50 countries you can travel VISA-FREE with US visa [2023 edition]

Yes, you read it correctly. Travel 50 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. 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: Brazil passport holders only
• Permitted US visas: Valid used/unused multiple-entry non-immigrant US visas – B1, B2, B1/B2, F1, J1, H1 and L1 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:
  • Government of Canada Immigration and Citizenship

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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:
  • National Institute of Migration, Mexico
  • Consulate of Mexico in Toronto, Canada
  • Consulate of Mexico in New Delhi, India
  • Consulate of Mexico in Singapore

Personal experience: I have entered Mexico many times by air, land and sea with my India passport and US visa. Sometimes I was asked how long I’ll stay in Mexico. I was 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
• Original Sources:
  • Belize.com
  • Belize High Commission in London
  • Embassy of Belize in Washington DC, USA

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, L1 and the green card must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
• Original Sources:
  • Embassy of Costa Rica in Washington DC, USA
  • Immigration and Foreign Affairs of Costa Rica

Personal experience: I 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
  1. Azerbaijan
  2. Belarus
  3. Benin
  4. Bhutan
  5. Bolivia
  6. Burkina Faso
  7. Burundi
  8. Cambodia
  9. Cape Verde
  10. Central African Republic
  11. Chad
  12. China
  13. Comoros
  14. Cote d’Ivoire
  15. Djibouti
  16. Dominica
  17. Egypt
  18. Equatorial Guinea
  19. Gabon
  20. Gambia
  21. Georgia
  22. Grenada
  23. Guinea
  24. Guinea-Bissau
  25. Guyana
  26. India
  27. Jamaica
  28. Kazakhstan
  29. Kiribati
  30. Kyrgyzstan
  31. Lesotho
  32. Malawi
  33. Maldives
  34. Mauritania
  35. Mauritius
  36. Micronesia
  37. Moldova
  38. Montenegro
  39. Morocco
  40. Myanmar
  41. Namibia
  42. Nauru
  43. Niger
  44. Palau
  45. Papua New Guinea
  46. Philippines
  47. Rwanda
  48. Samoa
  49. Senegal
  50. Serbia
  51. Seychelles
  52. South Sudan
  53. Suriname
  54. Swaziland
  55. Tajikistan
  56. Tanzania
  57. Thailand
  58. Togo
  59. Tonga
  60. Tunisia
  61. Turkmenistan
  62. Uganda
  63. Uzbekistan
  64. 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:
  • IATA Travel Centre
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of El Salvador on CA-4

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
  1. Azerbaijan
  2. Belarus
  3. Benin
  4. Bhutan
  5. Bolivia
  6. Burkina Faso
  7. Burundi
  8. Cambodia
  9. Cape Verde
  10. Central African Republic
  11. Chad
  12. Comoros
  13. Cote d’Ivoire
  14. Djibouti
  15. Dominica
  16. Egypt
  17. Equatorial Guinea
  18. Gabon
  19. Gambia
  20. Georgia
  21. Grenada
  22. Guinea
  23. Guinea-Bissau
  24. Guyana
  25. India
  26. Jamaica
  27. Kazakhstan
  28. Kiribati
  29. Kyrgyzstan
  30. Lesotho
  31. Malawi
  32. Maldives
  33. Mauritania
  34. Mauritius
  35. Micronesia
  36. Moldova
  37. Montenegro
  38. Morocco
  39. Myanmar
  40. Namibia
  41. Nauru
  42. Niger
  43. Palau
  44. Papua New Guinea
  45. Philippines
  46. Rwanda
  47. Samoa
  48. Senegal
  49. Serbia
  50. Seychelles
  51. South Sudan
  52. Suriname
  53. Swaziland
  54. Tajikistan
  55. Tanzania
  56. Thailand
  57. Togo
  58. Tonga
  59. Tunisia
  60. Turkmenistan
  61. Uganda
  62. Uzbekistan
  63. Zambia
  64. 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 CA-4 Border Control Agreement.
• Original sources:
  • IATA Travel Centre
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Guatemala
  • Embassy of India in Guatemala

