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This finder covers about 80 popular destinations for a regular US tourist passport. Pick a country and you get the rule in one line: visa-free with a day limit, an electronic travel authorization (ETA), an eVisa, a visa on arrival or a visa in advance. Each result links to an official government page. Most links go to the US State Department country page, and the UK link goes to GOV.UK. Those pages are the place to confirm details before you buy tickets.

The rule types mean different things. Visa-free means you board and enter without pre-approval, though some countries add a free online arrival form. An ETA or eVisa is approved online before you fly, usually for a fee. A visa on arrival is issued at the border. A visa in advance means an embassy or official portal approves you before travel. Use only official government sites. Third-party sites that charge extra fees add cost and no benefit.

Day limits work differently by region. The Schengen Area allows 90 days in any 180, counted across all member countries. Use the Schengen 90/180 day calculator to count past stays. Europe will also add ETIAS travel authorization; read the ETIAS information guide for the current status. Your passport also matters, so check the passport renewal fee guide if yours expires soon. Many countries want six months of validity. Prices shown in US dollars. Check current exchange rates.

The full table below works with JavaScript off. It is informational, not legal advice, and it reflects rules as of September 30, 2026. Rules change, so confirm with the official source. Some rows were checked against the State Department pages and others are summarized from general knowledge of each country's published policy. If an official link does not open, use the State Department country index.

