Yes, you read it correctly. There are 55 VISA-FREE countries for US visa holders.
I always encourage my readers to get a US visa if they can. It opens up doors to many countries. More countries are being added to this, and the list is only growing.
If you are worried that the VISA-FREE list for your passport is just too small, then get a US visa. It will add 55 additional countries to your VISA-FREE list. This is how you give more “power” to your “powerless” passport.
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Why do countries offer visa exemption to US visa holders?
Reason 1: Strict screening
The US visa application has a very strict screening process. A 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 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)
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
01. Canada
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Costa Rica
- Mexico
- Morocco
- Panama
- Philippines
- St. Kitts and Nevis
- St. Lucia
- St. Vincent and the Grenadines
- Seychelles
- Thailand
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Uruguay
- Permitted US visas: Valid used/unused multiple-entry non-immigrant US visas – B1, B2, B1/B2, F, M, J, H and L only
- Valid US visas in old/expired passport: Accepted
- Entry granted: 180 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is EXEMPT, but you must apply for Canada Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) before arrival
- Applicable to air travel only (land travel requires a Canada visa)
- US visa must be valid at the time of eTA application, but doesn’t need to be valid when entering Canada
- Official source: IRCC, Canada – eTA
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02. Mexico
- Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid USED multiple-entry US visas
- Valid US visas in old/expired passport: Accepted
- Entry granted: Up to 180 days
- Entry rule: US visa must be valid for the entire stay in Mexico
- Official source: National Institute of Migration, Mexico
IMPORTANT: Mexico started to enforce the new requirement that the US visa must have been previously USED to enter the US. As of now, this is being enforced for Indian, other South Asian and African passport holders. (source: Mexico Embassy in India)
Personal experience: I have entered Mexico with a US visa many times at International airports, land borders, and seaports. Most times, I was asked how long I planned to stay in Mexico. I was always given a 180-day entry.
Recently, I entered Mexico via the Tijuana land border. I was given the option to get a 7-day entry without paying the INM fee or a 180-day entry by paying the INM fee.
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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 its own immigration rules and does not honor US visas)
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
04. Belize
- Eligible Nationalities: All Visa-Required nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Official source: Embassy of Belize in Washington DC, USA
Personal experience: I entered Belize from Mexico at the seaport with my Indian 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 Nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas, except transit C1, C2 or C3
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rule: US visa must be valid for the length of the intended stay from the day of arrival
- Official Source: Embassy of Costa Rica in Washington DC, USA
Personal experience: I entered Costa Rica at San Jose International Airport with my Indian 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 at the land border with my Indian 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
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cape Verde
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- China
- Comoros
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Cuba
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eswatini
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Georgia
- Grenade
- 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
- Suriname
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Togo
- Tonga
- Tunisia
- Turkmenistan
- Uganda
- Uzbekistan
- Venezuela
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 90 days total in the entire CA-4 zone (Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador), excluding Nicaragua
- Entry rules:
- If entering by air, a fee of 12 USD will be charged for a tourist card
- 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
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of El Salvador
Personal experience: I entered El Salvador from Guatemala at the land border with my Indian passport and US visa. There are no immigration checkpoints at the land borders of El Salvador and Guatemala. 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
- Côte d´Ivoire
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eswatini
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Georgia
- Grenade
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guyana
- India
- Jamaica
- Kazakhstan
- Kiribati
- Kyrgyzstan
- Lesotho
- Malawi
- Maldives
- Mauricio
- Mauritania
- Micronesia
- Moldova
- Montenegro
- Morocco
- Myanmar
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Niger
- Palau
- Papua New Guinea
- Philippines
- Rwanda
- Samoa
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Suriname
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Togo
- Tonga
- Tunisia
- Turkmenistan
- Uganda
- Uzbekistan
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 90 days total in the entire CA-4 zone (Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador), excluding Nicaragua
- Entry rule: 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 the CA-4 Border Control Agreement.
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Guatemala
Personal Experience: I entered Guatemala from Mexico at the land border with my Indian passport and US visa. It took about 10 minutes at immigration. They had to look up the visa requirements to verify if I was 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.
I have also entered Guatemala from Honduras at the land border with my Indian 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
- 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 US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 90 days total in the entire CA-4 zone (Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador), excluding Nicaragua
- Entry rules:
- US visa 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 the CA-4 Border Control Agreement.
