Yes, you read it correctly. Travel 53 countries and territories VISA-FREE with US visa.
I always encourage travelers from developing countries to get a US visa at some point. It opens up doors to many other countries. More and more countries are offering visa exemption with a valid US visa. This list is growing fast.
If you are worried that the VISA-FREE list for your passport is just too small, then get a US visa. It will add about 53 countries to your VISA-FREE list. This is how you give more “power” to your “powerless” passport.
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Why do countries offer visa exemption to US visa holders?
Reason 1: Strict screening
US visa application has a very strict screening process. A US visa is also one of the most difficult visas to get. If you have a US visa, then you were screened pretty well already. Meaning, you do not have a criminal history or any illegal immigration intentions.
Reason 2: Strong ties to your home country
US visa application also makes sure you have strong ties to your home country. This is to avoid illegal immigration. If you were to stay illegally anywhere, you could have stayed illegally in the US itself. So, having a US visa reassures them that you have no intention of remaining in their country illegally.
Reason 3: Financial reasons
Developing countries do not have the infrastructure or the money to screen applicants. If you were already screened by a country like the USA, there is no need to screen you again. In order to have a screening process that is as foolproof as the US, costs a good chunk of money.
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Which US visas are eligible?
Depending on the country, any of the below US visas can be used.
- US Tourist/Business Visa (B1, B2, B1/B2)
- US Work Visa (H1, L1)
- US Study Visa (F1, J1)
- US Transit/Crew member Visa (C1, D, C1/D)
Refer to each country below for permitted US visa types. Some countries require the US visa to be multiple-entry and have been used at least once to travel to the US.
So, without further ado, let’s get started.
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North America
01. Canada
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Costa Rica
- Morocco
- Panama
- Philippines
- St. Kitts and Nevis
- St. Lucia
- St. Vincent and the Grenadines
- Seychelles
- Thailand
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Uruguay
- Permitted US visas: Valid used/unused multiple-entry non-immigrant US visas – B1, B2, B1/B2, F, M, J, H and L only
- Entry granted: 180 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is EXEMPT but must apply for Canada Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) before arrival
- Applicable to air travel only
- Official source: IRCC, Canada – News Release May 01, 2017 and News Release June 06, 2023
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02. Mexico
- Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: Varies depending on the itinerary
- Entry rules:
- US visa must be valid for the entire stay in Mexico
- Passport must be valid for the entire stay in Mexico
- Official source: National Institute of Migration, Mexico
Personal experience: I have entered Mexico with a US visa many times by air, land and sea. I was rarely asked any questions. When I was asked any questions, it was mostly about how long I planned to stay in Mexico. I was always given a 180-day entry.
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03. United States (of course!)
- Includes the US territories: US Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Northern Mariana Islands, and Guam
- Excludes the US territories: American Samoa (American Samoa has its own immigration rules and does not honor US visas)
Personal experience: I have lived/worked in the US on an H1B visa for more than 8 years. I have also entered the US on my B1/B2 visa many times. I was always given a 6-month entry.
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Central America
04. Belize
- Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Official source: Embassy of Belize in Washington DC, USA
Personal experience: I entered Belize from Mexico at the seaport with my India passport and US visa. The immigration procedure at the port took about 5 minutes. I was asked how long I’ll stay in Belize. I was given a 30-day entry.
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05. Costa Rica
- Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: Valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas – B1, B2, B1/B2, C1/D, D, F1, J1, H1 and L1 only
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rules:
- B1, B2, B1/B2, C1/D and D visas must be valid for at least 30 days from the day of arrival
- F1, J1, H1 and L1 visas must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
- Official Source: Embassy of Costa Rica in Washington DC, USA
Personal experience: I entered Costa Rica at San Jose International Airport with my India passport and US visa. The immigration procedure at the airport was quick. I was given a 30-day entry.
I have also entered Costa Rica from Nicaragua by land with my India passport and US visa. Immigration procedures at the land border took about 10 minutes due to long lines. I was asked to show my hotel reservation. I was given a 30-day entry.
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06. El Salvador
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Azerbaijan
- Belarus
- Benin
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cape Verde
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- China
- Comoros
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Cuba
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Georgia
- Grenade
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guyana
- India
- Jamaica
- Kazakhstan
- Kiribati
- Kyrgyzstan
- Lesotho
- Malawi
- Maldives
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Micronesia
- Moldova
- Montenegro
- Morocco
- Myanmar
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Niger
- Palau
- Papua New Guinea
- Peru
- Philippines
- Rwanda
- Samoa
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Suriname
- Swaziland
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Togo
- Tonga
- Tunisia
- Turkmenistan
- Uganda
- Uzbekistan
- Venezuela
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 90 days total in the entire CA-4 zone (Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua)
- Entry rules:
- An entry fee of 10 USD will be charged if entering by air
- If you have already entered Guatemala or Honduras, you can enter El Salvador from Guatemala or Honduras by land without any additional visa requirements as per CA-4 Border Control Agreement
- Official source: IATA Travel Centre
Personal experience: I entered El Salvador from Guatemala by land with my India passport and US visa. There are no immigration checkpoints at El Salvador and Guatemala land borders. No entry stamp was issued.
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07. Guatemala
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Azerbaijan
- Belarus
- Benin
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cape Verde
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Comoros
- Côte d´Ivoire
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Georgia
- Grenade
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guyana
- India
- Jamaica
- Kazakhstan
- Kiribati
- Kyrgyzstan
- Lesotho
- Malawi
- Maldives
- Mauricio
- Mauritania
- Micronesia
- Moldova
- Montenegro
- Morocco
- Myanmar
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Niger
- Palau
- Papua New Guinea
- Philippines
- Rwanda
- Samoa
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Suriname
- Swaziland
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Togo
- Tonga
- Tunisia
- Turkmenistan
- Uganda
- Uzbekistan
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 90 days total in the entire CA-4 zone (Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua)
- Entry rules:
- US visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
- If you have already entered Honduras or El Salvador, you can enter Guatemala from Honduras or El Salvador by land without any additional visa requirements as per the CA-4 Border Control Agreement.