Personal Experience: I 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
  1. Azerbaijan
  2. Belarus
  3. Benin
  4. Bhutan
  5. Bolivia
  6. Burkina Faso
  7. Burundi
  8. Cambodia
  9. Cape Verde
  10. Central African Republic
  11. Chad
  12. China
  13. Comoros
  14. Cote d’Ivoire
  15. Djibouti
  16. Dominica
  17. Egypt
  18. Equatorial Guinea
  19. Gabon
  20. Gambia
  21. Georgia
  22. Grenada
  23. Guinea
  24. Guinea-Bissau
  25. Guyana
  26. Hong Kong
  27. India
  28. Jamaica
  29. Kazakhstan
  30. Kiribati
  31. Kyrgyzstan
  32. Lesotho
  33. Macau
  34. Malawi
  35. Maldives
  36. Mauritania
  37. Mauritius
  38. Micronesia
  39. Moldova
  40. Montenegro
  41. Morocco
  42. Myanmar
  43. Namibia
  44. Nauru
  45. Niger
  46. Palau
  47. Papua New Guinea
  48. Philippines
  49. Rwanda
  50. Samoa
  51. Senegal
  52. Serbia
  53. Seychelles
  54. South Sudan
  55. Suriname
  56. Swaziland
  57. Tajikistan
  58. Tanzania
  59. Thailand
  60. Togo
  61. Tonga
  62. Tunisia
  63. Turkmenistan
  64. Uganda
  65. Uzbekistan
  66. Zambia
  67. 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 CA-4 Border Control Agreement.
• Original sources:
  • IATA Travel Centre
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of El Salvador on CA-4

Personal experience: I 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 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’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
  1. Afghanistan
  2. Albania
  3. Armenia
  4. Bangladesh
  5. Bosnia and Herzegovina
  6. Botswana
  7. Cameroon
  8. Congo, Dem Rep of
  9. Congo, Rep of
  10. Eritrea
  11. Haiti
  12. India
  13. Iraq
  14. Kenya
  15. Laos
  16. Liberia
  17. Libya
  18. Mali
  19. Mongolia
  20. Nepal
  21. Nigeria
  22. Pakistan
  23. Sierra Leone
  24. Somalia
  25. Sri Lanka
  26. Sudan
  27. Syria
  28. Timor-Leste
  29. Yemen
  30. 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:
  • Embassy of Panama in the USA
  • Consulate of Panama in Toronto, Canada

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:
  • Anguilla Tourist Board, entry requirements
  • EVisa Anguilla

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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:
  • Department of Immigration, Antigua and Barbuda
  • Consulate General of Antigua and Barbuda in NYC, USA

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13. Aruba

• Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
  1. Bolivia
  2. China
  3. Cuba
  4. Dominican Republic
  5. Haiti
  6. India
  7. Jamaica
  8. Venezuela
• Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
• Entry granted: 30 days
• Original sources:
  • Visit Aruba
  • Aruba.com

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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:
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Bahamas
  • Bahamas.com
  • Nassau Paradise Island

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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:
  • Bermuda Attractions
  • Government of Bermuda

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16. Bonaire (Dutch Territory)

• Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
  1. Bolivia
  2. China
  3. Cuba
  4. Dominican Republic
  5. Guyana
  6. Haiti
  7. India
  8. Jamaica
  9. Venezuela
• Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
• Entry granted: 90 days
• Original sources:
  • The Netherlands and You
  • Bonaire Travel Guide

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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:
  • British Virgin Islands Tourism

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18. Cayman Islands (British Territory)

• Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
  1. China
  2. India
  3. 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:
  • Cayman Islands Immigration Department

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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
• Original sources:
  • IATA Travel Centre

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20. Curaçao

• Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
  1. Bolivia
  2. China
  3. Cuba
  4. Dominican Republic
  5. Haiti
  6. India
  7. Venezuela
• Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
• Entry granted: 90 days
• Original sources:
  • Curaçao Tourism
  • Netherlands and You