- Official source: IATA Travel Centre
Personal experience: I entered Honduras from Guatemala at the land border using my India passport and US visa. I was asked where I was going and how long I’d stay in Honduras. I had to pay a 30 GTQ entry fee and give my fingerprints. The immigration process took about 5 minutes.
I have also entered Honduras from El Salvador at the land border using my India passport and US visa. I was asked where I was going and how long I’d 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. Panama
- Eligible nationalities: All Visa-Required nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid USED multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 30 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
- Must show proof of economic solvency for a minimum of 500 USD
- Official source: Embassy of Panama in the USA
Personal experience: I 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
10. Anguilla (British Territory)
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Official source: Anguilla Tourist Board, entry requirements
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11. Antigua and Barbuda
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but you 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
- Official source: Consulate General of Antigua and Barbuda in NYC, USA
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12. Aruba
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Bolivia
- China
- Cuba
- Dominican Republic
- Haiti
- India
- Jamaica
- Venezuela
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rule: Total stay in Caribbean Netherlands cannot exceed 90 days in a given calendar year
- Official source: Netherlands Worldwide
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13. Bahamas
- Eligible Nationalities: Indian passport holders only
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Bahamas
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14. Bermuda (British Territory)
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rule: US visa must be valid for a minimum of 45 days beyond the date of departure from Bermuda
- Official source: Government of Bermuda
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15. Bonaire (Dutch Territory)
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Bolivia
- China
- Cuba
- Dominican Republic
- Haiti
- India
- Jamaica
- Venezuela
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rule: Total stay in Caribbean Netherlands cannot exceed 90 days in a given calendar year
- Official source: Netherlands Worldwide
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16. British Virgin Islands (British Territory)
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 180 days
- Entry rule: US visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
- Official source: British Virgin Islands Tourism
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17. Cayman Islands (British Territory)
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- China
- India
- Jamaica (for ages 15-70, others are visa-free)
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rule: Must arrive directly from the US
- Official source: Cayman Islands Customs and Border Controls
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18. Curaçao
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Bolivia
- China
- Cuba
- Dominican Republic
- Haiti
- India
- Venezuela
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rules: Total stay in Caribbean Netherlands cannot exceed 90 days in a given calendar year
- Official source: Netherlands Worldwide
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19. Dominican Republic
- Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas, except transit (C1, C1/D)
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rule: If arriving by land or sea, you must pay a departure tax of 20 USD before departing. If arriving by air, the departure tax is included in the airfare.
- Official source: Ministry of Tourism of Dominican Republic
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20. Haiti
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Colombia
- Cuba
- Dominican Republic
- Panama
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rule: A tourist fee of 10 USD must be paid on arrival at the airport
- Official source: IATA Travel Centre
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21. Jamaica
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Albania
- Belarus
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Dominican Republic
- Honduras
- Kazakhstan
- Macedonia
- Moldova
- Montenegro
- Romania
- Serbia
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Official source: Immigration Department of Jamaica
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22. Montserrat (British Territory)
- Eligible nationalities: All Visa-Required nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 180 days
- Entry rules: Travel to Montserrat is only possible via Antigua, so you must also meet the visa requirements for Antigua and Barbuda
- Official source: Government of Montserrat (Refer to Regulation 2: Classes of Persons Exempt From Visa Requirement)
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23. Sint Maarten
- Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Bolivia
- China
- Cuba
- Dominican Republic
- Guyana
- Haiti
- India
- Jamaica
- Venezuela
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rules: Total stay in Caribbean Netherlands cannot exceed 90 days in a given calendar year
- Official source: Netherlands Worldwide
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24. Turks and Caicos (British Territory)
- Eligible nationalities: All Visa-Required nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Official source: Ministry of Border Control of Turks and Caicos
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South America
25. Argentina
GROUP 1:
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- China
- Dominican Republic
- India
- Permitted US visas: Valid used/unused multiple-entry US B2 visas only (other US visas, such as H1B are not accepted)
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rules:
- India, China, and DR nationals are eligible for VISA-FREE entry with US B2 visa; Not eligible for Argentina AVE with a B2 or any other US visa.
- Only US B2 visa is allowed. Other types of US visas, such as H1B, are not allowed. Even a B1/B2 visa is doubtful.
- India, China, and DR nationals holding a US visa other than B2, you must apply for a traditional visa at an Argentine embassy/consulate.
