
Yes, you read it correctly. Travel 51 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 51 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
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, 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
- 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
- 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:
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02. Mexico
- Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: Varies depending on the itinerary
- Entry rules:
- US visa must be valid for the entire stay in Mexico
- Passport must be valid for the entire stay in Mexico
- Original Sources:
Personal experience: I have entered Mexico with a US visa many times by air, land and sea. I was rarely asked any questions. If I was asked any questions, it was mostly about how long I planned to 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 its 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

04. Belize
- Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 30 days
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Personal experience: I entered Belize from Mexico at the seaport 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 Nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: Valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas – B1, B2, B1/B2, C1/D, D, F1, J1, H1 and L1 only
- 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 and L1 visas must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
- Original Sources:
Personal experience: I 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 US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- 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:
Personal experience: I 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 US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 90 days total in the entire CA-4 zone (Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua)
- Entry rules:
- US visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
- 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.
- Original sources:
Personal Experience: I entered Guatemala from Mexico by land 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. 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 US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 90 days total in the entire CA-4 zone (Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and 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.
- Original sources:
Personal experience: I entered Honduras from Guatemala by land using my India passport and US visa. I was asked where I was going and how long I’ll 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 by land 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. 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 US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- 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 the VOA fee, there is a $10 USD entry fee, a $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 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, and $1 USD municipality tax) to enter. The immigration process was slow and it took about 45 minutes.
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10. Panama
- Eligible nationalities: All 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
- 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:
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

11. Anguilla (British Territory)
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Original sources:
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12. 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 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:
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13. 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: 30 days
- Original sources:
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14. Bahamas
- Eligible Nationalities: India passport holders only
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Original sources:
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15. Bermuda (British Territory)
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rules:
- US visa must be valid for a minimum of 45 days beyond the date of departure from Bermuda
- Original sources:
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16. Bonaire (Dutch Territory)
- 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
- Original sources:
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17. British Virgin Islands (British Territory)
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 180 days
- Entry rules:
- US visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
- Original sources:
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18. Cayman Islands (British Territory)
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- China
- India
- Jamaica
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rules:
- Must arrive directly from the US
- Original sources:
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19. Cuba
- Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: Valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas – B1, B2, B1/B2, F1, J1, H1 and L1 only
- 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
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20. 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
- Original sources:
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21. Dominican Republic
- Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rules:
- If arriving by land or sea, must purchase a Tourist Card on arrival for $20 USD. If arriving by air, the tourist card is included in the airfare.
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
- Original sources:
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22. Haiti
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Colombia
- Dominican Republic
- Panama
- Cuba
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- 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:
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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 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
- Original sources:
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24. Sint Maarten
- Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Bolivia
- China
- Colombia
- Cuba
- Dominican Republic
- Guyana
- Haiti
- India
- Jamaica
- Peru
- 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
- Original sources:
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25. Turks and Caicos (British Territory)
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas, except transit
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Original sources:
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South America

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 US visas: Valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas – B1, B2, B1/B2, J1 and H1B only
- 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, the 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:
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27. Chile
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- China
- Dominican Republic
- India
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas, except C1 (transit)
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rules:
- US visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
- Original sources:
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28. Colombia
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Cambodia
- China
- India
- Macao
- Myanmar
- Nicaragua
- Thailand
- Vietnam
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas, except C1 (transit)
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rules:
- US visa must be valid for at least 180 days from the day of arrival
- Original sources:
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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29. Peru
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- China
- India
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 180 days
- Entry rules:
- US visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
- Original sources:
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Europe

