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United States visa requirements

Entry rules for your passport, from official government sources. Pick yours, or read every rule below.

Visa rules depend on your passport.
Choose the country that issued your passport to see what you need.

Entry rules by passport

United States passports
US citizens do not need a US visa. Enter and leave the United States on your US passport, including if you have another nationality.Source: US Department of State. Updated as of Nov 3, 2026.
United Kingdom passports
Eligible British citizens can visit for up to 90 days without a visa under the VWP, with an approved ESTA and an e-passport. Check nationality and travel-history exclusions.Source: US Department of State. Updated as of Nov 3, 2026.Full guide for United Kingdom passports
EU passports
Eligible citizens of most EU countries can use the VWP for up to 90 days with ESTA and an e-passport. Bulgaria, Cyprus and Romania are not members. Nationality and travel-history exclusions apply.Source: US Department of State. Updated as of Nov 3, 2026.
Canada passports
No visa for most visits; Canadians can usually stay 6 months. By air, carry a passport valid for your whole stay or a NEXUS card. Register if you stay over 30 days.Source: Government of Canada. Updated as of Nov 3, 2026.Full guide for Canada passports
Australia passports
Eligible Australians can visit for up to 90 days without a visa under the VWP, with an approved ESTA and an e-passport. Check nationality and travel-history exclusions.Source: US Department of State. Updated as of Nov 3, 2026.Full guide for Australia passports
India passports
Indian tourists need a visitor visa before travel, usually B-2, with Form DS-160 and generally an interview. Returning US permanent residents follow separate rules.Source: US Department of State. Updated as of Nov 3, 2026.Full guide for India passports

Other passports: US Department of State lists every nationality. Check again before you travel: United States makes the final entry decision.