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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:
  • Embassy of the Dominican Republic in the UK
  • Embassy of the Dominican Republic in the US
  • Ministry of Tourism of Dominican Republic

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22. Haiti

• Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
  1. Colombia
  2. Dominican Republic
  3. Panama
  4. 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:
  • IATA Travel Centre

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23. Jamaica

• Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
  1. Albania
  2. Belarus
  3. Bosnia and Herzegovina
  4. Bulgaria
  5. Croatia
  6. Dominican Republic
  7. Honduras
  8. Kazakhstan
  9. Macedonia
  10. Moldova
  11. Montenegro
  12. Romania
  13. 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:
  • Immigration Department of Jamaica
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Jamaica

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24. Sint Maarten

• Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
  1. Bolivia
  2. China
  3. Colombia
  4. Cuba
  5. Dominican Republic
  6. Guyana
  7. Haiti
  8. India
  9. Jamaica
  10. 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:
  • Government of Sint Maarten

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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:
  • Ministry of Border Control of Turks and Caicos
  • Visit Turks and Caicos Islands

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South America

26. Argentina

• Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
  1. Albania
  2. Angola
  3. Antigua and Barbuda
  4. Bahamas
  5. Bahrain
  6. Belize
  7. Benin
  8. Bhutan
  9. Bosnia and Herzegovina
  10. Botswana
  11. Brunei
  12. Burkina Faso
  13. Burundi
  14. Cambodia
  15. Cameroon
  16. Cape Verde
  17. Central African Republic
  18. China
  19. Congo, Dem Rep of
  20. Congo, Rep of
  21. Cuba
  22. Djibouti
  23. Dominica
  24. Dominican Republic
  25. Equatorial Guinea
  26. Eritrea
  27. Eswatini
  28. Ethiopia
  29. Gabon
  30. Gambia
  31. Ghana
  32. Guinea
  33. Guinea-Bissau
  34. India
  35. Indonesia
  36. Ivory Coast
  37. Kenya
  38. Kiribati
  39. Laos
  40. Lesotho
  41. Madagascar
  42. Malawi
  43. Maldives
  44. Marshall Islands
  45. Mauritius
  46. Moldova
  47. Mozambique
  48. Myanmar
  49. Namibia
  50. Nauru
  51. Nepal
  52. Niger
  53. Oman
  54. Palau
  55. Papua New Guinea
  56. Philippines
  57. Rwanda
  58. Samoa
  59. São Tomé And Príncipe
  60. Senegal
  61. Seychelles
  62. Sierra Leone
  63. Solomon Islands
  64. Taiwan
  65. Tanzania
  66. Togo
  67. Tonga
  68. Tuvalu
  69. Uganda
  70. Vanuatu
  71. Vietnam
  72. Zambia
  73. 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:
  • Department of Immigration of Argentina
  • Consulate General of Argentina in Toronto, Canada

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27. Chile

• Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
  1. China
  2. Dominican Republic
  3. 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:
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Chile

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28. Colombia

• Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
  1. Cambodia
  2. China
  3. India
  4. Macao
  5. Myanmar
  6. Nicaragua
  7. Thailand
  8. 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:
  • 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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29. Peru

• Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
  1. China
  2. 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:
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru

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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:
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Albania

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31. Armenia

• Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
  1. Algeria
  2. Bahrain
  3. Belize
  4. Bhutan
  5. Bolivia
  6. Brunei
  7. Cambodia
  8. Colombia
  9. Costa Rica
  10. Cuba
  11. Egypt
  12. Fiji
  13. Grenada
  14. Guatemala
  15. Guyana
  16. Haiti
  17. Honduras
  18. India
  19. Indonesia
  20. Iraq
  21. Jamaica
  22. Kiribati
  23. Laos
  24. Malaysia
  25. Maldives
  26. Marshall Islands
  27. Micronesia
  28. Mongolia
  29. Morocco
  30. Myanmar
  31. Nauru
  32. Nicaragua
  33. Palau
  34. Papua New Guinea
  35. Paraguay
  36. Philippines
  37. Saint Kitts and Nevis
  38. Saint Lucia
  39. Samoa
  40. Saudi Arabia
  41. Solomon Islands
  42. Suriname
  43. Timor-Leste
  44. Tonga
  45. Trinidad and Tobago
  46. Tunisia
  47. Turkmenistan
  48. Tuvalu
  49. Vanuatu
  50. Venezuela
  51. 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:
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia
  • IATA Travel Center

