources:
• Cayman Islands Immigration Department

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19. Cuba

• Eligible nationalties: All nationalities
• Permitted visas: Valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas – B1, B2, B1/B2, F1, J1, H1 and L1 only
• Permitted resident permits: A valid US green card
• Entry granted: 30 days
• Entry rules:
• Must hold the Tourist Card (Tarjeta del Turista), which can be obtained from (a) Cuban Embassies and Consulates, (b) Authorized Airlines at the time of check-in or (c) Travel Agencies specialized in Cuba tours
• Original sources:
• IATA Travel Centre

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20. Curaçao

• Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
  Bolivia
  China
  Cuba
  Dominican Republic
  Haiti
  India
• Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
• Permitted resident permits: A valid US green card (applies to all nationalities)
• Entry granted: 30 days
• Original sources:
• Curaçao Tourism
• Netherlands and You

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21. Dominican Republic

• Eligible nationalties: All nationalities
• Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
• Permitted resident permits: A valid US green card
• Entry granted: 30 days
• Entry rules:
• If arriving by land or sea, must purchase a Tourist Card on arrival for $10 USD. If arriving by air, the tourist card is included in the airfare.
• Passport must be valid from at least 6 months from the day of arrival
• Original sources:
• Government of the Dominican Republic
• Embassy of Dominican Republic in the UK
• Embassy of Dominican Republic in the US

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22. Haiti

• Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
  Colombia
  Dominican Republic
  Panama
  Cuba
• Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
• Permitted resident permits: None
• Entry granted: 90 days
• Entry rules:
• A tourist fee of $10 USD must be paid on arrival at the airport
• Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
• Original sources:
• IATA Travel Centre

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23. Jamaica

• Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
  Albania
  Belarus
  Bosnia and Herzegovina
  Bulgaria
  Croatia
  Dominican Republic
  Honduras
  Kazakhstan
  Macedonia
  Moldova
  Montenegro
  Romania
  Serbia
• Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
• Permitted resident permits: A valid US green card (applies to all nationalities)
• Entry granted: 30 days
• Entry rules:
• US visa must be valid for at least 30 days from the day of arrival
• Original sources:
• Jamaica Immigration Department
• Consulate General of Jamaica in NYC

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24. Sint Maarten

• Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
  Bolivia
  China
  Colombia
  Cuba
  Dominican Republic
  Guyana
  Haiti
  India
  Jamaica
  Peru
• Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
• Permitted resident permits: A valid US green card (applies to all nationalities)
• Entry granted: 30 days
• Entry rules:
• US visa must be valid for at least 30 days from the day of arrival
• Original sources:
• Government of Sint Maarten

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25. Turks and Caicos (British Territory)

• Eligible nationalties: All nationalities
• Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
• Permitted resident permits: A valid US green card
• Entry granted: 90 days
• Original sources:
• Ministry of Border Control of Turks and Caicos
• Visit Turks and Caicos Islands

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South America

Plaza de Bolívar, Bogotá, Colombia

26. Argentina

• Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
  Albania
  Angola
  Antigua and Barbuda
  Bahamas
  Bahrain
  Belize
  Benin
  Bhutan
  Bosnia and Herzegovina
  Botswana
  Brunei
  Burkina Faso
  Burundi
  Cambodia
  Cameroon
  Cape Verde
  Central African Republic
  China
  Congo, Dem Rep of
  Congo, Rep of
  Cuba
  Djibouti
  Dominica
  Dominican Republic
  Equatorial Guinea
  Eritrea
  Eswatini
  Ethiopia
  Gabon
  Gambia
  Ghana
  Guinea
  Guinea-Bissau
  India
  Indonesia
  Ivory Coast
  Kenya
  Kiribati
  Laos
  Lesotho
  Madagascar
  Malawi
  Maldives
  Marshall Islands
  Mauritius
  Moldova
  Mozambique
  Myanmar
  Namibia
  Nauru
  Nepal
  Niger
  Oman
  Palau
  Papua New Guinea
  Philippines
  Rwanda
  Samoa
  São Tomé And Príncipe
  Senegal
  Seychelles
  Sierra Leone
  Solomon Islands
  Taiwan
  Tanzania
  Togo
  Tonga
  Tuvalu
  Uganda
  Vanuatu
  Vietnam
  Zambia
  Zimbabwe
• Permitted visas: Valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas – B1, B2, B1/B2, J1 and H1B only
• Permitted resident permits: None
• Entry granted: 90 days
• Entry rules:
• Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to apply for Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) prior to arrival
• eTA fee is $50 USD, processing time is 20 working days, valid for 3 months, multiple-entry
• US visa must be valid for at least 3 months from the day of arrival
• Original sources:
• Department of Immigration of Argentina
• Consulate General of Argentina in Toronto, Canada