- Official source: IATA Travel Centre
Personal Experience: I entered Guatemala from Mexico by land with my Indian passport and US visa. It took about 10 minutes at immigration. They had to look up the visa requirements to verify if I was eligible to enter on my US visa. I was asked to pay 20 MXN as an entry fee even though there is no official entry fee.
I have also entered Guatemala from Honduras by land with my India passport and US visa. It only took a couple of minutes at immigration. No entry fee.
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08. Honduras
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Azerbaijan
- Belarus
- Benin
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cape Verde
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- China
- Comoros
- Cote d’Ivoire
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Georgia
- Grenada
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guyana
- Hong Kong
- India
- Jamaica
- Kazakhstan
- Kiribati
- Kyrgyzstan
- Lesotho
- Macau
- Malawi
- Maldives
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Micronesia
- Moldova
- Montenegro
- Morocco
- Myanmar
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Niger
- Palau
- Papua New Guinea
- Philippines
- Rwanda
- Samoa
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- South Sudan
- Suriname
- Swaziland
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Togo
- Tonga
- Tunisia
- Turkmenistan
- Uganda
- Uzbekistan
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 90 days total in the entire CA-4 zone (Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua)
- Entry rules:
- US visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
- If you have already entered Guatemala or El Salvador, you can enter Honduras from Guatemala or El Salvador by land without any additional visa requirements as per the CA-4 Border Control Agreement.
- Official source: IATA Travel Centre
Personal experience: I entered Honduras from Guatemala by land using my India passport and US visa. I was asked where I was going and how long I’d stay in Honduras. I had to pay a 30 GTQ entry fee and give my fingerprints. The immigration process took about 5 minutes.
I have also entered Honduras from El Salvador by land using my India passport and US visa. I was asked where I was going and how long I’d stay in Honduras. I had to pay a 3 USD entry fee and give my fingerprints. The immigration process took about 15 minutes due to several people on a Tica bus.
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09. Nicaragua
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Afghanistan
- Albania
- Armenia
- Bangladesh
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Botswana
- Cameroon
- Congo, Dem Rep of
- Congo, Rep of
- Eritrea
- Haiti
- India
- Iraq
- Kenya
- Laos
- Liberia
- Libya
- Mali
- Mongolia
- Nepal
- Nigeria
- Pakistan
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia
- Sri Lanka
- Sudan
- Syria
- Timor-Leste
- Yemen
- Vietnam
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL (VOA)
- VOA fee is 50 USD, payable in cash in USD only, valid for 30 days, single-entry
- Besides the VOA fee, there is a 10 USD entry fee, a 2 USD land border migration fee (for land border only) and 1 USD municipality tax (for land border only) (payable in USD only)
- Official source: IATA Travel Centre
Personal experience: I entered Nicaragua by land from Honduras using my India passport and US visa. I was asked about my profession and monthly income. I had to pay a total of 63 USD ($50 VOA fee, $10 entry fee, $2 land border migration fee, and $1 municipality tax) to enter. The immigration process was slow and it took about 45 minutes.
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10. Panama
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid USED multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rules:
- US visa must have been used at least once to enter the US before
- US visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
- Passport must be valid for at least 3 months from the day of arrival
- Must show proof of economic solvency for a minimum of 500 USD
- Official source: Embassy of Panama in the USA
Personal experience: I entered Panama at Panama City International Airport with my India passport and US visa. The immigration process took about 5 minutes. I was given a 90-day entry.
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Caribbean
11. Anguilla (British Territory)
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Official source: Anguilla Tourist Board, entry requirements
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12. Antigua and Barbuda
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL (VOA)
- VOA fee is 100 USD, valid for 30 days, single-entry only
- US visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
- Official source: Department of Immigration, Antigua and Barbuda
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13. Aruba
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Bolivia
- China
- Cuba
- Dominican Republic
- Haiti
- India
- Jamaica
- Venezuela
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Official source: Netherlands Worldwide
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14. Bahamas
- Eligible Nationalities: Indian passport holders only
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Bahamas
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15. Bermuda (British Territory)
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rules:
- US visa must be valid for a minimum of 45 days beyond the date of departure from Bermuda
- Passport must be valid for a minimum of 45 days beyond the date of departure from Bermuda
- Official source: Government of Bermuda
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16. Bonaire (Dutch Territory)
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Bolivia
- China
- Cuba
- Dominican Republic
- Haiti
- India
- Jamaica
- Venezuela
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Official source: Netherlands Worldwide
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17. British Virgin Islands (British Territory)
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 180 days
- Entry rules:
- US visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
- Official source: British Virgin Islands Tourism
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18. Cayman Islands (British Territory)
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- China
- India
- Jamaica
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rule: Must arrive directly from the US
- Official source: Cayman Islands Customs and Border Controls
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19. Curaçao
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Bolivia
- China
- Cuba
- Dominican Republic
- Haiti
- India
- Jamaica
- Venezuela
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Official source: Netherlands Worldwide
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20. Dominican Republic
- Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas, except transit (C1, C1/D)
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rule: If arriving by land or sea, must pay a departure tax of 20 USD before departing. If arriving by air, the departure tax is included in the airfare.
