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United States passport

Visa requirements for ordinary passport holders, tourism. Data as of September 4, 2026.

United States passport holders can travel to 174 destinations without arranging a visa in advance. That is 133 visa-free, 26 with a visa on arrival, and 15 with an electronic travel authorisation. 22 more offer an e-visa; 52 require a visa before you travel. This puts the United States passport 17th of 250 worldwide.

133 visa-free
26 on arrival
15 eTA
22 e-visa
52 visa required
#17 global rank

Visa-free

133 destinations

Enter on a valid passport, no visa.

Visa on arrival

26 destinations

A visa is issued at the border.

Electronic travel authorisation (eTA)

15 destinations

Quick online approval before departure.

e-Visa

22 destinations

Apply and get approved online before travel.

Visa required in advance

52 destinations

Arrange a visa before you travel.

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.

About United States

The United States of America (USA), also known as the United States (U.S.) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It is a federal republic consisting of 50 states and a federal capital district, Washington, D.C. The 48 contiguous states border Canada to the north and Mexico to the south, with the semi-exclave of Alaska in the northwest and the archipelago of Hawaii in the Pacific Ocean. The United States also asserts sovereignty over five major island territories and various uninhabited islands in Oceania and the Caribbean. It is a megadiverse country, with the world's fourth-largest land area and third-largest population, exceeding 341 million.

CapitalWashington D.C.

RegionNorth America

Population341.8M

Area9,372,610 km²

CurrencyUnited States dollar

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+1

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$90,027 (2025)

Tourist arrivals45M (2020)

Climate in Washington D.C.

Warmest in July, coolest in December, driest in March. Monthly mean temperature:

January to December, climate normals via Open-Meteo (2020)

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