- Official source: Argentinian Consulate in Mumbai, India
GROUP 2:
- 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
- Congo Dem. Rep. of
- Congo Rep. of
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Cuba
- Djibuti
- Dominica
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Eswatini
- Etiopia
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Indonesia
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Laos
- Lesoto
- 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 US visas: Valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas – B1, B2, B1/B2, H1B or J, O, P, and E categories only
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but you are eligible to apply for ArgeniAVE (Autorizacion de Viaje Electronica) before arrival
- AVE fee is 400 USD, the processing time is up to 20 working days, valid for 3 months, multiple-entry
- The US visa must be valid for at least 3 months from the day of arrival
- Official source: Department of Immigration, AVE Portal
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26. Chile
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- China
- Dominican Republic
- India
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas, except transit (C1)
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rule: US visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Chile, Consular Section (Click on Descargar archivo or Download file link)
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27. Colombia
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Cambodia
- China
- India
- Macau
- Myanmar
- Nicaragua
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- Vietnam
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas, except transit (C1)
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rule: US visa must be valid for at least 180 days from the day of arrival
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia
Personal experience: I entered Colombia at Bogota International Airport with my India passport and US visa. The immigration procedure at the airport was quick. The number of days was not marked on my passport but I figured that it was a standard 90 days.
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28. Peru
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- China
- India
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 180 days
- Entry rule: US visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru
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Europe
29. Albania
- Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities (except for Iranian nationals; Albania cut its diplomatic ties with Iran over cyber attacks)
- Permitted US visas: All valid USED multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rules:
- US visa must have been USED at least once to enter the US before
- Total duration of consecutive stays must not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Albania
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30. Armenia
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Algeria
- Belize
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Brunei
- Cambodia
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Cuba
- Egypt
- Fiji
- Grenada
- Guatemala
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Honduras
- India
- Iraq
- Jamaica
- Kiribati
- Laos
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Marshall Islands
- Micronesia
- Mongolia
- Morocco
- Myanmar
- Nauru
- Nicaragua
- Palau
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Philippines
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Samoa
- Saudi Arabia
- Solomon Islands
- Suriname
- Timor-Leste
- Tonga
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tunisia
- Turkmenistan
- Tuvalu
- Vanuatu
- Venezuela
- Vietnam
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 21
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but you are eligible to apply for Visa ON ARRIVAL or Armenia eVisa (Egypt, India and Iraq passport holders)
- VOA fee is 11 USD, valid for 21 days, single-entry
- eVisa fee is 8 USD, valid for 21 days, single-entry
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia
Personal experience: I have been to Armenia using eVisa. Having a US visa in order to apply for eVisa is a new requirement for Indian, Egyptian and Iraqi passport holders.
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31. Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities, except Kosovo
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rules:
- US visa must be valid for at least 30 days from the day of arrival
- Maximum allowed stay is 90 days in 6 months period
- Official source: IATA Travel Centre
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32. Georgia
- Eligible Nationalities: All Visa-Required nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- 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
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia
Personal experience: I entered Georgia at Kutaisi International Airport with my Indian passport and US visa. The immigration procedure at the airport took a while, as Georgia immigration is difficult to deal with. I was given a 90-day entry.
I also entered Georgia by train from Armenia with my Indian passport and US visa. Again, immigration was a headache, but I was given a 90-day entry.
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33. Moldova
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Bahrain
- Belize
- Bolivia
- Cabo Verde
- Cambodia
- China
- Comoros
- Cuba
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- Eswatini
- Fiji
- Gabon
- Guyana
- Haiti
- India
- Jamaica
- Kuwait
- Madagascar
- Maldives
- Mongolia
- Nauru
- Oman
- Papua New Guinea
- São Tomé and Príncipe
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Thailand
- Togo
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas, except transit (C1)
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rule: US visa must be valid for the intended period of the stay
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova
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34. Montenegro
- Eligible Nationalities: All Visa-Required nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rule: US visa must be valid for the intended period of the stay
- Official source: Government of Montenegro
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35. North Macedonia
- Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 15 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 90 days in any 180-day period
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia
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36. Serbia
- Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- 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
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Serbia
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37. Türkiye
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Afghanistan
- Algeria (those aged 15-18 and 35-65)
- Bangladesh
- Cape Verde
- Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- India
- Iraq (those aged 15-50)
- Libya (those aged 16-45)
- Nepal
- Pakistan
- Palestine
- Philippines
- Senegal
- Sri Lanka
- Yemen
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but you are eligible to apply for Turkey e-Visa online
- E-Visa fee is 43 USD, validity is 180 days, and single-entry only
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey
Personal experience: I entered Turkey at Istanbul International Airport with my Indian passport and US visa. I applied for my Turkey e-Visa before my travel to Turkey. The immigration procedure at the airport was quick. I was granted a 30-day entry.
