33 VISA-FREE countries for US Green Card holders in 2022

A US green card not only lets you reside in the US but also provides you with VISA-FREE access to many countries and territories. Currently, there are about 33 VISA-FREE countries for US green card holders. 

A US green card is a pathway to a US passport. While you wait for your US passport, your US green card is already making your current passport strong. Not as strong as a US passport but quite strong. You will gain 33 additional VISA-FREE countries.

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Why are there VISA-FREE countries for US green card holders?

US passport (and US citizenship) is considered one of the strongest in the world. A US green card is a pathway to US citizenship. Many countries believe that someone with a US green card will not jeopardize their chances of becoming a US citizen by remaining illegally in another country. 

Working towards acquiring a US green card requires remaining several years in the US or investing enormous amounts of cash or building very strong family ties with the US. It’s silly for someone to let go of years of valuable time and millions of dollars of investments just to stay illegally in another country. Therefore, countries trust US green card holders as genuine travelers and treat them almost like someone with a strong passport. So, these countries offer Visa Free or Visa on Arrival to US green card holders. 

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How many countries can you visit with a US green card?

There are about 33 countries and territories that you can visit with a US green card. The list of VISA-FREE countries for US green card holders is only growing. Expect to see this list grow in the coming years. 

Let’s look at what these countries are and their requirements below. 

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What countries can a US green card holder travel without a visa?

• North America
  • 01. Canada
  • 02. Mexico
  • 03. US territories
• Central America
  • 04. Belize
  • 05. Costa Rica
  • 06. Panama
• Caribbean
  • 07. Anguilla (British Territory)
  • 08. Antigua and Barbuda
  • 09. Aruba
  • 10. Bahamas
  • 11. Bermuda (British Territory)
  • 12. Bonaire (Dutch Territory)
  • 13. Cayman Islands (British Territory)
  • 14. Curaçao
  • 15. Dominican Republic
  • 16. Sint Maarten
  • 17. Turks and Caicos (British Territory)
• South America
  • 18. Chile
  • 19. Peru
• Europe
  • 20. Albania
  • 21. Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • 22. Georgia
  • 23. Montenegro
  • 24. Serbia
  • 25. Turkey
• Middle East
  • 26. Oman
  • 27. Qatar
  • 28. United Arab Emirates
• Asia
  • 29. Malaysia
  • 30. Philippines
  • 31. Singapore
  • 32. South Korea
  • 33. Taiwan

Let’s look at each of these countries in detail.

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North America

01. Canada

• Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
• Entry granted: 180 days
• Original Sources:
  • Government of Canada Immigration and Citizenship

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02. Mexico

• Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
• Entry granted: Varies depending on the itinerary
• Entry rules:
  • US green card must be valid for the entire stay in Mexico
  • Passport must be valid for the entire stay in Mexico
• Original sources:
  • National Institute of Migration, Mexico
  • Consulate of Mexico in Toronto, Canada

RELATED: All about entering Mexico with a US visa or green card

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03. United States Territories

• 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 do not honor US visa)
• Original sources:
  • American Samoa Visitors Bureau 
  • American Samoa Department of Legal Affairs 

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Central America

04. Belize

• Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
• Entry granted: 30 days
• Original sources:
  • Belize.com
  • Embassy of Belize in Washington DC, USA

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05. Costa Rica

• Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
• Entry granted: 30 days
• Entry rules:
  • US green card must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
• Original Sources:
  • Embassy of Costa Rica in Washington DC, USA
  • Immigration and Foreign Affairs of Costa Rica

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06. Panama

• Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
• Entry granted: 30 days
• Entry rules:
  • US green card 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
• Original sources:
  • Embassy of Panama in the USA

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Caribbean

07. Anguilla (British Territory)

• Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
• Entry granted: 90 days
• Original sources:
  • Anguilla Tourist Board, entry requirements

