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 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, 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 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
- Sao Tome and Principe
- 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 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 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 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, 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
- Angola
- Bahrain
- Belize
- Benin
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Botswana
- Myanmar
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cape Verde
- Central African Republic
- China
- Comoros
- Djibouti
- Dominican Republic
- Equatorial Guinea
- Ethiopia
- Fiji
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guyana
- Haiti
- India
- Jamaica
- Kenya
- Kuwait
- Laos
- Lesotho
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Maldives
- Mongolia
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Nepal
- Oman
- Papua New Guinea
- Philippines
- Qatar
- Rwanda
- São Tomé and Príncipe
- Saudi Arabia
- Senegal
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
- Suriname
- Swaziland
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Togo
- Uganda
- Zambia
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas, except transit (C1)
- 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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Avinaba Paul says
Hello Thirumal, just wanted to ask you a question. Can I enter Peru from Ecuador by land with a valid US B1/B2 tourist visa?
Thirumal says
Hi Avinaba! Yes, you can use your US B1/B2 visa to enter Peru by land as well.
Sandeep Loyalka says
Regarding visiting Albania – I am an Indian citizen with a used/expired US visa as well as an unused/valid USA visa. Can I visit Albania?
Thirumal says
Hi Sandeep! Your US visa must be valid and has been previously used to enter the US. Therefore, you cannot use your expired or current US visas since they don’t meet the criteria. But Indian citizens can enter Albania WITHOUT a visa for up to 30 days. If your trip is not more than 30 days, then all you need is your India passport.
Sandeep Loyalka says
Many thanks for this, Thirumal! Perhaps you can also update this piece of information under Albania?
Thirumal says
For sure, Sandeep! I will.
Mahmood Khan says
Dear sir, I am an Afghan citizen. Due to security reasons Canadian embassy is closed in Afghanistan. We have been addressed by the embassy to submit our applications in Dubai. I have decided to submit my application online, not my original passport. My question is it possible that I submit my application online and whenever the decision is made by the embassy that I am eligible for a visa then I go for biometric and submit my original passport?
Thirumal says
Hi Mahmood! Yes, that’s exactly how the Canada visa application works. You first submit your online application. Once approved, you schedule an appointment for your biometrics and passport submission. So you can go ahead with your online application first. After it’s approved, you can plan to travel to Dubai to get your biometrics done and submit your passport.
Mahmood Khan says
Hello, I am a citizen of Afghanistan having a US B1/B2 visa. I will appreciate it if you please answer the following questions.
1: Can I visit London city while transiting in Heathrow airport?
2: Am I eligible for transiting in Canada / Norway / Germany or other Schengen Area and visiting the city with a US B1/B2 visa?
3: Am I eligible to apply for a Schengen Visa and Canada Visa during my stay in the USA with a US B1/B2 visa?
4: Am I eligible to travel to the USA one day or 2 days before my visa expiration date and stay for my visit after the expiration of the visa?
5: Are there any restrictions for Afghan nationals having a US B1/B2 visa and traveling to the USA during the corona pandemic? I mean can I go to the USA with my visa now?
6: In case if I am unable to visit the USA due to coronavirus and my visa expired, has the US embassy provided exemptions, facilities, obtaining an extension visa?
Thirumal says
Hi Mahmood! 1. You can visit London for up to 24 hours while transiting via Heathrow airport. There is a provision called 24-hour visa on arrival for those traveling to the US/Canada and transiting via London. You are allowed to leave the airport for up to 24 hours. But the entry depends on the discretion of the immigration office at the airport. Many readers of various nationalities (India, Pakistan, Nigeria, Philippines, etc.) were able to use this provision successfully. So, you can give it a try.
2. You CANNOT transit via Canada with your US visa. For transiting through Canada, you MUST have a Canadian tourist or transit visa.
You CAN transit via Norway/Germany with your US visa while traveling to the US. Keep in mind that you CANNOT leave the airport. You must stay at the airside/transit area only.
3. Yes. You can apply for your Schengen or Canada visa during your stay in the US. Keep in mind each of these visas can take up to 30 days to process. If you plan to stay that long in the US, you can definitely apply for those visas while you are in the US.
4. Yes. You can fly into the US anytime before your visa expiry. But the actual number of days to stay will depend on the immigration officer. If can’t prove that you have a strong reason to enter the US, you may be allowed to stay only a few days. Otherwise, you will be given 180-day entry.
5. There are no restrictions on the Afghan nationals. But there are restrictions on those who have been to certain countries in the last 14 days prior to entering the US. These countries are China, Iran, Schengen countries, UK, Ireland and Brazil. Therefore, you won’t be able to enter the US if you transit via Europe. Transiting via Canada, UAE, etc. should be ok.
