Are you planning a US travel and applying for a US visa? Then, you have unlocked the doors to various fascinating new places to add to your travel wish list. The US visa is one of the most potent in your passport. You can travel to over 30 countries without a visa just by having a valid US visit visa in your passport! Check out this list of countries you can visit with a valid US visa.
But first, here’s some fascinating trivia! Did you know that you can travel anywhere in the USA with a valid US visa except for one American territory? That’s right! A US territory in the South Pacific Ocean with its immigration laws, American Samoa, is inaccessible even with a US visa. Nevertheless, a US visa gives access to its holder to other global destinations. If you hold a valid US visa, refer to this table below to know which fascinating visa-free countries for US visa holders you can visit.
North America | ||
Country | Visit allowed: Maximum number of days | Conditions |
Mexico | 180 days | |
Canada | Up to 6 months | Only for citizens of Brazil who can apply the Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) for visa-free visit or transit. Arrival must be by air. |
CENTRAL AMERICA | ||
Country | Visit allowed: Maximum number of days | Conditions |
Belize | 30 days | Visa waiver charges of approx. USD 50 will be applicable |
Chile | 90 days | For Chinese nationals only |
Guatemala | 90 days | Eligibility to enter varies depending on the nationality of traveller. |
Honduras | 90 days | Eligibility to enter varies depending on the nationality of traveller. |
El Salvador | 90 days | Eligibility to enter varies depending on nationality of traveller. |
Nicaragua | 90 days | Eligibility to enter varies depending on the nationality of traveller. |
Costa Rica | 30 days | Multiple entry US visa is required. |
Panama | 30 days | Requires previous visit to the US, and the visa must be a multi-entry visa |
CARIBBEAN | ||
Country | Visit allowed: Maximum number of days | Conditions |
Jamaica | 30 days | Eligibility to enter varies depending on the nationality of traveller. |
Bahamas | 30 days | |
Cuba | 30 days | Requires a Tourist Card obtained from Cuban embassies, authorized airlines, or travel agencies |
Dominican Republic | 90 days | |
Sint Maarten | 30 days | |
Antigua and Barbuda | 30 days | USD 100 visa waiver fee applies |
SOUTH AMERICA | ||
Country | Visit allowed: Maximum number of days | Conditions |
Colombia | 90 days | For China, India, Vietnam, and Thailand nationals only. |
Peru | 180 days | For Indian and Chinese nationals only. |
EUROPE | ||
Country | Visit allowed: Maximum number of days | Conditions |
Kosovo | 15 days | |
Turkey | 30 days | Certain nationalities can apply for a 30-day Turkey eVisa. |
Georgia | 90 days | Travel should be for 90 days within 180 days period at one time. |
Albania | 90 days | Requires previous visit to the US |
Macedonia | 15 days | |
Montenegro | 30 days | |
Serbia | 90 days | |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | 30 days | |
MIDDLE EAST | ||
Country | Visit allowed: Maximum number of days | Conditions |
Saudi Arabia | 90 days | Requires previous visit to the US |
United Arab Emirates | 14 days | Indian passport holders can avail on-arrival visa for 14 days for a US visa or Green card valid for at least 6 months. |
Qatar | 30 days | Certain nationalities can apply for a 30-day Electronic Travel Authorization. |
Oman | 30 days | Only Indian passport holders with valid US visas can get a visa on arrival. |
AFRICA | ||
Country | Visit allowed: Maximum number of days | Conditions |
Sao Tome and Príncipe | 15 days | |
ASIA | ||
Country | Visit allowed: Maximum number of days | Conditions |
Taiwan | 30 days | Those from certain countries with valid US visas can apply for travel authorization online. |
Philippines | 7 days or 14 days | Chinese nationals with US visas can visit for 7 days, and Indian passport holders can stay for 14 days. |
This information may change as per visa policy changes by country. For up-to-date and precise details on visa requirements and conditions, it is recommended to check with the relevant embassy or consulate.
Before planning your visa-free travel with a US visa, remember that the countries listed above should also have good relations with your country, which plays a significant role in allowing you to enter with a valid US visa. Furthermore, a valid US visa does not guarantee entry into the US or any other destinations that can be visited with a US visa. Whether a tourist is allowed entry or not depends on several factors, such as their integrity, overall health, criminal record, and also by the decision made by the immigration officer.
Another factor in determining whether you can travel visa-free with a US visa to a particular country is whether you have travelled to the US with a valid visa at least once and/or have a multiple-entry valid visa. These terms and conditions vary depending on the US visa type and the traveller’s citizenship.
So do you have a particular destination that falls on this list? If you have a valid US visa, your travel plan becomes less stressful as you can visit your desired destination without worrying about applying for a separate tourist visa. Make sure you utilize the full potential of your valid US visa!
Pankaj Rajpoot has extensive experience in the travel industry and has specialised in visa consulting. Along with being a keen writer, he has a wide range of interests and enjoys reading and travelling. He seeks inspiration by exploring new places, interacting with the local cultures, and nurturing his creative pursuits while doing so.