United States Visa Requirements by Passport

Comprehensive visa requirements for travelers to United States from different countries

Last updated: March 15, 2026

eVisa
(49 passports)

Argentina

Max stay: 90 days

B1/B2 visa required prior to travel

Australia

Max stay: 90 days

Visa Waiver Program (ESTA required); tourism/business up to 90 days per trip

Austria

Max stay: 90 days

Visa-free with ESTA

Belgium

Max stay: 90 days

Up to 90 days per visit. Cannot be extended under VWP.

Brazil

Max stay: 90 days

90 days for tourism/business under Visa Waiver Program. No extensions permitted. ESTA valid 2 years for multiple entries.

Bulgaria

Max stay: 90 days

Visa Waiver Program (ESTA required) for tourism/business; up to 90 days per trip

Canada

Max stay: 90 days

90 days for tourism/business under Visa Waiver Program. No extensions permitted. ESTA valid 2 years for multiple entries.

Chile

Max stay: 90 days

90 days for tourism/business under Visa Waiver Program. No extensions permitted. ESTA valid 2 years for multiple entries.

Colombia

Max stay: 90 days

90 days for tourism/business under Visa Waiver Program. No extensions permitted. ESTA valid 2 years for multiple entries.

Croatia

Max stay: 90 days

90 days for tourism/business under Visa Waiver Program. No extensions permitted. ESTA valid 2 years for multiple entries.

Cyprus

Max stay: 90 days

Visa Waiver Program (ESTA required) for tourism/business; up to 90 days per trip

Czech Republic

Max stay: 90 days

Up to 90 days per visit on ESTA. VWP entry cannot be extended.

Denmark

Max stay: 90 days

90 days for tourism/business under Visa Waiver Program. No extensions permitted.

Estonia

Max stay: 90 days

Visa Waiver Program (ESTA required) for tourism/business; up to 90 days per trip

Finland

Max stay: 90 days

90 days for tourism/business under Visa Waiver Program. No extensions permitted.

France

Max stay: 90 days

90 days for tourism/business under Visa Waiver Program. No extensions permitted. ESTA valid 2 years for multiple entries.

Germany

Max stay: 90 days

Visa Waiver Program (ESTA required) for tourism/business; up to 90 days per trip

Greece

Max stay: 90 days

Visa-free with ESTA

Hungary

Max stay: 90 days

Visa-free with ESTA

Iceland

Max stay: 90 days

Visa Waiver Program (ESTA required) for tourism/business; up to 90 days per trip

Ireland

Max stay: 90 days

90 days for tourism/business under Visa Waiver Program. No extensions permitted.

Israel

Max stay: 90 days

90 days for tourism/business under Visa Waiver Program.

Italy

Max stay: 90 days

Visa Waiver Program (ESTA required)

Japan

Max stay: 90 days

Visa Waiver Program (tourism/business) with ESTA approval; up to 90 days per trip.

Latvia

Max stay: 90 days

Visa Waiver Program (ESTA required) for tourism/business; up to 90 days per trip

Lithuania

Max stay: 90 days

Visa Waiver Program (ESTA required) for tourism/business; up to 90 days per trip

Luxembourg

Max stay: 90 days

Visa Waiver Program (ESTA required) for tourism/business; up to 90 days per trip

Malaysia

Max stay: 90 days

90 days for tourism/business under Visa Waiver Program. No extensions permitted. ESTA valid 2 years for multiple entries.

Malta

Max stay: 90 days

Visa Waiver Program (ESTA required) for tourism/business; up to 90 days per trip

Mexico

Max stay: 90 days

90 days for tourism/business under Visa Waiver Program. No extensions permitted. ESTA valid 2 years for multiple entries.

Netherlands

Max stay: 90 days

Visa Waiver Program (ESTA required)

New Zealand

Max stay: 90 days

Visa-free with ESTA

Norway

Max stay: 90 days

90 days for tourism/business under Visa Waiver Program. No extensions permitted.

Peru

Max stay: 90 days

90 days for tourism/business under Visa Waiver Program. No extensions permitted. ESTA valid 2 years for multiple entries.

Poland

Max stay: 90 days

Visa Waiver Program (ESTA required)

Portugal

Max stay: 90 days

Visa-free with ESTA

Qatar

Max stay: 90 days

Visa-free with ESTA

Romania

Max stay: 90 days

90 days for tourism/business under Visa Waiver Program.

Singapore

Max stay: 90 days

Visa Waiver Program (ESTA required)

Slovakia

Max stay: 90 days

Visa Waiver Program (ESTA required) for tourism/business; up to 90 days per trip

Slovenia

Max stay: 90 days

Visa Waiver Program (ESTA required) for tourism/business; up to 90 days per trip

South Africa

Max stay: 90 days

90 days for tourism/business under Visa Waiver Program. No extensions permitted. ESTA valid 2 years for multiple entries.

South Korea

Max stay: 90 days

Visa Waiver Program (ESTA required)

Spain

Max stay: 90 days

Visa Waiver Program (ESTA required) for tourism/business; up to 90 days per trip

Sweden

Max stay: 90 days

90 days for tourism/business under Visa Waiver Program. No extensions permitted.