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27. Chile

• Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
  China
  Dominican Republic
  India
• Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas, except C1 (transit)
• Permitted resident permits: A valid US green card
• Entry granted: 90 days
• Entry rules:
• US visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
• Original sources:
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Chile

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28. Colombia

• Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
  Cambodia
  China
  India
  Myanmar
  Thailand
  Vietnam
• Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas, except C1 (transit)
• Permitted resident permits: A valid US green card
• Entry granted: 90 days
• Entry rules:
• US visa must be valid for at least 180 days from the day of arrival
• Original sources:
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia

Personal experience: I have entered Colombia at Bogota international airport with my India passport and US visa. The immigration procedure at the airport was quick. Numbers of days were not marked on my passport but I figured that it’s a standard 90 days.

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29. Peru

• Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
  China
  India
• Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
• Permitted resident permits: A valid US green card
• Entry granted: 180 days
• Entry rules:
• US visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
• Original sources:
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru
• Embassy of India in Lima, Peru

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Europe

Istanbul, Turkey

30. Albania

• Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
• Permitted visas: All valid used multiple-entry US visas
• Permitted resident permits: A valid US green card
• Entry granted: 90 days
• Entry rules:
• US visa must have been used at least once to enter the US before
• Original sources:
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Albania

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31. Bosnia and Herzegovina

• Eligible nationalities: All nationalities, except Kosovo
• Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
• Permitted resident permits: A valid US green card
• Entry granted: 30 days
• Entry rules:
• US visa must be valid for at least 30 days from the day of arrival
• Original sources:
• Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in India
• Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Norway

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32. Georgia

• Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
• Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
• Permitted resident permits: A valid US green card
• Entry granted: 90 days
• Entry rules:
• US visa must be valid on the day of arrival in Georgia
• Total duration of consecutive stays must not exceed 90 days in any 180 day period
• Original sources:
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia

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33. Montenegro

• Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
• Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
• Permitted resident permits: A valid US green card
• Entry granted: 30 days
• Entry rules:
• US visa must be valid for the intended period of the stay
• Original sources:
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro
• Consulate of Montenegro in India

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34. North Macedonia

• Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
• Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
• Permitted resident permits: None
• Entry granted: 30 days
• Entry rules:
• US visa must be valid for at least 5 days beyond the intended period of stay
• Total duration of consecutive stays must not exceed 3 months in any 6 months period
• Original sources:
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia

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35. Serbia

• Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
• Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
• Permitted resident permits: A valid US green card
• Entry granted: 90 days
• Entry rules:
• US visa must be valid for the entire duration of the stay
• Total duration of consecutive stays must not exceed 90 days in any 180 day period
• Original sources:
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Serbia

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36. Turkey

• Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
  Afghanistan
  Angola
  Bangladesh
  Benin
  Botswana
  Burkina Faso
  Burundi
  Cameroon
  Cape Verde
  Central African Republic
  Chad
  Comoros
  Cote d’Ivoire
  Congo, Dem. Rep, of
  Congo, Rep. of
  Djibouti
  Egypt
  Equatorial Guinea
  Eritrea
  Ethiopia
  Gabon
  Gambia
  Ghana
  Guinea
  Guinea-Bissau
  India
  Iraq
  Kenya
  Lesotho
  Liberia
  Libya
  Madagascar
  Malawi
  Mali
  Mauritania
  Mozambique
  Nepal
  Niger
  Nigeria
  North Korea
  Pakistan
  Palestine
  Philippines
  Rwanda
  Sao Tome and Principe
  Senegal
  Sierra Leone
  Somalia
  Sri Lanka
  Sudan
  Swaziland
  Tanzania
  Togo
  Uganda
  Vietnam
  Yemen
  Zimbabwe
• Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
• Permitted resident permits: A valid US green card
• Entry granted: 30 days
• Entry rules:
• Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to apply for eVisa online
• eVisa fee is $43 USD, validity is 180 days, single-entry only
• Original sources:
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey

