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55 countries you can travel VISA-FREE with US visa (2025)

Updated: June 16, 2025 738 Comments

Yes, you read it correctly. Travel 55 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 55 countries to your VISA-FREE list. This is how you give more “power” to your “powerless” passport.

Table of Contents

  • Why do countries offer visa exemption to US visa holders?
    • Reason 1: Strict screening
    • Reason 2: Strong ties to your home country
    • Reason 3: Financial reasons
  • Which US visas are eligible?
  • North America
    • 01. Canada
    • 02. Mexico
    • 03. United States (of course!)
  • Central America
    • 04. Belize
    • 05. Costa Rica
    • 06. El Salvador
    • 07. Guatemala
    • 08. Honduras
    • 09. Nicaragua
    • 10. Panama
  • Caribbean
    • 11. Anguilla (British Territory)
    • 12. Antigua and Barbuda
    • 13. Aruba
    • 14. Bahamas
    • 15. Bermuda (British Territory)
    • 16. Bonaire (Dutch Territory)
    • 17. British Virgin Islands (British Territory)
    • 18. Cayman Islands (British Territory)
    • 19. Cuba
    • 20. Curaçao
    • 21. Dominican Republic
    • 22. Haiti
    • 23. Jamaica
    • 24. Sint Maarten
    • 25. Turks and Caicos (British Territory)
  • South America
    • 26. Argentina
    • 27. Chile
    • 28. Colombia
    • 29. Peru
  • Europe
    • 30. Albania
    • 31. Armenia
    • 32. Bosnia and Herzegovina
    • 33. Georgia
    • 34. Moldova
    • 35. Montenegro
    • 36. North Macedonia
    • 37. Serbia
    • 38. Turkey
    • 39. United Kingdom
  • Middle East
    • 40. Bahrain
    • 41. Jordan
    • 42. Oman
    • 43. Qatar
    • 44. Saudi Arabia
    • 45. United Arab Emirates
  • Africa
    • 46. Egypt
    • 47. Morocco
    • 48. Sao Tome and Principe
  • Asia
    • 49. Japan
    • 50. Kyrgyzstan
    • 51. Malaysia (Temporarily Suspended)
    • 52. Philippines
    • 53. Singapore
    • 54. South Korea
    • 55. Taiwan
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Why do countries offer visa exemption to US visa holders?

VISA-FREE Countries for US Visa Holders
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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, 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)

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

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01. Canada

  • Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
    1. Antigua and Barbuda
    2. Argentina
    3. Brazil
    4. Costa Rica
    5. Mexico
    6. Morocco
    7. Panama
    8. Philippines
    9. St. Kitts and Nevis
    10. St. Lucia
    11. St. Vincent and the Grenadines
    12. Seychelles
    13. Thailand
    14. Trinidad and Tobago
    15. 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 you must apply for Canada Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) before arrival
    • Applicable to air travel only
    • US visa must be valid at the time of eTA application, but doesn’t need to be valid when entering Canada
  • Official source: IRCC, Canada – eTA

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02. Mexico

  • Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
  • Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas (valid US visas in old/expired passports are accepted)
  • Entry granted: Up to 180 days
  • Entry rule: US visa must be valid for the entire stay in Mexico
  • Official source: National Institute of Migration, Mexico

Personal experience: I have entered Mexico with a US visa many times at International airports, land borders and seaports. Most times, I was asked how long I planned to stay in Mexico. I was always given a 180-day entry.

Recently, I entered Mexico via the Tijuana land border. I was given the option to get a 7-day entry without paying the INM fee or a 180-day entry by paying the INM fee.

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03. United States (of course!)

  • Includes the US territories: US Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Northern Mariana Islands, and Guam
  • Excludes the US territories: American Samoa (American Samoa has its own immigration rules and does not honor US visas)

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

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Central America

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04. Belize

  • Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
    • Albania
    • Angola
    • Armenia
    • Azerbaijan
    • Bahrain
    • Belarus
    • Benin
    • Bhutan
    • Bosnia Herzegovina
    • Burkina Faso
    • Burundi
    • Cambodia
    • Cameroon
    • Cape Verde
    • Central African Republic
    • Chad
    • Comoros
    • Congo, Dem. Rep. of
    • Congo, Rep. of
    • Cote d’Ivoire
    • Djibouti
    • Egypt
    • Equatorial Guinea
    • Ethiopia
    • Gabon
    • Georgia
    • Guinea
    • Guinea Bissau
    • India
    • Indonesia
    • Jordan
    • Kazakhstan
    • Kosovo
    • Kuwait
    • Kyrgyzstan
    • Laos
    • Lebanon
    • Liberia
    • Macau
    • Madagascar
    • Mali
    • Mauritania
    • Moldova
    • Mongolia
    • Montenegro
    • Mozambique
    • Myanmar
    • Nauru
    • Nepal
    • Niger
    • Nigeria
    • North Macedonia
    • Philippines
    • Qatar
    • Russia
    • Rwanda
    • San Marino
    • São Tomé and Príncipe
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Senegal
    • Serbia
    • Sri Lanka
    • Tajikistan
    • Thailand
    • Togo
    • Turkmenistan
    • Ukraine
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Uzbekistan
    • Vietnam
    • Yemen
  • Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
  • Entry granted: 30 days
  • Official source: Embassy of Belize in Washington DC, USA

Personal experience: I entered Belize from Mexico at the seaport with my 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: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas, except transit C1, C2 or C3
  • Entry granted: 30 days
  • Entry rule: US visa must be valid for the length of the intended stay from the day of arrival
  • Official Source: Embassy of Costa Rica in Washington DC, USA

Personal experience: I entered Costa Rica at San Jose International Airport with my 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 at the land border 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. Burkina Faso
    6. Burundi
    7. Cambodia
    8. Cape Verde
    9. Central African Republic
    10. Chad
    11. China
    12. Comoros
    13. Côte d’Ivoire
    14. Cuba
    15. Djibouti
    16. Dominica
    17. Egypt
    18. Equatorial Guinea
    19. Gabon
    20. Gambia
    21. Georgia
    22. Grenade
    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. Suriname
    53. Swaziland
    54. Tajikistan
    55. Tanzania
    56. Thailand
    57. Togo
    58. Tonga
    59. Tunisia
    60. Turkmenistan
    61. Uganda
    62. Uzbekistan
    63. Venezuela
    64. Zambia
    65. 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:
    • If entering by air, a fee of 12 USD will be charged for a tourist card
    • If you have already entered Guatemala or Honduras, you can enter El Salvador from Guatemala or Honduras by land without any additional visa requirements as per CA-4 Border Control Agreement
  • Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of El Salvador

