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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

  2. Hi thirumal, really informative..
    I have valid b1/b2 US visa, planning for a trip to US from muscat connecting Frankfort.. Please let me know, whether I have to take airport transit visa or not… While coming its via Zurich.. Waiting for your kind reply..

    Reply

    • Hi Smrithesh! India passport holders REQUIRE a transit visa for Germany. But holders of US visa are transit visa EXEMPT. India passport holders do NOT REQUIRE a transit visa for Switzerland. So in summary, you don’t need a transit visa for both Germany and Switzerland.

      Reply

    • Hi Khan! You DO NOT REQUIRE a transit visa if you hold a US visa. Most passports are transit visa exempt (airside transit only) and for those who require a transit visa, they are exempt as well if in possession of a US visa. You can find the official information on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Romania website.

      Reply

  4. I have valid 10 years us visa and traveled 2 times for a month. Now I have applied for Canada tourist visa also my visa category is consider as Can+ visa category. So, I want to know that can I get visa with 10 years validity or not?

    Reply

    • Hi Riki! Considering for CAN+ program is on the discretion of the visa officers. Having traveled to the US or Canada in the last 10 years definitely helps.

      Generally, Canada visas are issued for 10 years or till the expiration of your current passport, whichever is lesser.

      Reply

  5. I have visited Canada in 2017 for 3 months. My visa is expired. I am going to apply again. So if I will get visa for 10 years than which countries are eligible to travel for me?

    Reply

  6. Hi Thirumal, You did a great job!! I am holding US B1/B2 visa for 10 years. Can I work in US with this visa?
    Thank you!!

    Reply

    • Hi Yoosuf! B2/B2 is strictly for tourism or business. You would need a work permit such as H1B to work in the US.

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  7. Hello!! Firstly I would like to express how great your website is. You’ve been a big help for a lot of travellers around the world. My question is, I plan to visit Albania and for a US Visa holder like me they would allow me a visa free access however my US Visa should have at least been used once for a travel to the US. I have not used my US Visa yet at USA itself but I used it to enter Guam which is still a territory right? Will that one time use to Guam be okay for me to enter Albania just using my US Visa???

    Reply

    • Hi Joan! Thanks! Entry requirements for Guam are the same as any US destination, meaning, you must a hold a valid US visa. Therefore, yes, entering Guam is considered as entering the US. But to be sure, let me ask you a question. How does the Guam entry stamp look like? Is it the same as the US entry stamp?

      Reply

  9. For Indian passport to get South Korea visa-on-arrival you should have direct flight from USA/Guam to South Korea or South Korea to USA/Guam.

    Btw do you have any info about Canada visa-on-arrival if having any USA visa ?

    Reply

    • Hi Raj! Thanks for the info! Unfortunately, India passport holders REQUIRE a visa for Canada. You cannot use your US visa to enter Canada.

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  10. Hi ..

    Very nice blog ..
    I have a question plz ..
    I have a valid B1/B2 visa on my Jordanian passport, can I visit Canada without visit visa ?!!!

    Reply

    • Hi Obada! Unfortunately, you CANNOT use your US B1/B2 visa to enter Canada. Jordanian passport holders REQUIRE a Canada tourist visa to visit Canada.

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  11. Hi Thirumal
    I have C1 D US VISA with Indian passport….. May I get on arrival visa at Dubai…. Or I have to take visa first .. and then plan to go to Dubai….

    Reply

    • Hi Ginni! The official websites of UAE don’t specify which US visas can be used. Therefore, it’s safe to assume that you can use your C1/D visa to get visa arrival in Dubai.

      I have tried their online system for Visa on Arrival, and the options to select are “US Visa”, “US greencard”, “UK residence permit” and “EU residence permit”. Therefore, in my opinion, any US visa can be used.

      Reply

    • Hi Premal! That’s interesting. I haven’t heard this news. Can you please provide the link to the official source?

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  13. Thank you so much for the clarification ! Your Blog is just amazing , very to the point and clear information. Let me know if you have any ideas On Istanbul , like things to do and etc. I will be travelling in May.