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38. United Kingdom
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 24 hours only (Transit Without Visa)
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but you are eligible to request a 24-hour entry at London (LHR) or Manchester (MAN) airports
- Must be traveling to or 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 the next day before midnight)
- Granting the 24-hour entry is at the sole discretion of the immigration officer
- Official source: GOV.UK
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Middle East
39. Bahrain
- Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 14 days or 30 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL or Bahrain eVisa
- Single-entry VOA fee is 5 BD, valid for 14 days, entry up to 14 days
- Multiple-entry VOA fee is 12 BD, valid for 3 months, entry up to 1 month
- Single-entry eVisa fee is 10 BD, valid for 14 days, entry up to 14 days
- Multiple-entry eVisa fee is 17 BD, valid for 3 months, entry up to 1 month
- Official source: Bahrain eVisa Portal
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40. Jordan
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Angola
- Belize
- Benin
- Botswana
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Comoros
- Congo, Dem. Rep. of
- Congo, Rep. of
- Cote d’Ivoire
- Cuba
- Djibouti
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Ethiopia
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Guinea Bissau
- Iraq
- Laos
- Liberia
- Madagascar
- Mali
- Mauritania
- Mongolia
- Mozambique
- Myanmar
- Namibia
- Nepal
- Niger
- Pakistan
- Palestine
- Papua New Guinea
- Philippines
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia
- Sri Lanka
- Sudan
- Tanzania
- Timor-Leste
- Togo
- Uganda
- Yemen
- Zambia
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but you are eligible to apply for Jordan eVisa
- US visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
- Official source: Jordan E-Visa Portal
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41. Kuwait
- Eligible Nationalities: All Visa-Required nationalities, except for these 12 – Afghanistan, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Lebanon, North Korea, Pakistan, South Sudan, Syria and Yemen
- Permitted US visas: Valid USED multiple-entry US B1/B2 or B2 visas
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but you are eligible to obtain the Kuwait e-Visa
- e-Visa fee is 3 KWD, valid for 30 days, single-entry only
- US visa must have been USED to enter the US at least once
- You must be on the approved list of professions
- Official source: Kuwait Visa Portal
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42. Oman
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Algeria
- Azerbaijan
- Bhutan
- Costa Rica
- Cuba
- Egypt
- El Salvador
- Guatemala
- Honduras
- India
- Jordan
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Maldives
- Mauritania
- Mexico
- Morocco
- Nicaragua
- Panama
- Peru
- Tajikistan
- Tunisia
- Turkmenistan
- Vietnam
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 10 or 30 days
- Entry rules: Must hold a return ticket, a confirmed hotel booking, health insurance, and sufficient cash for the trip
- Official source: Foreign Ministry of Oman
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43. Qatar
- Eligible Nationalities: All Visa-Required nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but you are eligible to apply for an A3 Visa online on the Hayya Portal
- A3 eVisa fee is QAR 100, valid for 30 days, single-entry only
- US visa must be valid on the day of A3 eVisa application
- Official source: Qatar Tourism Board
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44. Saudi Arabia
- Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: Valid USED multiple-entry US visas – B1, B2, B1/B2 only
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but you are eligible to obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL or Saudi Arabia eVisa
- VOA or eVisa fee is 300 SAR, valid for 1 year, multiple-entry (plus insurance fee of 95 SAR)
- US visa must have been USED at least once to enter the US before
- Official source: Saudi Arabia Tourism Authority
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45. United Arab Emirates
- Eligible Nationalities: Indian passport holders only
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas, except transit (C1)
- Entry granted: 14 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but you are eligible to obtain UAE Visa on Arrival (VOA) at Dubai, Sharjah or Abu Dhabi international airports
- VOA fee is 100 AED, valid for 14 days, single-entry only
- US visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
- Official source: Department of Economy and Tourism of the UAE
Personal experience: I entered the UAE at Sharjah International Airport with my Indian passport and US visa. The VOA and the immigration procedures at Sharjah airport were quick. I was given a 14-day entry.
