Yes, you read it correctly. Travel 53 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 53 countries to your VISA-FREE list. This is how you give more “power” to your “powerless” passport.
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Why do countries offer visa exemption to US visa holders?
Reason 1: Strict screening
US visa application has a very strict screening process. A US visa is also one of the most difficult visas to get. If you have a US visa, then you were screened pretty well already. Meaning, you do not have a criminal history or any illegal immigration intentions.
Reason 2: Strong ties to your home country
US visa application also makes sure you have strong ties to your home country. This is to avoid illegal immigration. If you were to stay illegally anywhere, you could have stayed illegally in the US itself. So, having a US visa reassures them that you have no intention of remaining in their country illegally.
Reason 3: Financial reasons
Developing countries do not have the infrastructure or the money to screen applicants. If you were already screened by a country like the USA, there is no need to screen you again. In order to have a screening process that is as foolproof as the US, costs a good chunk of money.
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Which US visas are eligible?
Depending on the country, any of the below US visas can be used.
- US Tourist/Business Visa (B1, B2, B1/B2)
- US Work Visa (H1, L1)
- US Study Visa (F1, J1)
- US Transit/Crew member Visa (C1, D, C1/D)
Refer to each country below for permitted US visa types. Some countries require the US visa to be multiple-entry and have been used at least once to travel to the US.
So, without further ado, let’s get started.
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North America
01. Canada
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Costa Rica
- Morocco
- Panama
- Philippines
- St. Kitts and Nevis
- St. Lucia
- St. Vincent and the Grenadines
- Seychelles
- Thailand
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Uruguay
- Permitted US visas: Valid used/unused multiple-entry non-immigrant US visas – B1, B2, B1/B2, F, M, J, H and L only
- Entry granted: 180 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is EXEMPT but must apply for Canada Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) before arrival
- Applicable to air travel only
- Official source: IRCC, Canada – News Release May 01, 2017 and News Release June 06, 2023
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02. Mexico
- Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: Varies depending on the itinerary
- Entry rules:
- US visa must be valid for the entire stay in Mexico
- Passport must be valid for the entire stay in Mexico
- Official source: National Institute of Migration, Mexico
Personal experience: I have entered Mexico with a US visa many times by air, land and sea. I was rarely asked any questions. When I was asked any questions, it was mostly about how long I planned to stay in Mexico. I was always given a 180-day entry.
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03. United States (of course!)
- Includes the US territories: US Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Northern Mariana Islands, and Guam
- Excludes the US territories: American Samoa (American Samoa has its own immigration rules and 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
04. Belize
- Eligible Nationalities: All 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 India passport and US visa. The immigration procedure at the port took about 5 minutes. I was asked how long I’ll stay in Belize. I was given a 30-day entry.
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05. Costa Rica
- Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: Valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas – B1, B2, B1/B2, C1/D, D, F1, J1, H1 and L1 only
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rules:
- B1, B2, B1/B2, C1/D and D visas must be valid for at least 30 days from the day of arrival
- F1, J1, H1 and L1 visas must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
- 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 by land with my India passport and US visa. Immigration procedures at the land border took about 10 minutes due to long lines. I was asked to show my hotel reservation. I was given a 30-day entry.
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06. El Salvador
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Azerbaijan
- Belarus
- Benin
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cape Verde
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- China
- Comoros
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Cuba
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Georgia
- Grenade
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guyana
- India
- Jamaica
- Kazakhstan
- Kiribati
- Kyrgyzstan
- Lesotho
- Malawi
- Maldives
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Micronesia
- Moldova
- Montenegro
- Morocco
- Myanmar
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Niger
- Palau
- Papua New Guinea
- Peru
- Philippines
- Rwanda
- Samoa
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Suriname
- Swaziland
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Togo
- Tonga
- Tunisia
- Turkmenistan
- Uganda
- Uzbekistan
- Venezuela
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 90 days total in the entire CA-4 zone (Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua)
- Entry rules:
- An entry fee of 10 USD will be charged if entering by air
- If you have already entered Guatemala or Honduras, you can enter El Salvador from Guatemala or Honduras by land without any additional visa requirements as per CA-4 Border Control Agreement
- Official source: IATA Travel Centre
Personal experience: I entered El Salvador from Guatemala by land with my India passport and US visa. There are no immigration checkpoints at El Salvador and Guatemala land borders. No entry stamp was issued.