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Destination	US passport rule	Notes	Official source
Albania	Visa-free, 1 year	Albania lets US citizens stay up to one year without a visa.	Official page
Argentina	Visa-free, 90 days	Tourist stays up to 90 days.	Official page
Aruba	Visa-free, 30 days	Stays up to 30 days. Complete the online embarkation and disembarkation card.	Official page
Australia	ETA required	The State Department says tourists under 90 days can enter with an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA), which carries a small fee. Use the official app.	Official page
Austria	Visa-free, 90 days	Schengen Area rule: 90 days in any 180-day period. ETIAS authorization is planned but not yet required.	Official page
Bahamas	Visa-free, up to 8 months	Stays up to eight months are usually allowed. Carry an onward ticket.	Official page
Barbados	Visa-free, up to 6 months	Stays of up to six months are typical for US tourists.	Official page
Belgium	Visa-free, 90 days	Schengen Area rule: 90 days in any 180-day period. ETIAS authorization is planned but not yet required.	Official page
Belize	Visa-free, 30 days	Initial stay is 30 days and can usually be extended for a fee.	Official page
Brazil	eVisa required	The State Department says a visa or e-visa is required for US citizens for all travel. Apply and get approval before you leave.	Official page
Bulgaria	Visa-free, 90 days	Schengen Area rule: 90 days in any 180-day period. ETIAS authorization is planned but not yet required.	Official page
Cambodia	eVisa or visa on arrival	Tourist visas are sold as an eVisa online or on arrival. Use only the official government portal.	Official page
Canada	Visa-free, up to 6 months	The State Department lists no visa for stays under 180 days. A US passport, passport card or NEXUS card works at the border.	Official page
Cayman Islands	Visa-free, up to 90 days	Officers set the stay, usually up to 90 days.	Official page
Chile	Visa-free, 90 days	Tourist stays up to 90 days.	Official page
China	Visa required	The State Department says you must get a visa before arriving. Hainan allows 30 days visa-free, and some airports allow short transit without one.	Official page
Colombia	Visa-free, 90 days	Stays of up to 90 days, extendable to 180 days in a calendar year. A check-in form is required.	Official page
Costa Rica	Visa-free, up to 180 days	The State Department says authorities may allow up to 180 days but are not required to. A return ticket is required.	Official page
Croatia	Visa-free, 90 days	Schengen Area rule: 90 days in any 180-day period. ETIAS authorization is planned but not yet required.	Official page
Cyprus	Visa-free, 90 days	Cyprus is an EU member outside the Schengen Area. Its 90-day limit is counted separately.	Official page
Czech Republic	Visa-free, 90 days	Schengen Area rule: 90 days in any 180-day period. ETIAS authorization is planned but not yet required.	Official page
Denmark	Visa-free, 90 days	Schengen Area rule: 90 days in any 180-day period. ETIAS authorization is planned but not yet required.	Official page
Dominican Republic	Visa-free, 30 days	Tourist stays up to 30 days. A traveler e-ticket form is required before arrival.	Official page
Ecuador	Visa-free, 90 days	Tourist stays up to 90 days per year, with a possible extension.	Official page
Egypt	Visa or eVisa required	The State Department page points to an Egyptian embassy for entry rules. Use Egypt's official eVisa portal or embassy for current options.	Official page
El Salvador	Visa-free, 90 days	The CA-4 rule covers El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua together.	Official page
Estonia	Visa-free, 90 days	Schengen Area rule: 90 days in any 180-day period. ETIAS authorization is planned but not yet required.	Official page
Fiji	Visa-free, up to 4 months	Visitor permit is issued on arrival for up to four months. Carry an onward ticket.	Official page
Finland	Visa-free, 90 days	Schengen Area rule: 90 days in any 180-day period. ETIAS authorization is planned but not yet required.	Official page
France	Visa-free, 90 days	Schengen Area rule: 90 days in any 180-day period. ETIAS authorization is planned but not yet required.	Official page
Georgia	Visa-free, 1 year	Georgia lets US citizens stay up to one year without a visa.	Official page
Germany	Visa-free, 90 days	Schengen Area rule: 90 days in any 180-day period. ETIAS authorization is planned but not yet required.	Official page
Ghana	Visa required	A visa is needed before you travel. Apply through the Ghana embassy or official portal.	Official page
Greece	Visa-free, 90 days	Schengen Area rule: 90 days in any 180-day period. ETIAS authorization is planned but not yet required.	Official page
Guatemala	Visa-free, 90 days	Guatemala shares a 90-day limit with El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua under the CA-4 agreement.	Official page
Honduras	Visa-free, 90 days	The CA-4 rule covers Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua together.	Official page
Hungary	Visa-free, 90 days	Schengen Area rule: 90 days in any 180-day period. ETIAS authorization is planned but not yet required.	Official page
Iceland	Visa-free, 90 days	Schengen Area rule: 90 days in any 180-day period. ETIAS authorization is planned but not yet required.	Official page
India	eVisa or visa required	The State Department lists an e-Tourist visa or a standard visa. Short tourist stays under 60 days can use the e-Tourist visa.	Official page
Indonesia	Visa on arrival, 30 days	A paid visa on arrival or e-visa covers tourism for 30 days and can be extended. Bali also charges a separate tourist levy.	Official page
Ireland	Visa-free, 90 days	Ireland is outside the Schengen Area and keeps its own 90-day limit.	Official page
Israel	ETA-IL required, up to 90 days	US citizens can stay up to 90 days but must get an electronic travel authorization (ETA-IL) before boarding.	Official page
Italy	Visa-free, 90 days	Schengen Area rule: 90 days in any 180-day period. ETIAS authorization is planned but not yet required.	Official page
Jamaica	Visa-free, up to 90 days	Carry a return or onward ticket. Officers set the length of stay.	Official page
Japan	Visa-free, 90 days	The State Department says no visa is required for stays under 90 days. Your passport must be valid for the whole stay.	Official page
Jordan	Visa on arrival	A single-entry visa is issued on arrival. Jordan Pass holders get the visa fee waived.	Official page
Kazakhstan	Visa-free, 30 days	US citizens may stay up to 30 days without a visa. Register if you stay longer.	Official page
