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United States of America visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for United States of America? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Northern America | Continent: North America

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4Visa-free
42eVisa
0Visa on arrival
152Visa required

United States of America entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 4 can enter United States of America visa-free (most commonly for up to 180 days) and 0 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 42 need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation before departure and 152 need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate.

4 of 198 passports can travel to United States of America without arranging anything before departure.

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United States of America entry rules for common passports

PassportEntry rule for United States of America
United KingdomeVisa
CanadaVisa-free (180 days)
AustraliaeVisa
GermanyeVisa
FranceeVisa
IndiaVisa required
ChinaVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
South AfricaVisa required
BrazilVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required

United States of America visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for United States of America.

Passport regionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa00054
Asia00744
Europe003213
North America10021
Oceania3029
South America00111

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 4
eVisa 42
Visa required 152

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit United States of America?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 4 can enter visa-free, 42 need an eVisa and 152 need a visa before travel. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter United States of America without a visa?

4 passports have visa-free access to United States of America, including Canada, Marshall Islands, Micronesia and Palau. The most common visa-free stay is 180 days.

Does United States of America offer visa on arrival?

Our data shows no passports eligible for a visa on arrival in United States of America. Travellers who are not visa-exempt should arrange an eVisa or visa before departure.

Can I apply for a United States of America eVisa online?

42 passports are eligible for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation for United States of America. Apply only through the official government portal and allow time for processing before you fly.

Do North American passport holders need a visa for United States of America?

Of 22 passports from North America, 1 can enter United States of America visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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