Visa requirements for United States citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states that are imposed on citizens of the United States. , holders of a United States passport may travel to 179 countries and territories without a travel visa, or with a visa on arrival. The United States passport ranks 10th in terms of travel freedom, according to the Henley Passport Index. It is also ranked 8th by the Global Passport Power Rank.
Visa requirements map
Visa requirements General visa requirements of sovereign countries towards United States citizens:
Country / Region Visa requirement Allowed stay Notes (excluding departure fees) Reciprocity 30 days e-Visa : Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL). Visitors born in Afghanistan do not require a visa. All visitors are required to register with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs upon arrival. The U.S. government forced all Afghan diplomatic missions in the U.S. to close in March 2022. Applicants must now obtain a visa from a mission in another country, unless applying for a visitor eVisa online. Since 2024, the Taliban only accepts visas issued by approved diplomatic missions, though those who have already entered on a visa issued by another mission are allowed to stay. The U.S. government advises its citizens not to visit Afghanistan due to civil unrest, crime, terrorism, risk of wrongful detention, kidnapping, and limited health facilities. U.S. citizens in Afghanistan are urged to depart immediately via commercial means if possible. 1 year One must leave for 90 days to reset the visa-free period. Application for a tourist visa to Algeria must be accompanied by a certificate of accommodation. Persons may be denied entry if entering with a passport containing visas or stamps issued by Israel. 3 months 30 days 6 months Stringent application of rules regarding proof of sufficient funds, return ticket and accommodation. 90 days Extendable up to 180 days. Argentina requires travelers to have health insurance prior to the arrival as of July 2025. 180 days 90 days eTA fee is AUD$20 90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted. May enter using SmartGate. 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. Residence permit (Aufenthaltstitel) for stays of longer than 90 days obtainable after arrival under certain conditions. 30 days Visitors departing from New York can obtain a visa at the airport upon arrival in Baku, however no airline currently operates this route. Visa can be obtained on arrival in certain emergency situations. If staying in Azerbaijan for more than ten days, visitors must register at the State Migration Service within three days of arrival.Important Notice to Foreign Visitors. Embassy of Azerbaijan, Washington, D.C. Retrieved May 21, 2017. Applicants of Armenian ancestry or with Armenian visas in their passport may be denied a visa. Travellers with a visa or evidence of travel to the now-defunct Republic of Artsakh (stamps) are permanently denied entry. 8 months Passport card or enhanced drivers license valid for sea travel. 14 days 30 days Visa on arrival is available at Dhaka, Chittagong, and Sylhet international airports, pre arrival visa required if arriving by sea or by land border crossing. No visa required for Bangladeshi Americans and their spouse and children with a copy of a former Bangladeshi passport, a Dual Nationality Certificate, NVR, a Bangladeshi NID, or a digital birth registration certificate."Visa on Arrival". Embassy of Bangladesh in Washington DC. Retrieved March 18, 2022. The VOA fee is 50 USD, excluding processing fees. Visa Information , Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Barbados 6 months 30 days The U.S. government advises its citizens not to visit Belarus due to the Belarusian authorities’ arbitrary enforcement of local laws, the risk of detention, the continued facilitation of Russia’s war against Ukraine, the potential of civil unrest, and the Embassy’s limited ability to assist U.S. citizens residing in or traveling to Belarus. U.S. citizens in Belarus are advised to depart immediately. 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area Residence permit (Titre de séjour/Verblijfstitel/Aufenthaltstitel) obtainable after arrival for stays longer than 90 days under certain conditions. 180 days Mandatory Car Disinfection at border. If one fails to do so, they will be sent back to go through this procedure. A fee does apply. 30 days International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis required. Three types of electronic visa are offered: the e-Visa valid for 30 days for a single entry (50 EUR), the e-Visa valid for 30 days for several (multiple) entries (75 EUR), and the e-Visa valid for 90 days to make several (multiple) entries (100 EUR). 90 days Tour guide required for all travelers except in city of Thimpu and Paro. Even in these cities, tourists are not permitted to enter any tourist attraction without a guide. They are only allowed to walk and shop around these cities without a guide. 90 days 90 days 90 days within any 6-month period. 90 days 90 days within any 1-year period. 90 days Brazilian authorities have announced that United States citizens will require a visa beginning April 10, 2025. United States citizens will be able to obtain visas online. 90 days 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis required. The U.S. government advises its citizens not to visit Burkina Faso for any reason due to terrorism, crime, and kidnapping. Following Niger's example, Burkina Faso has suspended visa services for U.S. citizens and barred Americans from entering. 1 month Visa on arrival obtainable at Bujumbura International Airport, and all land borders. 30 days Visa is also obtainable online. International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis and current immunization records required. 