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As a green card holder, you have the right to live and work permanently in the United States. However, if you want to travel outside of the country you will need to check visa requirements for your destination.
There are a number of countries that allow green card holders to enter without a visa, as long as you have a valid passport. So if you’re planning a trip, be sure to check the requirements in advance to see if you need a visa or not.
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Introduction
If you are a Green Card holder from the United States, you may be wondering which countries you can visit without a visa. The good news is that there are many countries that allow Green Card holders to enter without a visa for either tourism or business purposes.
Here is a list of some of the most popular destinations for Green Card holders looking to travel without a visa:
Canada: You can stay in Canada for up to six months without a visa.
Mexico: You can stay in Mexico for up to 180 days without a visa.
The Bahamas: You can stay in the Bahamas for up to 30 days without a visa.
Costa Rica: You can stay in Costa Rica for up to 90 days without a visa.
Jamaica: You can stay in Jamaica for up to 30 days without a visa.
These are just some of the top destinations that Green Card holders can visit without a visa. For more information on visa requirements, please contact the embassy or consulate of the country you wish to visit.
List of countries
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
Andorra
Angola
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan [‘US citizens traveling on a US passport do not need a visa for tourism or business travel to Azerbaijan’]() for stays of up to 90 days within a 180 day period.
How to apply for a visa
There are many countries that allow U.S. green card holders to travel to without a visa for business or pleasure. However, it’s important to note that just because a country is visa-free for green card holders, it doesn’t mean that all nationalities can enter without a visa. Also, green card holders still need to meet the requirements of the country they are traveling to, such as having a valid passport and proof of onward travel.
Here is a list of countries that U.S. green card holders can travel to without a visa:
-Canada
-Mexico
-Colombia
-Ecuador
-Peru
-Chile
-Bolivia
-Brazil
-Argentina
-Uruguay
-Paraguay
In addition to the countries listed above, U.S. green card holders can also travel visa-free to many Caribbean islands, such as Bahamas, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago.
What documents are needed
Green card holders from the United States can travel to the following countries without a visa:
-Canada
-Mexico
-Colombia
-Ecuador
-Peru
How long is the visa valid for
If you are a permanent resident of the United States (i.e. you have a green card), you can travel to the following countries without a visa for stays of up to 90 days:
– Andorra
– Anguilla
– Antigua and Barbuda
– Argentina
– Aruba
– Australia
– Austria
– Bahamas
– Barbados
– Belgium
– Belize
– Bolivia
– Bosnia and Herzegovina
– Botswana
– Brazil
– British Virgin Islands
– Brunei Bulgaria Burundi Canada Cape Verde Islands Chile Colombia Comoros Islands Costa Rica Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Dominica Dominican Republic Ecuador El Salvador Estonia Falkland Islands Fiji Finland France French Guiana Gabon Gambia Georgia Germany Gibraltar Greece Greenland Grenada Guadeloupe Guatemala Guinea Guinea Bissau Guyana Haiti Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Ireland Israel Italy Ivory Coast Jamaica Japan Jordan Kenya Kiribati Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macau Macedonia Madagascar Madeira Islands Malawi Malaysia Maldives Mali Malta Marshall Islands Martinique Mauritania Mauritius Mayotte Mexico Micronesia Monaco Mongolia Montenegro Montserrat Morocco Mozambique Namibia Nauru Netherlands Netherlands Antilles Nevis New Caledonia New Zealand Nicaragua Niger Niue Norfolk Island Norway Oman Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Pitcairn Poland Portugal Qatar Reunion Romania Russia Rwanda Saint Helena Saint Lucia Saint Pierre and Miquelon Saint Vincent Samoa San Marino Sao Tome Senegal Serbia Seychelles Sierra Leone Singapore Slovakia Slovenia Solomon Islands Somalia South Africa South Korea Spain Sri Lanka Suriname Swaziland Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Tajikistan Tanzania Thailand Timor Togo Tokelau Tonga Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia Turkey Turkmenistan Turks and Caicos Tuvalu Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates Uruguay Uzbekistan Vanuatu Vatican City Venezuela Vietnam Wallis and Futuna Western Sahara Zambia Zimbabwe
What are the restrictions
There are many different types of visas that allow foreign nationals to enter the United States for a specific purpose, such as tourism, business, or study. However, if you have a green card (also known as an permanent resident card), you are allowed to live and work in the United States indefinitely. In most cases, you will also be able to travel to other countries without having to obtain a visa in advance.
However, there are some exceptions. For example, if you have a green card and you want to travel to a country that is on the U.S. State Department’s list of ” terrorist-supporting countries ,” you will need to obtain a special waiver from the U.S. government before you can enter that country. Additionally, many countries have their own restrictions on who can enter without a visa, so it’s always best to check with the embassy or consulate of your destination country before you travel
Here is a list of some popular destinations for green card holders who do not need a visa:
Canada
Mexico
Most countries in the Caribbean
Most countries in Central America
Most countries in South America
A number of countries in Europe, including the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Italy, Spain, and Germany
Some Asian countries, including Japan, South Korea, and Singapore
Many green card holders are also able to take advantage of the Visa Waiver Program , which allows citizens of certain countries to enter the United States for business or pleasure for up to 90 days without a visa.
Can the visa be extended
Yes, the visa can be extended for an additional six months, for a total of nine months.
What if the visa is lost or stolen
If your Green Card is lost or stolen while you are abroad, you should contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate immediately. If you are unable to contact the embassy or consulate, you should contact the Department of State’s Office of Overseas Citizens Services at 1-888-407-4747 (from the United States and Canada) or 1-202- 501-4444 (from overseas).
How much does the visa cost
When traveling to another country, it is important to research the visa requirements. For citizens of the United States who are green card holders, there are a number of countries that do not require a visa for entry. The list of countries may change at any time, so it is important to check the requirements before planning any international travel.
There is no cost for a visa when traveling to any of these countries:
– Jamaica
– Barbados
– Dominica
– Grenada
– Trinidad and Tobago
– Saint Lucia
– Antigua and Barbuda
– Saint Kitts and Nevis
FAQs
Q: Do green card holders need a visa to travel to Europe?
A: No, green card holders do not need a visa to travel to Europe. Green card holders can travel to any country in the Schengen area for up to 90 days without a visa.
Q: Do green card holders need a visa to travel to the UK?
A: No, green card holders do not need a visa to travel to the UK. Green card holders can travel to the UK for up to six months without a visa.
Q: Do green card holders need a visa to travel to Canada?
A: No, green card holders do not need a visa to travel to Canada. Green card holders can travel to Canada for up to six months without a visa.
