How to Travel 51 Countries With Just One Visa?

As a Tech Founder, we are not new to travel, we are also not new to networking within summits and events. But how do we make sure we are not missing out any event?

Well, with just one Visa you can travel 51 countries..you read it right!

My Tech mates, its the US Visa that upholds the power to travel across the globe!

You must be thinking why do nations grant visa exemptions to holders of U.S. visas?

1. Rigorous Screening:

The process for obtaining a U.S. visa involves stringent screening, making it one of the most challenging visas to acquire. Possessing a U.S. visa indicates that the individual has undergone thorough scrutiny, ensuring the absence of a criminal record or any illicit immigration motives.

2. Strong Ties to Home Country:

The U.S. visa application process also emphasizes the establishment of strong ties to the applicant’s home country, aiming to deter illegal immigration. By holding a U.S. visa, authorities are reassured that the individual harbors no intentions of staying unlawfully in their country, as they could have chosen to do so in the U.S.

3. Financial Considerations:

Developing nations may lack the financial resources and infrastructure for comprehensive applicant screening. Being vetted by a country like the United States obviates the need for reevaluation. Establishing a screening system as robust as that of the U.S. incurs significant costs, which may be prohibitive for some nations.

The suitability of the following U.S. visas may vary depending on the country:

• U.S. Tourist/Business Visa (B1, B2, B1/B2)
• U.S. Work Visa (H1, L1)
• U.S. Study Visa (F1, J1)
• U.S. Transit/Crew member Visa (C1, D, C1/D)

Refer to the list of countries for the accepted types of U.S. visas.

North America

1. Canada: Permitted US visas: Valid used/unused multiple-entry non-immigrant US visas — B1, B2, B1/B2, F, M, J, H and L only

• Entry granted: 180 days
• Entry rules:
• Visa is EXEMPT but must apply for Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) before arrival
• Applicable to air travel only

Which US visas are eligible?

Depending on the country, any of the below US visas can be used.

• US Tourist/Business Visa (B1, B2, B1/B2)
• US Work Visa (H1, L1)
• US Study Visa (F1, J1)
• US Transit/Crew member Visa (C1, D, C1/D)

Refer to each country below for permitted US visa types. Some countries require the US visa to be multiple-entry and have been used at least once to travel to the US.

North America

01. Canada

• Permitted US visas: Valid used/unused multiple-entry non-immigrant US visas — B1, B2, B1/B2, F, M, J, H and L only
• Entry granted: 180 days
• Entry rules:
• Visa is EXEMPT but must apply for Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) before arrival
• Applicable to air travel only

02. Mexico

• Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
• Entry granted: Varies depending on the itinerary
• Entry rules:
• US visa must be valid for the entire stay in Mexico
• Passport must be valid for the entire stay in Mexico

03. United States

• Includes the US territories: US Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Northern Mariana Islands, and Guam
• Excludes the US territories: American Samoa (American Samoa has its own immigration rules and do not honor US visa)

Central America

04. Belize

• Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
• Entry granted: 30 days

05. Costa Rica

• Permitted US visas: Valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas — B1, B2, B1/B2, C1/D, D, F1, J1, H1 and L1 only
• Entry granted: 30 days
• Entry rules:
• B1, B2, B1/B2, C1/D and D visas must be valid for at least 30 days from the day of arrival
• F1, J1, H1 and L1 visas must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival

06. El Salvador

• Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
• Entry granted: 90 days total in the entire CA-4 zone (Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua)
• Entry rules:
• An entry fee of $10 USD will be charged if entering by air
• If you have already entered Guatemala or Honduras, you can enter El Salvador from Guatemala or Honduras by land without any additional visa requirements as per CA-4 Border Control Agreement

Caribbean

07. Anguilla (British Territory)

• Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
• Entry granted: 90 days

08. Antigua and Barbuda

• Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
• Entry granted: 30 days
• Entry rules:
• Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL (VOA)
• VOA fee is $100 USD, valid for 30 days, single-entry only
• US visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
• Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival

09. Bahamas

• Eligible Nationalities: India passport holders only
• Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
• Entry granted: 90 days

10. Bermuda (British Territory)

• Eligible nationalities: All nationalities
• Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
• Entry granted: 30 days
• Entry rules:
• US visa must be valid for a minimum of 45 days beyond the date of departure from Bermuda

South America

11. Argentina

• Permitted US visas: Valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas — B1, B2, B1/B2, J1 and H1B only
• Entry granted: 90 days
• Entry rules:
• Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to apply for Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) prior to arrival
• ETA fee is $50 USD, the processing time is 20 working days, valid for 3 months, multiple-entry
• US visa must be valid for at least 3 months from the day of arrival

12. Colombia

• Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas, except C1 (transit)
• Entry granted: 90 days
• Entry rules:
• US visa must be valid for at least 180 days from the day of arrival

13. Peru

• Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
• Entry granted: 180 days
• Entry rules:
• US visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival

Europe

14. Albania

• Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
• Permitted US visas: All valid used multiple-entry US visas
• Entry granted: 90 days
• Entry rules:
• US visa must have been used at least once to enter the US before

15. Georgia

• Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
• Entry granted: 90 days
• Entry rules:
• US visa must be valid on the day of arrival in Georgia
• Total duration of consecutive stays must not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period

16. Serbia

• Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
• Entry granted: 90 days
• Entry rules:
• US visa must be valid for the entire duration of the stay
• Total duration of consecutive stays must not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period

Middle East

17. Oman

• Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas
• Entry granted: 30 days
• Entry rules:
• Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL at any airport, land border or seaport
• VOA fee is 20 OMR, valid for 30 days, single-entry only

18. Qatar

• Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
• Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas, except C1 (transit)
• Entry granted: 30 days
• Entry rules:
• You can enter VISA-FREE, but you are encouraged to apply for A3 Visa (ETA) on the Hayya portal or mobile app for E-gate usage at the airports.
• ETA fee is QAR 100, valid for 30 days, single-entry only
• US visa must be valid on the day of arrival or day of application (if applying for ETA)

19. United Arab Emirates

• Eligible Nationalities: India passport holders only
• Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas, except C1 (transit)
• Entry granted: 14 days
• Entry rules:
• Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL at UAE airports
• VOA fee is 100 AED, valid for 14 days, single-entry only
• US visa must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival
• Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival

Africa

20. Egypt

• Permitted US visas: All valid used multiple-entry US visas
• Entry granted: 30 days
• Entry rules:
• Visa is NOT EXEMPT, but are eligible to obtain Visa ON ARRIVAL at all international airports
• VOA fee is $25 USD, valid for 30 days, single-entry only
• US visa must have been used to enter the US at least once

Asia

21. Japan

• Eligible Nationalities: All nationalities
• Permitted US visas: Valid multiple-entry US resident visas such as H, L, F, J, etc.
• Entry granted: 90 days
• Entry rules:
• Visa is NOT EXEMPT but are eligible to apply for Japan eVisa
• eVisa fee is JPY 3,000 (about $20 USD), valid for 90 days, single-entry only
• Must show the visa issuance confirmation via the eVisa website on your phone at the immigration (Prints and PDFs are not accepted)
• Must enter Japan by flight only

22. Singapore

• Permitted US visas: All valid used/unused multiple-entry US visas, except C1 (transit)
• Entry granted: 96 hours (4 days)
• Entry rules:
• Must be traveling to or from the country of passport. Example: Must be traveling to a third country from India via Singapore or traveling to India from a third country via Singapore. An example itinerary would be India-Singapore-Bali or Bali-Singapore-India.
• Both arriving and departing flights in Singapore must be on the same itinerary

And many more other countries, overall 51 countries.

Conclusion

That’s it! Here’s a compilation of countries and territories where you can travel without a visa if you possess a U.S. visa. If you haven’t obtained a U.S. visa yet, consider applying to expand your list of visa-free countries.

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