United States of America passport visa requirements 2026
Where a United States of America passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.
United States of America passport at a glance
With a United States of America passport you can enter 116 destinations visa-free and 36 with a visa on arrival, so 152 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 27 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 19 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.
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| Destination | Entry rule for United States of America passports |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | eVisa |
| Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…) | Visa-free (90 days) |
| Canada | Visa-free (180 days) |
| Australia | eVisa |
| Japan | Visa-free (90 days) |
| China | eVisa |
| United Arab Emirates | Visa-free (30 days) |
| Turkey | Visa-free |
| Thailand | Visa-free (60 days) |
| India | eVisa |
| South Africa | Visa-free (90 days) |
Access by region
Number of destinations in each category for United States of America passport holders.
| Region | Visa-free | Visa on arrival | eVisa | Visa required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa | 16 | 16 | 13 | 9 |
| Asia | 22 | 15 | 9 | 5 |
| Europe | 42 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| North America | 21 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Oceania | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| South America | 9 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Longest visa-free stays
Where United States of America passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:
Full list of destinations
Visa-free 116
Albania360 days
Andorra90 days
Angola30 days
Antigua and Barbuda180 days
Argentina90 days
Armenia180 days
Austria90 days
Bahamas240 days
Barbados180 days
Belgium90 days
Belize180 days
Bosnia and Herz.90 days
Botswana90 days
Brazil90 days
Brunei90 days
Bulgaria90 days
Canada180 days
Cape Verde30 days
Chile90 days
Colombia
Costa Rica180 days
Croatia90 days
Cyprus90 days
Czechia90 days
Denmark90 days
Dominica180 days
Dominican Rep.
Ecuador90 days
El Salvador180 days
Estonia90 days
Fiji120 days
Finland90 days
France90 days
Georgia360 days
Germany90 days
Greece90 days
Grenada90 days
Guatemala90 days
Guyana90 days
Haiti90 days
Honduras90 days
Hong Kong90 days
Hungary90 days
Iceland90 days
Ireland90 days
Israel90 days
Italy90 days
Jamaica180 days
Japan90 days
Kazakhstan30 days
Kiribati90 days
Kosovo90 days
Kyrgyzstan60 days
Latvia90 days
Lesotho
Liechtenstein90 days
Lithuania90 days
Luxembourg90 days
Macau30 days
Malawi30 days
Malaysia
Malta90 days
Marshall Islands
Mauritius90 days
Mexico180 days
Micronesia30 days
Moldova90 days
Monaco90 days
Mongolia90 days
Montenegro90 days
Morocco90 days
Mozambique30 days
Namibia90 days
Netherlands90 days
Nicaragua90 days
North Macedonia90 days
Norway90 days
Palau360 days
Palestine
Panama180 days
Paraguay90 days
Peru180 days
Philippines30 days
Poland90 days
Portugal90 days
Qatar90 days
Romania90 days
Saint Kitts and Nevis180 days
Saint Lucia42 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines180 days
San Marino90 days
Senegal90 days
Serbia90 days
Seychelles90 days
Singapore
Slovakia90 days
Slovenia90 days
South Africa90 days
South Korea90 days
Spain90 days
Sweden90 days
Switzerland90 days
São Tomé and Príncipe15 days
Taiwan90 days
Tajikistan30 days
Thailand60 days
Trinidad and Tobago90 days
Tunisia120 days
Turkey
Ukraine90 days
United Arab Emirates30 days
Uruguay90 days
Vanuatu120 days
Vatican City90 days
Zambia90 days
eSwatini30 days
eVisa 27
Visa on arrival 36
Frequently asked questions
How many countries can United States of America passport holders visit without a visa?
United States of America passport holders can visit 116 destinations visa-free, including Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan and others. Adding the 36 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 152 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.
Which countries offer visa on arrival to United States of America passport holders?
36 destinations offer a visa on arrival to United States of America passport holders, including Indonesia, Egypt, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Oman, Jordan, Tanzania and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.
Where can United States of America passport holders travel with an eVisa?
27 destinations let United States of America passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including Kenya, Vietnam, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, China, India, Azerbaijan and others.
Do United States of America passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?
United States of America passport holders can enter visa-free for up to 90 days in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Do United States of America passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?
United States of America passport holders need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation obtained online before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.
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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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