Yes, you read it correctly. Travel 55 countries and territories VISA-FREE with US visa.
I always encourage travelers from developing countries to get a US visa at some point. It opens up doors to many other countries. More and more countries are offering visa exemption with a valid US visa. This list is growing fast.
If you are worried that the VISA-FREE list for your passport is just too small, then get a US visa. It will add about 55 countries to your VISA-FREE list. This is how you give more “power” to your “powerless” passport.
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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, it 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
- Mexico
- 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 you must apply for Canada Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) before arrival
- Applicable to air travel only
- US visa must be valid at the time of eTA application, but doesn’t need to be valid when entering Canada
- Official source: IRCC, Canada – eTA
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02. Mexico
- Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas (valid US visas in old/expired passports are accepted)
- Entry granted: Up to 180 days
- Entry rule: US visa must be valid for the entire stay in Mexico
- Official source: National Institute of Migration, Mexico
Personal experience: I have entered Mexico with a US visa many times at International airports, land borders and seaports. Most times, I was asked how long I planned to stay in Mexico. I was always given a 180-day entry.
Recently, I entered Mexico via the Tijuana land border. I was given the option to get a 7-day entry without paying the INM fee or a 180-day entry by paying the INM fee.
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03. United States (of course!)
- Includes the US territories: US Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Northern Mariana Islands, and Guam
- Excludes the US territories: American Samoa (American Samoa has its own immigration rules and does not honor US visas)
Personal experience: I have lived/worked in the US on an H1B visa for more than 8 years. I have also entered the US on my B1/B2 visa many times. I was always given a 6-month entry.
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Central America
04. Belize
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Albania
- Angola
- Armenia
- Azerbaijan
- Bahrain
- Belarus
- Benin
- Bhutan
- Bosnia Herzegovina
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Cape Verde
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Comoros
- Congo, Dem. Rep. of
- Congo, Rep. of
- Cote d’Ivoire
- Djibouti
- Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- Ethiopia
- Gabon
- Georgia
- Guinea
- Guinea Bissau
- India
- Indonesia
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kosovo
- Kuwait
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Lebanon
- Liberia
- Macau
- Madagascar
- Mali
- Mauritania
- Moldova
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
- Mozambique
- Myanmar
- Nauru
- Nepal
- Niger
- Nigeria
- North Macedonia
- Philippines
- Qatar
- Russia
- Rwanda
- San Marino
- São Tomé and Príncipe
- Saudi Arabia
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Sri Lanka
- Tajikistan
- Thailand
- Togo
- Turkmenistan
- Ukraine
- United Arab Emirates
- Uzbekistan
- Vietnam
- Yemen
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Official source: Embassy of Belize in Washington DC, USA
Personal experience: I entered Belize from Mexico at the seaport with my India passport and US visa. The immigration procedure at the port took about 5 minutes. I was asked how long I’ll stay in Belize. I was given a 30-day entry.
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05. Costa Rica
- Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas, except transit C1, C2 or C3
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rule: US visa must be valid for the length of the intended stay from the day of arrival
- Official Source: Embassy of Costa Rica in Washington DC, USA
Personal experience: I entered Costa Rica at San Jose International Airport with my India passport and US visa. The immigration procedure at the airport was quick. I was given a 30-day entry.
I have also entered Costa Rica from Nicaragua at the land border with my India passport and US visa. Immigration procedures at the land border took about 10 minutes due to long lines. I was asked to show my hotel reservation. I was given a 30-day entry.
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06. El Salvador
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Azerbaijan
- Belarus
- Benin
- Bhutan
- 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
- 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:
- If entering by air, a fee of 12 USD will be charged for a tourist card
- If you have already entered Guatemala or Honduras, you can enter El Salvador from Guatemala or Honduras by land without any additional visa requirements as per CA-4 Border Control Agreement
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of El Salvador
Personal experience: I entered El Salvador from Guatemala at the land border with my Indian passport and US visa. There are no immigration checkpoints at El Salvador and Guatemala land borders. No entry stamp was issued.
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07. Guatemala
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- 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 rule: If you have already entered Honduras or El Salvador, you can enter Guatemala from Honduras or El Salvador by land without any additional visa requirements as per the CA-4 Border Control Agreement.
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Guatemala
Personal Experience: I entered Guatemala from Mexico at the land border with my Indian passport and US visa. It took about 10 minutes at immigration. They had to look up the visa requirements to verify if I was eligible to enter on my US visa. I was asked to pay 20 MXN as an entry fee, even though there is no official entry fee.
I have also entered Guatemala from Honduras at the land border with my India passport and US visa. It only took a couple of minutes at immigration. No entry fee.
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08. Honduras
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Azerbaijan
- Belarus
- Benin
- Bhutan
- 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 at the land border using my India passport and US visa. I was asked where I was going and how long I’d stay in Honduras. I had to pay a 30 GTQ entry fee and give my fingerprints. The immigration process took about 5 minutes.