30. Albania
- Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
- 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
- Original sources:
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31. Armenia
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Algeria
- Bahrain
- Belize
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Brunei
- Cambodia
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Cuba
- Egypt
- Fiji
- Grenada
- Guatemala
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Honduras
- India
- Indonesia
- 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: 120 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to apply for Visa ON ARRIVAL
- VOA fee is 15,000 AMD, valid for 120 days, single-entry only
- Original sources:
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32. 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
- Original sources:
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33. Georgia
- 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 on the day of arrival in Georgia
- Total duration of consecutive stays must not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period
- Original sources:
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 via 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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34. Montenegro
- Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rules:
- US visa must be valid for the intended period of the stay
- Original sources:
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35. North Macedonia
- Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
- 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 5 days beyond the intended period of stay
- Total duration of consecutive stays must not exceed 3 months in any 6-month period
- Original sources:
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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
- Original sources:
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37. Turkey
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Afghanistan
- Algeria (those aged 15-18 and 35-65)
- Bangladesh
- Cape Verde
- Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- India
- Iraq
- Libya
- Nepal
- North Korea
- Pakistan
- Palestine
- Philippines
- Senegal
- Seychelles
- Sri Lanka
- Vietnam
- Yemen
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to apply for Turkye e-Visa online
- E-Visa fee is $43 USD, validity is 180 days, and single-entry only
- Original sources:
Personal experience: I entered Turkey at Istanbul International Airport with my Indian passport and US visa. I applied for my Turkey e-Visa prior to 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 are eligible to request a 24-hour entry at London’s Heathrow airport
- 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
- Original sources:
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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
- Single-entry eVisa fee is 9 BD, valid for 14 days, entry up to 14 days
- Multiple-entry VOA fee is 12 BD, valid for 3 months, entry up to 30 days
- Multiple-entry eVisa fee is 16 BD, valid for 3 months, entry up to 30 days
- For VOA, the US visa must be valid for the entire stay in Bahrain
- For eVisa, the US visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
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40. 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 US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL at any airport, land border or seaport
- VOA fee is 20 OMR, valid for 30 days, single-entry only
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41. Qatar
- Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas, except C1 (transit)
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rules:
- You can enter VISA-FREE, but you are encouraged to apply for A3 Visa (ETA) on the Hayya portal or mobile app for E-gate usage at the airports.
- ETA fee is QAR 100, valid for 30 days, single-entry only
- US visa must be valid on the day of arrival or day of application (if applying for ETA)
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42. Saudi Arabia
- Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used multiple-entry US visas, except C1 (transit)
- 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
- US visa must have been used at least once to enter the US before
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43. United Arab Emirates
- Eligible Nationalities: India passport holders only
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas, except C1 (transit)
- 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 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
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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

44. Egypt
- Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL at all international airports
- VOA fee is $25 USD, valid for 30 days, single-entry only
- US visa must have been used to enter the US at least once
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45. Morocco
- 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 are eligible to apply for Morocco e-Visa
- E-Visa fee is 770 MAD (about $75 USD), valid for 180 days, single-entry only
- US visa must be valid for at least 90 days from the day of arrival
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Asia

46. Japan
- Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: Valid multiple-entry US resident visas such as H, L, F, J, etc.
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT but are eligible to apply for Japan eVisa
- eVisa fee is JPY 3,000 (about $20 USD), valid for 90 days, single-entry only
- Must show the visa issuance confirmation via the eVisa website on your phone at the immigration (Prints and PDFs are not accepted)
- Must enter Japan by flight only
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47. Malaysia
- 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 are eligible to obtain 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
- 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
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48. Philippines
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- India
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 14 days
- Entry rules:
- US visa must be valid for the entire duration of the stay
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of departure
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Personal experience: I have entered the Philippines 4 times so far at Manila International Airport with my Indian 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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49. Singapore
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- China
- India
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas, except C1 (transit)
- 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
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50. South Korea
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities (except these 23 countries – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cameron, 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 C1 (transit)
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rules:
- Must be traveling to the US, Canada, Australia or New Zealand through South Korea (OR)
- Must depart from the US, Canada, Australia or New Zealand to go to a third country through South Korea
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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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51. Taiwan
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Cambodia
- India
- Indonesia
- Laos
- Myanmar
- Vietnam
- Permitted US visas: All valid/expired used/unused multiple-entry US visas, except C1 (transit)
- 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, multiple-entry
- If using an EXPIRED US visa, the visa must have expired in the last 10 years only
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
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Personal experience: I entered Taiwan at Taipei International Airport with my Indian passport and US visa. I 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 51 countries and territories you can travel visa-free with US visa. If you don’t have a US visa, it’s time to apply for one and add another 50 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.