Field ReportFiled under · United States passport91 approved territories

Where can US citizens go visa-free?

Every country US citizens can currently visit for short tourism trips without applying for a visa in advance. Rules change — always click through to the country dossier and check the official source before booking.

Total

91

visa-free

Regions

8

covered

Longest stay

365d

in one trip

Passport

US passport

United States passport

Colour KeyCalm— no visaMedium— ETA / eVisaPanic— full visa

Showing 91 of 91 visa-free destinations for United States passport holders.

Region · 43

Europe

CountryDossier
AlbaniaUp to 1 year from first entry (US State Department)Read →
Andorra90 days within any 180-day period (Schengen rules apply)Read →
Armenia180 days per yearRead →
Austria90 days or less (US State Department); 90 in any 180 across SchengenRead →
Belgium90 days within any 180-day period (Schengen area rule)Read →
Bulgaria90 days in any 180-day period, counted across the Schengen areaRead →
Croatia90 days or less (US State Department); counted as 90 in any 180 across the Schengen AreaRead →
Cyprus90 days or less (US State Department); counted separately from SchengenRead →
Czechia90 days within any 180-day period (Schengen Area rule)Read →
Denmark90 days (within any 180-day period within the Schengen area)Read →
Estonia90 days in any 180-day period, counted across the Schengen area (Estonia Ministry of Foreign Affairs).Read →
Finland90 days within any 180-day period (Schengen area)Read →
FranceUp to 90 days in any 180-day period, counted across the Schengen area (France-Visas; State Department entry section). The State Department summary box says "less than 90 days".Read →
Georgia365 daysRead →
Germany90 days within any 180-day period (Schengen Area)Read →
GreeceUp to 90 days in any 180-day period, counted across the Schengen area (State Department; Greek MFA).Read →
Hungary90 days within any 180-day periodRead →
Iceland90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.Read →
Ireland90 daysRead →
Italy90 days within any 180-day period (Schengen area rule)Read →
Kosovo90 days within a six-month periodRead →
Latvia90 days in any 180 (Schengen). A US–Latvia bilateral agreement may allow up to 90 extra days in Latvia only — contact the State Border Guard first; not guaranteed.Read →
Liechtenstein90 days within any 180-day periodRead →
Lithuania90 days within any 180-day period (Schengen Area rule)Read →
Luxembourg90 days within any 180-day period (Schengen Area combined)Read →
Malta90 days within any 180-day period (Schengen Area rule)Read →
Moldova90 days within a six-month periodRead →
Monaco90 days within any 180-day period (Schengen Area rule)Read →
Montenegro90 days within any 180-day period, counted from the first entry date.Read →
Netherlands90 days within any 180-day periodRead →
Norway90 days within any 180-day period (Schengen Area)Read →
Poland90 days within any 180-day period (Schengen Area rule)Read →
Portugal90 days within any 180-day period (Schengen Area rule)Read →
Romania90 days or less. Note that Romania is expected to join the Schengen Area for air and sea borders in March 2024, at which point the 90 days will fall under the 90 days within any 180-day period SchengeRead →
San Marino90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen AreaRead →
Serbia90 daysRead →
Slovakia90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen AreaRead →
Slovenia90 days or less within the Schengen AreaRead →
Spain90 days within any 180-day period (Schengen Area rule)Read →
Sweden90 days within any 180-day periodRead →
Switzerland90 days within any 180-day period (Schengen Area rule)Read →
Ukraine90 days in any 180-day period (tourism)Read →
Vatican City90 days within any 180-day period (Schengen Area rule)Read →
Region · 11

Asia

CountryDossier
Brunei90 days or lessRead →
JapanLess than 90 daysRead →
KazakhstanUp to 30 days per entry visa-free; more than 90 total days within 6 months requires a visa obtained in advance (US State Department, read 8 Oct 2026).Read →
Kyrgyzstan60 daysRead →
Malaysia90 daysRead →
MongoliaUp to 90 days (US State Department)Read →
Philippines30 days or less without a visa; longer stays need a visa in advanceRead →
Singapore90 days or lessRead →
TaiwanLess than 90 daysRead →
ThailandUp to 30 days (tourism only)Read →
Uzbekistan30 daysRead →
Region · 1