- Official source: Ministry of Tourism of Dominican Republic
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21. Haiti
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Colombia
- Dominican Republic
- Panama
- Cuba
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rule: A tourist fee of 10 USD must be paid on arrival at the airport
- Official source: IATA Travel Centre
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22. Jamaica
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Albania
- Belarus
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Dominican Republic
- Honduras
- Kazakhstan
- Macedonia
- Moldova
- Montenegro
- Romania
- Serbia
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Official source: Immigration Department of Jamaica
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23. Sint Maarten
- Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Bolivia
- China
- Cuba
- Dominican Republic
- Haiti
- India
- Jamaica
- Venezuela
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Official source: Netherlands Worldwide
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24. Turks and Caicos (British Territory)
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas, except transit (C1, C1/D)
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Official source: Ministry of Border Control of Turks and Caicos
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South America
25. Argentina
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Albania
- Angola
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Bahamas
- Bahrain
- Belize
- Benin
- Bhutan
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Botswana
- Brunei
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Cape Verde
- Central African Republic
- China
- Congo, Dem Rep of
- Congo, Rep of
- Cuba
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Eswatini
- Ethiopia
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- India
- Indonesia
- Ivory Coast
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Laos
- Lesotho
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Maldives
- Marshall Islands
- Mauritius
- Moldova
- Mozambique
- Myanmar
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Nepal
- Niger
- Oman
- Palau
- Papua New Guinea
- Philippines
- Rwanda
- Samoa
- São Tomé And Príncipe
- Senegal
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Solomon Islands
- Taiwan
- Tanzania
- Togo
- Tonga
- Tuvalu
- Uganda
- Vanuatu
- Vietnam
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
- Permitted US visas: Valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas – B1, B2, B1/B2, J1 and H1B only
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to apply for Electronic Travel Authorization (AVE) online before arrival
- AVE fee is 200 USD, the processing time is up to 20 working days, valid for 3 months, multiple-entry
- US visa must be valid for at least 3 months from the day of arrival
- Official source: Department of Immigration of Argentina
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26. Chile
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- China
- Dominican Republic
- India
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas, except transit (C1, C1/D)
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rule: US visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
- Official source: IATA Travel Centre
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27. Colombia
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Cambodia
- China
- India
- Macau
- Myanmar
- Nicaragua
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- Vietnam
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas, except transit (C1, C1/D)
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rule: US visa must be valid for at least 180 days from the day of arrival
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia
Personal experience: I entered Colombia at Bogota International Airport with my India passport and US visa. The immigration procedure at the airport was quick. The number of days was not marked on my passport but I figured that it was a standard 90 days.
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28. Peru
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- China
- India
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 180 days
- Entry rule: US visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru
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Europe
29. Albania
- Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid USED multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rule: US visa must have been used at least once to enter the US before
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Albania
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30. Armenia
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Algeria
- Bahrain
- Belize
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Brunei
- Cambodia
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Cuba
- Egypt
- Fiji
- Grenada
- Guatemala
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Honduras
- India
- Indonesia
- Iraq
- Jamaica
- Kiribati
- Laos
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Marshall Islands
- Micronesia
- Mongolia
- Morocco
- Myanmar
- Nauru
- Nicaragua
- Palau
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Philippines
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Samoa
- Saudi Arabia
- Solomon Islands
- Suriname
- Timor-Leste
- Tonga
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tunisia
- Turkmenistan
- Tuvalu
- Vanuatu
- Venezuela
- Vietnam
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 21 or 120 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but you are eligible to apply for Visa ON ARRIVAL
- VOA fee is 3,000 AMD, valid for 21 days, single-entry (OR) 15,000 AMD, valid for 120 days, single-entry
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia
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31. Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities, except Kosovo
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rule: US visa must be valid for at least 30 days from the day of arrival
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina
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32. Georgia
- Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rules:
- US visa must be valid on the day of arrival in Georgia
- Total duration of consecutive stays must not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia
Personal experience: I entered Georgia at Kutaisi International Airport with my Indian passport and US visa. The immigration procedure at the airport took a while as Georgia immigration is difficult to deal with. I was given a 90-day entry.
I also entered Georgia via train from Armenia with my Indian passport and US visa. Again, immigration was a headache but I was given a 90-day entry.
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33. Moldova (Newly Added)
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Angola
- Belize
- Benin
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Botswana
- Myanmar
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cape Verde
- Central African Republic
- China
- Comoros
- Djibouti
- Dominican Republic
- Equatorial Guinea
- Ethiopia
- Fiji
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guyana
- Haiti
- India
- Jamaica
- Kenya
- Kuwait
- Laos
- Lesotho
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Maldives
- Mongolia
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Nepal
- Oman
- Papua New Guinea
- Philippines
- Qatar
- Rwanda
- São Tomé and Príncipe
- Saudi Arabia
- Senegal
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
- Suriname
- Swaziland
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Togo
- Uganda
- Zambia
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas, except transit (C1, C1/D)
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rule: US visa must be valid for the intended period of the stay
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova
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34. Montenegro
- Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rule: US visa must be valid for the intended period of the stay
- Official source: Government of Montenegro
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35. North Macedonia
- Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 15 days
- Entry rules:
- US visa must be valid for at least 5 days beyond the intended period of stay
- Total duration of consecutive stays must not exceed 3 months in any 6-month period
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia
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36. Serbia
- Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rules:
- US visa must be valid for the entire duration of the stay
- Total duration of consecutive stays must not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Serbia
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37. Turkey
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Afghanistan
- Algeria (those aged 15-18 and 35-65)
- Bangladesh
- Cape Verde
- Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- India
- Iraq
- Libya
- Nepal
- North Korea
- Pakistan
- Palestine
- Philippines
- Senegal
- Seychelles
- Sri Lanka
- Vietnam
- Yemen
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but you are eligible to apply for Turkey e-Visa online
- E-Visa fee is 43 USD, validity is 180 days, and single-entry only
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey
Personal experience: I entered Turkey at Istanbul International Airport with my Indian passport and US visa. I applied for my Turkey e-Visa before my travel to Turkey. The immigration procedure at the airport was quick. I was granted a 30-day entry.
If you hold a US visa and are eligible to apply for a Turkey e-Visa, follow this step-by-step guide to apply for Turkey e-Visa. This step-by-step guide has instructions and screenshots to help you fill out the application, pay the visa fee and download your approved e-Visa.