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37. United Kingdom

• Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
• Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
• Permitted resident permits: A valid US green card
• Entry granted: 24 hours only (transit without a visa)
• Entry rules:
• Available at London’s Heathrow airport only
• Must be in transit to/from the US only
• Must arrive and depart by air only
• Must hold the boarding pass for the onward flight
• Onward flight must be within 24 hours (on the same day or next day before midnight)
• Granting the 24-hour entry is at the sole discretion of the immigration officer
• Original sources:
• Heathrow Arrivals
• GOV.UK

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Middle East

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

38. Jordan

• Eligible nationalities: India passport holders only
• Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
• Permitted resident permits: A valid US green card
• Entry granted: 90 days
• Entry rules:
• Visa is NOT EXEMPT but can obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL (VOA)
• Original sources:
• IATA Travel Centre
• Embassy of India in Jordan
• Email response from Embassy of Jordan in Washington DC, US – “Kindly note that Jordan visa for Indian passport holder depends on the country were they enter to Jordan. If you will travel from US to Jordan, Indian passport holder can obtain visa upon arrival at Amman airport.”

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39. Oman

• Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
  Albania
  Armenia
  Azerbaijan
  Belarus
  Bhutan
  Bosnia and Herzegovina
  Costa Rica
  Cuba
  El Salvador
  Guatemala
  Honduras
  India
  Kazakhstan
  Kyrgyzstan
  Laos
  Maldives
  Mexico
  Morocco
  Nicaragua
  Panama
  Peru
  Tajikistan
  Turkmenistan
  Uzbekistan
  Vietnam
• Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
• Permitted resident permits: A valid US green card
• Entry granted: 30 days
• Entry rules:
• Visa in NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to apply for eVisa
• eVisa fee is 50 OMR, valid for 1 year, multiple entry and must be used within the 1 month of approval
• Original sources:
• Sultanate of Oman, Royal Oman Police

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40. Qatar

• Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
• Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
• Permitted resident permits: A valid US green card
• Entry granted: 30 days
• Entry rules:
• Visa in NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to apply for eTA and then obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL at all international airports in Qatar.
• eTA is free of charge, valid for 30 days, single-entry only
• US visa must must be valid for at least 30 days from the day of arrival
• Original sources:
• Qatar Tourist Authority
• Ministry of Foreign Interior, Qatar

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41. Saudi Arabia

• Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
• Permitted visas: Valid used multiple-entry US visas – B1, B2 or B1/B2 only
• Permitted resident permits: None
• Entry granted: 90 days
• Entry rules:
• Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL at international airports
• VOA fee is 440 SAR, valid for 1 year, multiple-entry
• Must arrive by air using an official Saudi National airlines – Saudia, Flynas, and Saudi Gulf
• US visa must have been used at least once to enter the US before
• Original sources:
• Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage
• Saudi Gazette
• Saudi Press Agency
• Saudia

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42. United Arab Emirates

• Eligible nationalities: India passport holders only
• Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas, except C1 (transit)
• Permitted resident permits: A valid US green card
• Entry granted: 14 days
• Entry rules:
• Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL at UAE airports
• VOA fee is 100 AED, valid for 14 days, single-entry only
• US visa or residence permit must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
• Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
• Original sources:
• UAE Government Portal
• Embassy of UAE in Washington DC, US
• Embassy of UAE in London, UK

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Africa

São Tomé and Príncipe

43. São Tomé and Príncipe

• Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
• Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
• Permitted resident permits: None
• Entry granted: 15 days
• Entry rules:
• Passport must be valid for at least 3 months from the day of arrival
• Original sources:
• Consulate of São Tomé and Príncipe in the Netherlands
• São Tomé and Príncipe Tourism Department

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Asia

Boracay, Philippines

44. Armenia

• Eligible nationalities: India passport holders only
• Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
• Permitted resident permits: A valid US green card
• Entry granted: 120 days
• Entry rules:
• Visa is NOT EXEMPT but are eligible to obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL
• VOA fee is 15,000 AMD, valid for 120 days, single-entry only
• Passport must to be valid during the entire stay in Armenia
• Original sources:
• Embassy of Armenia in India
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Armenia

