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55 VISA-FREE Countries for US Visa Holders (2026)

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Yes, you read it correctly. There are 55 VISA-FREE countries for US visa holders.

I always encourage my readers to get a US visa if they can. It opens up doors to many countries. More countries are being added to this, and the list is only growing.

If you are worried that the VISA-FREE list for your passport is just too small, then get a US visa. It will add 55 additional countries to your VISA-FREE list. This is how you give more “power” to your “powerless” passport.

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Why do countries offer visa exemption to US visa holders?

List of VISA-FREE Countries for US Visa Holders in 2026
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Reason 1: Strict screening

The US visa application has a very strict screening process. A US visa is also one of the most difficult visas to get. If you have a US visa, then you were screened pretty well already. Meaning, you do not have a criminal history or any illegal immigration intentions.

Reason 2: Strong ties to your home country

US visa application also makes sure you have strong ties to your home country. This is to avoid illegal immigration. If you were to stay illegally anywhere, you could have stayed illegally in the US itself. So, having a US visa reassures them that you have no intention of remaining in their country illegally.

Reason 3: Financial reasons

Developing countries do not have the infrastructure or the money to screen applicants. If you were already screened by a country like the USA, there is no need to screen you again. In order to have a screening process that is as foolproof as the US, it costs a good chunk of money.

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Which US visas are eligible?

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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

VISA-FREE Countries for US Visa Holders in 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
  • Valid US visas in old/expired passport: Accepted
  • Entry granted: 180 days
  • Entry rules:
    • Visa is EXEMPT, but you must apply for Canada Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) before arrival
    • Applicable to air travel only (land travel requires a Canada visa)
    • US visa must be valid at the time of eTA application, but doesn’t need to be valid when entering Canada
  • Official source: IRCC, Canada – eTA

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02. Mexico

  • Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
  • Permitted US visas: All valid USED multiple-entry US visas
  • Valid US visas in old/expired passport: Accepted
  • Entry granted: Up to 180 days
  • Entry rule: US visa must be valid for the entire stay in Mexico
  • Official source: National Institute of Migration, Mexico

IMPORTANT: Mexico started to enforce the new requirement that the US visa must have been previously USED to enter the US. As of now, this is being enforced for Indian, other South Asian and African passport holders. (source: Mexico Embassy in India)

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

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

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03. United States (of course!)

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

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

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Central America

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04. Belize

  • Eligible Nationalities: All Visa-Required nationalities
  • Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
  • Entry granted: 30 days
  • Official source: Embassy of Belize in Washington DC, USA

Personal experience: I entered Belize from Mexico at the seaport with my Indian passport and US visa. The immigration procedure at the port took about 5 minutes. I was asked how long I’ll stay in Belize. I was given a 30-day entry.

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05. Costa Rica

  • Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
  • Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas, except transit C1, C2 or C3
  • Entry granted: 30 days
  • Entry rule: US visa must be valid for the length of the intended stay from the day of arrival
  • Official Source: Embassy of Costa Rica in Washington DC, USA

Personal experience: I entered Costa Rica at San Jose International Airport with my Indian passport and US visa. The immigration procedure at the airport was quick. I was given a 30-day entry.

I have also entered Costa Rica from Nicaragua at the land border with my Indian passport and US visa. Immigration procedures at the land border took about 10 minutes due to long lines. I was asked to show my hotel reservation. I was given a 30-day entry.

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06. El Salvador

  • Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
    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. Eswatini
    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. 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. Suriname
    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, and El Salvador), excluding Nicaragua
  • Entry rules:
    • If entering by air, a fee of 12 USD will be charged for a tourist card
    • If you have already entered Guatemala or Honduras, you can enter El Salvador from Guatemala or Honduras by land without any additional visa requirements as per CA-4 Border Control Agreement
  • Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of El Salvador

Personal experience: I entered El Salvador from Guatemala at the land border with my Indian passport and US visa. There are no immigration checkpoints at the land borders of El Salvador and Guatemala. No entry stamp was issued.

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07. Guatemala

  • Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
    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. Eswatini
    21. Gabon
    22. Gambia
    23. Georgia
    24. Grenade
    25. Guinea
    26. Guinea-Bissau
    27. Guyana
    28. India
    29. Jamaica
    30. Kazakhstan
    31. Kiribati
    32. Kyrgyzstan
    33. Lesotho
    34. Malawi
    35. Maldives
    36. Mauricio
    37. Mauritania
    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. Suriname
    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, and El Salvador), excluding Nicaragua
  • Entry rule: If you have already entered Honduras or El Salvador, you can enter Guatemala from Honduras or El Salvador by land without any additional visa requirements as per the CA-4 Border Control Agreement.
  • Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Guatemala

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

I have also entered Guatemala from Honduras at the land border with my Indian passport and US visa. It only took a couple of minutes at immigration. No entry fee.