Personal experience: I entered El Salvador from Guatemala at the land border with my Indian passport and US visa. There are no immigration checkpoints at 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. Côte d´Ivoire
    14. Djibouti
    15. Dominica
    16. Dominican Republic
    17. Ecuador
    18. Egypt
    19. Equatorial Guinea
    20. Gabon
    21. Gambia
    22. Georgia
    23. Grenade
    24. Guinea
    25. Guinea-Bissau
    26. Guyana
    27. India
    28. Jamaica
    29. Kazakhstan
    30. Kiribati
    31. Kyrgyzstan
    32. Lesotho
    33. Malawi
    34. Maldives
    35. Mauricio
    36. Mauritania
    37. Micronesia
    38. Moldova
    39. Montenegro
    40. Morocco
    41. Myanmar
    42. Namibia
    43. Nauru
    44. Niger
    45. Palau
    46. Papua New Guinea
    47. Philippines
    48. Rwanda
    49. Samoa
    50. Senegal
    51. Serbia
    52. Seychelles
    53. Suriname
    54. Swaziland
    55. Tajikistan
    56. Tanzania
    57. Thailand
    58. Togo
    59. Tonga
    60. Tunisia
    61. Turkmenistan
    62. Uganda
    63. Uzbekistan
    64. Zambia
    65. 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 rule: If you have already entered Honduras or El Salvador, you can enter Guatemala from Honduras or El Salvador by land without any additional visa requirements as per the CA-4 Border Control Agreement.
  • Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Guatemala

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

I have also entered Guatemala from Honduras at the land border with my 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. Burkina Faso
    6. Burundi
    7. Cambodia
    8. Cape Verde
    9. Central African Republic
    10. Chad
    11. China
    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. Hong Kong
    26. India
    27. Jamaica
    28. Kazakhstan
    29. Kiribati
    30. Kyrgyzstan
    31. Lesotho
    32. Macau
    33. Malawi
    34. Maldives
    35. Mauritania
    36. Mauritius
    37. Micronesia
    38. Moldova
    39. Montenegro
    40. Morocco
    41. Myanmar
    42. Namibia
    43. Nauru
    44. Niger
    45. Palau
    46. Papua New Guinea
    47. Philippines
    48. Rwanda
    49. Samoa
    50. Senegal
    51. Serbia
    52. Seychelles
    53. South Sudan
    54. Suriname
    55. Swaziland
    56. Tajikistan
    57. Tanzania
    58. Thailand
    59. Togo
    60. Tonga
    61. Tunisia
    62. Turkmenistan
    63. Uganda
    64. Uzbekistan
    65. Zambia
    66. 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.
  • Official source: IATA Travel Centre

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

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

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09. 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 you are eligible to obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL (VOA)
    • VOA fee is 50 USD, payable in cash in USD only, valid for 30 days, single-entry
    • 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)
  • Official source: IATA Travel Centre

Personal experience: I entered Nicaragua at the land border 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 VOA fee, $10 entry fee, $2 land border migration fee, and $1 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
    • Must show proof of economic solvency for a minimum of 500 USD
  • Official source: Embassy of Panama in the USA

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

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Caribbean

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11. Anguilla (British Territory)

  • Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
  • Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
  • Entry granted: 90 days
  • Official source: Anguilla Tourist Board, entry requirements

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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 you are eligible to obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL (VOA)
    • VOA fee is 100 USD, valid for 30 days, single-entry only
    • US visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
  • Official source: Consulate General of Antigua and Barbuda in NYC, USA

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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: 90 days
  • Entry rule: US visa must be valid for the period of intended stay
  • Official source: Netherlands Worldwide

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14. Bahamas

  • Eligible Nationalities: Indian passport holders only
  • Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
  • Entry granted: 90 days
  • Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Bahamas

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15. Bermuda (British Territory)

  • Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
  • Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
  • Entry granted: 30 days
  • Entry rule: US visa must be valid for a minimum of 45 days beyond the date of departure from Bermuda
  • Official source: Government of Bermuda

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16. Bonaire (Dutch Territory)

  • 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: 90 days
  • Official source: Netherlands Worldwide

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17. British Virgin Islands (British Territory)

  • Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
  • Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
  • Entry granted: 180 days
  • Entry rule: US visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
  • Official source: British Virgin Islands Tourism

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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 rule: Must arrive directly from the US
  • Official source: Cayman Islands Customs and Border Controls

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19. Cuba

  • Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
  • Permitted US visas: Valid used/unused multiple-entry US visa – B1, B2, B1/B2, F1, J1, H1, L1 only
  • Entry granted: 30 days
  • Entry rule: Must hold Cuba Tourist card (Tarjeta del Turista), which can be obtained from
    • Cuban Embassies and Consulates
    • Authorized Airlines at the time of check-in
    • Travel Agencies specialized in Cuba tours
  • Official source: 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. Jamaica
    8. Venezuela
  • Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
  • Entry granted: 90 days
  • Official source: Netherlands Worldwide

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21. Dominican Republic

  • Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
  • Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas, except transit (C1, C1/D)
  • Entry granted: 30 days
  • Entry rule: If arriving by land or sea, you must pay a departure tax of 20 USD before departing. If arriving by air, the departure tax is included in the airfare.
  • Official source: Ministry of Tourism of Dominican Republic

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22. Haiti

  • Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
    1. Colombia
    2. Cuba
    3. Dominican Republic
    4. Panama
  • Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
  • Entry granted: 90 days
  • Entry rule: A tourist fee of 10 USD must be paid on arrival at the airport
  • Official source: IATA Travel Centre

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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
  • Official source: Immigration Department of Jamaica

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24. Sint Maarten

  • 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
  • Official source: Netherlands Worldwide

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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
  • Entry granted: 90 days
  • Official source: Ministry of Border Control of Turks and Caicos

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South America

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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, H1B or J, O, P, and E categories only
  • Entry granted: 90 days
  • Entry rules:
    • Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to apply for Electronic Travel Authorization (Autorizacion de Viaje Electronica – AVE) before arrival
    • AVE fee is 400 USD, the processing time is up to 20 working days, valid for 3 months, multiple-entry
    • US visa must be valid for at least 3 months from the day of arrival
  • Official source: Consulate of Argentina in New York, USA

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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 transit (C1)
  • Entry granted: 90 days
  • Entry rule: US visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
  • Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affiars of Chile, Consular Section (Click on “Download file” link)

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28. Colombia

  • Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
    1. Cambodia
    2. China
    3. India
    4. Macau
    5. Myanmar
    6. Nicaragua
    7. Taiwan
    8. Thailand
    9. Vietnam
  • Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas, except transit (C1)
  • Entry granted: 90 days
  • Entry rule: US visa must be valid for at least 180 days from the day of arrival
  • Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia

Personal experience: I entered Colombia at Bogota International Airport with my India passport and US visa. The immigration procedure at the airport was quick. The number of days was not marked on my passport but I figured that it was a standard 90 days.

