Who Needs a Visa for United States?
Entry requirements for United States by nationality. Find out which passport holders can enter visa-free, get visa on arrival, or need advance visas.
United States Entry Requirements Overview
United States welcomes visitors from around the world with varying entry requirements based on nationality. The visa policy is designed to facilitate tourism and business while maintaining border security.
Key Points:
- • Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from entry date
- • Most visitors need proof of onward travel
- • Sufficient funds for the duration of stay may be required
- • Some nationalities require sponsorship or invitation letter
Visa-Free Entry (140 countries)
Citizens of these countries can enter United States without a visa for tourism or business.
Algeria
Up to 0 days
Angola
Up to 0 days
Benin
Up to 0 days
Botswana
Up to 0 days
Burkina Faso
Up to 0 days
Burundi
Up to 0 days
Cape Verde
Up to 0 days
Cameroon
Up to 0 days
Central African Republic
Up to 0 days
Chad
Up to 0 days
Comoros
Up to 0 days
Congo (Democratic Republic)
Up to 0 days
Congo (Republic)
Up to 0 days
Ivory Coast
Up to 0 days
Djibouti
Up to 0 days
Equatorial Guinea
Up to 0 days
Eritrea
Up to 0 days
Eswatini
Up to 0 days
Ethiopia
Up to 0 days
Gabon
Up to 0 days
Gambia
Up to 0 days
Guinea
Up to 0 days
Guinea-Bissau
Up to 0 days
Kenya
Up to 0 days
Lesotho
Up to 0 days
Liberia
Up to 0 days
Libya
Up to 0 days
Madagascar
Up to 0 days
Mali
Up to 0 days
Morocco
Up to 0 days
Mozambique
Up to 0 days
Namibia
Up to 0 days
Niger
Up to 0 days
Rwanda
Up to 0 days
Sao Tome and Principe
Up to 0 days
Senegal
Up to 0 days
Seychelles
Up to 0 days
Sierra Leone
Up to 0 days
Somalia
Up to 0 days
South Africa
Up to 0 days
South Sudan
Up to 0 days
Sudan
Up to 0 days
Tanzania
Up to 0 days
Togo
Up to 0 days
Tunisia
Up to 0 days
Uganda
Up to 0 days
Zambia
Up to 0 days
Zimbabwe
Up to 0 days
Afghanistan
Up to 0 days
Azerbaijan
Up to 0 days
Bahrain
Up to 0 days
Bhutan
Up to 0 days
Brunei
Up to 0 days
Cambodia
Up to 0 days
Indonesia
Up to 0 days
Iran
Up to 0 days
Iraq
Up to 0 days
Jordan
Up to 0 days
Kazakhstan
Up to 0 days
Kuwait
Up to 0 days
Kyrgyzstan
Up to 0 days
Laos
Up to 0 days
Lebanon
Up to 0 days
Malaysia
Up to 0 days
Maldives
Up to 0 days
Mongolia
Up to 0 days
Myanmar
Up to 0 days
Nepal
Up to 0 days
North Korea
Up to 0 days
Oman
Up to 0 days
Pakistan
Up to 0 days
Palestine
Up to 0 days
Qatar
Up to 0 days
Sri Lanka
Up to 0 days
Syria
Up to 0 days
Tajikistan
Up to 0 days
Timor-Leste
Up to 0 days
Turkmenistan
Up to 0 days
Uzbekistan
Up to 0 days
Yemen
Up to 0 days
Andorra
Up to 0 days
Belarus
Up to 0 days
Croatia
Up to 90 days
Estonia
Up to 90 days
Kosovo
Up to 0 days
Latvia
Up to 90 days
Liechtenstein
Up to 0 days
Lithuania
Up to 90 days
Malta
Up to 90 days
Monaco
Up to 0 days
Russia
Up to 0 days
San Marino
Up to 0 days
Slovakia
Up to 90 days
Slovenia
Up to 90 days
Vatican City
Up to 0 days
Antigua and Barbuda
Up to 0 days
Bahamas
Up to 0 days
Barbados
Up to 0 days
Belize
Up to 0 days
Canada
Up to 180 days
Costa Rica
Up to 0 days
Cuba
Up to 0 days
Dominica
Up to 0 days
Dominican Republic
Up to 0 days
El Salvador
Up to 0 days
Grenada
Up to 0 days
Guatemala
Up to 0 days
Haiti
Up to 0 days
Honduras