I have also entered Honduras from El Salvador at the land border using my India passport and US visa. I was asked where I was going and how long I’d stay in Honduras. I had to pay a 3 USD entry fee and give my fingerprints. The immigration process took about 15 minutes due to several people on a Tica bus.
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09. Nicaragua
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- 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 you are eligible to obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL (VOA)
- VOA fee is 50 USD, payable in cash in USD only, valid for 30 days, single-entry
- Besides the VOA fee, there is a 10 USD entry fee, a 2 USD land border migration fee (for land border only) and 1 USD municipality tax (for land border only) (payable in USD only)
- Official source: IATA Travel Centre
Personal experience: I entered Nicaragua at the land border from Honduras using my India passport and US visa. I was asked about my profession and monthly income. I had to pay a total of 63 USD ($50 VOA fee, $10 entry fee, $2 land border migration fee, and $1 municipality tax) to enter. The immigration process was slow and it took about 45 minutes.
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10. Panama
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid USED multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rules:
- US visa must have been used at least once to enter the US before
- US visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
- Must show proof of economic solvency for a minimum of 500 USD
- Official source: Embassy of Panama in the USA
Personal experience: I entered Panama at Panama City International Airport with my India passport and US visa. The immigration process took about 5 minutes. I was given a 90-day entry.
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Caribbean
11. Anguilla (British Territory)
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Official source: Anguilla Tourist Board, entry requirements
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12. Antigua and Barbuda
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but you are eligible to obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL (VOA)
- VOA fee is 100 USD, valid for 30 days, single-entry only
- US visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
- Official source: Consulate General of Antigua and Barbuda in NYC, USA
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13. Aruba
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Bolivia
- China
- Cuba
- Dominican Republic
- Haiti
- India
- Jamaica
- Venezuela
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rule: US visa must be valid for the period of intended stay
- Official source: Netherlands Worldwide
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14. Bahamas
- Eligible Nationalities: Indian passport holders only
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Bahamas
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15. Bermuda (British Territory)
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rule: US visa must be valid for a minimum of 45 days beyond the date of departure from Bermuda
- Official source: Government of Bermuda
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16. Bonaire (Dutch Territory)
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- 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 rule: US visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
- Official source: British Virgin Islands Tourism
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18. Cayman Islands (British Territory)
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- 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. Cuba
- Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: Valid used/unused multiple-entry US visa – B1, B2, B1/B2, F1, J1, H1, L1 only
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rule: Must hold Cuba Tourist card (Tarjeta del Turista), which can be obtained from
- Cuban Embassies and Consulates
- Authorized Airlines at the time of check-in
- Travel Agencies specialized in Cuba tours
- Official source: IATA Travel Centre
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20. Curaçao
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- 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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21. Dominican Republic
- Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas, except transit (C1, C1/D)
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rule: If arriving by land or sea, you must pay a departure tax of 20 USD before departing. If arriving by air, the departure tax is included in the airfare.
- Official source: Ministry of Tourism of Dominican Republic
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22. Haiti
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Colombia
- Cuba
- Dominican Republic
- Panama
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rule: A tourist fee of 10 USD must be paid on arrival at the airport
- Official source: IATA Travel Centre
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23. Jamaica
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- 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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24. Sint Maarten
- Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Bolivia
- China
- Cuba
- Dominican Republic
- Guyana
- 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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25. Turks and Caicos (British Territory)
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Official source: Ministry of Border Control of Turks and Caicos
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South America
26. 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, H1B or J, O, P, and E categories only
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to apply for Electronic Travel Authorization (Autorizacion de Viaje Electronica – AVE) before arrival
- AVE fee is 400 USD, the processing time is up to 20 working days, valid for 3 months, multiple-entry
- US visa must be valid for at least 3 months from the day of arrival
- Official source: Consulate of Argentina in New York, USA
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27. Chile
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- China
- Dominican Republic
- India
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas, except transit (C1)
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rule: US visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affiars of Chile, Consular Section (Click on “Download file” link)
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28. Colombia
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Cambodia
- China
- India
- Macau
- Myanmar
- Nicaragua
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- Vietnam
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas, except transit (C1)
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rule: US visa must be valid for at least 180 days from the day of arrival
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia
Personal experience: I entered Colombia at Bogota International Airport with my India passport and US visa. The immigration procedure at the airport was quick. The number of days was not marked on my passport but I figured that it was a standard 90 days.