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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 rule: US visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
  • Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru

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Europe

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30. Albania

  • Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities (except for Iranian nationals; Albania cut its diplomatic ties with Iran over cyber attacks)
  • Permitted US visas: All valid USED multiple-entry US visas
  • Entry granted: 90 days
  • Entry rule: US visa must have been used at least once to enter the US before
  • Official source: 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. Iraq
    20. Jamaica
    21. Kiribati
    22. Laos
    23. Malaysia
    24. Maldives
    25. Marshall Islands
    26. Micronesia
    27. Mongolia
    28. Morocco
    29. Myanmar
    30. Nauru
    31. Nicaragua
    32. Palau
    33. Papua New Guinea
    34. Paraguay
    35. Philippines
    36. Saint Kitts and Nevis
    37. Saint Lucia
    38. Samoa
    39. Saudi Arabia
    40. Solomon Islands
    41. Suriname
    42. Timor-Leste
    43. Tonga
    44. Trinidad and Tobago
    45. Tunisia
    46. Turkmenistan
    47. Tuvalu
    48. Vanuatu
    49. Venezuela
    50. Vietnam
  • Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
  • Entry granted: 21 or 120 days
  • Entry rules:
    • Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but you are eligible to apply for Visa ON ARRIVAL or Armenia eVisa (Egypt, India and Iraq passport holders)
    • VOA or eVisa fee is 3,000 AMD, valid for 21 days, single-entry (OR) 15,000 AMD, valid for 120 days, single-entry
  • Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia

Personal experience: I have been to Armenia using e-Visa. Having a US visa in order to apply for e-Visa is a new requirement for Indian, Egyptian and Iraqi passport holders.

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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 rule: US visa must be valid for at least 30 days from the day of arrival
  • Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina (click on “Decision on Visas – Amendments – 73_17”)

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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
  • Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia

Personal experience: I entered Georgia at Kutaisi International Airport with my Indian passport and US visa. The immigration procedure at the airport took a while as Georgia immigration is difficult to deal with. I was given a 90-day entry.

I also entered Georgia by train from Armenia with my Indian passport and US visa. Again, immigration was a headache but I was given a 90-day entry.

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34. Moldova

  • Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
    1. Bahrain
    2. Belize
    3. Bolivia
    4. Cambodia
    5. Cape Verde
    6. China
    7. Comoros
    8. Cuba
    9. Dominican Republic
    10. Ecuador
    11. Fiji
    12. Gabon
    13. Guyana
    14. Haiti
    15. India
    16. Jamaica
    17. Kuwait
    18. Madagascar
    19. Maldives
    20. Mongolia
    21. Nauru
    22. Oman
    23. Papua New Guinea
    24. Qatar
    25. São Tomé and Príncipe
    26. Saudi Arabia
    27. South Africa
    28. Swaziland
    29. Thailand
    30. Togo
  • Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas, except transit (C1)
  • Entry granted: 90 days
  • Entry rule: US visa must be valid for the intended period of the stay
  • Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova

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35. Montenegro

  • Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
  • Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
  • Entry granted: 30 days
  • Entry rule: US visa must be valid for the intended period of the stay
  • Official source: Government of Montenegro

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36. North Macedonia

  • Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
  • Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
  • Entry granted: 15 days
  • Entry rules:
    • US visa must be valid for at least 5 days beyond the intended period of stay
    • Total duration of consecutive stays must not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period
  • Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia

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37. Serbia

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

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38. 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 (those aged 15-50)
    9. Libya (those aged 16-45)
    10. Nepal
    11. Pakistan
    12. Palestine
    13. Philippines
    14. Senegal
    15. Sri Lanka
    16. Vietnam
    17. Yemen
  • Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
  • Entry granted: 30 days
  • Entry rules:
    • Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but you are eligible to apply for Turkey e-Visa online
    • E-Visa fee is 43 USD, validity is 180 days, and single-entry only
  • Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey

Personal experience: I entered Turkey at Istanbul International Airport with my Indian passport and US visa. I applied for my Turkey e-Visa before my travel to Turkey. The immigration procedure at the airport was quick. I was granted a 30-day entry.

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39. 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 (LHR) or Manchester (MAN) airports
    • Must be traveling to or from the US only
    • Must arrive and depart by air only
    • Must hold the boarding pass for the onward flight
    • Onward flight must be within 24 hours (on the same day or the next day before midnight)
    • Granting the 24-hour entry is at the sole discretion of the immigration officer
  • Official source: GOV.UK

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Middle East

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40. Bahrain

  • Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
  • Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
  • Entry granted: 14 days or 30 days
  • Entry rules:
    • Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL or Bahrain eVisa
    • Single-entry VOA fee is 5 BD, valid for 14 days, entry up to 14 days
    • Multiple-entry VOA fee is 12 BD, valid for 3 months, entry up to 1 month
    • Single-entry eVisa fee is 10 BD, valid for 14 days, entry up to 14 days
    • Multiple-entry eVisa fee is 17 BD, valid for 3 months, entry up to 1 month
  • Official source: Bahrain eVisa Portal

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41. Jordan

  • Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
    1. Afghanistan
    2. Angola
    3. Bangladesh
    4. Belize
    5. Benin
    6. Botswana
    7. Burkina Faso
    8. Burundi
    9. Cambodia
    10. Cameroon
    11. Central African Republic
    12. Chad
    13. Comoros
    14. Congo
    15. Cote d’Ivoire
    16. Cuba
    17. Congo, Dem. Rep. Of
    18. Djibouti
    19. Equatorial Guinea
    20. Eritrea
    21. Ethiopia
    22. Gabon
    23. Gambia
    24. Ghana
    25. Guinea
    26. Guinea Bissau
    27. Iran
    28. Iraq
    29. Lao
    30. Liberia
    31. Libya
    32. Madagascar
    33. Mali
    34. Mauritania
    35. Mongolia
    36. Mozambique
    37. Myanmar
    38. Namibia
    39. Nepal
    40. Niger
    41. Nigeria
    42. Pakistan
    43. Palestine
    44. Papua New Guinea
    45. Philippines
    46. Senegal
    47. Sierra Leone
    48. Somalia
    49. South Sudan
    50. Sri Lanka
    51. Sudan
    52. Syria
    53. Tanzania
    54. Timor-Leste
    55. Togo
    56. Uganda
    57. Vietnam
    58. Yemen
    59. Zambia
  • Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
  • Entry granted: 90 days
  • Entry rules:
    • Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to apply for Jordan eVisa
    • US visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
  • Official source: Jordan E-Visa Portal