Switzerland

Max stay: 90 days

Visa Waiver Program (ESTA required)

Turkey

Max stay: 90 days

90 days for tourism/business under Visa Waiver Program. No extensions permitted. ESTA valid 2 years for multiple entries.

United Arab Emirates

Max stay: 90 days

Visa Waiver Program (ESTA required)

United Kingdom

Max stay: 90 days

Visa Required
(45 passports)

Algeria

Max stay: 180 days

Armenia

Max stay: 180 days

Azerbaijan

Max stay: 180 days

Bahrain

Max stay: 180 days

Bangladesh

Max stay: 180 days

Bolivia

Max stay: 180 days

Cambodia

Max stay: 180 days

China

Max stay: 180 days

Cuba

Max stay: 30 days

Dominican Republic

Max stay: 180 days

Ecuador

Max stay: 180 days

Egypt

Max stay: 180 days

Typically up to 6 months on B1/B2 visa (marked on I-94 by CBP).

Ethiopia

Max stay: 180 days

Georgia

Max stay: 180 days

Ghana

Max stay: 180 days

India

Max stay: 180 days

B1/B2 visa required prior to travel

Indonesia

Max stay: 180 days

B1/B2 visa required prior to travel

Jamaica

Max stay: 180 days

Jordan

Max stay: 180 days

Kazakhstan

Max stay: 180 days

Kenya

Max stay: 180 days

Kuwait

Max stay: 180 days

Laos

Max stay: 180 days

Maldives

Max stay: 180 days

Mongolia

Max stay: 180 days

Morocco

Max stay: 180 days

B-1/B-2 visitor visa required. Apply at US Embassy Rabat or Casablanca.

Myanmar

Max stay: 180 days

Nepal

Max stay: 180 days

Nigeria

Max stay: 180 days

B1/B2 visa required prior to travel

Oman

Max stay: 180 days

Pakistan

Max stay: 180 days

Paraguay

Max stay: 180 days

Philippines

Max stay: 180 days

B1/B2 visa required prior to travel

Russia

Max stay: 180 days

B1/B2 visa required; ESTA not available

Saudi Arabia

Max stay: 180 days

B1/B2 visa required prior to travel

Serbia

Max stay: 180 days

Sri Lanka

Max stay: 180 days

Tanzania

Max stay: 180 days

Thailand

Max stay: 180 days

B1/B2 visitor visa required (admission period decided by CBP at entry)

Tunisia

Max stay: 180 days

Ukraine

Max stay: 180 days

Visa required (B-1/B-2 tourist/business). Ukraine is not in Visa Waiver Program.

Uruguay

Max stay: 180 days

Uzbekistan

Max stay: 180 days

Vietnam

Max stay: 180 days

B1/B2 visa required prior to travel

Zimbabwe

Max stay: 180 days

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About United States Visa Requirements

United States welcomes visitors from countries around the world, but the entry requirements differ significantly depending on which passport you hold. Some nationalities can arrive without any prior arrangements, while others must obtain an eVisa, a visa on arrival, or a full embassy visa before departure. This page organizes United States visa requirements by passport, so you can quickly see the access level for your nationality and follow the link through to the specific requirements that apply to your trip.

Visa-free access means travelers holding eligible passports can enter United States for short stays without submitting any application in advance. Visa on arrival (VoA) is available at designated ports of entry for qualifying nationalities, typically for a fee paid at the border. An eVisa can be obtained online before travel, which streamlines the process compared to a traditional consular application. Nationalities listed under "visa required" must apply through the United States embassy or an authorized consulate in their home country before departing.

Entry Requirements for United States

Beyond the visa category, most travelers to United States must also meet standard entry conditions. These typically include a passport valid for a minimum period beyond your intended stay, often six months, though this varies. You may also need to show proof of sufficient funds for the duration of your visit, a confirmed onward or return ticket, and valid travel insurance. Border officers have the discretion to request any of these documents at the point of entry, so carrying them even when they are technically optional is strongly recommended.

Specific requirements such as maximum stay durations, passport validity rules, and any conditions around work or study during a short-stay visit are listed on the individual pair pages. Click through from any passport card above to read the exact conditions that apply to holders of that passport when traveling to United States.

Planning Your Trip to United States

Visa policy for United States is reviewed and updated regularly, but changes can occur at short notice due to bilateral agreements, diplomatic developments, or new government policy. A visa category that applied during a previous trip may no longer be accurate. Before making any bookings, always verify the current requirements directly with the United States embassy, consulate, or official government immigration portal that covers your nationality.

For travelers who hold multiple passports, it is worth checking requirements for each passport you carry, as the conditions can differ considerably between nationalities. In some cases, one passport may grant visa-free access while another requires a full embassy visa. Choosing the correct passport to travel on can save significant time and cost. The data on this page is organized by passport to make those comparisons straightforward.

How to Read the Visa Data

Each passport listed on this page shows the visa category and, where available, the maximum permitted stay in days. Some entries also show a stay rule such as "90 days in any 180-day period," which indicates a rolling limit rather than a flat per-visit cap. The last verified date shown at the top of the page reflects the most recent date the data was reviewed for accuracy. Entries that have not been recently updated should be treated with extra caution and confirmed independently before travel.

Disclaimer: Visa requirements can change without notice. Always verify current requirements with official government sources or the embassy/consulate before making travel arrangements.