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45. Malaysia

• Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
  Bangladesh
  India
  Pakistan
  Sri Lanka
• Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
• Permitted resident permits: A valid US green card
• Entry granted: 120 hours (5 days)
• Entry rules:
• Visa is NOT EXEMPT but are eligible to obtain Transit Without Visa (TWOA) at the VOA counter
• TWOA is fee of charge, valid for 120 hours (5 days), single-entry only
• TWOA is available at Kuala Lumpur Airport (KLIA1 and KLIA2 terminals) only
• Must be in transit to reach the US as the destination. Must hold a confirmed onward eTicket or original boarding pass to the US within 120 hours. (Exception for longer term pass holders such as work visa, student visa, permanent resident, etc. who can depart to any third country)
• Issuing of TWOA is at the discretion of the immigration offices at Kuala Lumpur Airport
• Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
• Original sources:
• High Commission of Malaysia, New Delhi
• Kuala Lumpur Airport
• Consulate General of Malaysia, Chennai

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46. Philippines

• Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
  China
  India
• Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
• Permitted resident permits: A valid US green card
• Entry granted: 14 days for India passport holders and 7 days for China passport holders
• Entry rules:
• US visa must be valid for the entire duration of stay
• Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of departure
• Original sources:
• Embassy of Philippines in India
• Embassy of Philippines in Singapore

Personal experience: I have entered the Philippines 3 times so far at Manila international airport with my India passport and US visa. The immigration procedure at the airport was always quick. I was always given a 14-day entry.

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47. Singapore

• Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
  China
  India
• Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
• Permitted resident permits: A valid US green card
• Entry granted: 96 hours (4 days)
• Entry rules:
• Must be traveling to or from the country of passport. Example: Must be traveling to a third country from India via Singapore or traveling to India from a third country via Singapore. An example itinerary would be India-Singapore-Bali or Bali-Singapore-India.
• Both arriving and departing flights in Singapore must be on the same itinerary
• Original sources:
• Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Singapore

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48. South Korea

• Eligible nationalities: All nationalities (except these 24 countries – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cameron, Cuba, Egypt, Gambia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Macedonia, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine, Senegal, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Uzbekistan and Yemen)
• Permitted visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas, except C1 (transit)
• Permitted residence permits: A valid US green card
• Entry granted: 30 days
• Entry rules:
• Must be traveling to go to US or Canada, Australia, New Zealand through South Korea (OR)
• Must depart from the US or Canada, Australia, New Zealand to go to a third country through South Korea
• Original sources:
• Republic of Korea Visa Portal
• Hi Korea (e-Government for Foreigners)
• Embassy of South Korea in Malaysia
• Embassy of South Korea in Philippines

Personal experience: I have entered South Korea at Seoul international airport with my India passport and US visa. The immigration procedure at the airport took a bit longer as the officer had to verify visa requirements. The officer verified my onward ticket to the US which was in 21 days. I was given a 30-day entry.

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49. Taiwan

• Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
  Cambodia
  India
  Indonesia
  Laos
  Myanmar
  Vietnam
• Permitted visas: All valid/expired used/unused multiple-entry US visas
• Permitted resident permits: A valid US green card
• Entry granted: 14 days
• Entry rules:
• Visa is EXEMPT but must apply for ROC Travel Authorization Certificate online before arrival
• ROC Travel Authorization Certificate is free of charge, valid for 90 days, multipe-entry
• If using an EXPIRED US visa or green card, the visa or green card must have expired in the last 10 years only
• Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
• Original Sources:
• Bureau of Consular Affairs of Republic of China (Taiwan)

Personal experience: I have entered Taiwan at Taipei international airport with my India passport and US visa. I have registered for my ROC travel authorization certificate a few days before my travel to Taiwan. I was given a 30-day entry (entry was 30 days when I traveled but currently it’s only 14 days).

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Conclusion

There you have it! List of 49 countries and territories you can travel visa-free with US visa. If you don’t have a US visa already, it’s time to apply for one and add another 49 to your list of VISA-FREE countries.

Do you know any other country (I haven’t listed here) that offers visa exemption for US visa holders? Let me know in the comments below.