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29. Peru
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- 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
30. Albania
- Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities (except for Iranian nationals; Albania cut its diplomatic ties with Iran over cyber attacks)
- Permitted US visas: All valid USED multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rule: US visa must have been used at least once to enter the US before
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Albania
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31. Armenia
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Algeria
- Bahrain
- Belize
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Brunei
- Cambodia
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Cuba
- Egypt
- Fiji
- Grenada
- Guatemala
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Honduras
- India
- 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 or Armenia eVisa (Egypt, India and Iraq passport holders)
- VOA or eVisa fee is 3,000 AMD, valid for 21 days, single-entry (OR) 15,000 AMD, valid for 120 days, single-entry
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia
Personal experience: I have been to Armenia using e-Visa. Having a US visa in order to apply for e-Visa is a new requirement for Indian, Egyptian and Iraqi passport holders.
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32. Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities, except Kosovo
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rule: US visa must be valid for at least 30 days from the day of arrival
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina (click on “Decision on Visas – Amendments – 73_17”)
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33. Georgia
- Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rules:
- US visa must be valid on the day of arrival in Georgia
- Total duration of consecutive stays must not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia
Personal experience: I entered Georgia at Kutaisi International Airport with my Indian passport and US visa. The immigration procedure at the airport took a while as Georgia immigration is difficult to deal with. I was given a 90-day entry.
I also entered Georgia by train from Armenia with my Indian passport and US visa. Again, immigration was a headache but I was given a 90-day entry.
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34. Moldova
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Bahrain
- Belize
- Bolivia
- Cambodia
- Cape Verde
- China
- Comoros
- Cuba
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- Fiji
- Gabon
- Guyana
- Haiti
- India
- Jamaica
- Kuwait
- Madagascar
- Maldives
- Mongolia
- Nauru
- Oman
- Papua New Guinea
- Qatar
- São Tomé and Príncipe
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Swaziland
- Thailand
- Togo
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas, except transit (C1)
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rule: US visa must be valid for the intended period of the stay
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova
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35. Montenegro
- Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rule: US visa must be valid for the intended period of the stay
- Official source: Government of Montenegro
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36. North Macedonia
- Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 15 days
- Entry rules:
- US visa must be valid for at least 5 days beyond the intended period of stay
- Total duration of consecutive stays must not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia
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37. Serbia
- Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rules:
- US visa must be valid for the entire duration of the stay
- Total duration of consecutive stays must not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Serbia
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38. Turkey
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Afghanistan
- Algeria (those aged 15-18 and 35-65)
- Bangladesh
- Cape Verde
- Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- India
- Iraq (those aged 15-50)
- Libya (those aged 16-45)
- Nepal
- Pakistan
- Palestine
- Philippines
- Senegal
- 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.
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39. United Kingdom
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 24 hours only (Transit Without Visa)
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to request a 24-hour entry at London (LHR) or Manchester (MAN) airports
- Must be traveling to or from the US only
- Must arrive and depart by air only
- Must hold the boarding pass for the onward flight
- Onward flight must be within 24 hours (on the same day or the next day before midnight)
- Granting the 24-hour entry is at the sole discretion of the immigration officer
- Official source: GOV.UK
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Middle East
40. Bahrain
- Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 14 days or 30 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL or Bahrain eVisa
- Single-entry VOA fee is 5 BD, valid for 14 days, entry up to 14 days
- Multiple-entry VOA fee is 12 BD, valid for 3 months, entry up to 1 month
- Single-entry eVisa fee is 10 BD, valid for 14 days, entry up to 14 days
- Multiple-entry eVisa fee is 17 BD, valid for 3 months, entry up to 1 month
- Official source: Bahrain eVisa Portal
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41. Jordan
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- 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 Portal
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42. Oman
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Albania
- Armenia
- Azerbaijan
- Bhutan
- Costa Rica
- Cuba
- El Salvador
- Guatemala
- Honduras
- India
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Maldives
- Mexico
- Morocco
- Nicaragua
- Panama
- Peru
- Tajikistan
- Turkmenistan
- Vietnam
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 10 or 30 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to apply for Oman 26M or 26N Tourist Visa online
- 26M eVisa fee is 20 OMR, valid for 30 days, single-entry only
- 26N eVisa fee is 5 OMR, valid for 10 days, single-entry only
- Official source: Foreign Ministry of Oman
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43. Qatar
- Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but you are eligible to apply for an A3 Visa online on the Hayya Portal
- A3 eVisa fee is QAR 100, valid for 30 days, single-entry only
- Must provide hotel booking for the entire stay reserved through the Discover Qatar website
- US visa must be valid on the day of A3 eVisa application
- Official source: Qatar Tourism Board
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44. Saudi Arabia
- Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: Valid USED multiple-entry US visas – B1, B2, B1/B2 only
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL or Saudi Arabia eVisa
- VOA or eVisa fee is 300 SAR, valid for 1 year, multiple-entry (plus service fee and insurance fee)
- US visa must have been used at least once to enter the US before
- Official source: Saudi Arabia Tourism Authority
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45. United Arab Emirates
- Eligible Nationalities: Indian passport holders only
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas, except transit (C1)
- Entry granted: 14 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to obtain UAE Visa on Arrival (VOA) at Dubai, Sharjah or Abu Dhabi international airports
- VOA fee is 100 AED, valid for 14 days, single-entry only
- US visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
- Official source: UAE Government Portal
Personal experience: I entered the UAE at Sharjah International Airport with my Indian passport and US visa. The VOA and the immigration procedures at Sharjah airport were quick. I was given a 14-day entry.