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42. Oman

  • Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
    1. Albania
    2. Armenia
    3. Azerbaijan
    4. Bhutan
    5. Costa Rica
    6. Cuba
    7. El Salvador
    8. Guatemala
    9. Honduras
    10. India
    11. Kyrgyzstan
    12. Laos
    13. Maldives
    14. Mexico
    15. Morocco
    16. Nicaragua
    17. Panama
    18. Peru
    19. Tajikistan
    20. Turkmenistan
    21. Vietnam
  • Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
  • Entry granted: 10 or 30 days
  • Entry rules:
    • Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to apply for Oman 26M or 26N Tourist Visa online
    • 26M eVisa fee is 20 OMR, valid for 30 days, single-entry only
    • 26N eVisa fee is 5 OMR, valid for 10 days, single-entry only
  • Official source: Foreign Ministry of Oman

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43. Qatar

  • Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
  • Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
  • Entry granted: 30 days
  • Entry rules:
    • Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but you are eligible to apply for an A3 Visa online on the Hayya Portal
    • A3 eVisa fee is QAR 100, valid for 30 days, single-entry only
    • Must provide hotel booking for the entire stay reserved through the Discover Qatar website
    • US visa must be valid on the day of A3 eVisa application
  • Official source: Qatar Tourism Board

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44. Saudi Arabia

  • Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
  • Permitted US visas: Valid USED multiple-entry US visas – B1, B2, B1/B2 only
  • Entry granted: 90 days
  • Entry rules:
    • Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL or Saudi Arabia eVisa
    • VOA or eVisa fee is 300 SAR, valid for 1 year, multiple-entry (plus service fee and insurance fee)
    • US visa must have been used at least once to enter the US before
  • Official source: Saudi Arabia Tourism Authority

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45. United Arab Emirates

  • Eligible Nationalities: Indian passport holders only
  • Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas, except transit (C1)
  • Entry granted: 14 days
  • Entry rules:
    • Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to obtain UAE Visa on Arrival (VOA) at Dubai, Sharjah or Abu Dhabi international airports
    • VOA fee is 100 AED, valid for 14 days, single-entry only
    • US visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
  • Official source: UAE Government Portal

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

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46. 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
  • Official source: Egypt Tourism Department

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47. Morocco

  • Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities, except Iran, Palestine and Syria
  • Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
  • Entry granted: 30 days
  • Entry rules:
    • Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to apply for the Morocco e-Visa
    • E-Visa fee is 770 MAD, valid for 180 days, single-entry only
    • US visa must be valid for at least 90 days from the day of arrival
  • Official source: Morocco E-Visa Portal

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48. Sao Tome and Principe

  • Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
  • Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
  • Entry granted: 15 days
  • Official source: IATA Travel Centre

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Asia

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49. Japan

  • Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
  • Permitted US visas: Valid multiple-entry US RESIDENT visas such as H, L, F, J, etc. (Tourist visas such as B1/B2 are not eligible)
  • Entry granted: 90 days
  • Entry rules:
    • Visa is NOT EXEMPT but are eligible to apply for Japan eVisa
    • eVisa fee is JPY 3,000, valid for 90 days, single-entry only
    • Must submit proof of residence to prove that you reside in the US
    • Must 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
  • Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

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50. Kyrgyzstan

  • Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
    1. China
    2. India
  • Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
  • Entry granted: 7 days
  • Entry rules:
    • US visa must be a long-term visa issued for 3 or more years (US visas issued for less than 3 years are not accepted)
    • After entering Kyrgyzstan this way, you can only reenter Kyrgyzstan again after 21 days.
  • Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan

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51. Malaysia (Temporarily Suspended)

  • 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 you 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
  • Official source: High Commission of Malaysia in New Delhi, India

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52. Philippines

  • Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
    • China
    • India
  • Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
  • Entry granted: 30 days (India) or 7 days (China)
  • Entry rules:
    • US visa must be valid for the entire duration of the stay
    • Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of departure
  • Official source: Embassy of the Philippines in India

Personal experience: I have been to the Philippines several times using my Indian passport and US visa. The immigration procedure at the airport was always quick. I was always given a 14-day entry (changed to 30 days in May 2025).

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53. Singapore

  • Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
    1. China
    2. India
  • Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas, except transit (C1)
  • Entry granted: 96 hours (4 days)
  • Entry rules:
    • Visa is NOT EXEMPT but you are eligible to obtain Singapore Visa Free Transit Facility (VFTF) upon arrival
    • Must be traveling to or from the country of passport. Example: Must be traveling to a third country from India via Singapore or traveling to India from a third country via Singapore. An example itinerary would be India-Singapore-Bali or Bali-Singapore-India.
    • Both arriving and departing flights in Singapore must be on the same itinerary
    • US visa must be valid for at least 1 month at the time of arrival
  • Official source: Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority

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54. South Korea

  • Eligible nationalities: All nationalities (except these 23 countries – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Cuba, Egypt, Gambia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine, Senegal, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Uzbekistan and Yemen)
  • Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas, except transit (C1)
  • Entry granted: 30 days
  • Entry rules:
    • Must be traveling to/from the US through South Korea
    • If there is a transit or stopover before South Korea, it cannot be more than 3 days
  • Official source: South Korea Embassy in Washington DC, USA

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

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55. Taiwan

  • Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
    1. Cambodia
    2. Colombia
    3. India
    4. Indonesia
    5. Laos
    6. Myanmar
    7. Vietnam
  • Permitted US visas: All valid/expired used/unused multiple-entry US visas, except transit (C1)
  • Entry granted: 14 days
  • Entry rules:
    • Visa is NOT EXEMPT but you are eligible to apply for Taiwan Travel Authorization Certificate (TAC) or Taiwan eVisa (only Colombia passport holders)
    • TAC is free of charge, valid for 90 days, and multiple-entry
    • eVisa fee is 1,600 TWD, valid for 3 months, single-entry only
    • For TAC, if using an EXPIRED US visa, the visa must have expired in the last 10 years only
    • For eVisa, the US visa must be valid for at least 180 days on the day of arrival
  • Official source: Bureau of Consular Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan)

Personal experience: I entered Taiwan at Taipei International Airport with my Indian passport and US visa. I applied for my travel authorization certificate (TAC) a few days before my travel to Taiwan. I was given a 30-day entry (entry was 30 days when I traveled but currently it’s only 14 days).

