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How to travel 49 countries VISA-FREE with a US visa [2021 edition]

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Travel Countries VISA-FREE with US visa

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.

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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. 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?

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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

Travel Countries VISA-FREE with US visa - Mexico Chichenitza
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:
  • Original Sources:

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02. Mexico

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

Travel Countries VISA-FREE with US visa - Costa Rica Jaco Beach
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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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

Beach of Catalina Island in Dominican Republic
Beach of Catalina Island in Dominican Republic | Photo: depositphotos

11. Anguilla (British Territory)

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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:

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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:

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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:

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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:

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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:

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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:

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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:

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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:

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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:

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21. Dominican Republic

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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:

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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:

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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:

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25. Turks and Caicos (British Territory)

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South America

Travel Countries VISA-FREE with US visa - Colombia Bogota
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, 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 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:

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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:

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:

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Europe

Signagi in Kakheti Region of Georgia
Signagi in Kakheti Region of Georgia | Photo: depositphotos

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:

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31. Bosnia and Herzegovina

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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:

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33. Montenegro

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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:

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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:

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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:

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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:

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Middle East

The West Bay City Skyline of Doha Qatar
The West Bay City Skyline of Doha Qatar | Photo: depositphotos

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:

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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:

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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:

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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:

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Africa

Beautiful beach in Sao Tome and Principe
The serene shores of São Tomé and Príncipe | Photo: depositphots

43. São Tomé and Príncipe

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Asia

Travel Countries VISA-FREE with US visa - Philippines Boracay Island
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:

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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:

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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:

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:

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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:

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:

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.

WRITTEN BY THIRUMAL MOTATI

Thirumal Motati is a world traveler and digital nomad from India. He is on a mission to travel to every country in the world on his Indian passport. He believes that his weak passport cannot stop him from traveling the world. Through this blog, he inspires many to take up the life of travel despite their weak passports. His guidance has helped many secure their visas and fulfill their travel dreams. 

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