United States passport
United States passportCountries that require a visa for American passport holders
17 countries, with how long you can stay and what to do before you go.
17 of 17 destinations
- AlgeriaVisa requiredNorthern Africa
- Central African RepublicVisa requiredMiddle Africa
- ChadVisa requiredMiddle Africa
- ChinaVisa requiredEastern Asia
- CongoVisa requiredMiddle Africa
- EritreaVisa requiredEastern Africa
- IranVisa requiredSouthern Asia
- LiberiaVisa requiredWestern Africa
- NauruVisa requiredMicronesia
- RussiaVisa requiredEastern Europe
- SudanVisa requiredNorthern Africa
- TurkmenistanVisa requiredCentral Asia
- YemenVisa requiredWestern Asia
- Burkina FasoAdmission refusedWestern Africa
- MaliAdmission refusedWestern Africa
- NigerAdmission refusedWestern Africa
- North KoreaAdmission refusedEastern Asia
Questions
How many visa-required countries are there for American passports?
17.
Which ones are on the list?
Algeria, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Congo, Eritrea, Iran, Liberia and more.
Do I still need anything at the border?
Yes. Carry a valid passport, your return ticket and proof of where you'll stay. Officers can still refuse entry.
Can these rules change?
Yes, sometimes with little notice. Check the destination's official website before you book.
What if a country isn't listed here?
It falls under a different rule. Use the other lists, or search the country for its exact rule.
Is the stay length per visit or per year?
Usually per visit, but some countries also cap total days in a year or in any 180 days. Check the country's page.
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