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Change history

DateChanges
16-Jun-2025Countries updated: (1) Moldova (eligible nationalities list shrunk from 56 countries to 30)
05-Jun-2025Countries updated: (1) Philippines (duration of stay for Indians is now 30 days)
03-Feb-2025Countries added: (1) Cuba (official source available) and (2) São Tomé and Príncipe (official source available)
Countries removed: None
Countries updated: Canada (added Mexico to eligible countries), Belize (updated eligible countries), El Salvador (updated eligible countries), Armenia (added e-Visa eligible countries), Moldova (updated eligible countries), Turkey (updated eligible countries), Oman (updated eligible countries), Morroco (added excluded nationalities list), and Philippines (added China to the eligible countries)
10-Feb-2024Countries updated: Jordan (updated eligible countries)
25-Jan-2024Countries added: (1) Moldova, (2) Jordan and (3) Kyrgyzstan
Countries removed: (1) Cuba (due to lack of proper official sources in 2024)

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There you have it! List of 55 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 55 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.

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738 Comments

  1. sgt says

    June 13, 2025 at 12:56 am

    Hi, I think Moldova changed their visa policy. For instance, the Philippines can no longer use US visa to enter said country. Just a PSA as of June 2025

    Reply
    • Thirumal Motati says

      June 16, 2025 at 3:01 am

      Hi Sgt! Thanks for the info! Noted and I’m researching now. I will updated the article. Thanks again!

      Reply
  2. Abhi says

    February 10, 2025 at 12:24 am

    Hi, me and wife are headed to Turks and Caicos. I’m on an H1b and wife on H4, we also have a Canadian tourist visa. the TCI govt website says I should be fine without a visitors visa. Has anyone traveled to Turks and Caicos on an h1b and did you have or need a visitor visa? Any experiences will be helpful.

    Reply
    • Thirumal Motati says

      February 10, 2025 at 10:22 am

      Hi Abhi! The TCI government website does not mention what type of US visas can be used. From my experience, when the government website doesn’t specifically mention the type of US visas, then it’s safe to assume that you can use all valid US visa types. That said, I have couple more sources for you to confirm.

      – TIMATIC: It’s the database that airline staff use to check-in and onboard passengers. You need to input the information to check though. You can use the TIMATIC interface on United or Emirates.
      – Visit Turks and Caicos Islands: Unofficial but accurate and up to date information. Scroll down to “Other Countries” and you will see H1B there.

      Reply
  3. Amul says

    January 15, 2025 at 7:27 pm

    Hey Thirumal

    Thanks for this excellent resource.

    Quick question about traveling with two passports in South America.

    I’m from India, planning US -> Mexico -> Peru -> Chile with my valid US B1/B2 visa. However, I’ll likely have a new passport before the trip, with my US visa in the old passport.

    Mexico and Chile embassies have confirmed they accept valid US visas in old passports (along with new passport). I’m unable to get a clear confirmation from Peru. Would you know if Peru accepts a US visa in an old passport + new passport? I have this question because Kyrgyzstan apparently requires the visa to be on your current passport (According to Indian embassy in Kyrgyzstan).

    Reply
    • Thirumal Motati says

      February 14, 2025 at 5:01 am

      Hi Amul! Apologize for the late response. Majority of the countries accept valid visas in old passports, so I’m assuming Peru would accept too. I couldn’t find official information but a post in Tourist Helpline FB group says someone has used a valid US visa in old passport to enter Peru successfully in 2018.

      Reply
  4. Vikesh Narielwala says

    November 29, 2024 at 10:41 pm

    Hi All,

    Just wanted to put some comments regarding Nicaragua and Argentina. Even with a valid US visa Nicaragua is not allowing Indian citizens to enter. We need to fill the form but when we mention Citizenship as Indian the form crashes. We need a mail approval from the embassy but we have mailed them around 25 days ago but no reply. Even though it is part of CA4 countries rules are different for Indian citizens.

    For Argentina Tourist AVE visa, the fees has been changed to 400USD now. We have applied for it and will let you know in case we get the visa or not. Also waiting times have increased anywhere between 2-3 weeks now, so if planning for Argentina make sure to apply the Visa atleast a month before your travel date.

    This blog has helped a lot for me to plan Central and South America but situations are changing hence felt to provide an update.

    Reply
    • Thirumal Motati says

      December 3, 2024 at 7:00 pm

      Hi Vikesh! Thanks for the updates! Unfortunately, a lot of Latin American countries are restricting South Asian (including Indians) and African nationals due to the pressure from the US.

      Yeah, you are right. The Nicaragua immigration form is saying that we must apply for a visa. Which embassy did you contact? And what’s the procedure like to get a visa for Nicaragua.

      The Argentina AVE fee is $400? Wow! Did you try to apply at the embassy for a sticker visa? There is no fee for sticker visa for Indians.

      Thanks! Yeah, I try to keep the post updated but I’m losing motivation. I still love traveling (currently in Mexico) and love sharing my knowledge. But Google considers content farms and AI sites as worthy of ranking. Blogs like mine with real in-person experience is worthless in Google’s eyes. Diminishing income from the blog lead me to focus on other projects. But readers like you and kind words like these are what keeps me going. I will do my best to keep this content up-to-date and free. Thanks again, Vikesh!

      Reply
      • Vikesh Narielwala says

        December 5, 2024 at 1:37 am

        Hi Thirumal,

        We had to write a mail to Solicitudes@migob.gob.ni asking for permission by sending our US visa and passport details is what the information i have and it seems they send an approval and then we can travel. If not other way is to apply at the embassy and i watched a youtube video and it looked very tiring as the officials did not look very supportive atleast in Honduras.

        For Argentina visa, we tried to apply at multiple embassies in Central and South America like Guatemala, El Salvador, Chile but all mentioned a waiting period of 2-3 months and some fees with it. Also the consular in one of the embassies requested us not to apply as mostly they will reject for Indian travellers it seems and suggested for an AVE visa. Also saw lot of reddit comments that consular is asking everybody to apply for an AVE. We recently got our Brazil visa rejected in Colombia but now we have tried again for an argentina AVE visa. Its been more than 2 weeks but status still shows requested. I think this part of world is becoming difficult for Indians to travel.

        Your blogs are extremely helpful. I know nowadays what google is trying to do. Really appreciate the work.

        Reply
  5. David says

    October 23, 2024 at 7:24 pm

    What about G4 visa? Same exemptions as B1, B2, B1/B2, H1, L1, F1, J1, C1, D, C1/D? Thanks.

    Reply
    • Thirumal Motati says

      October 29, 2024 at 7:03 am

      Yes. G4 visa also qualify for these exemptions. I’ve only listed the most popular ones here such as B, H, F, C/D, etc. but exemptions apply to other US visas as well, except for transit for some countries.

      Reply
  6. Hashim says

    September 3, 2024 at 2:50 pm

    What is your opinion about Atlys. Is it legitimate visa site or a scam?