6. The US hasn’t announced any such provisions so far. But you may be able to renew your visa before or after its expiry. I’m not sure about Afghanistan, but in most countries, interviews are generally waived for US B1/B2 renewals.
Antony says
Dear Thirumal Motati,
First of all, thank you very much and appreciate you for this super, useful effort which you have made for thousands of people. I’m also a solo traveler. And also having my US visa for the next 10 years. I need to contact you in shortly regarding some doubts, but for time being I just came to appreciate you only.
Thank you!
Thirumal says
Hi Antony! Hope you are doing well and safe. Thank you for your kind words! Just trying to do whatever I can to help fellow visa travelers. Yeah, please contact me anytime.
JACOB says
Hi Thirumal, thank you for this valuable information. Could you please let me know if I can re-enter the US with a B1/B2 visa after traveling to Mexico and will I be given a six-month re-entry? Any thoughts on this would be helpful.
Thirumal says
Hi Jacob! Yes, you can re-enter the US with your valid B1/B2 after traveling to Mexico. You will not have any issues getting a 6-month entry if you haven’t spent much time in the US already. But if you have spent 6-months already in the US and re-entering after a short trip to Mexico, the CBP officer may question you on your purpose.
Jimmy Qu says
Hello, I Have a valid and used US B1/B2 visa but my passport has expired. Can I travel to the countries with my new passport and hold the old one?
Thirumal says
Hi Jimmy! Yes, absolutely. Since your US visa in your old passport is still valid, you can use it to enter these countries. Carry your old and new passports and you will be fine.
Deevina says
Hi, I have a Guyanese passport with a 10-year multiple entry visa for the US. Do I need a visa for Canada? Thanks for your reply!
Thirumal says
Hi Deevina! Yes, you REQUIRE a visa for Canada. You cannot use your US visa to enter Canada. You would need a Canada visa.
Shrenik says
Hi Thiru, I have been traveling for a while as well and am pretty well aware of the Indian passport troubles yet I find your blog extremely useful. Especially this post. Thank you for quoting sources, which makes this blog different from all others out there.
Thirumal says
Hi Shrenik! Thanks for the kind words. The struggles of traveling on our Indian passport are endless. Well, you know. I believe that quoting original sources is essential as visa requirements change all the time. I have also entered some of these countries with my US visa, so I will be adding my personal experiences as well.
abid says
Brazil announced visa-free travel for Indian citizens. When will it be implemented?
Thirumal says
Hi Abid! It is not implemented yet. But when it’s implemented, it will be updated on the official websites. I will update this article and notify everyone when that happens.
Ram says
Hello, does it matter if I have used the US visa for entering the US or not? I have a US visa (never used) and I’m planning on visiting Bosnia.
Thirumal says
Hi Ram! It depends on the country. Some countries require the US visa to have been used to enter the US before. Bosnia doesn’t ask for such a requirement, so you can enter Bosnia and Herzegovina with your “unused” US visa.
Raul E. Hernandez says
Hello, my son and I have Venezuelan Passports with B1/B2 US Visa and my daughter has Panamanian Passport with B1/B2 Visa also. Can we fly to Dubai and get Visa on Arrival? There is too much confusion about, can you help us, please? Thanks.
Thirumal says
Hi Raul! Unfortunately, Venezuelan or Panamanian passport holders are not eligible to get Visa on Arrival in Dubai using their US B1/B2 visa. But you can pre-arrange your online UAE visas from the airline (such as Emirates if arriving at Dubai, Etihad if arriving at Abu Dhabi), hotel or tour operator in Dubai/Abu Dhabi.
All hotel and tour operators can do this and it’s a quick and hassle-free process. Find any hotel where you plan to stay in Dubai. Contact and tell them that you need to process your UAE visa. They will do it if you book their hotel. You can check your visa requirements here.
Simin says
Hello, I’m an Afghan passport holder. Can I go to Canada or the UK with a US B1/B2 visa?
Thirumal says
Hi Simin! No. You would need a Canada visa to enter Canada and a UK visa to enter the UK. US visas cannot be used to enter Canada or the UK.
Note: You may get a 24-hour entry at London’s Heathrow airport if traveling to the US and transiting in London.
Adam says
Hello, what countries I can enter with Algerian passport having a US B1/B2 visa?
Thirumal says
Hi Adam! You can enter all those countries from the list that says “Algeria” passport or all nationalities. I will be soon updating this article with more countries such as Saudi Arabia.
Adam says
Thank you so much sir
Stan says
Hi, I have a Ukrainian passport and F1 US visa. My wife and son have F2 US visas. Can we travel to Puerto Rico? Thank you!