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08. Honduras

  • Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
    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, and El Salvador), excluding Nicaragua
  • Entry rules:
    • US visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
    • If you have already entered Guatemala or El Salvador, you can enter Honduras from Guatemala or El Salvador by land without any additional visa requirements as per the CA-4 Border Control Agreement.
  • Official source: IATA Travel Centre

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

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

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09. Panama

  • Eligible nationalities: All Visa-Required nationalities
  • Permitted US visas: All valid USED multiple-entry US visas
  • Entry granted: 30 days
  • Entry rules:
    • US visa must have been USED at least once to enter the US before
    • US visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
    • Must show proof of economic solvency for a minimum of 500 USD
  • Official source: Embassy of Panama in the USA

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

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Caribbean

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10. Anguilla (British Territory)

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11. Antigua and Barbuda

  • Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
  • Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
  • Entry granted: 30 days
  • Entry rules:
    • Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but you are eligible to obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL (VOA)
    • VOA fee is 100 USD, valid for 30 days, single-entry only
    • US visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
  • Official source: Consulate General of Antigua and Barbuda in NYC, USA

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12. Aruba

  • Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
    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: Total stay in Caribbean Netherlands cannot exceed 90 days in a given calendar year
  • Official source: Netherlands Worldwide

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13. Bahamas

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14. Bermuda (British Territory)

  • Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
  • Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
  • Entry granted: 90 days
  • Entry rule: US visa must be valid for a minimum of 45 days beyond the date of departure from Bermuda
  • Official source: Government of Bermuda

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15. Bonaire (Dutch Territory)

  • Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
    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: Total stay in Caribbean Netherlands cannot exceed 90 days in a given calendar year
  • Official source: Netherlands Worldwide

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16. British Virgin Islands (British Territory)

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

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17. Cayman Islands (British Territory)

  • Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
    1. China
    2. India
    3. Jamaica (for ages 15-70, others are visa-free)
  • Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
  • Entry granted: 30 days
  • Entry rule: Must arrive directly from the US
  • Official source: Cayman Islands Customs and Border Controls

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18. Curaçao

  • Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
    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
  • Entry rules: Total stay in Caribbean Netherlands cannot exceed 90 days in a given calendar year
  • Official source: Netherlands Worldwide

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19. Dominican Republic

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

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20. Haiti

  • Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
    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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21. 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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22. Montserrat (British Territory)

  • Eligible nationalities: All Visa-Required nationalities
  • Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
  • Entry granted: 180 days
  • Entry rules: Travel to Montserrat is only possible via Antigua, so you must also meet the visa requirements for Antigua and Barbuda
  • Official source: Government of Montserrat (Refer to Regulation 2: Classes of Persons Exempt From Visa Requirement)

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23. Sint Maarten

  • Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
    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
  • Entry rules: Total stay in Caribbean Netherlands cannot exceed 90 days in a given calendar year
  • Official source: Netherlands Worldwide

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24. Turks and Caicos (British Territory)

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South America

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25. Argentina

GROUP 1:

  • Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
    1. China
    2. Dominican Republic
    3. India
  • Permitted US visas: Valid used/unused multiple-entry US B2 visas only (other US visas, such as H1B are not accepted)
  • Entry granted: 90 days
  • Entry rules:
    • India, China, and DR nationals are eligible for VISA-FREE entry with US B2 visa; Not eligible for Argentina AVE with a B2 or any other US visa.
    • Only US B2 visa is allowed. Other types of US visas, such as H1B, are not allowed. Even a B1/B2 visa is doubtful.
    • India, China, and DR nationals holding a US visa other than B2, you must apply for a traditional visa at an Argentine embassy/consulate.
  • Official source: Argentinian Consulate in Mumbai, India

GROUP 2:

  • Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
    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. Congo Dem. Rep. of
    19. Congo Rep. of
    20. Côte d’Ivoire
    21. Cuba
    22. Djibuti
    23. Dominica
    24. Equatorial Guinea
    25. Eritrea
    26. Eswatini
    27. Etiopia
    28. Gabon
    29. Gambia
    30. Ghana
    31. Guinea
    32. Guinea-Bissau
    33. Indonesia
    34. Kenya
    35. Kiribati
    36. Laos
    37. Lesoto
    38. Madagascar
    39. Malawi
    40. Maldives
    41. Marshall Islands
    42. Mauritius
    43. Moldova
    44. Mozambique
    45. Myanmar
    46. Namibia
    47. Nauru
    48. Nepal
    49. Niger
    50. Oman
    51. Palau
    52. Papua New Guinea
    53. Philippines
    54. Rwanda
    55. Samoa
    56. São Tomé and Príncipe
    57. Senegal
    58. Seychelles
    59. Sierra Leone
    60. Solomon Islands
    61. Taiwan
    62. Tanzania
    63. Togo
    64. Tonga
    65. Tuvalu
    66. Uganda
    67. Vanuatu
    68. Vietnam
    69. Zambia
    70. Zimbabwe
  • Permitted US visas: Valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas – B1, B2, B1/B2, H1B or J, O, P, and E categories only
  • Entry granted: 90 days
  • Entry rules:
    • Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but you are eligible to apply for ArgeniAVE (Autorizacion de Viaje Electronica) before arrival
    • AVE fee is 400 USD, the processing time is up to 20 working days, valid for 3 months, multiple-entry
    • The US visa must be valid for at least 3 months from the day of arrival
  • Official source: Department of Immigration, AVE Portal

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26. Chile

  • Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
    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 Affairs of Chile, Consular Section (Click on Descargar archivo or Download file link)

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27. 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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28. 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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29. Albania

  • Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities (except for Iranian nationals; Albania cut its diplomatic ties with Iran over cyber attacks)
  • Permitted US visas: All valid USED multiple-entry US visas
  • Entry granted: 90 days
  • Entry rules:
    • US visa must have been USED at least once to enter the US before
    • Total duration of consecutive stays must not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period
  • Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Albania

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30. Armenia

  • Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
    1. Algeria
    2. Belize
    3. Bhutan
    4. Bolivia
    5. Brunei
    6. Cambodia
    7. Colombia
    8. Costa Rica
    9. Cuba
    10. Egypt
    11. Fiji
    12. Grenada
    13. Guatemala
    14. Guyana
    15. Haiti
    16. Honduras
    17. India
    18. Iraq
    19. Jamaica
    20. Kiribati
    21. Laos
    22. Malaysia
    23. Maldives
    24. Marshall Islands
    25. Micronesia
    26. Mongolia
    27. Morocco
    28. Myanmar
    29. Nauru
    30. Nicaragua
    31. Palau
    32. Papua New Guinea
    33. Paraguay
    34. Philippines
    35. Saint Kitts and Nevis
    36. Saint Lucia
    37. Samoa
    38. Saudi Arabia
    39. Solomon Islands
    40. Suriname
    41. Timor-Leste
    42. Tonga
    43. Trinidad and Tobago
    44. Tunisia
    45. Turkmenistan
    46. Tuvalu
    47. Vanuatu
    48. Venezuela
    49. Vietnam
  • Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
  • Entry granted: 21
  • Entry rules:
    • Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but you are eligible to apply for Visa ON ARRIVAL or Armenia eVisa (Egypt, India and Iraq passport holders)
    • VOA fee is 11 USD, valid for 21 days, single-entry
    • eVisa fee is 8 USD, valid for 21 days, single-entry
  • Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia

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

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31. Bosnia and Herzegovina

  • Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities, except Kosovo
  • Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
  • Entry granted: 30 days
  • Entry rules:
    • US visa must be valid for at least 30 days from the day of arrival
    • Maximum allowed stay is 90 days in 6 months period
  • Official source: IATA Travel Centre

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32. Georgia

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

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

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

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33. Moldova

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

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34. Montenegro

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

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35. North Macedonia

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

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36. Serbia

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

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37. Türkiye

  • Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
    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. Yemen
  • Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
  • Entry granted: 30 days
  • Entry rules:
    • Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but you are eligible to apply for Turkey e-Visa online
    • E-Visa fee is 43 USD, validity is 180 days, and single-entry only
  • Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey

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

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38. United Kingdom

  • Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
  • Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
  • Entry granted: 24 hours only (Transit Without Visa)
  • Entry rules:
    • Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but you are eligible to request a 24-hour entry at London (LHR) or Manchester (MAN) airports
    • Must be traveling to or from the US only
    • Must arrive and depart by air only
    • Must hold the boarding pass for the onward flight
    • Onward flight must be within 24 hours (on the same day or the next day before midnight)
    • Granting the 24-hour entry is at the sole discretion of the immigration officer
  • Official source: GOV.UK