    Reply
    • Thirumal Motati says

      September 9, 2024 at 8:57 am

      Hi Hashim! I teach my readers how to apply for visas on their own. But if you need help from a visa agent, you can use one. I have never used this agent and I have no opinion about them.

      Reply
  7. Mark says

    July 20, 2024 at 9:12 pm

    Hi, you can also travel Kosovo via Serbian border. So if you use your US visa to enter Serbia, you can also go to Kosovo legally as they consider it as part of Serbia and not as separate country. But this only applies if you are entering via Serbia – Kosovo border and not from any other neighbor countries.

    Reply
    • Thirumal Motati says

      August 8, 2024 at 4:40 am

      Hi Mark! Thanks for the info! I will do some research and update the article.

      Reply
  8. Lulu Sarnam says

    July 4, 2024 at 11:41 am

    One of the most useful article in the entire internet :) Thanks Thirumal. Please keep the updates.

    Reply
    • Thirumal Motati says

      July 6, 2024 at 12:21 pm

      Hi Lulu! Thank you and I appreciate the kind words! I’ll do my best to keep it updated.

      Reply
  9. Saket Pachisia says

    February 20, 2024 at 11:13 am

    Hello Thirumal, I wanted to check, I have 2 Indian passports. My older expired one has a valid US multiple-entry visa which has been used in USA. I wanted to check if this will be good enough for me to visit Albania, Montenegro and North Macedonia.

    Reply
    • Thirumal Motati says

      February 22, 2024 at 2:46 pm

      Hi Saket! I couldn’t find official info for Albania and Montenegro, but North Macedonia accepts valid US visas in expired passports if accompanied by new passport. It’s confirmed in IATA/TIMATIC. I’m quite certain that it shouldn’t be an issue for Albania and Montenegro as well.

      Reply
    • Pooja Dharan Mp says

      March 15, 2024 at 12:30 pm

      Hi, can you Please point out which countries allow C1/D US visa on Indian passport to enter or does this visa come under the “All valid/expired used/unused multiple-entry US visas” mentioned multiple times in ur Blog.

      Reply
      • Thirumal Motati says

        March 16, 2024 at 11:42 am

        Hi Pooja! Yes. C1/D is included when I say “all US visas”. If a C1/D (transit) is not accepted, then I mention that explicitly saying “except transit”. Hope that’s clear.

        Reply
  10. Umar says

    February 3, 2024 at 7:30 am

    Hi Thirumal, your blog and this post is amazing, I’ve bookmarked it as I recently received my B1/B2 visa. However, I had two transits in London (LHR) when going and when coming back from the US, both times I was unable to exit the airport because I think the immigration officers were not aware of the transit without a visa if you have a valid US visa, they told me I am not able to leave the airport even my transit was 15hrs. Have you or anyone tried to exit the airport while on transit in the UK ?

    Reply
    • Thirumal Motati says

      February 5, 2024 at 1:22 pm

      Hi Umar! Thanks for the update! There are a few readers on the FB group that were able to use this provision successfully. I don’t know if anyone used it recently though. You can join the FB group and ask there to see if anyone was able to use it recently.

      Reply
      • HIMAS says

        February 7, 2024 at 5:25 am

        Hi Umar. You can travel without UK visa. Your US valid B1/B2. Only one day (24 hours) can transit London. I’ve travelled already.

        Reply
      • Umar says

        February 11, 2024 at 5:33 pm

        Thanks for the update! I shall try it next time.

        Reply
        • Khawar Saleem says

          February 26, 2024 at 12:56 am

          Only be allowed when change of airport. Landing in Heathrow and next flight is from Heathrow, they will not give you transit visa.

          Reply
          • Thirumal Motati says

            March 4, 2024 at 3:30 am

            Hi Khawar! Thanks for the info! Is this from your personal experience? Were you denied 24-hour entry at Heathrow?

    • FK says

      February 12, 2024 at 8:25 am

      I availed Visa on Arrival at Heathrow Airport in April,2023.I was coming back to Pakistan from New York travelling on Virgin Atlantic and i had layover of 15 hrs & 45 minutes.I went straight to the immigration and was fortunate that i was sent to the relevant immigration officer who was aware of this visa on arrival with valid US visa.The lady asked me how can i help you?I was with my wife,I said to her that i have onward journey to Pakistan tonight and my layover is for 15hrs and today is our EId and i would like to go out and have Eid Lunch with my family and in the evening i will come back.

      She said i am allowing you entry but incase if you miss your flight or you try to slip be mindful youll never ever be able to get UK visa again in life and we will ban you if you stay beyond 24hrs in the UK.

      I replied very politely with gratitude that i am aware and i will keep my word and so did i and was back on time and took a flight and came back to Lahore and i shared my experience with Thiirumal Motati.

      Reply
  11. Sangi says

    February 13, 2023 at 7:37 am

    Hi, I have a US visa (on my Indian passport) and I am planning to travel to the Philippines this month with my us visa. Are there any other requirements other than the US visa to show to the immigration?

    Reply
    • Thirumal Motati says

      February 28, 2023 at 12:16 pm

      Hi Sangi! No. All you need is your India passport and a valid US visa. Enjoy your trip!

      Reply
      • Elizabeth says

        March 6, 2023 at 7:41 am

        Can you kindly update the information on North Macedonia? They recently suspended entry of third-country nationals that have US and Canada visas. Suspended till 31st December 2023. You can see the update of the same resource link you posted from their MFA.

        Reply
        • Thirumal Motati says

          March 6, 2023 at 1:25 pm

          Hi Elizabeth! The MFA link still says that you can use US, UK and Canada visa will the 31 Dec 2023. Are you looking at a different link or interpreting the same info differently? If we both are referring to the same info, then you are interpreting the info incorrectly. MFA abolished Macedonian visas for those holding US, UK, and Canada visas. That means a Macedonian visa is not required if you are holding a US, UK, or Canada visa. It also says that this visa-free scheme is temporary and is only available till the end of this year.

          Reply
  12. Varun Shinde says

    February 9, 2023 at 11:48 pm

    Hello Sir, I am travelling from the USA to Dubai with an EXPIRED US visa (but active I-797) and planning to stay in Dubai for 2 days and will fly to India from there. I am confused about the visa application for UAE.

    I have two separate tickets as US – Dubai(Emirates) and Dubai – Mumbai(Indigo). I believe I am not eligible for Transit Visa in this case and have to apply for Single Entry Tourist Visa for UAE. Could you please guide me if I am on right track?