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38. United Kingdom
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 24 hours only (Transit Without Visa)
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to request a 24-hour entry at London (LHR) or Manchester (MAN) airports
- Must be traveling to or from the US only
- Must arrive and depart by air only
- Must hold the boarding pass for the onward flight
- Onward flight must be within 24 hours (on the same day or the next day before midnight)
- Granting the 24-hour entry is at the sole discretion of the immigration officer
- Official source: IATA Travel Centre
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Middle East
39. Bahrain
- Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 14 days or 30 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL or Bahrain eVisa
- Single-entry VOA fee is 5 BD, valid for 14 days, entry up to 14 days
- Multiple-entry VOA fee is 12 BD, valid for 3 months, entry up to 30 days
- Single-entry eVisa fee is 9 BD, valid for 14 days, entry up to 14 days
- Multiple-entry eVisa fee is 16 BD, valid for 1 month, entry up to 14 days
- For VOA, the US visa must be valid for the entire stay in Bahrain
- For eVisa, the US visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
- Official source: Bahrain eVisa Portal
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40. Jordan (Newly Added)
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Afghanistan
- Angola
- Bangladesh
- Belize
- Benin
- Botswana
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Comoros
- Congo
- Cote d’Ivoire
- Cuba
- Congo, Dem. Rep. Of
- Djibouti
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Ethiopia
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Guinea Bissau
- Iran
- Iraq
- Lao
- Liberia
- Libya
- Madagascar
- Mali
- Mauritania
- Mongolia
- Mozambique
- Myanmar
- Namibia
- Nepal
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Pakistan
- Palestine
- Papua New Guinea
- Philippines
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia
- South Sudan
- Sri Lanka
- Sudan
- Syria
- Tanzania
- Timor-Leste
- Togo
- Uganda
- Vietnam
- Yemen
- Zambia
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to apply for Jordan eVisa
- US visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
- Official source: Jordan E-Visa
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41. Oman
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Albania
- Armenia
- Azerbaijan
- Belarus
- Bhutan
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Costa Rica
- Cuba
- El Salvador
- Guatemala
- Honduras
- India
- Kazakhstan
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Maldives
- Mexico
- Morocco
- Nicaragua
- Panama
- Peru
- Tajikistan
- Turkmenistan
- Uzbekistan
- Vietnam
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 10 or 30 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to apply for Oman 26M or 26N Tourist Visa online
- 26M eVisa fee is 20 OMR, valid for 30 days, single-entry only
- 26N eVisa fee is 5 OMR, valid for 10 days, single-entry only
- Official source: Sultanate of Oman, Royal Oman Police
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42. Qatar
- Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas, except transit (C1, C1/D)
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but you are eligible to apply for an A3 Visa online on the Hayya Portal
- A3 eVisa fee is QAR 100, valid for 30 days, single-entry only
- Must provide hotel booking for the entire stay reserved through the Discover Qatar website
- US visa must be valid on the day of A3 eVisa application
- Official source: Qatar Tourist Board
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43. Saudi Arabia
- Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: Valid USED multiple-entry US visas – B1, B2, B1/B2 only
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL or Saudi Arabia eVisa
- VOA or eVisa fee is 300 SAR, valid for 1 year, multiple-entry (plus service fee and insurance fee)
- US visa must have been used at least once to enter the US before
- Official source: Saudi Arabia Tourism Authority
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44. United Arab Emirates
- Eligible Nationalities: Indian passport holders only
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas, except transit (C1, C1/D)
- Entry granted: 14 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL at UAE airports
- VOA fee is 100 AED, valid for 14 days, single-entry only
- US visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
- Official source: UAE Government Portal
Personal experience: I entered the UAE at Sharjah International Airport with my Indian passport and US visa. The VOA and the immigration procedures at Sharjah airport were quick. I was given a 14-day entry.
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Africa
45. Egypt
- Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid USED multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL at all international airports
- VOA fee is $25 USD, valid for 30 days, single-entry only
- US visa must have been used to enter the US at least once
- Official source: Egypt Tourism Department
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46. Morocco
- Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to apply for Morocco e-Visa
- E-Visa fee is 770 MAD, valid for 180 days, single-entry only
- US visa must be valid for at least 90 days from the day of arrival
- Official source: Morocco E-Visa Portal
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Asia
47. Japan
- Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
- Permitted US visas: Valid multiple-entry US RESIDENT visas such as H, L, F, J, etc.
- Entry granted: 90 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT but are eligible to apply for Japan eVisa
- eVisa fee is JPY 3,000, valid for 90 days, single-entry only
- Must submit proof of residence to prove that you reside in the US
- Must show the visa issuance confirmation via the eVisa website on your phone at the immigration (Prints and PDFs are not accepted)
- Must enter Japan by flight only
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
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48. Kyrgyzstan (Newly Added)
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- China
- India
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 7 days
- Entry rules:
- US visa must be a long-term visa issued for 3 or more years (US visas issued for less than 3 years are not accepted)
- After entering Kyrgyzstan this way, you can only reenter Kyrgyzstan again after 21 days.
- IMPORTANT: This information is not available in IATA/TIMATIC yet, your flight may denied your boarding
- Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan
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49. Malaysia (Currently Suspended)
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Bangladesh
- India
- Pakistan
- Sri Lanka
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 120 hours (5 days)
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT but are eligible to obtain Transit Without Visa (TWOA) at the VOA counter
- TWOA is free of charge, valid for 120 hours (5 days), single-entry only
- TWOA is available at Kuala Lumpur Airport (KLIA1 and KLIA2 terminals) only
- Must be in transit to reach the US as the destination. Must hold a confirmed onward eTicket or original boarding pass to the US within 120 hours. (Exception for longer-term pass holders such as work visa, student visa, permanent resident, etc. who can depart to any third country)
- Issuing of TWOA is at the discretion of the immigration offices at Kuala Lumpur Airport
- Official source: High Commission of Malaysia in New Delhi, India
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50. Philippines
- Eligible Nationalities: Indian passport holders only
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
- Entry granted: 14 days
- Entry rules:
- US visa must be valid for the entire duration of the stay
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of departure
- Official source: Embassy of the Philippines in India
Personal experience: I have entered the Philippines 4 times so far at Manila International Airport with my Indian passport and US visa. The immigration procedure at the airport was always quick. I was always given a 14-day entry.