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07. Guatemala
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Azerbaijan
- Belarus
- Benin
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cape Verde
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Comoros
- Côte d´Ivoire
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Georgia
- Grenade
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guyana
- India
- Jamaica
- Kazakhstan
- Kiribati
- Kyrgyzstan
- Lesotho
- Malawi
- Maldives
- Mauricio
- Mauritania
- Micronesia
- Moldova
- Montenegro
- Morocco
- Myanmar
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Niger
- Palau
- Papua New Guinea
- Philippines
- Rwanda
- Samoa
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Suriname
- Swaziland
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Togo
- Tonga
- Tunisia
- Turkmenistan
- Uganda
- Uzbekistan
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 90 days total in the entire CA-4 zone (Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua)
- Entry rules:
- US visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
- If you have already entered Honduras or El Salvador, you can enter Guatemala from Honduras or El Salvador by land without any additional visa requirements as per the CA-4 Border Control Agreement.
- Official source: IATA Travel Centre
Personal Experience: I entered Guatemala from Mexico by land with my Indian passport and US visa. It took about 10 minutes at immigration. They had to look up the visa requirements to verify if I was eligible to enter on my US visa. I was asked to pay 20 MXN as an entry fee even though there is no official entry fee.
I have also entered Guatemala from Honduras by land with my India passport and US visa. It only took a couple of minutes at immigration. No entry fee.
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08. Honduras
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Azerbaijan
- Belarus
- Benin
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cape Verde
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- China
- Comoros
- Cote d’Ivoire
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Georgia
- Grenada
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guyana
- Hong Kong
- India
- Jamaica
- Kazakhstan
- Kiribati
- Kyrgyzstan
- Lesotho
- Macau
- Malawi
- Maldives
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Micronesia
- Moldova
- Montenegro
- Morocco
- Myanmar
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Niger
- Palau
- Papua New Guinea
- Philippines
- Rwanda
- Samoa
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- South Sudan
- Suriname
- Swaziland
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Togo
- Tonga
- Tunisia
- Turkmenistan
- Uganda
- Uzbekistan
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 90 days total in the entire CA-4 zone (Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua)
- Entry rules:
- US visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
- If you have already entered Guatemala or El Salvador, you can enter Honduras from Guatemala or El Salvador by land without any additional visa requirements as per the CA-4 Border Control Agreement.
- Official source: IATA Travel Centre
Personal experience: I entered Honduras from Guatemala by land using my India passport and US visa. I was asked where I was going and how long I’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 by land using my India passport and US visa. I was asked where I was going and how long I’d stay in Honduras. I had to pay a 3 USD entry fee and give my fingerprints. The immigration process took about 15 minutes due to several people on a Tica bus.
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09. Nicaragua
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Afghanistan
- Albania
- Armenia
- Bangladesh
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Botswana
- Cameroon
- Congo, Dem Rep of
- Congo, Rep of
- Eritrea
- Haiti
- India
- Iraq
- Kenya
- Laos
- Liberia
- Libya
- Mali
- Mongolia
- Nepal
- Nigeria
- Pakistan
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia
- Sri Lanka
- Sudan
- Syria
- Timor-Leste
- Yemen
- Vietnam
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL (VOA)
- VOA fee is 50 USD, payable in 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 by land from Honduras using my India passport and US visa. I was asked about my profession and monthly income. I had to pay a total of 63 USD ($50 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
- Passport must be valid for at least 3 months from the day of arrival
- Must show proof of economic solvency for a minimum of 500 USD
- 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
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 are eligible to obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL (VOA)
- VOA fee is 100 USD, valid for 30 days, single-entry only
- US visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
- Official source: Department of Immigration, Antigua and Barbuda
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13. Aruba
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Bolivia
- China
- Cuba
- Dominican Republic
- Haiti
- India
- Jamaica
- Venezuela
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 30 days
- 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 rules:
- US visa must be valid for a minimum of 45 days beyond the date of departure from Bermuda
- Passport 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
- Bolivia
- China
- Cuba
- Dominican Republic
- Haiti
- India
- Jamaica
- 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 rules:
- 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
- China
- India
- 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. Curaçao
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Bolivia
- China
- Cuba
- Dominican Republic
- Haiti
- India
- Jamaica
- Venezuela
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Official source: Netherlands Worldwide
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20. 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, 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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21. Haiti
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Colombia
- Dominican Republic
- Panama
- Cuba
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rule: A tourist fee of 10 USD must be paid on arrival at the airport
- Official source: IATA Travel Centre
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22. Jamaica
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Albania
- Belarus