    Reply
    • Thirumal Motati says

      February 10, 2023 at 10:50 am

      Hi Varun! You cannot get VOA in UAE since your US visa is expired. Therefore you would need to get a single-entry tourist visa for UAE. Since you are flying to the UAE with Emirates, you can apply for a 48-hour or a 96-hour visa on the Emirates website. You will see the option to apply for a UAE visa from “manage your booking” on their website.

      Reply
      • Varun Shinde says

        February 13, 2023 at 5:17 pm

        Thank you for replying back. Emirates is not applying for a transit visa as I am NOT exactly doing a transit based on my tickets. I booked a one-way flight to Dubai and another flight with Indigo 2 days later. In that case, emirates cannot apply for a visa for me. However, I applied for a Tourist visa now with Atlys.

        I got another question for you, this is just to confirm again being traveling for the first time to UAE. My wife has a VALID H1B US visa and a valid passport till 2026. I believe she will get VOA and I do not need to file for a tourist visa for her. I asked DVPC and they also mentioned the same thing but the statement is somewhat dubious. Can you please tell me about this?

        Reply
        • Thirumal Motati says

          March 6, 2023 at 2:31 pm

          Hi Varun! Sorry for the late response! Yes. Your wife can get VOA in UAE using her valid H1B US visa and India passport. Enjoy your trip!

          Reply
  13. Dipesh says

    January 28, 2023 at 2:26 am

    Malaysia also allows citizens of India and the PRC to stay for 15 days with VOA if they are arriving in Malaysia via Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, or Brunei only (with a valid visa from either country). Here is the authenticity of the source

    Reply
    • Thirumal Motati says

      February 10, 2023 at 1:41 pm

      Hi Dipesh! Thanks for the information! I already have a section about VOA in Malaysia Visa Guide. But I think it will not be relevant in this article because it has nothing to do with having a US visa.

      Reply
  14. Vivek Nair says

    January 24, 2023 at 6:09 am

    Hi Thirumal. I am an Indian passport holder with an unused US Visa. Can I enter Bosnia with this? I checked the link given by you – in this, it is mentioned that citizens of countries that have a visa regime with Bosnia are allowed. I am planning to enter Bosnia and exit from Montenegro. Thanks.

    Reply
    • Thirumal Motati says

      January 24, 2023 at 7:36 am

      Hi Vivek! Yes, you can use your unused US visa to enter Bosnia. Bosnia has a visa regime with pretty much every country, except Kosovo. If you hold an Indian passport, you can use your US visa to enter Bosnia, and also Montenegro.

      Reply
  15. Nirav says

    January 20, 2023 at 6:47 pm

    Hi, I have a few hours of layover in Singapore. On my trip from Phuket to NY (via Singapore), can I use VFTF to do some sightseeing in Singapore for a few hours? My requirement is just for this leg (I’m going to Thailand from NY, via Japan, so I don’t have this option then).

    I have an Indian passport, with H1B Visa expiring in 2025, living in NY. Also, have a long-term UK visa expiring in 2029.

    Reply
    • Thirumal Motati says

      January 24, 2023 at 7:56 am

      Hi Nirav! Yes, you can. If you have a “multiple-entry” US visa and a confirmed ticket to any third country, you can obtain VFTF at Singapore airport. Ignore the additional requirements I have mentioned such as home country or country of visa. I had to add those to keep it straightforward otherwise I would have had to deal with many emails and queries, especially those using single-entry visas.

      Reply
  16. Dip says

    January 11, 2023 at 8:54 am

    Our entry to South Korea was denied while transiting Incheon from Honolulu on our way to Singapore. The immigration officer has advised us that Indian passport holders are no longer eligible to exit during their transit in Korea unless they have a prearranged visa for Korea.

    Reply
    • Thirumal Motati says

      January 24, 2023 at 9:09 am

      Hi Dip! Thanks for the update! Yeah, it’s been unclear since post-covid. Thanks for trying this yourself and letting us know. Appreciate it and thank you!

      Reply
  17. Soni says

    January 10, 2023 at 3:39 pm

    Hello Thirumal, I was recently researching about Jamaican visa and saw that Indian passport holders can get a visa on arrival for 7 days! Is this right? I do have a US visa too!

    Reply
    • Thirumal Motati says

      January 24, 2023 at 9:18 am

      Hi Soni! Indian passport holders do not need a visa for Jamaica. All you need is your Indian passport. US visa is not needed.

      Reply
  18. Aishwarya says

    January 9, 2023 at 3:35 pm

    Hi Thirumal! Your blog is amazing and I keep referring to it often. I really appreciate your patience and diligence in responding to each comment or query.
    I just wanted to ask whether I can use a valid US visa which is in my expired passport and just carry it with me whenever I travel. Or is it necessary that the US visa should be on a valid passport? Thank you.

    Reply
    • Thirumal Motati says

      January 24, 2023 at 9:22 am

      Hi Aishwarya! Your US visa in your expired passport is still valid. So when you travel to the US or any country that accepts a US visa, you just have to carry both passports. Present both passports at the time of flight check-in and immigration.

      Reply
      • Aishwarya says

        January 26, 2023 at 7:54 pm

        Thank you so much for the response!

        Reply
  19. Narsinh says

    December 18, 2022 at 11:29 am

    Hi, I have a multiple-entry US VISA for 10 years ( B1/B2 ) expiring in Sept 2025. My son has just moved to Canada on a student visa. We want to pay a visit to him and also travel to some places. My query is should I apply for a tourist VISA or a family visa for CANADA? Thanks.

    Reply
    • Thirumal Motati says

      December 23, 2022 at 8:28 am

      Hi Narsinh! You must apply for a Canada VISITOR visa. Visitor visas can be for tourism or family. You will be asked to select your purpose of visit in your visa application. You can select family visit as your purpose.

      Reply
  20. Morize says

    December 11, 2022 at 5:08 pm

    Hi! Does anyone here have tried traveling to Cuba straight from Canada/US using their Philippine passport with a valid Canada TRV/US B1/B2 visa? Appreciate your responses!

    Reply
    • Thirumal Motati says

      December 13, 2022 at 4:11 am

      Hi Morize! Quite a few Filipino readers have traveled to Cuba from the US using their US B1/B2 visas pre-covid. I don’t have any info post-covid, but I don’t think anything has changed. Amerian Airlines operates direct flights from Maimi to Cuba and you can get a tourist card at the time of check-in.

      Reply
  21. Nathan says

    November 20, 2022 at 3:32 pm

    Hello. I refer to this page frequently. Could you please add a change/ update log? I see the last update as Nov 9, 2022, but I couldn’t check what the update was. Thanks,

    Reply
    • Thirumal Motati says

      November 21, 2022 at 3:29 am

      Hi Nathan! Thanks for referring to this page frequently. I currently don’t maintain a log but I will definitely consider your suggestion. I maintain a master database and when things change in that database, I will update the article accordingly. The changes can be sometimes as simple as updating a broken link to a source to more complex updates such as adding a new country or removing an existing country. Again, thanks for the suggestion and I will look into adding a log.