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Africa
46. Egypt
- Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid USED multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL at all international airports
- VOA fee is 25 USD, valid for 30 days, single-entry only
- US visa must have been used to enter the US at least once
- Official source: Egypt Tourism Department
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47. Morocco
- Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities, except Iran, Palestine and Syria
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to apply for the Morocco e-Visa
- E-Visa fee is 770 MAD, valid for 180 days, single-entry only
- US visa must be valid for at least 90 days from the day of arrival
- Official source: Morocco E-Visa Portal
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48. Sao Tome and Principe
- Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 15 days
- Official source: IATA Travel Centre
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Asia
49. Japan
- Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: Valid multiple-entry US RESIDENT visas such as H, L, F, J, etc. (Tourist visas such as B1/B2 are not eligible)
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT but are eligible to apply for Japan eVisa
- eVisa fee is JPY 3,000, valid for 90 days, single-entry only
- Must submit proof of residence to prove that you reside in the US
- Must show the visa issuance confirmation via the eVisa website on your phone at the immigration (Prints and PDFs are not accepted)
- Must enter Japan by flight only
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
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50. Kyrgyzstan
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- 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.
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan
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51. Malaysia (Temporarily 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 you are eligible to obtain Transit Without Visa (TWOA) at the VOA counter
- TWOA is free of charge, valid for 120 hours (5 days), single-entry only
- TWOA is available at Kuala Lumpur Airport (KLIA1 and KLIA2 terminals) only
- Must be in transit to reach the US as the destination. Must hold a confirmed onward eTicket or original boarding pass to the US within 120 hours. (Exception for longer-term pass holders such as work visa, student visa, permanent resident, etc. who can depart to any third country)
- Issuing of TWOA is at the discretion of the immigration offices at Kuala Lumpur Airport
- Official source: High Commission of Malaysia in New Delhi, India
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52. Philippines
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- China
- India
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 30 days (India) or 7 days (China)
- Entry rules:
- US visa must be valid for the entire duration of the stay
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of departure
- Official source: Embassy of the Philippines in India
Personal experience: I have been to the Philippines several times using my Indian passport and US visa. The immigration procedure at the airport was always quick. I was always given a 14-day entry (changed to 30 days in May 2025).
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53. Singapore
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- China
- 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
- Cambodia
- Colombia
- India
- Indonesia
- Laos
- Myanmar
- Vietnam
- Permitted US visas: All valid/expired used/unused multiple-entry US visas, except transit (C1)
- Entry granted: 14 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT but you are eligible to apply for Taiwan Travel Authorization Certificate (TAC) or Taiwan eVisa (only Colombia passport holders)
- TAC is free of charge, valid for 90 days, and multiple-entry
- eVisa fee is 1,600 TWD, valid for 3 months, single-entry only
- For TAC, if using an EXPIRED US visa, the visa must have expired in the last 10 years only
- For eVisa, the US visa must be valid for at least 180 days on the day of arrival
- Official source: Bureau of Consular Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan)
Personal experience: I entered Taiwan at Taipei International Airport with my Indian passport and US visa. I applied for my travel authorization certificate (TAC) a few days before my travel to Taiwan. I was given a 30-day entry (entry was 30 days when I traveled but currently it’s only 14 days).
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Change history
| Date | Changes |
|---|---|
| 16-Jun-2025 | Countries updated: (1) Moldova (eligible nationalities list shrunk from 56 countries to 30) |
| 05-Jun-2025 | Countries updated: (1) Philippines (duration of stay for Indians is now 30 days) |
| 03-Feb-2025 | Countries 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-2024 | Countries updated: Jordan (updated eligible countries) |
| 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) |
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There you have it! List of 55 countries and territories you can travel visa-free with US visa. If you don’t have a US visa, it’s time to apply for one and add another 55 to your list of VISA-FREE countries.
Do you know any other country (I haven’t listed here) that offers visa exemption for US visa holders? Let me know in the comments below.
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KT says
Hi, Thank you for your detailed blog. My friend is traveling through Germany to USA in the following way IST- Frankfurt- Munich-Chicago. He has a student F1 visa but does not have a Schengen visa or even a transit visa. He wouldn’t have to collect his baggage until Chicago however I am assuming he would have to go through immigration and passport control in Frankfurt (there is no terminal change, however). Would he be able to transit using his US visa? I read on other sites that US visa holders do not need a transit visa in the Schengen area and wanted to confirm if that would work out for him. He won’t be leaving any airport in Germany. Please let me know! Many thanks in advance.