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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:
  • Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in India
  • Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Norway

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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:
  • 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 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:
  • Government of Montenegro
  • Visit 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: 30 days
• Entry rules:
  • US visa must be valid for at least 5 days beyond the intended period of stay
  • Total duration of consecutive stays must not exceed 3 months in any 6 months period
• Original sources:
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia

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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:
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Serbia
  • Embassy of Serbia in New Delhi, India

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37. Turkey

• Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
  1. Afghanistan
  2. Algeria (those aged 15-18 and 35-65)
  3. Bangladesh
  4. Cape Verde
  5. Egypt
  6. Equatorial Guinea
  7. India
  8. Iraq
  9. Libya
  10. Nepal
  11. North Korea
  12. Pakistan
  13. Palestine
  14. Philippines
  15. Senegal
  16. Seychelles
  17. Sri Lanka
  18. Vietnam
  19. 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:
  • 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 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:
  • GOV.UK
  • IATA Travel Center

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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
• Original sources:
  • Bahrain eVisa Portal

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40. Oman

• Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
  1. Albania
  2. Armenia
  3. Azerbaijan
  4. Belarus
  5. Bhutan
  6. Bosnia and Herzegovina
  7. Costa Rica
  8. Cuba
  9. El Salvador
  10. Guatemala
  11. Honduras
  12. India
  13. Kazakhstan
  14. Kyrgyzstan
  15. Laos
  16. Maldives
  17. Mexico
  18. Morocco
  19. Nicaragua
  20. Panama
  21. Peru
  22. Tajikistan
  23. Turkmenistan
  24. Uzbekistan
  25. 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
• Original sources:
  • Sultanate of Oman, Royal Oman Police

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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:
  • Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to apply for Qatar ETA
  • ETA is free of charge, valid for 30 days, single-entry only
  • US visa must be valid for at least 30 days from the day of arrival
• Original sources:
  • Qatar Tourist Board
  • Ministry of Foreign Interior, Qatar

NOTE
Currently, due to COVID restrictions, Qatar ETA is suspended. The above VISA-FREE rules only apply when Qatar reinstates its ETA entry.

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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
• Original sources:
  • Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Washington DC, USA
  • Embassy of Saudi Arabia in London, UK
  • Saudi Arabia Tourism Authority

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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
• Original sources:
  • UAE Government Portal
  • Embassy of UAE in Washington DC, US
  • Embassy of UAE in London, UK
  • Department of Economy and Tourism, 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

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
• Original sources:
  • Egypt Tourism Department
  • Egypt Independent

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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
• Original sources:
  • Morocco E-Visa Portal
  • Morocco World News

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Asia

46. Malaysia

• Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
  1. Bangladesh
  2. India
  3. Pakistan
  4. 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
• Original sources:
  • High Commission of Malaysia, New Delhi
  • Kuala Lumpur Airport
  • Consulate General of Malaysia, Chennai

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47. 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
• Original sources:
  • Embassy of the Philippines in India
  • Embassy of the Philippines in Singapore

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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48. Singapore

• Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
  1. China
  2. 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
• Original sources:
  • Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Singapore

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49. 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 US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas, except C1 (transit)
• Entry granted: 30 days
• Entry rules:
  • Must be traveling to go to 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
• Original sources:
  • Republic of Korea Visa Portal

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.

NOTE
Currently, due to COVID restrictions, South Korea has suspended its VISA-FREE entry with a US visa. The above VISA-FREE rules only apply when South Korea reinstates its VISA-FREE entry with a US visa.

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50. Taiwan

• Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
  1. Cambodia
  2. India
  3. Indonesia
  4. Laos
  5. Myanmar
  6. 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
• Original Sources:
  • 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 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 50 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.