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08. Antigua and Barbuda

• Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
• Entry granted: 30 days
• Entry rules:
  • Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to obtain a Visa ON ARRIVAL (VOA)
  • VOA fee is $100 USD, valid for 30 days, single-entry only
• Original sources:
  • Department of Immigration, Antigua and Barbuda
  • Consulate General of Antigua and Barbuda in NYC, USA

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09. Aruba

• Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
• Entry granted: 30 days
• Original sources:
  • Visit Aruba
  • Aruba.com

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10. Bahamas

• Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
• Entry granted: 30 days
• Original sources:
  • Bahamas.com
  • Nassau Paradise Island

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11. Bermuda (British Territory)

• Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
• Entry granted: 30 days
• Entry rules:
  • US green card must be valid for a minimum of 45 days beyond the date of departure from Bermuda
• Original sources:
  • Bermuda Attractions
  • Government of Bermuda

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12. Bonaire (Dutch Territory)

• Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
• Entry granted: 90 days
• Original sources:
  • The Netherlands and You
  • Bonaire Travel Guide

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13. Cayman Islands (British Territory)

• Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
• Entry granted: 30 days
• Entry rules:
  • Must arrive directly from the US
• Original sources:
  • Cayman Islands Immigration Department

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14. Curaçao

• Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
• Entry granted: 30 days
• Original sources:
  • Netherlands and You

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15. Dominican Republic

• Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
• Entry granted: 30 days
• Entry rules:
  • If arriving by land or sea, must purchase a Tourist Card on arrival for $20 USD. If arriving by air, the tourist card is included in the airfare.
• Original sources:
  • Embassy of Dominican Republic in the US
  • Ministry of Tourism of Dominican Republic

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16. Sint Maarten

• Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
• Entry granted: 30 days
• Original sources:
  • Government of Sint Maarten

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17. Turks and Caicos (British Territory)

• Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
• Entry granted: 90 days
• Original sources:
  • Ministry of Border Control of Turks and Caicos
  • Visit Turks and Caicos Islands

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South America

18. Chile

• Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
  • China
  • Dominican Republic
  • India
• Entry granted: 90 days
• Original sources:
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Chile

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19. Peru

• Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
  • China
  • India
• Entry granted: 180 days
• Original sources:
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru

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Europe

20. Albania

• Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
• Entry granted: 90 days
• Original sources:
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Albania
  • Albanian Embassy in the US

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21. Bosnia and Herzegovina

• Eligible nationalities: All nationalities, except Kosovo
• Entry granted: 30 days
• Original sources:
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in India

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22. Georgia

• Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
• Entry granted: 90 days
• Entry rules:
  • The total duration of consecutive stays must not exceed 90 days in any 180 day period
• Original sources:
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia

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23. Montenegro

• Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
• Entry granted: 30 days
• Original sources:
  • Government of Montenegro
  • Visit Montenegro

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24. Serbia

• Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
• Entry granted: 90 days
• Entry rules:
  • The total duration of consecutive stays must not exceed 90 days in any 180 day period
• Original sources:
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Serbia

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25. Turkey

• Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
  • Afghanistan
  • Angola
  • Bangladesh
  • Benin
  • Botswana
  • Burkina Faso
  • Burundi
  • Cameroon
  • Cape Verde
  • Central African Republic
  • Chad
  • Comoros
  • Côte d’Ivoire
  • Congo, Dem. Rep, of
  • Congo, Rep. of
  • Djibouti
  • Egypt
  • Equatorial Guinea
  • Eritrea
  • Ethiopia
  • Gabon
  • Gambia
  • Ghana
  • Guinea
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • India
  • Iraq
  • Kenya
  • Lesotho
  • Liberia
  • Libya
  • Madagascar
  • Malawi
  • Mali
  • Mauritania
  • Mozambique
  • Nepal
  • Niger
  • Nigeria
  • North Korea
  • Pakistan
  • Palestine
  • Philippines
  • Rwanda
  • Sao Tome and Principe
  • Senegal
  • Sierra Leone
  • Somalia
  • Sri Lanka
  • Sudan
  • Swaziland
  • Tanzania
  • Togo
  • Uganda
  • Vietnam
  • Yemen
  • Zimbabwe
• Entry granted: 30 days
• Entry rules:
  • Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to apply for Turkey e-Visa online
  • eVisa fee is $43 USD, validity is 180 days, single-entry only
• Original sources:
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey

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Middle East

26. 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
• Entry granted: 30 days
• Entry rules:
  • Visa in NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL at any airport, land border or seaport
  • VOA fee is 20 OMR, valid for 30 days, single entry only
• Original sources:
  • Sultanate of Oman, Royal Oman Police

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27. Qatar

• Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
• Entry granted: 30 days
• Entry rules:
  • Visa in NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to apply for Qatar ETA
  • ETA is free of charge, valid for 30 days, single-entry only
  • US green card must be valid for at least 30 days from the day of arrival
• Original sources:
  • Qatar Tourist Board
  • Ministry of Foreign Interior, Qatar

NOTE
Currently, due to COVID restrictions, Qatar ETA is suspended. The above VISA-FREE rules only apply when Qatar reinstates its ETA entry.

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28. United Arab Emirates

• Eligible nationalities: India passport holders only
• 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 green card must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
• Original sources:
  • UAE Government Portal
  • Embassy of UAE in Washington DC, US

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Asia

29. Malaysia

• Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
  • Bangladesh
  • India
  • Pakistan
  • Sri Lanka
• 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
  • Issuing of TWOA is at the discretion of the immigration offices at Kuala Lumpur Airport
• Original sources:
  • High Commission of Malaysia, New Delhi
  • Kuala Lumpur Airport

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30. Philippines

• Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
  • India
• Entry granted: 14 days
• Entry rules:
  • US green card must be valid for the entire duration of the stay
  • Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of departure
• Original sources:
  • Embassy of Philippines in India

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31. Singapore

• Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
  • India
• Entry granted: 96 hours (4 days)
• Entry rules:
  • 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
  • The visa or residence permit must be valid for at least 1 month at the time of arrival
• Original sources:
  • Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Singapore

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32. South Korea

• Eligible nationalities: All nationalities (except these 24 countries – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cameron, Cuba, Egypt, Gambia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Macedonia, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine, Senegal, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Uzbekistan and Yemen)
• Entry granted: 30 days
• Entry rules:
  • Must be traveling to go to US or Canada, Australia, New Zealand through South Korea (OR)
  • Must depart from the US or Canada, Australia, New Zealand to go to a third country through South Korea
• Original sources:
  • Republic of Korea Visa Portal (change language to EN, expand Short Term Visit, click on Tourist/Transit (General) (B-2-1)

NOTE
Currently, due to COVID restrictions, South Korea is not open for tourism. The above VISA-FREE rules apply only when South Korea opens its borders for tourism. The scheduled date for South Korea to reopen is 01 June 2022.

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33. Taiwan

• Eligible nationalities: Following nationalities only
  • Cambodia
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Laos
  • Myanmar
  • Vietnam
• Entry granted: 14 days
• Entry rules:
  • Visa is EXEMPT but must apply for ROC Travel Authorization Certificate online before arrival
  • ROC Travel Authorization Certificate is free of charge, valid for 90 days, multiple-entry
  • If using an EXPIRED US visa or green card, the visa or green card must have expired in the last 10 years only
• Original Sources:
• Bureau of Consular Affairs of Republic of China (Taiwan)

NOTE
Currently, due to COVID restrictions, Taiwan is not open for tourism. The above VISA-FREE rules apply only when Taiwan opens its borders for tourism.

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Conclusion

There are about 33 VISA-FREE countries for US green card holders. This list is only growing. US green card holders had to invest enormous amounts of money and time to acquire a US green card, which eventually leads to US citizenship. Therefore, countries believe that US green card holders will not jeopardize their chances of becoming US citizens by remaining illegally in another country. They consider US green holders as genuine travelers and provide them with VISA-FREE access.

There you go, guys! 33 VISA-FREE countries for US green card holders. If you know any country that I haven’t listed, let me know. If you have visited a country with your US green card, let me know your experience in the comments below.