Thirumal says
Hi KT! Your friend DOES NOT need a transit visa in Germany since he holds a valid US F1 visa. However, he is making two stops in Germany and the flight between those two stops can be a domestic flight. In such a case, he may be changing terminals or entering the Schengen zone. Check with the airline if the flight between Frankfurt and Munich is also an international one.
KT says
Thank you for the reply Thirumal! I had another question — as an Indian citizen who hasn’t lived in India for a few years, can I still apply for a Schengen visa in India? I read about some residency rule. Will the visa by denied even though I have Indian passport?
Thirumal says
You must apply for the Schengen visa in the country where you currently live. You will have strong ties with your country of residence than your home country. That being said, if you are in your home country and you’re pressed for time, you can apply in your home country as well. But, acceptance of your application depends on the consulate, VFS and the authorities in your home country.
NAJIB says
Hi Dear! How many Countries can I Travel with Pakistan Passport with valid US VISA B1/B2 visa?
Thirumal says
Hi Najib! You can travel to all countries in this list that says “applied to all nationalities”.
Ahmed says
What about an Egyptian who hold valid USA Visa? What Countries can he enter without visa or just on arrival visa?
Thirumal says
Hi Ahmed! This article applies to all passport holders including Egyptian. For VISA-FREE countries with your Egyptian passport and valid US visa, refer to the countries that say “applies to all nationalities”.
Mani says
I have H1B visa and can I stay up to 24 hours from India to the UK or it should be on the way to the US? Also, can I go to Singapore while to/from the USA to India? Thanks in advance.
Thirumal says
Hi Mani! Yes, you can request for a 24-hour entry at London’s Heathrow airport on both ways – (1) While going to the US. Ex: India-UK-US and (2) While coming back from the US. Ex: US-UK-India.
Yes, you can enter Singapore for up to 4 days using your US visa. You must be either (1) going to a third country visa Singapore. Ex: India-Singapore-Indonesia or (2) going to India from a third country. Ex: Indonesia-Singapore-India.
Mani says
Thanks a lot. Is the itinerary should be the same ticket (as per your above source)? ex: US to Singapore to India? can it be two itineraries i.e US to Singapore and Singapore to India?
Thirumal says
Yes. It can be two itineraries. US to Singapore and Singapore to India. You will not any issues getting VFTF with two itineraries.
Previously, Singapore VFTF information was not available in the TIMATIC database. All airlines refer to TIMATIC database to validate the visa requirements for boarding passengers. Therefore, it was difficult to convince the airline bound to Singapore that you plan to get VFTF in Singapore. They had no idea what VFTF was since it wasn’t in TIMATIC. But now, TIMATIC is updated with Singapore VFTF. Therefore, you will not have any issues boarding the flight bound to Singapore with US-Singapore itinerary. You just have to show the airline staff your flight booking for Singapore-India within 96 hours of arrival. I will update the article as well to remove the single itinerary requirement.
Ellen says
I would like to know if I can use my US visa to transit Australia(Sydney) for less than 2 hrs. I am an Indian national.
Thirumal says
Hi Ellen! Indian nationals with “ordinary” passports REQUIRE a transit visa to transit through airports in Australia. You can apply for an Australia transit visa (Subclass 771) online and an eVisa will be issued. The Austalia immigration and citizenship website says that it can take up to 19 days for the visa process. So apply as early as you can.
mudita says
I have a USA visa(B1/B2), and I have a visa for Portugal. Can I visit other countries like Spain, Italy with these.
Thirumal says
Hi Mudita! You cannot use your US B1/B2 visa to travel to the Schengen zone. But if you have a visa from Portugal, then you have access to the entire Schengen zone. So, you can use your Portugal visa to travel to Spain and Italy.
Nikhil Doshi says
Hi Thirumal, I hold a Indian passport with a US B1/B2 visa. I was planning to visit turkey on my way to USA. Is it possible? While applying for Turkish e-visa, they mentioned for return flight?
Thirumal says
Hi Nikhil! Yes, it’s possible. You can use your Turkey-US ticket as your return/onward ticket. You don’t need to enter the flight details while applying for the eVisa, but you will be asked to show at the first port of entry in Turkey.
Jefe Rogel says
Hi Thirumal, I hold a Philippines passport with a PR visa category IR2. I plan to go to Europe without getting the Schengen visa. What countries would be best in my situation?
Best,
Jefe Rogel
Thirumal says
Hi Jefe! None of the countries in the Schengen zone accept a US visa or green card. But, there are quite a few non-Schengen countries in Europe that you can visit with your green card. Please refer to the countries in the section “Europe” in this article.