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51. Singapore
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- China
- India
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas, except transit (C1, C1/D)
- Entry granted: 96 hours (4 days)
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT but are eligible to obtain Visa Free Transit Facility (VFTF) upon arrival
- Must be traveling to or from the country of passport. Example: Must be traveling to a third country from India via Singapore or traveling to India from a third country via Singapore. An example itinerary would be India-Singapore-Bali or Bali-Singapore-India.
- Both arriving and departing flights in Singapore must be on the same itinerary
- Official source: Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority
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52. South Korea
- Eligible nationalities: All nationalities (except these 23 countries – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cameron, Cuba, Egypt, Gambia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine, Senegal, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Uzbekistan and Yemen)
- Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas, except transit (C1, C1/D)
- Entry granted: 30 days
- Entry rule: Must be traveling to/from the US through South Korea
- Official source: South Korea Embassy in Washington DC, USA
Personal experience: I entered South Korea at Seoul International Airport with my Indian passport and US visa. The immigration procedure at the airport took a bit longer as the officer had to verify visa requirements. The officer verified my onward ticket to the US which was in 21 days. I was given a 30-day entry.
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53. Taiwan
- Eligible Nationalities: Following nationalities only
- Cambodia
- India
- Indonesia
- Laos
- Myanmar
- Vietnam
- Permitted US visas: All valid/expired used/unused multiple-entry US visas, except transit (C1, C1/D)
- Entry granted: 14 days
- Entry rules:
- Visa is NOT EXEMPT but are eligible to apply for ROC Travel Authorization Certificate online
- ROC Travel Authorization Certificate is free of charge, valid for 90 days, multiple-entry
- If using an EXPIRED US visa, the visa must have expired in the last 10 years only
- Official source: Bureau of Consular Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan)
Personal experience: I entered Taiwan at Taipei International Airport with my Indian passport and US visa. I registered for my ROC travel authorization certificate a few days before my travel to Taiwan. I was given a 30-day entry (entry was 30 days when I traveled but currently it’s only 14 days).
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Conclusion
There you have it! List of 53 countries and territories you can travel visa-free with US visa. If you don’t have a US visa, it’s time to apply for one and add another 53 to your list of VISA-FREE countries.
Do you know any other country (I haven’t listed here) that offers visa exemption for US visa holders? Let me know in the comments below.
Change history: For those who are interested, here are the changes to this list.
| Date | Changes |
|---|---|
| 25 Jan 2024 | Countries added: (1) Moldova, (2) Jordan and (3) Kyrgyzstan Countries removed: (1) Cuba (due to lack of proper official sources in 2024) |
| 10 Feb 2024 | Updated “Eligible nationalities” list for Jordan |
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James says
Hello, I think you missed Kossovo for Europe. Also if you could indicate if they issue single entry or multiple entry visa, if possible?
Thirumal Motati says
Hi James! As far as I know, Kosovo accepts only Schengen visas at this moment. They don’t accept US visas anymore. But if you have a link to any official source that says otherwise, please let me know.
Deepak Panchal says
I visited Kosovo from Tirana, Albania by road with Schengen Visa in July 2022. It’s 5 minutes process at the Albania – Kosovo border.
Thirumal Motati says
Hi Deepak! Thanks for the info. Yes, Kosovo currently accepts only Schengen visas. They used to accept US visas pre-pandemic but they are not anymore.
Kaye says
Hi there! This is a very informative blog!! Thank you so much! I would like to know if traveling to Korea using a US visa still works. I am traveling from the US to Korea to the Philippines next year and I’d like to stay in Korea for a couple of days. Thank you!
Thirumal Motati says
Hi Kaye! Their visa portal says you can enter using your US visa provided you are in transit. But I believe this (visa type: tourist in transit) hasn’t been officially re-introduced. South Korea just opened its borders for tourism, so we may see all these options coming back one by one.
Thuy Dang says
Hi there! Thank you for this informative guide. I’m traveling from the U.S back to my home country Vietnam and going to transit in Korea for 4 days. The visa portal says I’m allowed to enter visa free, as long as I have an onward ticket of departure within 30 days and no record of criminal offense. Does this mean I need to present a criminal record to enter Korea? Thank you!
Thirumal Motati says
Hi Dang! Yes, the portal says so. I was able to use this facility in 2018, but especially after the pandemic, I’m not sure if Korea has fully reintroduced this facility. If they did, then yes, you can spend 4 days on your way back to Vietnam. And no, you don’t need to present any criminal record. All you need is your passport and a copy of your ticket out of Korea within 30 days.
Lavdi says
Kosovo also accepts travelers on a US visa.
Thirumal Motati says
Hi Lavdi! That’s great to know, but I can’t seem to find any official websites to confirm it. I know Kosovo accepts Schengen visas and all official sources including IATA are pointing to Schengen visas but not any other visas. If you know any official sources please let me know.
By the way, congratulations on being the first travel blogger from Kosovo. Love your blog and your adventures. I will reach out to you via email for a potential collaboration.
GURSHARAN SINGH says
Sir, I want to know if I have US B1/B2 visa, can I travel to Doha Qatar on arrival visa?
Thirumal Motati says
Hi Gursharan! I’m assuming you are an Indian national. Indian nationals are visa-exempt (VISA-FREE) for entering Qatar. That means you do not need any visa for Qatar. All you need is your Indian passport.
AJIT SRIVASTAVA says
I have a multiple entry US VISA for 10 years ( B1/B2 ) expiring in Sept 2025. Will it help in any way in getting a tourist VISA with multiple entries for CANADA? Likely to visit Canada for a week as a tourist sometime in Sept 2022. Thanks.
Thirumal Motati says
Hi Ajit! Having a US visa definitely helps. It helps with your travel history and also speeds up your visa application. CIC has introduced CAN+ processing for applicants with US visas where the visa is processed much quicker than regular applications.
Zainab says
Hi! Great information, thank you. I have a few questions, can you please help me? Your help would be highly appreciated. Thanks
– I have a Pakistani passport and a valid US Visa. Can I travel to Kosovo on this basis?