6 months Anyone with a criminal record (including misdemeanors or alcohol-related driving offenses in the US) may not be able to enter Canada without first obtaining an approval for rehabilitation or a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP). Passport Card, NEXUS card, or enhanced drivers license valid for land and sea travel. United States citizens and permanent residents are exempt from obtaining Canada ETA. 30 days International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis required. The U.S. government advises its citizens not to visit Central African Republic (CAR) due to armed conflict, crime, civil unrest, and kidnapping, as well as Embassy Bangui’s limited capacity to provide support to U.S. citizens. On June 5, 2025, Chad suspended visa issuances to U.S. citizens in response to Donald Trump's travel ban; visas issued on or prior to June 5, 2025 will still be honored until their expiration. Dual-citizens of Chad can still travel to Chad but can only travel with a valid Chad passport. Passengers with an entry authorisation issued by the authorities of Chad can obtain a visa on arrival. International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis required only if arriving from a high risk country as defined by the WHO. Registration within 72 hours is mandatory prior to arrival. 90 days No reciprocity fees required. Visa requiredThis entry is about formal laws. 30-day visa‑free entry to Hainan Province if arriving at the island from outside Mainland China.
Visas for U.S. citizens are valid for up to 10 years. U.S. citizens arriving via cruise ports as part of tour groups are visa exempt for stays of up to 15 days. 90 days Extendable up to 180-days stay within a one-year period Colombian-born U.S. citizens and U.S. citizens traveling with children may face special exit requirements. 45 days International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis required. In April 2019 Congolese authorities announced a plan to introduce an electronic visa in August 2019. Visa applications can already be submitted online at the Republic of the Congo embassy in France website. 7 days International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis required. Registration required. 90 days 90 Days out of any 12-month period. 3 months e-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport. International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis required. 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days Tourist travel is prohibited under U.S. law for U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and others subject to U.S. jurisdiction. Under the Cuban Assets Control Regulations, all persons subject to U.S. jurisdiction are not permitted to travel to Cuba unless licensed to engage in travel-related transactions. In addition to specific licenses granted by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), there are 12 "general licenses" that people can choose to travel on without being required to notify OFAC, and the broad and self-reported nature of these licenses means travel is in practice subject to few restrictions. Cuba requires travelers to purchase a tourist card prior to arrival, which can be obtained from the airline or a Cuban diplomatic mission. Tourist cards are valid for one entry and a 30-day stay, which can be extended once by 90 days at a hotel or immigration office in Cuba. Cuba requires travelers to have health insurance valid in Cuba, which can be purchased from the airline. 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period. 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days U.S. citizens can enter Denmark for up to 90 days out of any 180 day period, regardless of time spent in other Schengen countries prior to entry into Denmark. 90 days e-Visas valid at any port of entry. 6 months 30 days Extendable up to 90 days. Passport card or enhanced drivers license valid for sea travel. 90 days Extendable for another 90 days, per year 30 days e-Visa issued for 30 days. Visa-free travel for tourists arriving at Sharm El Sheikh, St. Catherine, or Taba airports and remaining in the Sinai resorts up to 15 days. 180 days Part of the Central America-4 Free Mobility Agreement. One ninety-day extension may be granted if applied five days before the first expires. In the CA4 area, one gets 90 days total for the entire area. To reset one's stay, they must leave the area. International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis required if one is traveling from a country with risk of yellow fever. Permit required to leave capital. 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area 30 days Extendable up to 60 days. 90 days 4 months 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area (in Regions of France) A bilateral agreement pre-dating the Schengen area may allow 90 days of stay in France regardless of days spent in other Schengen countries. 90 days US Embassy in Libreville announced that effective January 1, 2026, Gabon has issued a reciprocal visa ban for U.S. Citizens. e-Visas are available for one to six months. e-Visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport. International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis required. Embassy visas are valid for 5 years and multiple entries for US citizens 30 days International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis required only for travellers arriving high risk countries and having transited for more than 12 hours 1 year 90 days 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area Residence permit (Aufenthaltstitel) for stays of longer than 90 days obtainable after arrival under certain conditions. Germany requires that all passports be signed. Pre approved visa can be obtained on arrival. International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis required.