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39. Bahrain

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

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40. Jordan

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

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41. Kuwait

  • Eligible Nationalities: All Visa-Required nationalities, except Afghanistan, Israel and North Korea
  • Permitted US visas: Valid USED multiple-entry US B1/B2 or B2 visas
  • Entry granted: 90 days
  • Entry rules:
    • Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but you are eligible to obtain the Kuwait e-Visa
    • e-Visa fee is 3 KWD, valid for 30 days, single-entry only
    • US visa must have been USED to enter the US at least once
    • You must be on the approved list of professions
  • Official source: Kuwait Visa Portal

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42. Oman

  • Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
    1. Algeria
    2. Azerbaijan
    3. Bhutan
    4. Costa Rica
    5. Cuba
    6. Egypt
    7. El Salvador
    8. Guatemala
    9. Honduras
    10. India
    11. Jordan
    12. Kyrgyzstan
    13. Laos
    14. Maldives
    15. Mauritania
    16. Mexico
    17. Morocco
    18. Nicaragua
    19. Panama
    20. Peru
    21. Tajikistan
    22. Tunisia
    23. Turkmenistan
    24. Vietnam
  • Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
  • Entry granted: 10 or 30 days
  • Entry rules: Must hold a return ticket, a confirmed hotel booking, health insurance, and sufficient cash for the trip
  • Official source: Foreign Ministry of Oman

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43. Qatar

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

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44. Saudi Arabia

  • Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
  • Permitted US visas: Valid USED multiple-entry US visas – B1, B2, B1/B2 only
  • Entry granted: 90 days
  • Entry rules:
    • Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but you are eligible to obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL or Saudi Arabia eVisa
    • VOA or eVisa fee is 300 SAR, valid for 1 year, multiple-entry (plus insurance fee of 95 SAR)
    • US visa must have been USED at least once to enter the US before
  • Official source: Saudi Arabia Tourism Authority

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45. United Arab Emirates

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

Personal experience: I entered the UAE at Sharjah International Airport with my Indian passport and US visa. The VOA and the immigration procedures at Sharjah airport were quick. I was given a 14-day entry.

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46. Egypt

  • Eligible Nationalities: All Visa-Required nationalities, except Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Iran, Israel, Mali, Niger, Palestine, Sudan, and Syria
  • Permitted US visas: All valid USED multiple-entry US visas
  • Entry granted: 30 days
  • Entry rules:
    • Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but you are eligible to obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL at all international airports
    • VOA fee is 30 USD, valid for 30 days, single-entry only
    • US visa must have been USED to enter the US at least once
  • Official source: IATA Travel Centre

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47. Morocco

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

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48. São Tomé and Príncipe

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

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49. Japan

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

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50. Kyrgyzstan

  • Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
    1. China
    2. India
  • Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
  • Valid US visas in old/expired passport: NOT accepted
  • Entry granted: 7 days
  • Entry rules:
    • US visa must be a long-term visa issued for 3 or more years (US visas issued for less than 3 years are not accepted)
    • Must enter by air through Manas International Airport (BSZ) in Bishkek
    • After entering Kyrgyzstan this way, you can only re-enter Kyrgyzstan after 21 days.
  • Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan

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51. Malaysia (Temporarily Suspended)

  • Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
    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 a Transit Without Visa (TWOA) at the VOA counter
    • TWOA is free of charge, valid for 120 hours (5 days), single-entry only
    • TWOA is available at Kuala Lumpur Airport (KLIA1 and KLIA2 terminals) only
    • TWOA is available only if flying with Malaysian Airlines, AirAsia or Malindo Air
    • Must be in transit to reach the US as the final destination. Must hold a confirmed onward eTicket or original boarding pass to the US within 120 hours. (Exception for longer-term pass holders such as work visa, student visa, permanent resident, etc. who can depart to any third country)
    • Issuing of TWOA is at the discretion of the immigration offices at Kuala Lumpur Airport
  • Official source: Consulate General of Malaysia in Chennai, India

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52. Philippines

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

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

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53. Singapore

  • Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
    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 (TAC) or 30 days (eVisa)
  • Entry rules:
    • Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but you are eligible to apply for Taiwan Travel Authorization Certificate (TAC) or Taiwan eVisa (only Colombia passport holders)
    • TAC is free of charge, valid for 90 days, and multiple-entry
    • eVisa fee is 1,600 TWD, valid for 3 months, single-entry only
    • For TAC, if using an EXPIRED US visa, the visa must have expired in the last 10 years only
    • For eVisa, the US visa must be valid for at least 180 days on the day of arrival
  • Official source: Bureau of Consular Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan)

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

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Change history

DateChanges
02-Mar-2026Updated the article for 2026. Below are the changes.

