Visa Intelligence

Visa guide — top 50 destinations

Stay durations, entry mechanisms, and nomad visa programs for the world's 50 most-visited tourism destinations. Pick your passport to personalise the table.

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US passport — 188 destinations visa-free/VOA.

38
Visa-free / ETA
4
Visa on arrival
6
eVisa
2
Embassy visa
🇫🇷
France
Paris · Europe
90 days visa-free
Entry
ETA
Passport ≥
3 mo
Insurance
Recommended
eSIM from
$9

Schengen 90/180 rule. ETIAS launches 2026 for visa-free nationals.

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🇪🇸
Spain
Madrid · Europe
90 days visa-free
Entry
ETA
Passport ≥
3 mo
Insurance
Recommended
eSIM from
$9

Schengen rules. Digital Nomad Visa available for 12+ months.

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🇺🇸
United States
Washington, D.C. · North America
Unrestricted
Entry
ETA
Passport ≥
6 mo
Insurance
Recommended
eSIM from
$13

ESTA required for VWP citizens. B1/B2 visa for others.

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🇨🇳
China
Beijing · Asia
15 days
Entry
Visa-Free
Passport ≥
6 mo
Insurance
Recommended
eSIM from
$8

Trial 15-day visa-free policy. 240-hour transit visa-free for 54 nationalities.

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🇮🇹
Italy
Rome · Europe
90 days visa-free
Entry
ETA
Passport ≥
3 mo
Insurance
Recommended
eSIM from
$9

Schengen 90/180. Italy launched a Digital Nomad Visa in 2024.

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Turkey
Ankara · Europe/Asia
90 days visa-free
Entry
eVisa
Passport ≥
6 mo
eSIM from
$11

eVisa $50 online, issued in minutes. UK passport requires eVisa.

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🇲🇽
Mexico
Mexico City · North America
180 days visa-free
Entry
Visa-Free
Passport ≥
6 mo
eSIM from
$10

FMM tourist card issued at entry. Up to 180 days at officer discretion.

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🇩🇪
Germany
Berlin · Europe
90 days visa-free
Entry
ETA
Passport ≥
3 mo
Insurance
Recommended
eSIM from
$9

Schengen 90/180. Freelancer (Freiberufler) visa popular with nomads.

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🇹🇭
Thailand
Bangkok · Asia
60 days visa-free
Entry
Visa-Free
Passport ≥
6 mo
eSIM from
$13

Expanded to 60 days visa-free for 93 countries (since 2024). DTV digital nomad visa: 5 yrs.

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🇬🇧
United Kingdom
London · Europe
180 days visa-free
Entry
ETA
Passport ≥
6 mo
eSIM from
$9

ETA required from 2025 for all visa-free nationals (£10).

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Japan
Tokyo · Asia
90 days visa-free
Entry
Visa-Free
Passport ≥
6 mo
eSIM from
$13

68 visa-exempt nationalities. JESTA pre-clearance system planned for 2030.

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Austria
Vienna · Europe
90 days visa-free
Entry
ETA
Passport ≥
3 mo
Insurance
Recommended
eSIM from
$10

Schengen 90/180. Travel insurance €30k coverage required.

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Greece
Athens · Europe
90 days visa-free
Entry
ETA
Passport ≥
3 mo
Insurance
Recommended
eSIM from
$10

Schengen 90/180. Golden Visa from €250k real estate.

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Portugal
Lisbon · Europe
90 days visa-free
Entry
ETA
Passport ≥
3 mo
Insurance
Recommended
eSIM from
$15

D8 Digital Nomad Visa: 1 yr renewable, €3,480/mo income.

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🇳🇱
Netherlands
Amsterdam · Europe
90 days visa-free
Entry
ETA
Passport ≥
3 mo
Insurance
Recommended
eSIM from
$10

Schengen 90/180. DAFT visa available for US entrepreneurs.

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United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi · Middle East
30 days
Entry
Visa on Arrival
Passport ≥
6 mo
eSIM from
$9

1-year Remote Work Visa: $9k/mo income + health insurance.

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🇸🇦
Saudi Arabia
Riyadh · Middle East
90 days visa-free
Entry
eVisa
Passport ≥
6 mo
Insurance
Required
eSIM from
$15

eVisa $140 incl. mandatory insurance. 49 eligible countries.

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🇭🇰
Hong Kong
Hong Kong · Asia
90 days visa-free
Entry
Visa-Free
Passport ≥
6 mo
eSIM from
$8

170+ visa-free nationalities. Top Talent Pass for digital nomads.

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🇲🇾
Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur · Asia
90 days visa-free
Entry
Visa-Free
Passport ≥
6 mo
eSIM from
$8

DE Rantau Nomad Pass: 1 yr, $24k/yr income for remote workers.

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🇷🇺
Russia
Moscow · Europe/Asia
Visa required
Entry
eVisa
Passport ≥
6 mo
Insurance
Required
eSIM from
$11

Unified eVisa $52, 16-day stay, 55 eligible countries.

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🇨🇦
Canada
Ottawa · North America
180 days visa-free
Entry
ETA
Passport ≥
6 mo
eSIM from
$15

eTA CAD$7 required for visa-exempt nationals flying in.

