Do I need a visa?
Check visa requirements for any passport-destination pair. No login, no email. Data covers 199 countries via the open passport-index dataset.
Pick a passport and a destination to see the rules.
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What is a visa requirements checker?
A visa requirements checker is a tool that answers the single question every international traveler types into Google before booking a flight: do I need a visa for [destination] with my passport? The right answer depends on the combination of your nationality and the country you're visiting — there's no universal answer, which is why a lookup tool beats memorizing rules.
This free visa checker tool covers all 199 nationalities and destinations. For each pair it returns one of seven categories: visa-free entry, visa on arrival, e-visa (apply online), ETA (electronic travel authorization), visa-required (embassy application), no admission, or unknown. Where the dataset has it, you also see the allowed stay duration.
The 6 visa categories, explained
Visa-free
The easiest case — show up with your passport, get a stamp at immigration, you're in. Most visa-free entries allow tourist stays of 30 to 90 days. Examples: most EU passports to Thailand (60 days visa-free), US passports to most of Europe (90 days under Schengen), Japanese passports to almost everywhere.
Visa on arrival (VoA)
You can apply at the airport when you land — typically a counter before immigration. You'll pay a fee in cash or card (often $20–50) and may need a passport photo. Examples: most Western passports to Indonesia (Bali), Cambodia, and Maldives.
e-Visa
You apply online before flying, usually a few days in advance. The visa arrives as a PDF you print or save to your phone. Examples: India e-Tourist Visa, Vietnam e-Visa, Egypt e-Visa, Turkey e-Visa. Processing is usually 3–7 days but expedited options exist.
ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization)
A faster, lighter version of the e-Visa — usually approved within minutes to hours, cheaper, and tied to your passport electronically (no PDF). Examples: US ESTA, Canadian eTA, UK ETA, New Zealand NZeTA, Australian ETA. Required for short tourist visits even from visa-free countries in many cases.
Visa required
You apply at the destination's embassy or consulate before traveling. This is the slowest, most paperwork-heavy path — expect 2–8 weeks processing, documents like bank statements and hotel bookings, and sometimes an in-person interview. Plan early.
No admission
Entry is currently not permitted for this passport — usually due to diplomatic disputes, sanctions, or specific bilateral restrictions. Rare but it happens. Double-check with the embassy if you see this.
Popular passport-destination checks
The most-searched combinations in our visa checker — click any pair to run the check instantly.
- France→Thailand
- United States→Japan
- United Kingdom→Vietnam
- Germany→Indonesia
- India→United Arab Emirates
- Canada→Mexico
- Australia→Indonesia
- Brazil→Portugal
- Philippines→Singapore
- Nigeria→Kenya
How to actually plan around visa rules
Use the visa checker before you book flights, not after. Four practical rules from people who've done multi-country trips:
- Check every leg of a multi-stop trip. Visa-free for the first country doesn't mean visa-free for the third. Run the checker on each destination separately.
- Watch the 90/180 Schengen rule. If you're visiting multiple Schengen-area European countries, the 90-day visa-free limit is for the entire zone over a rolling 180 days — not per country.
- Stack visa-free destinations early in the trip. If you need an e-visa for one country in your route, plan it for after the visa-free segments — you'll have time to apply while traveling.
- Verify exits, not just entries. Some visas require proof of onward travel at immigration. Have a return or onward ticket bookable, or be ready to show one.
If you're planning a multi-country itinerary, the TravelMaxing trip planner shows visa requirements inline as you add destinations — so you spot the visa-required country before it becomes a booking problem.
Frequently asked
How do I check visa requirements for my passport?
Pick your passport country and your destination in the tool above. The visa requirements checker instantly returns whether you need a visa, a visa on arrival, an e-visa, an ETA, or whether you can enter visa-free — plus the allowed stay duration when known. Coverage: 199 countries.
Is this visa checker tool free?
Yes — fully free, no signup required. We use the open passport-index dataset (updated monthly) and surface the data in a clean lookup interface. You can save your passport to your profile if you want one-click checks across multiple destinations, but it's not required.
What does visa-free, visa on arrival, e-visa, and ETA mean?
Visa-free means you can enter with just your passport, no advance paperwork — for tourist stays up to the listed duration. Visa on arrival means you pay and receive a stamp at the airport. e-Visa means you apply online a few days before flying. ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is a quick online registration — examples include US ESTA, Canadian eTA, and UK ETA.
How accurate is the visa data?
Data comes from the open passport-index dataset maintained by Ilya Ankou, sourced from official government publications. It's updated monthly and covers visa categories, durations, and exceptions for every passport-destination pair. That said, visa rules change frequently — always verify with the destination's embassy or consulate before booking flights.
Which passport gets the most visa-free countries?
Singapore, Japan, and Germany consistently top the rankings with 190+ visa-free or visa-on-arrival destinations. The strongest passports cluster around East Asia and Western Europe. Use the checker to see your own passport's visa-free count by running it against multiple destinations.
Can I check visa requirements for countries that need a visa?
Yes — the checker covers all 199 passport-destination combinations including visa-required pairs. If a visa is required, you'll see that result plus the typical processing path (embassy, consulate, or online). For specifics like fees and document lists, you'll still need to visit the destination's official visa portal.
Does the visa checker handle dual citizenship?
Run the check separately for each passport. If you hold dual citizenship, you can usually choose which passport to travel on — and the visa-friendlier passport often wins. Check both and compare.
Does this work for business or work visas?
No — the checker is for tourist visas only. Business, work, student, and long-stay visas follow different rules and require direct application via the destination's embassy. Use this tool to confirm tourist-entry rules, then check official sources for non-tourist categories.
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