Countries added:
(1) Montserrat (British Territory) (not new, but I wasn’t aware, so added to the list now)

Countries removed:
(1) Nicaragua (eliminated their VOA and “VOA with substitute visa” policy on Feb 16, 2026, as announced in Provision No. 002-2026)
(2) Cuba (eliminated tourist cards and made eVisa mandatory for all nationalities from 01 Jan 2026)

Countries updated:
(1) Mexico (updated the “used/unused” to “USED” US visa)
(2) Belize (updated the eligible countries list from 71 specific countries to all visa-required countries)
(3) Argentina (updated the eligibility and entry rules for Group 1 – India, China and DR nationals with B2 visa)
(4) Armenia (added new VOA and eVisa fee details)
(5) Jordan (eligible countries list shrunk from 59 to 51)
(6) Oman (it’s VISA-FREE with US visa instead of eVisa, eligible countries list changed)
(7) Qatar (removed the rule that the hotel must be booked only from Discover Qatar)
(8) Egypt (updated eligible countries exceptions list and new VOA fee)
27-Oct-2025Countries added: (1) Kuwait (eligible to obtain e-Visa if holding a used US visa)
09-Sep-2025Countries updated: (1) Argentina (China, India and DR passport holders do not require AVE anymore, they can enter VISA-FREE with US visa)
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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746 Comments

  1. Hello Thirumal,

    First of all, appreciate your efforts and interest writing the blog and updating it whenever required, I am reading your blogs from past so many years now & specially the updates you keep doing is commendable and so helpful for us.

    For today, I want to ask you about Oman.

    I’m travelling to Muscat next month along with my son & wife for tourism, whereas me and my son are holding unused USA B1/B2 & my wife is holding used USA B1/B2 visa.

    Whilst I was doing my research and got to the conclusion we don’t need any oman e-visa if travelling to Oman with USA used/unused B1/B2, can you please confirm this and update it on your blog too if it’s true ?

    2) Can you please confirm about Used & Unused B1/B2, both are valid and let us know.

    Thanks Thirumal, God Bless You.

    Reply

    • Hi Himanshu! Yes, Oman introduced VISA-FREE for Indians with a valid US visa. You don’t need to apply for e-Visa. Both used and unused B1/B2 visas are eligible. I will update the article soon. Also, thanks for being a reader and I appreciate the kind words.

      Reply

  2. Hi, thank you for providing good information for most travellers. I would like to ask on whether or not a Philippine passport holder with valid US multiple entry visa needs to apply Bosnia and Herzegovina Tourist Visa before travelling.

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    • Hi Marj! You do not need to apply for a visa. You can enter Bosnia and Herzegovina VISA-FREE with your Philippine passport and valid US multiple-entry visa. You are allowed to say up to 30 days.

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  3. Very helpful information appreciated a lot ! Because I was worried about my wife she have visa B1/B2 Valid for 9 more years we are going to Puerto Rico she is Brazilian and what I read she doesn’t need another visa .

    Reply

    • Hi Tyronne! Apologize for the late response! That’s correct, she doesn’t need another visa. Her B1/B2 is sufficient to travel to Puerto Rico.

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  4. 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

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

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      • Hi. can you please check the site again as i checked now, there are around 60 countries. And Philippines is there.

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        • It doesn’t look like the list has changed. If you look at the first list “foreigners who are required to hold a visa” with countries that has “[2]” next to them, there are only 30 of them.

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  5. 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.

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    • 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.

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  6. 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

    • 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.

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  7. 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

    • 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!

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      • 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.

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    • 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.

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    • 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.

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  10. 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.

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

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  12. 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.

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    • 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.

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    • 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.

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      • 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.

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  13. 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 ?

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    • 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.

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      • 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.

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

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

    • 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.

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  14. 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?

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      • 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.

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        • 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.

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  15. 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?

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    • 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.

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      • 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?

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        • 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!

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  16. 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

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  17. 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.

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    • 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.

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  18. 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.

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    • 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.

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  19. 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.

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    • 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!

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  20. 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!

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

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  21. 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.

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    • 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.

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  22. 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.

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    • 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.

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  23. 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!

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    • 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.

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  24. 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,

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    • 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.

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  25. 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

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    • 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?

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    • 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.

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      • 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.

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  26. 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.

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    • 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?

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

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    • 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.

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  28. 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?

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    • 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.

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  29. 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?

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    • 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.

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  30. 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.

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