    Reply

  14. Hi,
    I am Indian passport holder with US B1 visa, plan to travel Vietnam on May on wards, returning time I want stay a week in Guangzhou China, can i get visa on arrival in China. Your site is very very help full solo travelers like me.

    Thanks in advance

    Reply

    • Hi Srinivasan! Unfortunately, India passport holders require a pre-approved visa to enter China. You must first obtain a visa from the Chinese consulate prior to your arrival in China.

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  15. hey actually i have usa green card i am thinking of going nepal on march ..

    So from usa can i book a flight to london (heathrow ) and catch flight to nepal within 24 hr ..

    So can i still be able to enter uk for 24 hr without visa ???

    Reply

    • The 24-hour entry at Heathrow is at the discretion of the immigration officers at the airport. Therefore, you may or may not be permitted to leave the airport for 24 hrs.

      Keeping that in mind, you should book your flight from the US to Nepal on a single itinerary. That way, if you are denied the 24-hour entry, you can at least remain airside and catch your connecting flight to Nepal.

      If you are given the 24-hour entry, yes, you can enter the UK for up to 24 hours.

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  16. Hi very nice blog and detailed info ! I have a question , I am on valid H4 visa & B1/B2 visa stamped on my Indian passport and I currently live in USA. Am I eligible for Turkey e-visa ? And in the E-visa website they are asking for Select Country/Region of Your Travel Document , that would be India right ? As my travel document is India with Ordinary passport selection ?

    Another question I have is of my friend who has valid B1/B2 stamped on the passport lives in India , have been to USA only once are they also eligible for e-visa for Turkey / Istanbul.

    Really appreciated or advise on the above.

    Reply

    • Hi Heta! Yes, you are eligible for Turkey eVisa, since you have a valid B1/B2 visa. For the eVisa application, your travel document would be “ordinary passport” and country/region of your travel document would be “India”.

      Yes, your friend is also eligible for Turkey eVisa. It is not mandatory to have the US visa used before for Turkey eVisa. So, yes, your friend is also eligible.

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      • Thank you for the clarification ! Your blog is amazing ! Another point will my H4 visa be of any use ? Because technically I m on H4 visa and have been on H4 visa ( dependant ) for 8 + years here in USA ? Or is e-visa only for B1/B2 ?

        Reply

        • Yes, you can use your H4 for Turkey eVisa as well, as long it’s still valid. All US visa types can be used for Turkey eVisa.

          You can use your H4 for all the countries listed in this article, except Argentina. Argentina eTA requires a B2 or B1/B2.

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  17. I have US (C1/D) transit visa valid till 2024 and I want to travel to the Philippines. Will I be eligible for an on-arrival visa for the Philippines or I have to apply for their visa in my own country? Also is hotel booking is compulsory?

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    • Hi Avinash! Philippines hasn’t mentioned which type of US visas can be used. Therefore, it is safe to assume all US visas can be used. You can enter the Philippines on your India passport and US C1/D visa as long as your visa is “multiple-entry” and “valid”. You will get a 14-day entry.

      You don’t need any hotel booking. But you would need to have a return/onward ticket within 14 days of arrival.

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  18. My Friend has a Vietnam Passport but also has a US Green Card. Is she allowed to go to Iceland OR is there another process for here and if so any idea how involved it would be. Would like to go on a vacation there but wasnt sure of the requirments. THanks!!

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    • Hi Don! Unfortunately, your friend cannot use her US Greencard to enter Iceland. She would need a “Schengen visa”.

      Schengen visa is a simple process if she has employment, funds in the bank, etc. It would probably take 4-5 days for the visa process. You can refer to my Schengen visa guide for the procedure.

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  19. Thanks for the valuable information, Thirumal! This is something important to every traveler who actually wants to visit these countries. Thanks for the great share! Keep posting.

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  20. I have a usa green card and I am willing to travel to Asia and Europe this summer.

    It is said that you can enter South Korea without a visa if your final destination will be the USA.

    I was thinking of going to Korea then Georgia and then the United Kingdom and from the United Kingdom to the USA (making USA final destination ). So is it still possible to enter Korea without a visa?

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    • Hi Bibek! Yes, it’s possible but may require a lot of convincing. The airline staff or the immigration officers may not easily understand your complicated itinerary. Therefore, it may require a lot of convincing from your side.

