๐บ๐ธVisa requirements for United States
Who can enter United States, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of October 19, 2026.
Passport holders from 84 countries can enter United States without a visa in advance. 3 have full visa-free access; 81 more can get a visa on arrival or use an electronic travel authorisation. Everyone else needs a visa, or an e-visa where one is offered, before travelling.
United States publishes rules for 237 of the 242 nationalities we track. The other 5 are not individually listed in an official United States source, so this page does not show an answer for them. Assume a visa is required and confirm with the nearest United States embassy before you travel.
- 3 visa-free
- 0 on arrival
- 81 eTA
- 0 e-visa
- 114 visa required
237 nationalities
Visa-free entry
3 nationalities
Electronic travel authorisation
81 nationalities
ร
land Islands
Andorra
Anguilla
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Bermuda
British Indian Ocean Territory
British Virgin Islands
Brunei
Caribbean Netherlands
Cayman Islands
Chile
Christmas Island
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Cook Islands
Croatia
Curaรงao
Czechia
Denmark
Estonia
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Finland
France
French Guiana
French Polynesia
French Southern Territories
Germany
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Guadeloupe
Guernsey
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Isle of Man
Israel
Italy
Japan
Jersey
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Martinique
Mayotte
Monaco
Montserrat
Netherlands
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Niue
Norfolk Island
Norway
Pitcairn Islands
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Rรฉunion
Saint Barthรฉlemy
Saint Helena
Saint Martin
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
San Marino
Singapore
Sint Maarten
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Tokelau
Turks and Caicos Islands
United Kingdom
Wallis and Futuna
Visa required in advance
114 nationalities
Albania
Algeria
Argentina
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belize
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Bulgaria
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Cape Verde
Central African Republic
China
Colombia
Comoros
Costa Rica
Cyprus
Djibouti
Dominican Republic
DR Congo
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Eswatini
Ethiopia
Fiji
Georgia
Ghana
Grenada
Guatemala
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Honduras
Hong Kong
India
Indonesia
Iraq
Jamaica
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
Kosovo
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Macau
Madagascar
Malaysia
Maldives
Mauritius
Mexico
Moldova
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Mozambique
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Nicaragua
North Korea
North Macedonia
Oman
Pakistan
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Romania
Russia
Rwanda
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
Sรฃo Tomรฉ and Prรญncipe
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Seychelles
Solomon Islands
South Africa
Sri Lanka
Suriname
Tajikistan
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Tuvalu
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Vietnam
Entry not permitted
39 nationalities
Afghanistan
Angola
Antigua and Barbuda
Benin
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Chad
Cรดte dโIvoire
Cuba
Dominica
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Gabon
Gambia
Haiti
Iran
Laos
Libya
Malawi
Mali
Mauritania
Myanmar
Niger
Nigeria
Palestine
Republic of the Congo
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Somalia
South Sudan
Sudan
Syria
Tanzania
Togo
Tonga
Venezuela
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in United States
United States has 29 sites on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
- Cahokia
- Carlsbad Caverns National Park
- Chaco Culture World Heritage Site
- El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
- Everglades National Park
- Grand Canyon National Park
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Hawaiสปi Volcanoes National Park
- Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks
- Independence Hall
- Kluane / Wrangellย โ St. Elias / Glacier Bay / Tatshenshini-Alsek
- La Fortaleza and San Juan National Historic Site
- Liberty Island
- Mammoth Cave National Park
- Mesa Verde National Park
- Monticello and the University of Virginia in Charlottesville
- Moravian Church Settlements
- Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
- Olympic National Park
- Papahฤnaumokuฤkea Marine National Monument
- Poverty Point
- Redwood National and State Parks
- San Antonio Missions
- Statue of Liberty
- Taos Pueblo
- The 20th-Century Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright
- Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park
- Yellowstone National Park
- Yosemite National Park
Source: Wikidata, community-maintained and not the official UNESCO count.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit United States?
It depends on your passport. 84 nationalities can enter United States without arranging a visa in advance (visa-free, on arrival, or eTA); everyone else needs a visa or e-visa. Use the tables below to check a specific passport.
What is the best time to visit United States?
June, based on Washington D.C.'s climate normals: mild temperatures and below-average rainfall for the year.
What currency is used in United States?
United States dollar (USD). 1 USD is approximately 1 USD.
What side of the road does United States drive on?
United States drives on the right.
How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does United States have?
29: Cahokia, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Chaco Culture World Heritage Site, El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro, Everglades National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Hawaiสปi Volcanoes National Park, and more.
What is the emergency number in United States?
911.
What time zone is United States in?
New York (UTC-4).
What is the nearest airport to Washington D.C.?
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), about 4 km away.
Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.