Top visa free countries for U.S. passport holders

Saturday, September 3, 2022

The United States passport is placed seventh in terms of travel freedom by 2021 Henley Passport Index, making it a valuable travel document. Henley Passport Index ranks national passports by the degree of freedom of movement they grant their holders on a global scale. Along with passports from the Czech Republic, Greece, Malta, Norway, and the United Kingdom, the American passport is ranked seventh place.

International travel is becoming more and more popular among the US citizens. The percentage of people with an American passport increased from 4% in 1990 to about 42% in 2017. Americans are always seeking to visit new locations, and their passports are pretty powerful. In May 2018, the US citizens were able to visit 186 nations without a visa. This indicates that only a few countries require US citizens to obtain visas. Read on to know more !

Visa validity requirements
Different nations have different passport requirements. Some countries have the policy of requiring visas to be valid for at least 6 more months after you arrive.

These countries are:

Afghanistan
Bahrain
Bhutan
Central African Republic
Egypt
Indonesia
Iran
Malaysia
Oman
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
Singapore
Sri Lanka
Thailand
Vietnam and more

Micronesia and Zambia are the two nations mandating that passports will be valid for at least four additional months after entering the border. The following nations state that your passport will be valid for at least three months:

Countries of the European Union, excluding Denmark, Ireland, and the UK
Belarus
Iceland
Kuwait
Lebanon
Switzerland
United Arab Emirates , etc.

Some must follow tips before travelling internationally
It is advisable to find out as much information as possible before visiting a nation so as to determine and sort the tour. A detailed research on the country also helps travellers gain a lot of uncommon facts beyond the government advisories and checklists. Insights on the culture and customs followed in the country, especially, helps avert much unsolicited circumstances.

Managing money while abroad
Check with the bank to determine if setting up a travel alert is necessary while travelling abroad so the bank is aware of the time and dates. Ask about overseas fees and whether they have affiliate banks there to help avoid expensive “foreign transaction” ATM fees. Open a free checking account with Charles Schwab or Ally to evade all of that. Even when travelling, these two banks reimburse ATM expenses and do not charge foreign transaction fees.

Travel documentation and insurance
Before travelling, confirm with the required documents to ensure that the border officials will let you in the foreign country and allow you to return to the US. Documents required include:
Your passport and your children’s passports;
A visa if you’re going to a country that needs one;
A medical prescription from a doctor to avail medicine if required while travelling;
If you are travelling with small children who are not your children, you must have custody paperwork or parental approval.;
International driving permit if you will be driving in the foreign land

The types of insurance you can get before travelling. Numerous organisations and businesses provide various types of insurance, including:

Health insurance to cover any medical issues you or your travelling companions (family or friends) may experience abroad. This comprises basic health insurance to cover minor illnesses, hospital visits, or additional insurance for emergencies involving more serious health issues.
Travel insurance for your travel itinerary which you can get from the airline or agency you have booked your tickets with.

Emergency evacuation insurance if there is a crisis in the country you are visiting.

Visa requirements for Europe
All US citizens must register for an ETIAS before travelling to Europe commencing in November 2023. The American ESTA and the European Travel Information and Authorization System are both known as ETIAS. However, the US nationals who do not hold citizenship in a nation with which the EU has a visa facilitation agreement may need to apply for a Schengen visa while still inside the US. American citizens must additionally purchase a Schengen Go Insurance, which costs 30,000 Euros per person and covers their whole stay in the Schengen Area, in order to travel to Europe.

Visa requirements for the United Kingdom
While green card holders may need to apply for a UK visa while in the US, citizens do not need a visa to travel to the UK if they travel for business or tourism purposes, but for stays only upto six months. This depends on their country of citizenship.

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