Kenya	ETA required	Kenya requires an electronic travel authorization for visitors. Apply on the official government portal only.	Official page
Luxembourg	Visa-free, 90 days	Schengen Area rule: 90 days in any 180-day period. ETIAS authorization is planned but not yet required.	Official page
Malaysia	Visa-free, 90 days	Tourist stays up to 90 days. A digital arrival card is required before entry.	Official page
Maldives	Free visa on arrival, 30 days	A 30-day tourist visa is granted on arrival. Submit the traveler declaration online before you land.	Official page
Malta	Visa-free, 90 days	Schengen Area rule: 90 days in any 180-day period. ETIAS authorization is planned but not yet required.	Official page
Mauritius	Visa-free, 90 days	Tourist stays up to 90 days. A digital arrival form is required.	Official page
Mexico	Visa-free, up to 180 days	Immigration officers set the days, up to 180. You complete a tourist permit on arrival or online.	Official page
Montenegro	Visa-free, 90 days	Tourist stays up to 90 days.	Official page
Morocco	Visa-free, 90 days	Tourist stays up to 90 days.	Official page
Namibia	Visa-free, 90 days	Tourist stays up to 90 days. A digital pre-arrival form may apply.	Official page
Nepal	Visa on arrival	A tourist visa is sold on arrival, and you can also apply online first. Fees depend on the length of stay.	Official page
Netherlands	Visa-free, 90 days	Schengen Area rule: 90 days in any 180-day period. ETIAS authorization is planned but not yet required.	Official page
New Zealand	NZeTA required, up to 90 days	US citizens need a New Zealand electronic travel authority (NZeTA) and pay an international visitor levy.	Official page
Norway	Visa-free, 90 days	Schengen Area rule: 90 days in any 180-day period. ETIAS authorization is planned but not yet required.	Official page
Panama	Visa-free, up to 180 days	Tourist stays up to 180 days. Expect to show an onward ticket and proof of funds.	Official page
Peru	Visa-free, up to 90 days	Officers decide the days, up to 183 in a year. Your entry card stub shows the days granted.	Official page
Philippines	Visa-free, 30 days	Initial stay is 30 days and can be extended. Register through the eTravel system before arrival.	Official page
Poland	Visa-free, 90 days	Schengen Area rule: 90 days in any 180-day period. ETIAS authorization is planned but not yet required.	Official page
Portugal	Visa-free, 90 days	Schengen Area rule: 90 days in any 180-day period. ETIAS authorization is planned but not yet required.	Official page
Qatar	Visa-free, 30 days	Visa-free entry for US citizens for up to 30 days. A hotel booking and return ticket may be requested.	Official page
Romania	Visa-free, 90 days	Schengen Area rule: 90 days in any 180-day period. ETIAS authorization is planned but not yet required.	Official page
Saudi Arabia	eVisa required	Tourists apply online for an eVisa before travel.	Official page
Serbia	Visa-free, 90 days	Tourist stays up to 90 days within 180 days.	Official page
Singapore	Visa-free, 90 days	Tourist stays up to 90 days. Submit the online arrival card within 3 days before arrival.	Official page
South Africa	Visa-free, 90 days	Tourist stays up to 90 days. Keep two blank pages and proof of onward travel.	Official page
South Korea	Visa-free, 90 days	Korea has waived its K-ETA requirement for US citizens only for set periods. Check whether the waiver is still active before you go.	Official page
Spain	Visa-free, 90 days	Schengen Area rule: 90 days in any 180-day period. ETIAS authorization is planned but not yet required.	Official page
Sri Lanka	ETA required	An electronic travel authorization is required for tourism. Apply only on the official government site.	Official page
Sweden	Visa-free, 90 days	Schengen Area rule: 90 days in any 180-day period. ETIAS authorization is planned but not yet required.	Official page
Switzerland	Visa-free, 90 days	Schengen Area rule: 90 days in any 180-day period. ETIAS authorization is planned but not yet required.	Official page
Taiwan	Visa-free, 90 days	Tourist stays up to 90 days. An online arrival card is encouraged.	Official page
Tanzania	eVisa required	Apply for a tourist visa online or get one on arrival. Many travelers choose the online route.	Official page
Thailand	Visa-free, 60 days	The State Department says tourists under 60 days need no visa but must complete pre-arrival online registration.	Official page
Turkey	Visa-free, 90 days	Stay limits are counted per 180 days. Confirm current rules, because Turkey has changed its visa policy for US citizens before.	Official page
United Arab Emirates	Free visa on arrival, 30 days	The State Department says personal travel of 30 days or less gets a no-fee visitor visa on arrival. Your passport must be valid 6 months.	Official page
United Kingdom	ETA required, up to 6 months	US citizens need a UK electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before travel. It allows visits of up to 6 months. The UK government lists the fee at 20 pounds.	Official page
Uruguay	Visa-free, 90 days	Tourist stays up to 90 days.	Official page
Vietnam	eVisa required	The State Department lists an e-visa valid up to 90 days, or a visa on arrival with a pre-approval letter. Apply before you travel.	Official page

Where these numbers come from

The formulas and default values in this calculator are based on:

U.S. Department of State country information pages for Japan, India, Australia, United Kingdom, China, Brazil, South Korea, Costa Rica, United Arab Emirates, Canada, Vietnam, Egypt and Thailand (travel.state.gov)
GOV.UK electronic travel authorisation guidance (gov.uk). Note: other rows summarize published policy and link to the State Department page
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This is a planning estimate, not medical, legal or immigration advice. Fees, allowances, limits and entry rules change, so confirm the figures with your airline, cruise line, customs agency or the official government source before you book or travel, and follow their rules if they differ from this page.

Frequently asked questions

Is this finder legal advice?

No. It is general information for US passport holders. Rules change, so confirm with the official source linked in the result before you book.

Does a visa-free result mean I can work there?

No. Visa-free entry covers tourism and short visits only. Work, study and long stays need a separate visa. Check the official page for permitted activities.

What does the State Department page cover?

The country page lists entry and exit rules for US citizens, passport validity and safety notes. It often points to the country's own immigration site for details.

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