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United States visa requirements by passport

Holders of 46 passports can enter United States without applying at an embassy: 4 visa-free and 42 with an online eTA. The other 152 need an embassy visa.

Source: Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). Page built 15 October 2026. Report an error

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Pick your passport to see the entry rule for United States, how long you can stay and a flight search.

Official United States eTA website

Apply only on the government's own website. Agencies and look-alike sites charge extra and can delay your trip. The lists below show which passports need an eVisa or eTA for United States.

Apply for the eTA on the official website

esta.cbp.dhs.gov

The government fee is shown on the official website.

Look-alike websites charge extra "service fees". Check the address before you pay.

Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (checked 9 October 2026)

Recent rule changes for United States

  • 1 January 2026 · 19 passports

    The US suspended entry for your nationality (Proclamation 10998)

    Now No admissionRead the detailsSource

  • 1 January 2026 · 19 passports

    The US suspended tourist visas for your nationality (Proclamation 10998)

    Now No admissionRead the detailsSource

Entry rules for United States by passport

Visa free4 passports

Show your passport at the border. Bring proof of your return trip.

eTA42 passports

A quick online travel authorization, usually approved within days. Apply before you fly.

Embassy visa required for 152 passports

United States entry: common questions

Which passports can enter United States without a visa?

Holders of 4 passports can enter United States visa-free: Canada, Marshall Islands, Micronesia and Palau.

Who needs an eTA or eVisa for United States?

An online eTA is needed for Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Chile, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan and United Kingdom passport holders. Apply only on the official government website, esta.cbp.dhs.gov; other sites add service fees.

How up to date are these United States entry rules?

The visa data comes from the Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). This page was built on 15 October 2026. Entry rules change, so confirm with United States's official immigration website or embassy before you travel.