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Africa
46. Egypt
- Eligible Nationalities: All Visa-Required nationalities, except Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Iran, Israel, Mali, Niger, Palestine, Sudan, and Syria
- Permitted US visas: All valid USED multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but you are eligible to obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL at all international airports
- VOA fee is 30 USD, valid for 30 days, single-entry only
- US visa must have been USED to enter the US at least once
- Official source: IATA Travel Centre
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47. Morocco
- Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities, except Iran, Palestine and Syria
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but you are eligible to apply for the Morocco e-Visa
- E-Visa fee is 770 MAD, valid for 180 days, single-entry only
- US visa must be valid for at least 90 days from the day of arrival
- Official source: Morocco E-Visa Portal
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48. São Tomé and Príncipe
- Eligible Nationalities: All Visa-Required nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 15 days
- Official source: IATA Travel Centre
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Asia
49. Japan
- Eligible Nationalities: All Visa-Required nationalities
- Permitted US visas: Valid multiple-entry US RESIDENT visas such as H, L, F, J, etc. (Tourist visas such as B1/B2 are not eligible)
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but you are eligible to apply for Japan eVisa
- eVisa fee is JPY 3,000, valid for 90 days, single-entry only
- Must submit proof of residence to prove that you reside in the US
- Must enter Japan by flight only
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
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50. Kyrgyzstan
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- China
- India
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Valid US visas in old/expired passport: NOT accepted
- Entry granted: 7 days
- Entry rules:
- US visa must be a long-term visa issued for 3 or more years (US visas issued for less than 3 years are not accepted)
- Must enter by air through Manas International Airport (BSZ) in Bishkek
- After entering Kyrgyzstan this way, you can only re-enter Kyrgyzstan after 21 days.
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan
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51. Malaysia (Temporarily Suspended)
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Bangladesh
- India
- Pakistan
- Sri Lanka
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 120 hours (5 days)
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but you are eligible to obtain a Transit Without Visa (TWOA) at the VOA counter
- TWOA is free of charge, valid for 120 hours (5 days), single-entry only
- TWOA is available at Kuala Lumpur Airport (KLIA1 and KLIA2 terminals) only
- TWOA is available only if flying with Malaysian Airlines, AirAsia or Malindo Air
- Must be in transit to reach the US as the final 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
- Official source: Consulate General of Malaysia in Chennai, India
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52. Philippines
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- China
- India
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 30 days (India) or 7 days (China)
- Entry rules: US visa must be valid for the entire duration of the stay
- Official source: Embassy of the Philippines in Singapore
Personal experience: I have been to the Philippines several times using my Indian passport and US visa. The immigration procedure at the airport was always quick. I was always given a 14-day entry (changed to 30 days in May 2025).
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53. Singapore
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- China
- India
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas, except transit (C1)
- Entry granted: 96 hours (4 days)
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but you are eligible to obtain Singapore Visa Free Transit Facility (VFTF) upon arrival
- 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
- US visa must be valid for at least 1 month at the time of arrival
- Official source: Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority
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54. South Korea
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities (except these 23 countries – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Cuba, Egypt, Gambia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine, Senegal, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Uzbekistan and Yemen)
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas, except transit (C1)
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rules:
- Must be traveling to/from the US through South Korea
- If there is a transit or stopover before South Korea, it cannot be more than 3 days
- Official source: South Korea Embassy in Washington DC, USA
Personal experience: I entered South Korea at Seoul International Airport with my Indian 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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55. Taiwan
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Cambodia
- Colombia
- India
- Indonesia
- Laos
- Myanmar
- Vietnam
- Permitted US visas: All valid/expired used/unused multiple-entry US visas, except transit (C1)
- Entry granted: 14 days (TAC) or 30 days (eVisa)
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but you are eligible to apply for Taiwan Travel Authorization Certificate (TAC) or Taiwan eVisa (only Colombia passport holders)
- TAC is free of charge, valid for 90 days, and multiple-entry
