Visa-Free Countries for US Green Card Holders

A US Green Card is a permanent Residents Card that permits a non-citizen to live in the United States and work there on a long-term basis. In addition to residency benefits, Green Card holders can also travel to several countries without applying for a separate visa.

Many destinations offer visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry to travellers with a valid US Green Card, depending on their nationality and passport. In this blog, we have listed the visa-free countries for US Green Card holders, including their stay duration, entry requirements, and important travel rules.

List of Visa-free countries for US Green Card Holders

Here are the names of the countries and their duration of stay there:

• Albania: 90 days
• Anguilla: 90 days
• Aruba: 30 days
• Bahamas: 30 days
• Belize: 30 days
• Bonaire: 90 days
• Bosnia and Herzegovina: 90 days 
• Canada: 6 months
• Cayman Islands: 30 days
• Costa Rica: 90 days in 180 days
• Curaçao: 90 days in 180 days
• Dominican Republic: 30 days
• Sint Maarten: 90 days
• Georgia: 90 days
• Jamaica: 90 days
• Malaysia: 90 days
• Mexico: 180 days
• Montenegro: 30 days
• Panama: 30 days
• Peru: 180 days (if you hold an Indian passport)
• Serbia: 90 days
• Turks and Caicos Islands: 30 days

Albania

Entry requirements

• The passport should be valid for a minimum of 3 months after the date you leave Albania, and it must be issued within the last 10 years.
• A Valid US residence permit (Green Card)

Stay Duration

Up to 90 days in any 180 days.

Aruba

Entry requirements

• A valid passport at the time of entry and for the time you spend in Aruba
• A valid return or onward ticket
• A filled and approved Embarkation and Disembarkation card (ED-Card)
• A valid US residence permit (Green Card)

Stay Duration

The usual maximum period that you can stay in Aruba as a tourist is 30 days. You can extend this period up to 180 days per calendar year upon request.

Bahamas

Entry requirements

• A valid travel document, such as a passport
• A Green Card
• A return or onward ticket
• Proof of sufficient funds for your stay in the Bahamas

Stay Duration

Upon arrival, the alien residents of the U.S. who have the United States Alien Registration Cards can stay for up to 30 days.

Belize

Entry requirements

• A valid travel document (such as a passport)
• A valid US Green Card
• Proof of sufficient funds for your stay in Belize
• A return or onward ticket

Stay Duration

If you have a valid Permanent Residence Card or multiple-entry visa from the United States of America, you cannot get a Belize visa for stays of more than 30 days.

Bonaire

Entry requirements

• Your passport must be issued within 10 years
• Your passport must be valid for your total time of stay
• Proof of sufficient funds to support your stay and other expenses
• Proof of your reason for staying, such as an invitation from family or friends, or a hotel reservation
• A valid travel insurance or medical insurance that covers your medical expenses
• You should not be a threat to public order, national security, public health, or international relations. 
• Proof of your return, such as a return ticket or onward ticket. This can also be a passport, a visa, or a residence permit (such as a Green Card)

Stay Duration

You can stay for a maximum of 90 days in 180 days if you have a green card (U.S. residency permit).

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Entry requirements

• A Valid passport 
• Application form (completed and signed)
• Copy of a valid US visa or Alien Registration card
• Copy of round-trip ticket or itinerary
• One passport-sized picture

Stay Duration

The period of stay is up to 90 days in any 180 days, but you cannot stay for more than 30 days in one go and within the validity of your visa or a residence permit issued by the USA (green card).

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Canada

Entry requirements

• A valid passport from your country of nationality
• A US residence permit (Green Card)

Stay Duration

If you are eligible to enter Canada, the officer of border services may allow you to live there for less or more than 6 months. In such a case, they will give you a document or put a date in your passport, and you need to leave by that date. If there is no stamp in your passport, you can stay for 6 months in Canada starting from the day you enter or until your passport or biometric expires, whichever is earlier.

Cayman Islands

Entry requirements

• A return or round-trip ticket
• A valid United States Alien Registration Card

Stay Duration

The Green cardholders are allowed to enter and stay in the Islands for a maximum of 30 days.

Costa Rica

Entry requirements

• A valid passport or travel document. The passport and travel documents are only acceptable if they can be read electronically with the guidelines established by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and they should be valid for the total duration of your stay.
• A valid Green card.
• Proof of sufficient funds, with a minimum of US $100 per month or half a month of legal stay in Costa Rica.
• Your return or onward ticket that includes the next destination. 
• No hindrance in entering Costa Rican territory.