Catherine Bejer says
Hi Thirumal, I am planning to travel to Cuba. I am a Philippines passport holder and have a valid US visa and Canadian Visa. I am flying from Miami to Cuba. I just wanted to confirm regarding the info you’ve provided, Do I only need to obtain the Tourist card (usually purchase from airlines)? I do not need to apply for a separate A1 Cuban visa? Thanks in advance.
Thirumal says
Hi Catherine! You DO NOT need an A1 Cuban visa as you already have a US visa (or Canada visa). All you need is a Tourist Card. You can obtain your tourist card from the “Cuba Ready” Kiosk at Miami airport. Just ask any airport staff, they will direct you to the kiosk.
NOTE: Many Filipino readers with Philippines passport with US visa have traveled to Cuba from Miami with American Airlines. They have all obtained their Tourist Cards in the Miami airport without any problem.
Mizo Sailo says
Hi Thirumal. I am from Mizoram, India. I have a J1 Visa for my upcoming fellowship program in the US. I will be joining a University starting in August of this year. I was wondering if I can travel to Mexico on the J1 visa in July 2019. I understand that the Mexican embassy here in India has a notice that ANY VALID US visa allows entry to Mexico. My main concern is that is the J1 visa considered valid even if I have not used it before to travel into the US.
Thirumal says
Hi Mizo! Yes, your J1 visa is considered valid for entering Mexico. As far as my knowledge goes, you will not have any issue. But I suggest carrying some documentation on your fellowship program. If asked, you can show that you will be returning to the US to start your fellowship program.
Ashish Jaiswal says
Hello Thirumal. I am from Nepal and I recently got an F1 Visa to study in the US. I am planning to stay in S. Korea for a couple of days via transit to the US. Do I need any kind of visa to get out of the airport in S. Korea? Any help would be really appreciated.
Thirumal says
Hi Ashish! Unfortunately, Nepal is one of the 24 EXCLUDED countries for VISA EXEMPTION with US visa. Therefore, you won’t be allowed to leave the airport in South Korea on your way to the US. You will have to arrange for a South Korea visa from the consulate before your trip.
Arun Joshi says
Hi Thirumal,
Hope you are fine! I am from India & I have a B1/B2 currently in the USA for visit & wants to travel to the UK. Can I travel? Please advice at earliest. If no, then which other countries I can travel through B1/B2 visa without any problem.
Thanks & Best Regards
Arun
Thirumal says
Hi Arun! If you are traveling to the US via the UK, you can request for a 24-hour entry at the London’s Heathrow airport. But if you need to spend more than 24-hours in the UK, you would need a UK tourist visa.
With your India passport and valid US B1/B2 visa, you can travel to all the countries listed in this article.
arun says
Hi Thirumal
Please, advice can I apply for Canada visa online? I have a B1/B2 visa and I am currently in the USA.
Thanks & Best Regards
Arun
Thirumal says
Hi Arun! Yes, you can apply for your Canada visa while you are in the US. Biometrics are mandatory and therefore you will have to make an appointment after your online application. Overall, the visa process can take up to 30 days.
Sudarshan says
Hi Thirumal, Thanks for sharing all the information. Can you please confirm that with a US Business visa with 10 years multiple entries can I travel to Israel, Jordan, South Africa, and Turkey? Please confirm.
Thirumal says
Hi Sudarshan! You cannot use your US visa to enter any of those 4 countries, except Turkey (eVisa). Details below.
Israel: NO
Jordan: NO
South Africa: NO
Turkey: NO but certain passport holders with US visa are eligible to apply for Turkey eVisa.
Nagarajan Bhava says
Thanks for the extensive list. Really helpful. I have a question. With B1 US visa from India, if we use solely for a trip to some eligible country (say Malaysia) without going to the US at all and return back, will that not be a black mark on the visa? I understand that it is possible but Is that legally allowed?
Will the country where we are landing does not question us?
Thirumal says
Hi Nagarajan! Each country has its own visa/immigration/entry rules. You are supposed to follow/obey the rules. If you violate a rule, you may be able to get away with it or you may be flagged.
Airlines, governments, immigration departments, etc share data. There are also third-party databases that some countries refer to. Any such actions may end up somewhere in those databases. Eventually, they come up and start causing issues with your future travels.
Ja says
Hi, I would like to inquire, we are planning to travel to Bosnia this coming June 2, 2019. Is it applicable for us Filipino holding valid USA visa to entry Visa upon arrival to Bosnia? Thanks.
Ja
Thirumal says
Hi Ja! Yes, you can enter Bosnia and Herzegovina without a visa with your Filipino passport and valid US visa.
kaushal says
Hi Thirumal,
I have Valid B1/B2 Visa of the US, can I travel to Italy, Greece without a prior Schengen visa or VoA in Europe?
As well as kindly provide a list of Schengen countries which I can travel with B1/B2 Visa & without prior Schengen Visa.
Thanks in advance, your webpage is amazing and quite helpful.