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Dominican Republic
- Honduras
- Kazakhstan
- Macedonia
- Moldova
- Montenegro
- Romania
- Serbia
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Official source: Immigration Department of Jamaica
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23. Sint Maarten
- Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Bolivia
- China
- Cuba
- Dominican Republic
- Haiti
- India
- Jamaica
- Venezuela
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Official source: Netherlands Worldwide
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24. Turks and Caicos (British Territory)
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas, except transit (C1, C1/D)
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Official source: Ministry of Border Control of Turks and Caicos
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South America
25. Argentina
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Albania
- Angola
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Bahamas
- Bahrain
- Belize
- Benin
- Bhutan
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Botswana
- Brunei
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Cape Verde
- Central African Republic
- China
- Congo, Dem Rep of
- Congo, Rep of
- Cuba
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Eswatini
- Ethiopia
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- India
- Indonesia
- Ivory Coast
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Laos
- Lesotho
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Maldives
- Marshall Islands
- Mauritius
- Moldova
- Mozambique
- Myanmar
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Nepal
- Niger
- Oman
- Palau
- Papua New Guinea
- Philippines
- Rwanda
- Samoa
- São Tomé And Príncipe
- Senegal
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Solomon Islands
- Taiwan
- Tanzania
- Togo
- Tonga
- Tuvalu
- Uganda
- Vanuatu
- Vietnam
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
- Permitted US visas: Valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas – B1, B2, B1/B2, J1 and H1B only
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to apply for Electronic Travel Authorization (AVE) online before arrival
- AVE fee is 200 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: Department of Immigration of Argentina
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26. Chile
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- China
- Dominican Republic
- India
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas, except transit (C1, C1/D)
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rule: US visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
- Official source: IATA Travel Centre
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27. Colombia
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Cambodia
- China
- India
- Macau
- Myanmar
- Nicaragua
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- Vietnam
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas, except transit (C1, C1/D)
- 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
- China
- 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
29. Albania
- Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
- 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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30. Armenia
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Algeria
- Bahrain
- Belize
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Brunei
- Cambodia
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Cuba
- Egypt
- Fiji
- Grenada
- Guatemala
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Honduras
- India
- Indonesia
- Iraq
- Jamaica
- Kiribati
- Laos
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Marshall Islands
- Micronesia
- Mongolia
- Morocco
- Myanmar
- Nauru
- Nicaragua
- Palau
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Philippines
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Samoa
- Saudi Arabia
- Solomon Islands
- Suriname
- Timor-Leste
- Tonga
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tunisia
- Turkmenistan
- Tuvalu
- Vanuatu
- Venezuela
- Vietnam
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 21 or 120 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but you are eligible to apply for Visa ON ARRIVAL
- VOA 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
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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 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
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32. 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 via train from Armenia with my Indian passport and US visa. Again, immigration was a headache but I was given a 90-day entry.
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33. Moldova (Newly Added)
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Angola
- Belize
- Benin
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Botswana
- Myanmar
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cape Verde
- Central African Republic
- China
- Comoros
- Djibouti
- Dominican Republic
- Equatorial Guinea
- Ethiopia
- Fiji
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guyana
- Haiti
- India
- Jamaica
- Kenya
- Kuwait
- Laos
- Lesotho
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Maldives
- Mongolia
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Nepal
- Oman
- Papua New Guinea
- Philippines
- Qatar
- Rwanda
- São Tomé and Príncipe
- Saudi Arabia
- Senegal
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
- Suriname
- Swaziland
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Togo
- Uganda
- Zambia
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas, except transit (C1, C1/D)
- 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 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 3 months in any 6-month 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. Turkey
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Afghanistan
- Algeria (those aged 15-18 and 35-65)
- Bangladesh
- Cape Verde
- Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- India
- Iraq
- Libya
- Nepal
- North Korea
- Pakistan
- Palestine
- Philippines
- Senegal
- Seychelles
- Sri Lanka
- Vietnam
- Yemen
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but 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.
If you hold a US visa and are eligible to apply for a Turkey e-Visa, follow this step-by-step guide to apply for Turkey e-Visa. This step-by-step guide has instructions and screenshots to help you fill out the application, pay the visa fee and download your approved e-Visa.