Up to 0 days
Jamaica
Up to 0 days
Nicaragua
Up to 0 days
Panama
Up to 0 days
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Up to 0 days
Saint Lucia
Up to 0 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Up to 0 days
Trinidad and Tobago
Up to 0 days
Fiji
Up to 0 days
Kiribati
Up to 0 days
Marshall Islands
Up to 0 days
Micronesia
Up to 0 days
Nauru
Up to 0 days
Palau
Up to 0 days
Papua New Guinea
Up to 0 days
Samoa
Up to 0 days
Solomon Islands
Up to 0 days
Tonga
Up to 0 days
Tuvalu
Up to 0 days
Vanuatu
Up to 0 days
Argentina
Up to 0 days
Bolivia
Up to 0 days
Chile
Up to 0 days
Ecuador
Up to 0 days
Guyana
Up to 0 days
Paraguay
Up to 0 days
Peru
Up to 0 days
Suriname
Up to 0 days
Uruguay
Up to 0 days
Venezuela
Up to 0 days
Macau
Up to 0 days
Taiwan
Up to 0 days
Electronic Visa Required (27 countries)
Citizens of these countries must apply for an electronic visa online before traveling to United States.
Israel
Usually instant, max 72 hours
Japan
Usually instant, max 72 hours
Singapore
Usually instant, max 72 hours
South Korea
Usually instant, max 72 hours
Austria
Usually instant, max 72 hours
Belgium
Usually instant, max 72 hours
Czech Republic
Apply 72+ hours before
Denmark
Usually instant, max 72 hours
Finland
Usually instant, max 72 hours
France
Usually instant, max 72 hours
Germany
Usually instant, max 72 hours
Greece
Usually instant, max 72 hours
Hungary
30 minutes application
Iceland
Usually instant, max 72 hours
Ireland
Usually instant, max 72 hours
Italy
Usually instant, max 72 hours
Luxembourg
Usually instant, max 72 hours
Netherlands
Usually instant, max 72 hours
Norway
Apply 72+ hours before
Poland
Usually instant, max 72 hours
Portugal
Usually instant, max 72 hours
Spain
Usually instant, max 72 hours
Sweden
Usually instant, max 72 hours
Switzerland
Usually instant, max 72 hours
United Kingdom
Usually instant, max 72 hours
Australia
Usually instant, max 72 hours
New Zealand
Usually instant, max 72 hours
Embassy Visa Required (31 countries)
Citizens of these countries must apply for a visa at a United States embassy or consulate before traveling.
Egypt
2-4 weeks
Ghana
2-4 weeks
Malawi
2-4 weeks
Mauritania
2-4 weeks
Mauritius
2-4 weeks
Nigeria
3-5 weeks
Armenia
Embassy application
Bangladesh
3-6 weeks
China
2-4 weeks
Cyprus
Embassy application
Georgia
Embassy application
India
2-4 weeks
Philippines
2-4 weeks
Saudi Arabia
3-5 weeks
Thailand
3-5 weeks
Turkey
2-4 weeks
United Arab Emirates
2-4 weeks
Vietnam
2-4 weeks
Albania
Embassy application
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Embassy application
Bulgaria
Embassy application
Moldova
Embassy application
Montenegro
Embassy application
North Macedonia
Embassy application
Romania
2-4 weeks
Serbia
Embassy application
Ukraine
Embassy application
Mexico
1-3 weeks
Brazil
2-4 weeks
Colombia
3-4 weeks
Hong Kong
2-4 weeks
Tourism & Entry Statistics
Visa Policy Summary:
- • Visa-free access: 140 nationalities
- • Visa on arrival: 0 nationalities
- • eVisa available: 27 nationalities
- • Embassy visa required: 31 nationalities
- • Total countries: 198
Entry Requirements:
- • Valid passport (6 months validity)
- • Return/onward ticket
- • Proof of accommodation
- • Sufficient funds
- • Travel insurance (recommended)