Thirumal says
Hi Kaushal! Unfortunately, none of the 26 Schengen countries accept/allow US visas. You would need a Schengen visa for all 26 Schengen countries including Italy and Greece.
Non-Schengen countries in the European continent such as Albania, B & H, Georgia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Turkey accept US visas. You can find more details on these countries in the article under “Europe”.
Asad Khan says
Is this rule applicable for US tourist/visitor visa only or also for US F-1 visa as well? A few days ago I was approved for it so I am double checking it with you if it is the case? Thanks!
Thirumal says
Hi Asad! Many countries in the list accept US F1 visa as well. There are only a few countries that do not accept F1 visa (ex: Chile and Argentina).
Basma Essayoufi says
Hi, dear Thirumal. Can I know if I can visit Georgia with US C1/D visa? I’m a Moroccan citizen.
Thirumal says
Hi Basma! Georgia hasn’t specified the types of US visas that are allowed. Therefore, it is safe to assume that all types of US visas are allowed. So, you can use your US C1/D visa to enter Georgia.
Krishnakant says
Hi Thirumal,
You are doing a fantastic job helping each and everyone with detailed guidelines.
I had a doubt, I have a valid B1 visa for the next 10 years, so can I visit any of these countries on Vacation or it has to be restricted strictly to Business Discussion.
Thanks again.
Thirumal says
Hi Krishnakant! Yes, you can visit all of these countries with your B1 visa for “vacation”.
IMTIAZ says
Hi Thirumal,
I have a valid US B1/B2 for 10 years. Can I use my Indian passport to travel to the Philippines for a visa on arrival?
Am checking if it is still accepted in today’s date? (16th May 2019).
Thank you very much.
Thirumal says
Hi Imtiaz! Yes, the requirement is still valid today. You can enter the Philippines with your India passport and US B1/B2 visa. You will be given 14 days entry. More information on the Embassy of the Philippines in New Delhi website.
Supriya says
Hi! Is it ok to use an unused US B1/B2 visa to enter Philippines (Manila airport)? Could you share any link that can confirm this? Thanks!
Thirumal says
Hi Supriya! Yes, you can use your “unused” US B1/B2 visa to enter the Philippines. The Embassy of the Philippines in New Delhi clearly says “used or unused” US visas. Go to the Embassy of the Philippines in New Delhi website and scroll to “9A: TEMPORARY VISITOR’S VISA FOR PLEASURE (TOURIST VISA)” section.
Preethi Moraes says
If I have L1 or L1 A visa and Indian passport, can I go to Alaska or do I need a separate visa for it?
Thirumal says
Hi Preethi! Alaska is part of the US. Therefore, you can use your L1 or L1 A visa to travel to Alaska. But make sure you have a direct flight from the US mainland to Alaska. If you transit in Canada, then you will need a Canada visa.
Chandra Mani says
Hi Thirumal!
This is Chandra, Indian passport holder working in Houston. I have a valid B1/B2 visa and I am working on L1-visa here. Will both be valid; and I can travel where they don’t let people with US work-permit?
Appreciate your help.
Regards,
Chandra
Thirumal says
Hi Chandra! A few countries on the list have some limitations on work/student/transit visas. But all countries accept US B1/B2 visa. In fact, they all prefer a B1/B2 visa over all other US visas. Therefore, I suggest using your B1/B2 visa to travel to any of the countries listed in this article.
Will says
Hi Thirumal thank you for your information, it helps a lot! I have 2 questions and it’s gonna be really long. I will truly appreciate for your response. So I hold a US student visa (F1) valid till 2020, however there is a little accident that happened: I traveled to the Dominican Republic earlier this year after I finish my school and when I re-enter the US I was told that my student visa is not valid to enter the US no more because I left after the school is over, so I should not come back and told me my student visa is not valid anymore (they let in luckily since I was leaving the US anyway in a week just go back to pack ), so my question is: will I still be able to enter those countries with my student visa? I believe the customs in each country is not connected right?
My other question is about Chile, so in the article it says “The US visa must be B1/B2 or green card only (work, student, crew, transit or dependent visas are not eligible)”, but when I look up for info in Chinese language they did not mention if it was available for B1/B2 visa only, so I assume it’s available for all visa types? I would like to confirm.
Sorry, there are so many words, thank you so much!
Thirumal says
Hi Will! Yes, you can use your student visa to enter the countries on this list. The only requirement is that the visa must not be expired.
For Chile, the visa-free entry with B1/B2 visa was available for Chinese nationals from a long time. They recently included India as well as the greencard. Can you send me a link to the article that you are referring?
Mejanur Rahman says
Hi Thirumal, I am a Bangladeshi national and I have a valid US visa. So, can you tell me whether the US visa facilitates me to travel to Mexico, Canada and the UK or not? Is it for the travel in transit only?