Thirumal says
Hi Stan! Yes, you can. Puerto Rico is part of the United States. So you can use your F1/F2 visas to travel to Puerto Rico. Enjoy your time in Puerto Rico!
Ramesh says
Hello Sir, can I travel to Armenia, with an Indian passport and US B1/B2 visa? Kindly reply to my email ID also if possible.
Thirumal says
Hi Ramesh! Yes, you can get Visa on Arrival in Armenia with your India passport and US visa. More information at the Embassy of Armenia in India.
Izza says
Hi! I have a Philippine passport with a US tourist visa. I’m traveling to the US this end of the month with a layover in UK Heathrow airport for 21 hrs. Can I go out and visit central London during the layover without a transit visa? I just wanna be sure. Thanks in advance. :)
Thirumal says
Hi Izza! Yes, you can. But keep in mind that the entry depends on the discretion of the immigration officer. If your bags are checked all the way to the US, have a boarding passport for your next flight and have a bit of travel history, then you will not have any issues getting a 24-hour entry at the London airport. Here is a personal experience on getting a 24-hour entry at London airport by a fellow Filipino.
Venkat says
Hi, I have an H1 visa and my son wants to study visit to Greece for 2 weeks. He has an H4 visa. Can he travel?
Thirumal says
Hi Venkat! Unfortunately, your son cannot use his US H4 visa to enter Greece. He needs a Schengen visa to visit Greece.
Ravi Prasad says
Hello Thirumal,
I didn’t find this scenario discussed in any of the above threads. I am an Indian citizen.I have a stopover travel in UAE. I’ll be traveling to UAE from US, have a stopover for 3 and half days and then will go to India. Will be back to US after a month. My Student visa will expire in exactly 6 months 14 days on the day of arrival in UAE.
The question I have is I got my H1B last year. So basically I am on my H1B visa, which would make my student visa invalid in the US. I don’t have my H1B visa stamped in my passport. UAE provides VoA for Indian citizens with a valid US visa. Can I travel to UAE and show them my F1 visa (can’t show my H1B documents because I don’t have the stamp yet)?
Not sure, but I’m thinking UAE wouldn’t know that my F1 visa was expired (expires in 6 months 14 days on passport) because of my H1B right? So I probably should still get VoA for UAE, right? Although, unrelated I am getting my H1B stamp when I’m in India. So I’m expecting return to the US wouldn’t be a problem.
Should I just apply online before hand itself and pay 150 AED instead or should I just do VoA for 100 AED? Thoughts? Suggestions by everyone will also be appreciated.
Thanks,
Ravi Prasad
Thirumal says
Hi Ravi! You can use your F1 visa to enter the UAE. You may have a change of status in the US, but your F1 is still valid and that’s all you need. You can pay a bit more and get it online, so you will be on the safe side.
Another safe option is to get a 96 hour (4 days) transit visa from the airline. All airlines that fly via Dubai offer this service. It costs about 110 AED. Your arriving and departing flights must be from the same airline though.
Dev says
Hello Sir, I have a question to ask you regarding I’m planning to travel to Dubai for a week and I got a B1 US VISA with me. So am I eligible to go Dubai with the US visa? Kindly waiting for the swift response. Thanks.
Thirumal says
Hi Dev! If you hold an INDIA passport, then yes, you can travel to Dubai with your US B1 visa. You can get Visa on Arrival at Dubai airport and you can stay up to 14 days in Dubai.
Vajeed says
Dear, I am an Indian national working in KSA. I have a B1/B2 visa for the US. I would like to travel to Spain for a 3 days trip. Do I need to apply for a visa or I can travel directly? Please advise.
Thirumal says
Hi Vajeed! You cannot use your US B1/B2 visa to travel to Spain. Spain does not honor US visas. You would need a Schengen visa to travel to Spain.
C.Srinivasan says
Dear Thirumal, I plan to visit Japan end of this year. On return, I plan to break in Manila for 4 days. I am having a B1 visa. Can I need to apply a separate visa for the Philippines or I will get on arrival?
Thanks in advance.
Thirumal says
Hi Srinivasan! You DO NOT NEED a separate visa for the Philippines. You can use your US B1 visa to enter the Philippines. You just have to show your US visa at the airline check-in in Tokyo and at the immigration in Manila airport. That is all. You will get 14-day entry.
AJITH SHETTY says
Hi Mr.Thirumal. I want to go to the US as a tourist. For the visa, how many days are required?