      Reply
      • Mark says

        November 29, 2022 at 11:59 pm

        I just wanna add that Bahrain offers Visa on Arrival for US visa holders for 2 weeks for 5 BHD.

        Reply
        • Thirumal Motati says

          December 7, 2022 at 9:56 am

          Hi Mark! Thanks for the info! I will research and add Bahrain to the list. Thanks again!

          Reply
  22. Kumar says

    November 19, 2022 at 7:32 pm

    Thiru, A few updates I wanted to bring to your attention:

    1. Bahrain allows Indians with a US visa to get VOA
    2. Malaysia’s TWOV has resumed
    3. Taiwan is now open for tourism and Indians with a valid or expired US visa can get a free entry certificate

    Reply
    • Thirumal Motati says

      November 23, 2022 at 4:52 am

      Hi Kumar! Thanks for the info! I will add Bahrain and Taiwan. But Malaysia’s TWOV seems to be still suspended. At least that’s what my sources are saying. Do you have a link that says otherwise?

      Reply
    • Sudhi says

      December 1, 2022 at 6:10 pm

      Hi, I see in your comments about your visit to Latin America from the USA. Do you have any article that you can share about itineraries and how many days are required to cover? And did you do multiple trips to Latin America? Also is it good for families with kids or solo? Any tips and cautions for Indians and without Spanish knowledge? Thanks.

      Reply
      • Thirumal Motati says

        December 7, 2022 at 9:36 am

        Hi Sudhi! Unfortunately, I don’t have any articles on traveling in Latin America. I don’t write about travel since there are tons of blogs on that topic. My focus and expertise are only on visas, so I write about visas extensively.

        Some trips back in 2014/15 are trips I did from the US. The trips from 2016 and after are all continuous long-term trips spanning multiple countries at a time. A lot of countries are safe for kids, like Mexico, Costa Rica, Chile, etc. Basic Spanish is essential for traveling in Latin America. English is only spoken in very touristy areas. Outside those areas, knowledge of basic Spanish is very much essential.

        Reply
  23. Naz says

    November 6, 2022 at 7:27 am

    Hi, I’m an Indian passport holder, I went to S.Korea last month and had to apply for a visa since a US visa is accepted only if you are flying in from the US. The same goes for Egypt, a valid US visa is not enough. Kindly update the information provided.

    Reply
    • Thirumal Motati says

      November 7, 2022 at 5:51 am

      Hi Naz! Correct, for South Korea, you must be in transit to the US or from the US. The visa is called “tourist in transit (B-2-1)”. For example, if you plan to go from India to South Korea and then to the US, you can use your US visa. The other way round is also allowed.

      I’m not really sure about Egypt. All my sources say that you can use a valid “used” US visa. Do you know any source/link that you must travel directly from the US in order to get VOA in Egypt?

      Reply
  24. Praveen says

    October 31, 2022 at 4:25 am

    Hey Thirumal, great content and really appreciate the hard work. Can I get into Colombia and Chile with an “unused” B1/B2 visa?

    Reply
    • Thirumal Motati says

      October 31, 2022 at 8:17 am

      Hi Praveen! If you are holding an Indian passport, then YES. You can use your “unused” US B1/B2 visa to enter Colombia and Chile. Your US visa doesn’t have to be “used” for these two countries.

      Reply
  25. Divya says

    October 1, 2022 at 10:20 pm

    Hi Thirumal, thanks for the informative post. I noticed you mentioned that there is a 6 month US visa validity requirement beyond the intended stay for entry to countries like Nicaragua, Honduras, Columbia, Costa Rica, and Panama. I am traveling to these countries via Cruise in December. At that time my H1B would have a validity of just 3 months(Apr 04, 2023 expiry).

    I have two questions really.
    1. Did you mean 6-month passport validity or 6-month visa validity?
    2. If you meant visa validity, then what are my options to still be able to travel on the cruise?

    Reply
    • Thirumal Motati says

      October 7, 2022 at 5:56 am

      Hi Divya! (1) I meant 6-month VISA validity. Your H1B must be valid for 6 months on the day of arrival in those countries. Not sure how strict they are at the seaports but the airlines followed these rules strictly. Once an airline denied me boarding to Costa Rica because of I had fewer than 6 months on my H1B. But luckily I had a Canada visa, so I was able to use that to fly.
      (2) The immigration officers never paid that much attention to my US visa expiration date. As long as I had a US visa that is still valid, they were fine with it. So you may be able to get away with less than 6-month validity. But you will have to get an official confirmation for just in case.

      Reply
  26. Kailas Perumal says

    September 18, 2022 at 12:24 am

    Hi, I will be traveling from Dublin to Dubai by SWISS Airlines. From Dubai, I will be traveling to Trivandrum via Mumbai. The layover time is 3.30 hrs.
    1) Is it possible to book checked baggage directly from Dublin to Trivandrum SWISS Airlines and Air India Express?
    2) How to collect and rebook my trip at Dubai Airport?

    Reply
    • Thirumal Motati says

      September 19, 2022 at 2:59 am

      Hi Kailas! You haven’t mentioned if you had booked those tickets under one itinerary. In that case, the airlines may codeshare and transfer your baggage. But to answer your questions, I would assume that you have booked these tickets separately.
      1) No. Since these two are different airlines booked separately, you would need to collect your baggage in Dubai and recheck in.
      2) After your arrival in Dubai, you will have to go through immigration in order to claim your checked baggage. Then you should follow the signs to “transfers or departures”. You will stop by the Air India check-in desk to check in and drop off your bags.

      Reply
  27. Qabas says

    August 26, 2022 at 7:29 am

    Hi, thanks for all the information. I am From Oman and I hold a 10-year valid US tourist visa Type/Class B1/B2. I would like to visit Canada!!! How can I do it, any help. Thanks.

    Reply
    • Thirumal Motati says

      August 26, 2022 at 12:49 pm

      Hi Qabas! You would need to apply for a Canada tourist visa. The visa process can be a bit fast if you have traveled to the US previously. I have a detailed guide on Canada visa, please refer to the guide.

      Reply
      • Ikhlas says

        September 15, 2022 at 12:23 pm

        What is the best visit visa to hold to travel to multiple countries for Indians?

        Reply
        • Thirumal Motati says

          September 17, 2022 at 9:40 am

          Hi Ikhlas! A US visa is the best. But a US and Schengen visa combination is the ultimate. I have a detailed article with examples on this topic. You can check it out.

          Reply
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