– Has Macedonia revoked type C visas for people with US visas?
Thirumal Motati says
Hi Zainab! Kosovo doesn’t accept US visas. You would need either a Schengen visa or a visa from Kosovo to travel to Kosovo. Regarding revoking US C1 visas from entering Macedonia, I haven’t heard any such update.
Irshad says
Hi, thanks for the valuable updates. I’m from India and reside in UAE as a business partner. I’m holding USA 10-year tourist visa expiring in 2026. Is there any option to enter Canada?
Thirumal Motati says
Hi Irshad! Canada does not accept US tourist visas. You would need to get a Canada visa.
J.R.Srinivasan says
Same way Haiti too. If you travel by Cruise ship you are free to enter in to the country.
Thirumal Motati says
Hi J.R.Srinivasan! Thanks for the info! I will see if I can use it somewhere. Thanks again!
J.R.Srinivasan says
Hi Thirumal, you are doing a great job! Appreciate it. Please correct the Jamaica visa requirement for Indian citizens. Jamaican website shows visa is not required for Indian citizens. However, your website doesn’t mention that.
Moreover, if you enter Jamaica by Cruise ship you don’t even to go through immigration. You are free to step out from the port. No one will ask you. This is applicable every country citizens from the Cruise ship. I witnessed that.
Thirumal Motati says
Hi J.R.Srinivasan! Thanks! Sorry for the confusion, my articles and my blog, in general, are intended not just for Indians but for all those with “weak” passports. It’s just a coincidence that more countries on this list provide visa-free access to Indians with US visas than others with such passports.
Jamaica is visa-free for Indian passport holders. All they need is just their India passport. They do not require any special visa. But this article is for those who has a US visa and can use their US visa to enter a country, which otherwise requires a visa to enter. Therefore, the list of nationalities for Jamaica is only those nationalities that require a visa for Jamaica but can use a US visa instead.
Thanks for the info on requirements for cruise passengers. I will see if I can add it here or combine together into a seprate article. Thanks again!
Flora says
This’s really helpful information, thank you for the time and effort!
Thirumal Motati says
You’re welcome! I appreciate the kind words!
PS says
Egypt recently launched this initiative. Came across the information just last week on Egypt tourism Instagram. Not sure whether there are exceptions the only information is on their IG page. Have not found any updates on gov’t websites.
Thirumal Motati says
Hi PS! Thanks for the info! It’s great news! I will do some digging to see if I can find government resources. Thanks again!
Pravin says
Great information. Please update re Egypt.
Thirumal Motati says
The official websites are not updated yet, except for those announcements made by Tourism Ministry on their social media. But TIMATIC is already updated, so the airlines will not stop you from boarding. Here is the information from TIMATIC.
“Passengers with a valid and used visa issued by Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, USA, United Kingdom or a Schengen Member State can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days.”
Rathna says
So the renewed visa also has to be used in order to get Visa on arrival in Egypt? I visited the US using B1/B2 in 2012 and my visa got expired in 2022 May. Then I renewed it for another 10 years. Now I have a valid B1/B2 Multiple entries renewed visa. Should I need to travel US using my renewed visa to get VOA in Egypt?
Thirumal Motati says
Hi Rathna! Not necessary. As long as there is a US entry stamp on your passport, you will be fine. I believe Egypt authorities would like to see if you have entered the US on a US visa, which you have. So I think you will be fine.
Rk says
Amazing blogs, kudos to you Thirumal. Any plans to start a youtube channel? I will be your first subscriber.
Thirumal Motati says
Hi Rk! Thanks! Appreciate the kind words! I’m not so good on camera so I have been holding off on creating video content. But if there is enough interest from my readers, I would definitely love to create content for YouTube as well.
RK Singh says
This is amazing information dear. Any thing related with African continent?
Thirumal Motati says
Hi RK Singh! Not yet. I haven’t been to Africa yet, that’s why there is no content on Africa. But soon I will. I have some big plans to explore Africa in the near future.
Marwa says
Hello dear, really amazing job! I have checked more than 20 pages & this one is by far the most completed one!
I hope I find a specific answer to case: My family & I have a B1/2 us visa on our Jordanian passport and we have an Ivorian passport. Most 8/10 days cruises from California to Alaska on June/July have a stopover in Canada (mainly Vancouver with 1 night stay). Do we need still a visa for Canada?
Thirumal Motati says
Hi Marwa! Unfortunately, Canada does not accept US B1/B2 visas. You would need a Canada visit visa to enter Canada, even if that’s for just 1 night by cruise.
FAHIM says
Hi Thirumal, all your articles are very useful. Please kindly answer me with your explanation of a question. I will transit at Heathrow with a valid US multiple visa. My tickets are on a single itinerary, with 2 flights involved. 1st flight from Colombo operating Srilankan Airlines arriving at Heathrow terminal 3, next calendar day after 14 hours next flight British Airways departure from Heathrow Terminal 5. As a Sri Lankan can I still use my US visa to transit with the above information. (To go to Terminal5 and stay overnight at Heathrow)
I Checked the UK Gov Website and got confused. Thank you in advance.
Thirumal Motati says
Hi Fahim! Yes, you can go from terminal 3 to 5 without leaving the transit area. You will have to take a train but everything is within the airport and within the transit area. British Airways and Sri Lankan airways are part of One World Alliance, so you can transit within Heathrow without leaving the airport.
Kumar says
Thirumal, in this instance this person (SL with US B1/B2 visa) is also entitled to do a landside transit for 1 day – is this correct?
Thirumal Motati says
Hi Kumar! Yes, anyone (including SL) with a US B1/B2 visa can do an airside or landside transit in the US without needing a transit visa.
Jill says
Hi, I am planning to go to Guatemala and I have a valid C1 US Visa with a Philippine Passport. I see that you stated that it is allowed to enter Guatemala using a US visa. However, I could not verify it on the website of the Guatemala Government. Thank you.