Thirumal says
Hi Ajith! The US visa process itself doesn’t take much time, just a few days. You have to fill DS-160 which might take about 2 days. Then you have to schedule an appointment at your nearest US consulate. This can take longer as wait times at some consulates are much longer, sometimes up to 120 days. I suggest starting your visa application as early as you can.
Ira Holla says
Thank you! Yes, I confirmed with the embassy and they said they allow any valid US visa.
Thirumal says
Hi Ira! That’s great! Enjoy your trip to Turks and Caicos!!
Ira Holla says
Hi Thirumal! I am an Indian national with a valid J1 visa in the US. I have been trying to find out if I can travel to the Turks and Caicos Islands on this visa. They only specify resident or work visa on their website. I’d be grateful for any help!
Thanks!
Thirumal says
Hi Ira! I believe a J1 or F1 visa is also considered a resident visa since the visa holders remain in the US much longer than tourists. If T&C allows H1B, they must allow J1/F1 as well. But I suggest contacting and confirming with them before buying your flight tickets.
Lalchhanhima Ralte says
Hi Thirumal, I just wanted to say Thank You for your quick and efficient replies. I have J1 US Visa and inquired last month if I could travel to Mexico with it, to which you replied Yes.
This is to kindly let you know that I traveled to Mexico City with no issues at immigration. The only thing that the lady at the immigration asked me was which visa I was going to use – Mexico or US, to which I showed my US J1 visa. No further questions asked and I was promptly admitted to Mexico. Thanks to you I had extra confidence! I also wanted to point out that my US J1 visa was unused, meaning, I have not used it to travel to the US before.
Thirumal says
Hi Lalchhanhima! Thanks for the update! I’m glad my response to your query has helped you travel to Mexico without any issues. I hope you had a great time in Mexico.
Pankaj says
Hi Thirumal, I have US H1B visa, Canada visa and Schengen valid till December. I want to go to Chile, can I use either of these visas? I do not have B1/B2 US visa though.
Thanks
Thirumal says
Hi Pankaj! Unfortunately, Chile is currently honoring only US B1, B2, B1/B2 and green cards for India passport holders. I believe Chile would add more visa types in the near future but as of now, you cannot use your US H1B, Canada or Schengen visa to enter Chile.
Sandeep says
Hi Thirumal, I have a Korean work visa. Are there any countries that allow Korean visa?
Thirumal says
Hi Sandeep! Yes, currently there are 3 countries that allow South Korea visa.
– Panama
– Malaysia
– Taiwan
Haris Khan says
Hi Thirumal,
I have Canada multiple entry visa valid till June 2020. As my passport expiring in June 2020, can I renew my passport and is it possible I can travel to Canada on a valid visa on old passport which I will attach with my new passport which I will renew in January 2020 to travel to Canada in April 2020. Please guide.
Thirumal says
Hi Haris! Yes, you can still use your Canada visa in your old passport. You have to carry both old and new passports when you travel.
Crish says
It’s great what you have done. One mistake about South Korea, Sri Lankans need visa though they are traveling to the US with B1/B2.
Thirumal says
Hi Crish! Thanks for letting me know! I will update the article with the new exception list. Thanks again!
Anish says
I have a valid B1/B2 US Visa. I understand I can travel to Mexico without a need to apply for Mexico Visa (which would possibly be visa on arrival) and I can travel to the US while returning back from Mexico as well.
Thirumal says
Hi Anish! That’s correct! You can use your valid US B1/B2 visa to enter Mexico. You do not need a separate Mexico visa. You can also enter back into the US while returning with your valid US B1/B2 visa.
Krystel says
Hi, I have PH passport and US C1 multiple entry Visa. Do I still need to get a Mexican Visa if I’m traveling there for a business trip (5 days)
Thirumal says
Hi Krystal! Yes, you can use your US C1 multiple-entry visa to enter Mexico for business purpose.
Mo Ali says
What about J1 and J2 holders? Is it the same case?
Thirumal says
Hi Mo Ali! Yes, you can use your J1/J2 visa to enter most countries listed in this article. Read the details to make sure all visas are accepted. For example, Chile accepts only B1/B2 visa. I have pointed out such restrictions in the details.
Krishna Kumar says
Dear Thirumal,
Thanks for the detail list. I have a question. I have US B1/B2 multiple 10 years stamped on the old passport and travelled to the US also once on that. Now is it possible to get Visa Free Facility on the new passport also? (US visa valid for 8 more years).
Rgds,
Krishna Kumar
Thirumal says
Hi Krishna! Yes, you can get visa-free access to the countries listed in this article with your US visa, even though it’s in your old passport. But you MUST carry both passports with you – your old and new passports. It doesn’t matter where you are traveling but must carry your old passport until all visas in it expire.