      That being said, according to HiKorea, you have to have a ticket to the US, Canada, Australia or NZ within 30 days of entering South Korea.

      “A person who has a departure ticket to the countries above within 30 days from South Korea, for who has not been an illegal alien and non-endorsable offenses”

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        • I cannot assure you that. The requirements are not clear and it depends on how the airline staff and immigration officials interpret it.

          I can assure you that going to the US right after Korea works. I have done that myself. Traveled from Taiwan to Korea and then to the US. Even then, the airline staff had to talk to their managers and immigration officer had to go through a lot of data to understand the requirement. Therefore, I recommend making the US your next destination after Korea.

          The best itinerary in your case is Korea-US-UK-Georgia.

          To give you more clarity, here is the information from TIMATIC –

          “The following itineraries are possible:
          – arrive from a third country and departing to the country that issued the visa (e.g. DEL-ICN-YVR); or
          – arrive from a third country and depart to another country for a maximum stay of 3 days, before departing to the country that issued the visa (e.g. DEL-ICN-SGN-YVR); or
          – arrive after transiting through a third country for a maximum of 3 days (e.g. DEL-SGN-ICN-YVR).”

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    • Hi Krishna! Thanks for the information! This is good news!

      I received the confirmation from Argentina National Immigration as well. I will add India and other countries to Argentina. Thanks again!

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      • Hi Himas! That’s great news! Thanks for the update. I would need a government source to confirm the information. Can you send me the link to the website for this information?

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  22. Hey,
    I am from India and planning to travel to turkey but do not have time to apply for a sticker visa.
    I have traveled to turkey before using E-visa but that was the time when i had a valid schengen visa.

    Sadly this time, i do not. But my US C1/D visa is valid.Can i use that ?
    i read some similar posts, were these people able to get in through immigration with C1/D visa ?

    Reply

    • Hi Kartikay! YES, as far as I know, you can use your US C1/D visa to apply for your Turkey eVisa. Turkey accepts all types of US visas. The only visas they don’t accept are “eVisas” from other countries. Good luck and enjoy your trip to Turkey!

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  23. HI Thirumal Good day
    I have a Valid B1/B2 and C1/D US Visa on my Indian Passport, can you please tell me whether i can visit Bahamas with that and if yes for how many days.

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    • Hi Prem! YES, you can visit Bahamas with your India passport and valid US B1/B2 visa. You can stay up to 90 days in the Bahamas. Below is the information from the official sources

      “Nationals of India with a visa issued by Canada, United Kingdom, USA or Schengen Member State for a maximum stay of 90 days.”

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  24. hi Thirumal,

    I am holding valid US B1/B2 visa. I am planning a trip from India to Phillipines with transit in Singapore. Can I avail transit visa for Singapore as well as free visa for Phillipines on this trip?

    Regards,
    Rohit

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    • Hi Rohit! Yes, you can avail Visa Free Transit Facility (VFTF) at Singapore for up to 96 hours. Your US B1/B2 visa must be valid and multiple-entry. More info at Singapore Immigration and Checkpoints Authority.

      You are “visa exempted” in the Philippines since you hold India passport and a valid US B1/B2. When you arrive in the Philippines, just mention that you have a US visa. You will be stamped and given a 14-day entry. For more info, check out my Philippines Visa Guide.

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      • Hi Thirumal,

        My name is Anna and i am a Pakistani. I do have USA B1/B2 valid visa for 5 years. Can you please let me know which country i can travel on my USA Visa.

        Thanks for your help.

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        • Hi Anna! With your Pakistan passport and US B1/B2 visa, you can travel to these 19 countries –

          North America
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          01. Mexico

          Central America
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          02. Belize
          03. Costa Rica
          04. Panama

          Caribbean
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          05. Cuba
          06. Dominican Republic
          07. Antigua and Barbuda

          Europe
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          08. Albania
          09. Bosnia and Herzegovina
          10. Georgia
          11. Macedonia
          12. Montenegro
          13. Serbia
          14. Turkey (eligible to apply for eVisa)
          15. United Kingdom (must be in transit to reach the US, entry for 24 hours only)

          Middle East
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          16. Qatar

          Africa
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          17. São Tomé and Príncipe

          Asia
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          18. Malaysia (must be in transit to reach the US)
          19. South Korea (must be in transit to reach the US)

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  26. Hi

    I am a Sri Lankan passport holder having a valid US visa. Do I need to get a Malaysian visa to enter Malaysia?