Thirumal says
Hi Mejanur! With your Bangladeshi passport and valid US visa, you can travel to Mexico. For Canada, you would need a Canada visa. You cannot use your US visa for Canada.
For the UK, you can request for a 24-hour entry at London’s Heathrow airport if you are flying via London to reach any city in the US.
RD says
Hi! My friend has a C1/D visa and would like to travel to Serbia and Montenegro. Can he get a visa on arrival in both countries? If not, can you suggest other countries which he can get voa using C1/D visa? Thanks much for your reply in advance!
Thirumal says
Hi RD! If a country clearly indicates that they don’t allow US transit visa (C1/D), then your friend, of course, cannot use his C1/D visa. For countries that do not allow US transit visa, I have clearly indicated them (ex: Argentina, Chile, etc). For the rest, your friend can use his US C1/D visa to enter.
Raj says
Hi Thirumal,
This week I have received e-mail confirmation from Chilean Consulate in New York & Chilean Embassy in UAE that Indians with normal PP and USA B1/B2 visa (with at least 6 months validity) can visit Chile and Easter Island without visa.
Thirumal says
Hi Raj! Thanks for the update! I was finally given a link to the official information. I have updated the article as well. Thanks again for updating me and all our readers/community!
Tommy von Levetzow says
Good day. Great info. Thank you.
I read through all the comments, and I hope I did not miss this one. I have a South African passport. I have had multiple Visa’s. I currently have a ten year B1/B2 visa and will soon have an L1a visa. With this visa and my passport, what countries can I enter without a specific visa for those counties? If you could advise on both please. L1 and B1
Thirumal says
Hi Tommy! Though L1 and B1 are equally good, I think your B1 visa is slightly better and gets you more VISA-FREE travel than your L1 visa. South Africa passport is somewhat stronger than the passports that I usually write for. Therefore, some of the countries in this article may already offer visa exemption to South Africa passports.
Raj says
Hi Thirumal,
From 01 April, 2019 Indian passport holders with US B1/B2 visa can get Chile VoA. I wonder why Argentina asking for eTA ?
Thirumal says
Hi Raj! The official sources (such a Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Chile) haven’t been updated yet with the new visa rules for India passports with US visa. I’m still waiting for these official sources to be updated so I can update this article as well.
Argentina has always been offering eTA for US visa holders but it was only for China passport holders. Recently they made many other nationalities eligible for eTA.
Every country has it’s own visa requirements. Therefore, it’s really difficult to know why Argentina requires an eTA whereas Chile doesn’t. Many countries including the US (ESTA) have eTAs in place. These are required to record incoming tourists, check their backgrounds, etc.
Nikita Goenka says
Hi, I have a US B1/B2 visa and Indian passport. I plan to visit the US in June. Before that, in May I am going to Dubai. Will Visa on arrival be applicable for me since I hold US visa or is it mandatory to have visited the US once to get visa on arrival for UAE. Any response will be appreciated.
Thirumal says
Hi Nikita! There is no such restriction on the US visa to enter the UAE. You can use your current (unused) US B1/B2 visa to get Visa on Arrival in UAE.
Adnan says
Hi brother! I got your information useful. I am from Pakistan and want to ask you having USA B1/B2 visa, which countries I can really travel. Can I travel to the UK with 24 hours option? I have been deported from the UK in 2012 for being overstayed. Please advise me with your best information regarding it. Another thing is that I traveled 3 times to the USA and two of my kids are US citizens.
Please let me know especially about Romania and Bosnia. I am currently having turkey trip. Does it help me to travel to Bosnia/Romania with a valid US visa on Pakistani passport?
Thirumal says
Hi Adnan! You can go through the list of countries in this article for your passport. All those countries that say “applicable to all passports” or “Pakistan” are VISA-FREE countries for Pakistani passports.
I don’t think the UK would allow you a 24-hour VISA-FREE entry due to your overstay record. But you can certainly try while flying via London’s Heathrow airport.
You CAN enter Bosnia with your US visa. But you CANNOT enter Romania with a US visa as you would need a visa from Romania or a Schengen visa.
Adnan Rashid says
Thank you soo much brother! Your reply is so satisfied. I have a question, how much validity of US visa there should be to travel to these countries?
Thirumal says
Most countries in the above list require at least 6 months of validity remaining on your US visa.
Michael says
I’m holding a Philippine passport with US 10 yrs multiple entry visa. Now my question is do I need a tourist visa to South Korea? How about Japan? Thanks for your reply!
Thirumal says
Hi Michael! YES, you can travel to South Korea with your Philippines passport and US visa ONLY IF you will be traveling to the US via South Korea. For example, Manila to Seoul and Seoul to LA. If you have such flight tickets, you will be allowed to enter South Korea and remain in South Korea for up to 30 days.
NO, you NEED a visa for Japan. You cannot use your US visa to enter Japan.