- eVisa fee is 1,600 TWD, valid for 3 months, single-entry only
- For TAC, if using an EXPIRED US visa, the visa must have expired in the last 10 years only
- For eVisa, the US visa must be valid for at least 180 days on the day of arrival
- Official source: Bureau of Consular Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan)
Personal experience: I entered Taiwan at Taipei International Airport with my Indian passport and US visa. I applied for my travel authorization certificate (TAC) 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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Change history
| Date | Changes |
|---|---|
| 21-Apr-2026 | Countries updated: (1) Kuwait (eligible nationalities exceptions list grew from 3 to 12) |
| 02-Mar-2026 | Updated the article for 2026. Below are the changes. Countries added: (1) Montserrat (British Territory) (not new, but I wasn’t aware, so added to the list now) Countries removed: (1) Nicaragua (eliminated their VOA and “VOA with substitute visa” policy on Feb 16, 2026, as announced in Provision No. 002-2026) (2) Cuba (eliminated tourist cards and made eVisa mandatory for all nationalities from 01 Jan 2026) Countries updated: (1) Mexico (updated the “used/unused” to “USED” US visa) (2) Belize (updated the eligible countries list from 71 specific countries to all visa-required countries) (3) Argentina (updated the eligibility and entry rules for Group 1 – India, China and DR nationals with B2 visa) (4) Armenia (added new VOA and eVisa fee details) (5) Jordan (eligible countries list shrunk from 59 to 51) (6) Oman (it’s VISA-FREE with US visa instead of eVisa, eligible countries list changed) (7) Qatar (removed the rule that the hotel must be booked only from Discover Qatar) (8) Egypt (updated eligible countries exceptions list and new VOA fee) |
| 27-Oct-2025 | Countries added: (1) Kuwait (eligible to obtain e-Visa if holding a used US visa) |
| 09-Sep-2025 | Countries updated: (1) Argentina (China, India and DR passport holders do not require AVE anymore, they can enter VISA-FREE with US visa) |
| 16-Jun-2025 | Countries updated: (1) Moldova (eligible nationalities list shrunk from 56 countries to 30) |
| 05-Jun-2025 | Countries updated: (1) Philippines (duration of stay for Indians is now 30 days) |
| 03-Feb-2025 | Countries added: (1) Cuba (official source available) and (2) São Tomé and Príncipe (official source available) Countries removed: None Countries updated: Canada (added Mexico to eligible countries), Belize (updated eligible countries), El Salvador (updated eligible countries), Armenia (added e-Visa eligible countries), Moldova (updated eligible countries), Turkey (updated eligible countries), Oman (updated eligible countries), Morroco (added excluded nationalities list), and Philippines (added China to the eligible countries) |
| 10-Feb-2024 | Countries updated: Jordan (updated eligible countries) |
| 25-Jan-2024 | Countries added: (1) Moldova, (2) Jordan and (3) Kyrgyzstan Countries removed: (1) Cuba (due to lack of proper official sources in 2024) |
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Talal Ibrahim says
Regarding Kuwait e-visa, you mentioned that Eligible Nationalities: All Visa-Required nationalities, except Afghanistan, Israel and North Korea
I’m from Egypt, and I have valid USED multiple-entry US B1/B2, and I tired to issue Kuwait e-visa and I received the below message:
“Applicant’s nationality is not eligible for applying e-visa”, I checked the nationalities list from https://kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw/ and unfortunately I found that Egypt is not in the list!
I have a screenshot if you want
Also I found some other nationalities are not existing too, such as Yemen, Iraq, Pakistan and Iran
Thirumal Motati says
Hi Talal! Yeah, you’re right. There are more countries that are not eligible for e-Visa, including Egypt, Yemen, Iraq, etc. I have the complete list. I’ll update the article now.
Talal Ibrahim says
Hi Thirumal,
Thanks for updating the article. I believe you should do the same for Kuwait in you other two articles:
81 VISA-FREE Countries for Schengen Visa Holders (2026) and 42 countries you can travel VISA-FREE with UK visa (2026)
Thirumal Motati says
Hi Talal! Thanks for reminding! I have received your other comments as well. But I’m not able to update the articles quickly as I’m just one person now. Previously before Google search became AI, I used to get a lot of traffic from Google search and I was able to pay employees to research and update the articles quickly. But now, I don’t get any traffic from Google and that means, not much revenue generated from the blog. Because of this, I had to let my employees go and I’m just by myself traveling, researching and updating articles. So it’s taking much longer to keep the articles updated. If you have some extra time and can volunteer to help, please let me know. I can use some help.
Talal Ibrahim says
Kuwait eVisa is based mainly on your nationality (passport), not on visas you hold (like US, Schengen, UK, etc.).
I tried myself and I received the below message: “Applicant’s Nationality is not eligible for applying e-visa”
A valid US B1/B2 visa has no role in Kuwait eVisa eligibility. You can get a Kuwait eVisa only if: Your passport nationality is on the eligible list. https://kuwait-evisa.org/eligibility-criteria-for-the-kuwait-e-visa/
Thirumal Motati says
Hi Talal! The website you’re referring to is not a credible source (not a government website). So the information on it may not be correct. The correct Kuwait eVisa website is https://kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw/. You can scroll to the “tourist visa” section, select your nationality and the visas you have. It will tell if you are eligible for eVisa.