- Certain US visas allow the visa holder to visit other countries for a limited time
- A Green Card holder can visit Canada for up to 180 days
- In certain countries, having a US visa makes the person eligible for a visa on arrival
Are you an Indian with a US visa? Here is a list of countries Indians can visit with a US visa.
Well, the US Green card is probably the most coveted of visas and residency programs. The most obvious advantage of a green card is the right to live, work, and invest in the USA. But, this is not all that a green card holder can do.
Getting a business visa to the USA or a Green Card allows Indians to visit up to 36 countries other than the USA. Thus, though a visa to the USA may not be easy to get, the effort is well worth it. Similarly, a business visa also allows Indians certain travel privileges.
Indians Visiting Other Countries With A US Visa
Indians holding a valid US visa of certain types can travel to up to 36 other countries without applying for a separate visa. This visit is subject to certain limitations in terms of the length of stay.
The UK allows for the shortest visits. Indians with a US visa can only stop in transit for a maximum duration of 24 hours. On the other hand, Canada and Mexico allow Indians with a US visa to stay for up to 180 days.
While countries like Mexico and Guatemala welcome Indians with a valid US visa. However, visa to visit other countries like Panama the visa must have been used at least once to enter the USA before traveling to Panama.
Irrespective of whether the individual holds a business visa to the USA or a green card, he or she may a visit only as a tourist.
Some countries like the UK and Singapore allow Indians with a US visa, visa-free visits only while they are in transit while others welcome Indian tourists as holiday goers.
Countries Indians Can Visit With A US Visa
Here are all the countries you can visit with a valid B1/B2 visa or L1/L2/H1/H4 work permit to the USA.
| Country | Eligibility | Stay Allowed |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Indians with a valid visa to the USA | 180 days |
| Belize | Indians with a valid visa to the USA | 30 days |
| Costa Rica | Eligibility: Indians with a B1/B2/C1/D visa to the USA that is valid for at least 1 day after arrival | 30 days |
| El Salvador | Indians with a valid visa to the USA | 90 days |
| Guatemala | Indians with a valid visa to the USA | 90 days |
| Honduras | Indians with a valid visa to the USA | 90 days |
| Nicaragua | Indians with a valid visa to the USA are not exempted from a visa but are eligible for a visa on arrival. A fee of $50 is payable. | 30 days |
| Panama | Indians with a valid visa to the USA who meet the following conditions | 30 days |
| The visa must have been used at least once to enter the USA | ||
| The visa must be valid for at least one year after arrival | ||
| Antigua and Barbuda | Indians with a valid visa to the USA | 30 days |
| Aruba | Indians with a valid visa to the USA or Green Card | 30 days |
| Bahamas | Indians with a valid visa to the USA or Green Card | 30 days |
| Cuba | Indians with a valid visa to the USA and a Tourist Card from travel agencies and authorized airlines or Cuban embassies. | 30 days |
| Curacao | Indians with a valid visa to the USA | 30 days |
| Dominican Republic | Indians with a valid visa to the USA | 30 days |
| Saint Maarten | Indians with a valid visa to the USA | 30 days |
| Argentina | Indians with a valid B1/B2 visa to the USA that is valid for at least 3 months after arrival and Electronic Travel Authorization. | 90 days |
| Chile | Indians with a valid B1/B2 visa to the USA that is valid for at least 6 months after arrival in Chile or a Green Card | 90 days |
| Colombia | Indians with a valid visa to the USA | 90 days |
| Peru | Indians with a valid visa to the USA that is valid for at least 6 months after arrival in Peru | 180 days |
| Albania | Indians with a valid visa to the USA that has been used at least once to enter the USA | 90 days |
| Georgia | Indians with a valid visa to the USA | 90 days |
| Macedonia | Indians with a valid visa to the USA that is valid for at least 5 days more than the intended stay. | 15 days |
| Montenegro | Indians with a valid visa to the USA | 30 days |
| Serbia | Indians with a valid visa to the USA | 90 days |
| Turkey | Indians with a valid visa to the USA do not need to apply for a visa but are eligible for a 30 day eVisa | 30 days |
| United Kingdom | Indians with a valid visa to the USA in transit to/from the USA through Heathrow airport and holding a onward ticket within 24 hours | 24 hours |
| Oman | Indians with a valid visa to the USA do not need to apply for a visa but are eligible for a 30 day eVisa | 30 days |
| Qatar | Indians with a valid visa to the USA do not need to apply for a visa but are eligible for an eTA and visa on arrival | 30 days |
| United Arab Emirates | Indians with a valid visa to the USA do not need to apply for a visa but are eligible for a visa on arrival as long as the passport and US visa are valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival. | 14 days |
| São Tomé and Príncipe | Indians with a valid visa to the USA | 15 days |
| Malaysia | Indians with a valid visa to the USA who are travelling to the USA by Air Asia, Malaysian Airlines or Malindo Air and transiting through Malaysia by the Kuala Lumpur airport. | 5 days or 120 hours |
| Philippines | Indians with a valid visa to the USA | 14 days, the stay may be extended by a maximum of 7 days. |
| Singapore | Indians with a valid visa to the USA who are travelling to/from India. Also, the flight to/from Singapore must be part of the same itinerary. | 96 hours |
| South Korea | Indians with a valid visa to the USA who are travelling to the USA | 30 days |
| Taiwan | Indians with a valid visa to the USA and a Republic of China Travel Authorization Certificate. | 14 days |
| Canada | Indians with a Green Card and Electronic Travel Authorization who are flying into the country | 180 days |
Also See
- USA Visa Renewal For Indians- Interview No Longer Compulsory
- 3 USA Green Card Replacements For EB 5 Visa
- Types of USA Student Visa and How to Apply for them