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Poland
Warsaw · Europe
90 days visa-free
Entry
ETA
Passport ≥
3 mo
Insurance
Recommended
eSIM from
$9

Schengen 90/180. Poland Business Harbour program for IT workers.

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South Korea
Seoul · Asia
90 days visa-free
Entry
ETA
Passport ≥
6 mo
eSIM from
$12

K-ETA required ($10). Workation Visa (F-1-D) launched 2024.

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Indonesia
Jakarta · Asia
30 days
Entry
Visa on Arrival
Passport ≥
6 mo
eSIM from
$11

VOA $35 extendable once. B211A 60-day visa, E33G remote work visa.

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🇻🇳
Vietnam
Hanoi · Asia
Visa required
Entry
eVisa
Passport ≥
6 mo
eSIM from
$9

eVisa $25, 90-day single/multi entry. Issued in 3 business days.

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Czech Republic
Prague · Europe
90 days visa-free
Entry
ETA
Passport ≥
3 mo
Insurance
Recommended
eSIM from
$9

Schengen. Zivno freelancer visa popular for nomads.

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Switzerland
Bern · Europe
90 days visa-free
Entry
ETA
Passport ≥
3 mo
Insurance
Recommended
eSIM from
$15

Schengen even though non-EU. Proof of funds ~CHF 100/day.

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Hungary
Budapest · Europe
90 days visa-free
Entry
ETA
Passport ≥
3 mo
Insurance
Recommended
eSIM from
$10

Schengen. White Card nomad visa: 1 yr renewable.

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🇦🇺
Australia
Canberra · Oceania
90 days visa-free
Entry
ETA
Passport ≥
6 mo
eSIM from
$13

ETA AUD$20 or eVisitor (free for EU/UK). 3-month stays.

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Argentina
Buenos Aires · South America
90 days visa-free
Entry
Visa-Free
Passport ≥
6 mo
eSIM from
$11

Digital Nomad Visa: 6 months renewable. $2k/mo income.

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🇧🇷
Brazil
Brasília · South America
90 days visa-free
Entry
eVisa
Passport ≥
6 mo
eSIM from
$12

eVisa $80.90 reintroduced 2025 for US/CA/AU. Nomad Visa 1 yr.

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🇵🇪
Peru
Lima · South America
90 days visa-free
Entry
Visa-Free
Passport ≥
6 mo
eSIM from
$11

Up to 183 days/year at officer discretion. No application needed.

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Colombia
Bogotá · South America
90 days visa-free
Entry
Visa-Free
Passport ≥
6 mo
eSIM from
$11

Digital Nomad Visa (V): up to 2 years, $750/mo income.

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🇨🇱
Chile
Santiago · South America
90 days visa-free
Entry
Visa-Free
Passport ≥
6 mo
eSIM from
$12

Reciprocity fee removed. Tech Visa for startups.

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Egypt
Cairo · Africa
30 days
Entry
Visa on Arrival
Passport ≥
6 mo
eSIM from
$11

VOA $25 at airport, or eVisa online. Extendable to 90 days.

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🇿🇦
South Africa
Pretoria · Africa
90 days visa-free
Entry
Visa-Free
Passport ≥
1 mo
eSIM from
$13

Remote Work Visa: 3 yrs, R1M/yr (~$54k) income.

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Kenya
Nairobi · Africa
90 days visa-free
Entry
ETA
Passport ≥
6 mo
Insurance
Recommended
eSIM from
$11

eTA $34, replaced eVisa in 2024. Required for all foreigners.

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🇹🇿
Tanzania
Dodoma · Africa
90 days visa-free
Entry
eVisa
Passport ≥
6 mo
Insurance
Recommended
eSIM from
$15

eVisa $50 (single) or $100 (US multi-entry).

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Nepal
Kathmandu · Asia
90 days visa-free
Entry
Visa on Arrival
Passport ≥
6 mo
eSIM from
$10

VOA $30/15d, $50/30d, $125/90d. Kathmandu airport.

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🇵🇭
Philippines
Manila · Asia
30 days
Entry
Visa-Free
Passport ≥
6 mo
eSIM from
$10

Free 30-day entry, extendable to 36 months. Nomad Visa coming 2026.

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🇸🇬
Singapore
Singapore · Asia
90 days visa-free
Entry
Visa-Free
Passport ≥
6 mo
eSIM from
$8

SG Arrival Card required (free, online). Tech.Pass for top talent.

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🇹🇼
Taiwan
Taipei · Asia
90 days visa-free
Entry
Visa-Free
Passport ≥
6 mo
eSIM from
$8

60 visa-exempt nationalities. Gold Card 1-3 yrs for professionals.

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Ireland
Dublin · Europe
90 days visa-free
Entry
Visa-Free
Passport ≥
6 mo
eSIM from
$10

Not Schengen — separate 90-day allowance. CTA with UK.

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Iceland
Reykjavík · Europe
90 days visa-free
Entry
ETA
Passport ≥
3 mo
Insurance
Recommended
eSIM from
$15

Schengen. Long-Term Remote Work Visa: 6 mo, $7,800/mo.

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