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38. United Kingdom
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 24 hours only (Transit Without Visa)
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to request a 24-hour entry at London (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: IATA Travel Centre
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Middle East
39. Bahrain
- Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 14 days or 30 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL or Bahrain eVisa
- Single-entry VOA fee is 5 BD, valid for 14 days, entry up to 14 days
- Multiple-entry VOA fee is 12 BD, valid for 3 months, entry up to 30 days
- Single-entry eVisa fee is 9 BD, valid for 14 days, entry up to 14 days
- Multiple-entry eVisa fee is 16 BD, valid for 1 month, entry up to 14 days
- For VOA, the US visa must be valid for the entire stay in Bahrain
- For eVisa, the US visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
- Official source: Bahrain eVisa Portal
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40. Jordan (Newly Added)
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Afghanistan
- Angola
- Bangladesh
- Belize
- Benin
- Botswana
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Comoros
- Congo
- Cote d’Ivoire
- Cuba
- Congo, Dem. Rep. Of
- Djibouti
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Ethiopia
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Guinea Bissau
- Iran
- Iraq
- Lao
- Liberia
- Libya
- Madagascar
- Mali
- Mauritania
- Mongolia
- Mozambique
- Myanmar
- Namibia
- Nepal
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Pakistan
- Palestine
- Papua New Guinea
- Philippines
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia
- South Sudan
- Sri Lanka
- Sudan
- Syria
- Tanzania
- Timor-Leste
- Togo
- Uganda
- Vietnam
- Yemen
- 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
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41. Oman
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Albania
- Armenia
- Azerbaijan
- Belarus
- Bhutan
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Costa Rica
- Cuba
- El Salvador
- Guatemala
- Honduras
- India
- Kazakhstan
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Maldives
- Mexico
- Morocco
- Nicaragua
- Panama
- Peru
- Tajikistan
- Turkmenistan
- Uzbekistan
- Vietnam
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 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: Sultanate of Oman, Royal Oman Police
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42. Qatar
- 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 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 Tourist Board
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43. 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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44. United Arab Emirates
- Eligible Nationalities: Indian passport holders only
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas, except transit (C1, C1/D)
- Entry granted: 14 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL at UAE airports
- VOA fee is 100 AED, valid for 14 days, single-entry only
- US visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
- 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
45. 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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46. Morocco
- Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to apply for Morocco e-Visa
- E-Visa fee is 770 MAD, 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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Asia
47. Japan
- Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: Valid multiple-entry US RESIDENT visas such as H, L, F, J, etc.
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT but are eligible to apply for Japan eVisa
- eVisa fee is JPY 3,000, 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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48. Kyrgyzstan (Newly Added)
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- China
- 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.
- IMPORTANT: This information is not available in IATA/TIMATIC yet, your flight may denied your boarding
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan
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49. Malaysia (Currently Suspended)
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Bangladesh
- India
- Pakistan
- Sri Lanka
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 120 hours (5 days)
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT but are eligible to obtain Transit Without Visa (TWOA) at the VOA counter
- TWOA is free of charge, valid for 120 hours (5 days), single-entry only
- TWOA is available at Kuala Lumpur Airport (KLIA1 and KLIA2 terminals) only
- Must be in transit to reach the US as the destination. Must hold a confirmed onward eTicket or original boarding pass to the US within 120 hours. (Exception for longer-term pass holders such as work visa, student visa, permanent resident, etc. who can depart to any third country)
- Issuing of TWOA is at the discretion of the immigration offices at Kuala Lumpur Airport
- Official source: High Commission of Malaysia in New Delhi, India
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50. Philippines
- Eligible Nationalities: Indian passport holders only
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 14 days
- Entry rules:
- US visa must be valid for the entire duration of the stay
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of departure
- Official source: Embassy of the Philippines in India
Personal experience: I have entered the Philippines 4 times so far at Manila International Airport with my Indian passport and US visa. The immigration procedure at the airport was always quick. I was always given a 14-day entry.
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51. Singapore
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- China
- India
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas, except transit (C1, C1/D)
- Entry granted: 96 hours (4 days)
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT but are eligible to obtain 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
- Official source: Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority
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52. South Korea
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities (except these 23 countries – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cameron, Cuba, Egypt, Gambia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine, Senegal, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Uzbekistan and Yemen)
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas, except transit (C1, C1/D)
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rule: Must be traveling to/from the US through South Korea
- 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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53. Taiwan
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Cambodia
- India
- Indonesia
- Laos
- Myanmar
- Vietnam
- Permitted US visas: All valid/expired used/unused multiple-entry US visas, except transit (C1, C1/D)
- Entry granted: 14 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT but are eligible to apply for ROC Travel Authorization Certificate online
- ROC Travel Authorization Certificate is free of charge, valid for 90 days, multiple-entry
- If using an EXPIRED US visa, the visa must have expired in the last 10 years only
- 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 registered for my ROC travel authorization certificate a few days before my travel to Taiwan. I was given a 30-day entry (entry was 30 days when I traveled but currently it’s only 14 days).
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Conclusion
There you have it! List of 53 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 53 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.
Change history: For those who are interested, here are the changes to this list.
Date | Changes |
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25 Jan 2024 | Countries added: (1) Moldova, (2) Jordan and (3) Kyrgyzstan Countries removed: (1) Cuba (due to lack of proper official sources in 2024) |
10 Feb 2024 | Updated “Eligible nationalities” list for Jordan |