Middle East

CountryDossier
Turkey90 days or lessRead →
Region · 6

Africa

CountryDossier
BotswanaUp to 90 daysRead →
Mauritius60 daysRead →
MoroccoLess than 90 daysRead →
Senegal90 days or lessRead →
Tunisia90 days or lessRead →
ZambiaNot explicitly stated for visa-free, verify on the official source for the maximum visa-free stay period.Read →
Region · 2

North America

CountryDossier
Canada180 daysRead →
MexicoNot explicitly stated for visa-free entry; verify on the official source. Generally up to 180 days for tourists.Read →
Region · 18

Latin America

CountryDossier
AnguillaNot confirmed in the sources we checked — confirm your permitted stay with Anguilla immigration before travel.Read →
Argentina90 days or lessRead →
BelizeUp to 30 days on arrival. Extensions require permission: State describes USD 100/month up to 6 months (extra documents/fees may apply beyond that); Belize Immigration lists 30-day extensions at BZ$200. Not a guaranteed 180-day stay.Read →
Bolivia90 days within a yearRead →
British Virgin Islands30 days initially, extendable locallyRead →
Cayman IslandsNot specified for ordinary US tourists in the official sources checked (8 Oct 2026); confirm permitted stay with Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control.Read →
Chile90 days or less (State Department). SERMIG: permit up to 90 days, one extension up to 90 more (about USD 100 in local currency) — not automatic; the period granted and passport validity can limit it.Read →
Colombia90 days or less (State Department); cumulative 180 days per calendar year, with a 90-day extension that must be requested before the first 90 days expire — not automatic.Read →
EcuadorNot specified in markdown; verify on the official source. Typically 90 days for tourism.Read →
GuatemalaUp to 90 days for tourism (State Department). Longer-stay eligibility/procedure not confirmed — ask Guatemala immigration before your permitted stay ends.Read →
Guyana90 daysRead →
Haiti90 daysRead →
Honduras90 days or less (US State Department)Read →
Panama180 daysRead →
ParaguayUp to 90 days for tourism (State Department; Paraguay migration, waiver listed until 13 Aug 2027)Read →
PeruOrdinary US passport holders: tourist stays of 90 days or less without a visa; the permitted stay is determined by border officials on arrival (US State Department, read 9 Oct 2026).Read →
Turks and Caicos90 daysRead →
Uruguay90 days or lessRead →
Region · 5

Caribbean

CountryDossier
BahamasOfficial guidance differs: State says one month or less; Bahamas Immigration lists three/eight-month waiver agreements without assigning US duration. Confirm your permitted stay with Bahamas authorities.Read →
BarbadosUp to 6 monthsRead →
DominicaNot required for stays under 6 monthsRead →
Grenada90 days or less for tourism (State Department). Longer-stay procedure and eligibility not confirmed — ask Grenada immigration before your permitted stay ends.Read →
JamaicaNot explicitly stated; verify on the official source for precise duration limits.Read →
Region · 5

Oceania

CountryDossier
Cook Islands31 days (initial stay), extendable up to a maximum of 6 monthsRead →
FijiUnder four monthsRead →
SamoaSources differ (read 8 Oct 2026): Samoa Immigration (MPMC) and the High Commission describe a free 90-day visitor permit on arrival; the US State Department says no visa for tourist stays up to 90 days; Samoa MFAT and the Tourism Authority say less than 60 days needs no advance permit and more than 60 days requires an application. The exactly-60-day case is not specified. Not resolved.Read →
TongaUp to 31 days visa-freeRead →
Vanuatu30 daysRead →

Cross-reference

Travelling on a UK passport instead? See the UK passport visa-free list →