If you hold a one American passportYou are probably used to travel internationally internationally. Then, you may be surprised, to know that many countries still need to jump through some hops to travel to Americans. By May 2025, at least 15 countries need to receive American citizens before receiving another form of tourist visas or electronic travel authority.
Note that this list does not cover those countries that the US State Department has advised American citizens to avoid traveling by issuing level 4. travel consultantIt also does not include destinations that are not currently issuing visas for Americans or that TPG has not recently or regularly covered.
What should you know here?
UK
Type: Electronic travel authorityAlthough there is technically not a visa, the ETA Travel Authority program is similar to the US’s own electronic system, and all Americans need one to visit the UK.
how to apply: Online Or through Application. Get more information Here,
Time period: Valid for several trips up to six months in two years.
Cost: 16 British pounds (about $ 22).
Processing Time: By three commercial days.
Australia
Type: Australian Electronic Travel Authority.
how to apply: with Australian Etah App Or Online Through the Australian government.
Time period: The valid for unlimited lasts every three months within a period of 12 months.
Cost: 20 Australian dollars (about $ 13).
Processing Time: Within a commercial day.
Pakistan
Type: Visa before arrival.
how to apply: Online Through the Pakistani government. Get more information Here,
Time period: Valid for many trips within 90 days.
Cost: N/A.
Processing Time: A business day.
Bhutan
Type: Bhutani Visa.
how to apply: Online through a local tour operator or through Bhutan governmentGet more information Here,
Time period: Valuable for scheduled travel period; Airport tickets cannot be purchased until visa clearance is obtained.
Cost: $ 40 once application fee plus a Sustainable development fee $ 100 per day ($ 50 per day $ 50 per day 6 to 11 years of age; free for children under the age of 6).
Processing Time: By five commercial days.
Bolivia
Type: Bolivian Tourist Visa.
how to apply: Online Through the Bolivian Consulate. Per American Embassy in BoliviaYou can also apply from congestion in a Bolivian Embassy or in the US or on any land or air range.
Time period: Valid for traveling up to 30 days for each for 90 days in a year.
Cost: $ 160.
Processing Time: N/A.
Brazil
Type: Brazilian Avisa, Required by April 2025.
how to apply: Online through Brazilian Government-Authority Website.
Time period: Valid for traveling for 90 days in a year.
Cost: $ 80.90.
Processing Time: By five commercial days.
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China
Type: Chinese tourist visa.
how to apply: Online Through the Chinese Foreign Ministry before applying in one Chinese Embassy or Consulate Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco or Washington, DC
Time period: Usually 60 days per trip over a period of three months or more.
Cost: $ 140.
Processing Time: Four business days.
Egypt
Type: Egypt of Egypt.
how to apply: Online After reaching Egyptian Ministry of Egypt or after reaching Egyptian airports.
Time period: Valid for traveling up to 30 days in the 90-day period.
Cost: $ 25 for one-time entry, $ 60 for several-entry visas.
Processing Time: Two to seven business days.
India
Type: Indian Avisa.
how to apply: Online Through the Indian Immigration Bureau. Get more information Here,
Time period: Valid for traveling up to 30 days in a year.
Cost: From $ 10 to $ 80Depending on the length of travel time and validity.
Processing Time: 72 hours.
Ghana
Type: Ghana visa.
how to apply: Online Through the Ghana Embassy.
Time period: Valid for traveling up to 30 days over a period of three months, or several trips over long periods.
Cost: $ 60 for single-entry visa, $ 100 for several entries.
Processing Time: 15 to 20 commercial days from receipt of hard-copy application.
Indonesia
Type: Indonesian visa on arrival.
how to apply: Online Through Indonesian Government. Get more information Here,
Time period: Valid for a trip (longer up to 30 days long) within 90 days of release.
Cost: 500,000 Indonesian Rupiah (about $ 30).
Processing Time: N/A.
Kenya
Type: Kenai Electronic Travel Authority.
how to apply: Online Through the Directorate of Immigration Services.
Time period: Valid for 90 days from the date of release.
Cost: $ 30.
Processing Time: Three business days.
Myanmar
Type: Myanmar Tourist Avisa.
how to apply: Online Through the Ministry of Immigration and Population of Myanmar.
Time period: Valid for traveling from 90 days to 28 days of release.
Cost: $ 50.
Processing Time: Three business days.
New Zealand
Type: New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority.
how to apply: Online Through the immigration of New Zealand or on the app.
Time period: Valid for traveling from two years to three months of issuing.
Cost: On the 17 New Zealand Dollar ($ 10) app, 23 New Zealand Dollar ($ 14) online. You will also have to pay an international visitor conservation and tourism levy of 100 New Zealand dollars ($ 59).
Processing Time: 72 hours.
Vietnam
Type: Vietnamese Electronic Visa.
how to apply: Online Through the Vietnamese government.
Time period: Tytess within 90 days of release or valid for several entries.
Cost: $ 25 for an entry, $ 50 for several entries.
Processing Time: Three business days.
Ground level
Given that processing time, fees, and even application requirements change over time, we recommend to ensure that you check the country of your interest before the journey, to ensure that you are up -to -date with the latest processes. And remember that most countries require minimal Six months validity On your passport, then get them Renewed passport Prior to time.
We also suggest Foreign Department’s page For each country – as it provides visa, security and more related information – and in enrollment Smart passenger enrollment programFor more information, see American Embassy Each international destination is associated with.
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