Thirumal Motati says
Hi Jill! Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua do not have proper websites for their visa requirements. But I have emails from some of the authorities and I have also asked the border officials of Guatemala while entering from Mexico in 2019. Apart from that, I pulled the information from TIMATIC which is the database that the airlines use to verify visa requirements. TIMATIC is usually up to date.
El says
Wow! Amazing extensive list! Well written.
Thirumal Motati says
Hi El! Thanks! I’m glad the list was helpful to you.
Sujit Nair says
Great article Thirumal! I have a simple query: I’ll be traveling from Toronto-Heathrow-Mumbai. Heathrow will only be a fight change 3-4 hrs.
I won’t have a Canada visa, however, I’ll have a US visa but do not have a single entry to US yet. Can I still use my US visa and not get a separate UK transit visa? Checked, UK gov website and they do not mention anything about not having a single entry to US. Thanks in advance.
Thirumal Motati says
Hi Sujit! If your flight to Heathrow and out of Heathrow are on a single itinerary, then yes, you can transit using your US visa. Your US visa doesn’t have to be used. As long as it’s valid at the time of transit, you are fine.
SENTHILKUMAR SUNDARASEKAR says
Hi Thirumal, Senthil here. I have a US B2 visa and planning to backpack the Balkans in March. I fly to Bosnia airport and plan to visit all Balkan countries using my US visa by overland and finally take a flight from Albania to India via Abu Dhabi. Does Bosnia immigration ask for my return flight as I intend to travel by land to Serbia and then to Macedonia and then to Albania? or do I need to book a return flight to India or can show a bus ticket to the next country to Serbia? Please clarify.
Thirumal Motati says
Hi Senthil! Bosnia immigration and/or airline staff may or may not ask it. But when they ask for it and if you don’t have it, they make a big deal of it. They may deny your boarding or even deport you back. So to avoid such situations, it’s a good practice to have a return ticket handy. Most of the time, a bus ticket will not be accepted. But don’t worry, there are many ways to get proof of a return ticket. Here is a detailed article on that topic. There are plenty of ideas in it.
Srinivasan says
Dear Thirumal, I planned to visit Mexico this week from the US with my Indian passport holding a B1/B2 visa. My question is the FMM form a must to enter Mexico? This form is submitted only online or will fill at the airport terminal? I am entering via Cancun airport. Please advise me. I am traveling on 17th November from Hartford Airport. Thanks in advance.
Thirumal Motati says
Hi Srinivasan! The FMM card is just like an arrival card. The airline staff will give it to you at the time of check-in or on the plane. The fee for it is already included in the airfare.
srinivasan says
Thank you very much Thirumal.
Muhammad Shafique says
Liked your efforts. I would like to know, with US B1/B2 visa on a Pakistani passport, which countries I can travel to.
Thirumal Motati says
Hi Muhammad! Please refer to the “eligible nationalities” for each of the countries in this article. If the eligible nationalities say “all nationalities” or “Pakistan”, then you can travel to that country VISA-FREE.
Vishakha says
Hey! 1. If I have a US B1/B2 visa, can I travel to the Dominican Republic for a week for a conference? Will I also have to apply for a Dominican Republic visa?
2. If I have a US B1/B2 visa that was issued a few years ago but is still valid, will I have to inform the US embassy that I will be using it again?
3. Can I use a US B1/B2 visa to transit through the US or will I also need to apply for a US transit visa?
4. What are the covid related restrictions in the US related to Indian travelers traveling from India? Are they allowing them to transit through the US? I am traveling on 5th November this year to the Dominican Republic and will transit through the US. Do I need to do anything except having a vaccination certificate and negative RT-PCR report to transit through the US?
Thirumal Motati says
Hi Vishakha! 1. Yes. You can travel to DR for up to 30 days using your India passport and US B1/B2 visa. You do not need a separate DR visa.
2. No. You can enter or transit through the US any time you want within the validity of your US B1/B2 visa. You do need to inform anyone.
3. Yes, you can use your valid US B1/B2 visa to transit through the US. You DO NOT need a US transit visa.
4. As far as I know, from Nov 08, all you need is a vaccination cert and PCR test. But before Nov 08, I’m not sure. Let me research that and get back to you.
FEJIROH IDIODI says
Hi, I have a J1 US visa which has a 1-year validity and I am a Nigerian passport holder. Can I use it to enter Mexico without a Mexico visitors visa?
Thirumal Motati says
Hi Fejiroh! Yes, you can use your J1 US visa to enter Mexico. You don’t need a separate Mexico visa. Make sure your J1 visa is multiple-entry.
Karo says
Hello, thank you for this information but I want to double confirm that it is up to date because I have a US F1 visa. I’m from Nigeria and I want to travel to Jamaica. Will I be able to go with my US visa? A response will be deeply appreciated.
Thirumal Motati says
Hi Karo! Unfortunately, no. Nigerians must obtain a visa from the Jamaican embassy prior to their travel. Also, you cannot use your US F1 visa to enter Jamaica. If you hold a US green card, then you can, but with F1 visa, no.
Lloyd Anthony Rodrigues says
Hi, I will be traveling to the Bahamas from Mumbai, India via Panama. I have a transit time of 11.40mins at Panama airport. As I land in Panama I need to collect my baggage for which I need to pass the immigration, which means I need to have a Panama visa, which I don’t, but I do have a US C1D VISA. So can I collect my checked-in baggage from the belt? Will the immigration officer or the airline staff help me to get my bags? Please, if anyone can give me genuine information. I do appreciate thank you.
Thirumal Motati says
Hi Lloyd! I don’t have confirmed information if Panama accepts a US C1D visa. Panama requires the US visa must have been used to enter the US at least once. Therefore, it’s difficult to say if transiting or joining the crew using a C1D is considered an entry in the US. Please contact the Consulate of Panama in Mumbai, India.
Saatchi Sen says
Hi, I’m travelling to Antigua and Barbuda in December and have checked with their embassy – they have said that as long as I have a valid US or UK visa (I have both) I’ll be okay to get a visa on arrival.
