This guide highlights destinations where U.S. travelers need a visa or pre-travel authorization, even for short stays. Always verify requirements before travel, as policies may change.

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Africa

• Algeria – https://www.algeria-cgny.org/visa

• Ghana – https://ghanaembassydc.org/visa

• Nigeria – https://visa.immigration.gov.ng

• Cameroon – https://cameroonconsulardc.org

• Democratic Republic of Congo – https://evisa.gouv.cd

• Chad – https://evisa.td

• South Sudan – https://evisa.gov.ss

• Sierra Leone – https://evisa.immigration.gov.sl

• Cape Verde - https://cv.usembassy.gov/visas/

 

Asia

• India – https://indianvisaonline.gov.in

• China – http://www.china-embassy.org/eng/visas/

• Vietnam – https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn

• South Korea – no visa, but you may need a K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization)

• Pakistan – https://visa.nadra.gov.pk

• Myanmar – https://evisa.moip.gov.mm

• Saudi Arabia – https://visa.visitsaudi.com

• Oceania (Authorization Required)

• Australia (ETA) – https://www.eta.homeaffairs.gov.au

• New Zealand (NZeTA) – https://nzeta.immigration.govt.nz

 

South America

• Brazil – https://brazil.vfsevisa.com

• Venezuela – Embassy required

 

Europe

• United Kingdom (ETA) – https://www.gov.uk/eta

• Note: Beginning year-end 2026, to enter Europe, you will be required to fill out the ETIAS form. 

 

Helpful Notes

• Most of Europe (including Spain, Greece, and Croatia) is visa-free for short stays.

• Caribbean destinations are generally visa-free for U.S. travelers.

• eVisas and ETAs are completed online and typically processed quickly.

• Always apply through official government websites listed above.

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