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    • Hi Chinthaka! If you are on the way to the US via Malaysia, you can request a 5-day entry at Kuala Lumpur (KLIA/KLIA2) airport. The entry is limited to Kuala Lumpur only. Ex: Colombo-KL-LA. That being said, I have had a reader (Indian passport) avail the 5-day entry while on his way back from Thailand to India. So, to the most part, the 5-day entry depends on the immigration officers’ discretion.

      Another option is to apply for an eVisa. For more details on eVisa, refer to my Malaysia Visa Guide.

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      • Thanks for the information it’s useful. I tried Malaysian visa through an online agent and he took $80 and next day sent a message saying could not process due to technical issue and will refund money. Tried official website that was the most difficult ever online visa application process I tried.

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        • Hi Chinthaka! I applied for Malaysia eVisa 3 times. It was always quite easy and straight forward. I had to enter my information, upload the documents and pay the visa fee. It took me an hour to complete the application. About 2 working days for the visa result.

          Which website are you using for eVisa? Which part did you find it difficult? Let me know, maybe I can help.

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          • Thanks Thirumal, 1st time I applied through and agent online. 2nd time applied using the official government website. Uploading picture to the size they want (35mm x 50mm ) is the most difficult part. Also it says need to buy the ticket and they dont accept just reservation only.

          • Yeah, uploading the picture is a pain. The website doesn’t easily accept the picture. You will have to zoom in and out a few times until it’s accepted.

            Malaysia eVisa has a very low refusal rate. So, it’s safe to purchase your tickets and upload the itinerary. If they need something, they either ask you to upload additional documentation or set up an appointment at the Malaysian consulate for you.

            The being said, you can still use a reservation instead of purchased tickets. If the visa is denied, they are not going to refund your flight fare, so you have every right to use a reservation. If they ask, just explain that you don’t want to lose money on the tickets. Just a tip, I have used Expedia 24 hr cancellation tickets for one my Malaysia eVisa application. I didn’t have any issues. You can try that option if it works for you.

    • Hi Darshan! Yes, you can visit Singapore with your US B1/B2 visa. You must meet the following conditions –

      (1) You must be traveling to India from a third country via Singapore (Ex: Indonesia-Singapore-India)
      (2) You must be traveling to a third country from India via Singapore (Ex: India-Singapore-Indonesia)

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  28. Hi Thirumal,

    I have US b1/b2 visa on my Indian passport. Can I travel to Mexico and Canada with US b1/b2 stamped on my passport? My visa is stamped for 4 weeks though. Please let me know.

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    • Hi Vinay! You can travel to Mexico with your US B1/B2. But your US visa must be valid during your entire stay in Mexico. That means, if you enter Mexico 2 weeks before your US visa expiry, you may get only 2 weeks entry in Mexico.

      For Canada, you would need a Canada visa. You cannot use your US visa to enter Canada.

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      • Do I need to come back to USA after visiting Mexico, or can fly back to India from Mexico only? Which all other nearby countries can I visit with US b1/b2 visa

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        • You don’t need to come back to the US. You can return back to India directly from Mexico or go to another country.

          With your India passport and US B1/B2, you can travel to Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama in Central America. You can also travel to Bahamas, Cuba, Dominican Republic, etc in the Caribbean. They are all near Mexico.

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  29. Hi Thirumal……bro u r doing great service to travellers across globe. Im Indian having B1/B2 USA Visa taken in the year 2015 and valid upto 2025. However I have not used it yet. I intend to travel to Philippines next month. Do I have to take Visa since I have not used USA visa even once ?

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    • Hi Prakash! Philippines has no such restriction on the US visa. Therefore, you can use your “unused” US visa to enter the Philippines.

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  30. Thank you very much Thirumal. You have explained everything in detail which is very helpful. Now i know what i need and i dont have to worry about things. Thank you once again for giving your valuable time and answering my questions. Nice work…cheers

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