My question is – what documents do I need to show for this visa? There’s a pretty exhaustive list online that includes bank statements and police records etc – are all these things necessary?
Thirumal Motati says
Hi Saatchi! No. All those documents are not necessary. Not particularly with Antigua and Barbuda, but in general, all you need is your passport, US/UK visa, return flight ticket and hotel booking for the first few nights. Occasionally, they may ask for your financial capacity and health insurance. Usually, showing your ATM and credit cards is enough. And, it’s a good idea to carry health insurance when you travel these days. It’s becoming mandatory for many countries.
Renny Reyes says
Hello Thirumal! It was very informative. To be honest I didn’t know that my US visa has the benefits of visiting those places. I have been to US and US territories in the Pacific only. My plan is to visit my relatives again later this year and I’m planning to use my visa at London Airport so I can meet my friends even for a day. Can you give me more insight on that?
Thirumal Motati says
Hi Renny! Yes, if you are traveling to the US or back to your country, you can seek permission to leave the London airport for 24 hours. But due to COVID-related mandatory quarantine for those entering the UK, it’s not possible to leave the London airport at this time. Once the mandatory quarantine is lifted, it’s possible to leave the airport for 24 hours.
Avinash Jain says
What a great piece of information Thirumal. Great job, kudos.
Thirumal Motati says
Hi Avinash! Thanks! I appreciate the kind words!
shah says
Please remove Serbia, they are not giving visa on Arrival for US Tourist Visa Holder because 2 days ago I confirmed with Embassy. My Suggestion please these days confirm with Embassy before buying Ticket or other arrangements.
Thirumal Motati says
Hi Shah! I apologize for the late response. I agree with the fact that confirming with the embassy before planning your travel is necessary these days.
Regarding entry into Serbia with US visa, the Embassy of Serbia in New Delhi confirmed that you can still use your US visa to enter Serbia. The visa requirement hasn’t changed, except that there are more COVID related restrictions for people arriving from certain countries. Below is the response from the Embassy of Serbia in New Delhi, India.
“With valid USA VISA you can enter Serbia for 90 days in 6 months”
Navneet says
Hi Thirumal, thanks for this nice piece of information, I am planning to start travelling once this pandemic is in control. But was worried about getting various Visas. Your article has sorted out most of the worries. As I have a B1/B2 Valid till May 2026, which I will definitely utilize in exploring these countries.
Thirumal says
Hi Navneet! Thanks! I’m glad this article has sorted out some of your visa worries. A lot of countries are slowly opening up for tourism. I’m sure we’ll be traveling again soon. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. Good luck!
Noor says
Hello! Thank you so much for such great information you are providing on this page. Can u please tell me how much amount of money I need to show for the USA tourist visa? Application acceptance chance solely focuses on what criteria?
Below are some details of mine request you to help me considering it.
1) I live in a rented apartment.
2) I work for an Indian origin MNC with an average salary.
Thirumal says
Hi Noor! The US visa officers do not emphasize much on your income, instead, they focus on your ties with your home country. Therefore, as long as you have a steady long-term job in your home country, you will be fine for the US visa. Your income itself doesn’t matter much, so average salary is perfectly alright.
Vikesh says
Hi Thirumal, one of the best articles on visas for Indians. Loved the effort put into it. Just wanted to know regarding the US visa. Is it like for everybody they grant 10 years of multiple entries for tourist? Another question is how about the visa situation for Ecuador, Brazil and Bolivia as I am planning to travel through South America all at once? Can we apply at some embassy in other countries in South America to obtain the visa?
Thirumal says
Hi Vikesh! Thanks for the kind words! The validity of the US B1/B2 visa depends on the nationality. For Indians, it’s 10 years, multiple entries. And yes, you can apply for visas when you needed while traveling in South America. Plenty of readers, including many Indians, have applied for their visas while they were in South America. For example, for Ecuador and Bolivia, you can apply when you are in Peru. For Brazil, you can apply when you are in Colombia and Bolivia. If you need more info, I can put you in touch with Indian travelers that traveled through South America.
Vikesh says
Hi Thirumal, thanks for the apt feedback. I am an Indian citizen. Yes, I need information regarding how to apply visa for Ecuador when traveling in Colombia. I saw Bolivia has made visa on arrival if we come to La Paz or Santa Cruz airport or we can apply in Cusco, Peru. Also need information on how to apply visa for Brazil in Bolivia for me. It would be really helpful if you can connect me to some other Indian travelers who have done the same. Thanks in Advance!
Thirumal says
Hi Vikesh! Bolivia VOA fee is about $100. It supposed to be free, but they charge $100 at the airport. If you apply at the Bolivian embassy outside Bolivia, it’s free for Indians. I will connect you with the Indian travelers. Can you please join my FB group? They are all on that group, easy to connect with.
raj says
Your website is amazing and very helpful. Can we enter Argentina and Chile with an H-1b visa or Canadian tourist visa stamp? I may be getting my US Green card soon. Does Argentina allow US green card residents without a visa?
Thirumal says
Hi Raj! Yes. You can enter both Argentina and Chile using your H-1B visa. For Argentina, you must apply for an eTA online prior to your arrival in Argentina. Currently, US Green Cards cannot be used for Argentina. When they started the visa waiver with a US visa, they started with just a B2 visa. They have added many US visa types over time. So, I’m sure they will add green cards in the future.
For Chile, you do not need to apply anything prior. When you enter Chile, at the port of entry, you just have to show your US H-1B visa.
Srinivasan says
Dear Thirumal, your site is very informative. Now my Question is I planned to go to the US, I have b1 visa and I plan to visit Mexico and return back to the US again. Can I visit Canada and return back to the US. I am an Indian passport holder. Is it possible?
Thirumal says
Hi Srinivasan! Yes, you can enter the US again after your Mexico and Canada visits. But keep in mind that US B2 is a business visa, so your purpose of visiting the US after Mexico and Canada must also be business-related. It will be fine if you are returning back to the US just to catch your flight back home.