Stay Duration

You can stay for up to 90 days in the country visa-free within a period of six months from your first entry. After that, you have to wait an additional 90 days before applying to re-enter Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Curaçao

Entry requirements

• Your passport should not be more than 10 years old.
• Your passport should be valid for the total duration of your stay.
• Proof of the reason for your stay, such as a hotel reservation or an invitation from family.
• Sufficient funds to cover your stay and other expenses.
• A valid medical or travel insurance that covers your medical expenses.
• Proof that you are eligible to return to your country of departure, or transit through another country. It includes a passport, visa, or a residence permit (such as a Green card).
• The foreign visitors have to complete the Digital Immigration Card (DI card) within 7 days before their departure. It is a mandatory requirement for international travelers to clear immigration in Curacao.

Stay Duration

The Green card holders can stay for a maximum of 90 days in 180 days.

Dominican Republic

Entry requirements

• A valid passport with a minimum of 6 months of validity. 
• Your Air, maritime, or land ticket for entrance and return. 
• A permanent address in the country.
• A valid US residence permit (Green Card)
• Proof of sufficient funds to cover the expenses during the stay.

Stay Duration

All green card holders can enter this country and stay for up to 30 days. 

Sint Maarten

Entry requirements

• Your passport must be issued within 10 years. 
• Your passport should be valid for your whole stay.
• Sufficient funds to cover your stay and other expenses.
• Proof of the purpose of your stay, such as an invitation or hotel reservation.
• Your onward or return ticket.
• Your valid travel insurance or medical insurance, covering all medical expenses. 
• The international visitors have to complete the Digital Immigration Card (DI card) within 7 days before their departure. The digital card is mandatory for all foreign travellers to clear immigration in the country.

Stay Duration

For all the visa-free entries to Sint Maarten, the maximum stay is 90 days in 180 days.

Georgia

Entry requirements

• Your passport or other travel document
• Your valid US residence card (Green card). It should be valid on the day of entry and supported by a travel or other accurate document.

Stay Duration

According to the Georgia Government Ordinance No. 256, the residence permit holders may enter the country without a Georgian visa for 90 days in any 180 days.

Jamaica

Entry requirements

• Original national passport (photocopies are not accepted)
• One passport-sized photo
• Completed application form
• Proof of accommodation in Jamaica
• Travel itinerary
• Your most recent bank statement and job letter. If your trip is being sponsored, then a letter from the sponsor, the bank statement of the sponsor, and a copy of the passport of the sponsor.

Stay Duration

The Green card holders can stay in Jamaica for tourism for up to 90 days.

Mexico

Entry requirements

• A valid passport (it should remain valid for the total duration of your stay)
• A duly filled Multiple Migration Form
• A valid Green card

Stay Duration

The visitors can stay for up to 180 days in the country.

Montenegro

Entry requirements

• A valid passport
• A valid US residence permit

Stay Duration

All the Green cardholders with valid foreign travel documents can stay for up to 30 days in the country, not exceeding their residence permit’s validity.

Panama

Entry requirements

• A valid passport or travel document that is valid for at least 3 months
• Verified reservation that you will leave the country within a specific period
• Proof of financial solvency to support your stay in the country. If the age of the child is less than 18 years, they are not required to show proof of financial solvency.

Stay Duration

Individuals with a valid visa or a Green card can stay in Panama for up to 30 days.

Peru (if you hold an Indian passport)

Entry requirements

• A Valid Passport 
• A valid Green card (US residence permit)
• Your Onward or Return Ticket from Peru
• Hotel Reservation and/or tourism package confirmation in Peru

Stay Duration

You can stay for up to 90 days in Peru, and you can also extend your stay for up to 183 days. 

Serbia

Entry requirements

• A valid passport: The passport should be valid for at least 90 days after you leave the Republic of Serbia, with at least two consecutive blank pages, and it should be issued within the last 10 years.
• Letter of invitation
• Proof of the purpose and the reasons for your stay in the Republic of Serbia

Stay Duration

The US Green Cardholders can stay here for up to 90 days within a period of six months, as per the validity of their visas or residence permits.

Turks and Caicos Islands

Entry requirements

• A valid Passport
• Your Return or Onward Ticket
• A Valid US Residence Permit (Green Card)

Stay Duration

All the US Green Cardholders can stay in the Turks and Caicos Islands for up to 90 days.

Important Travel Tips for US Green Card Holders

• A Green Card does not replace your passport.
• Your passport must remain valid during your entire stay.
• Immigration officers can still deny entry if requirements are not met.
• Some countries may require travel insurance.
• Always carry proof of return or onward travel.
• Visa-free rules may vary depending on your nationality.

Conclusion

A US Green Card can be very beneficial, as it provides entry to many destinations without a separate visa, but it does not replace a passport. You should always read the policies of all the countries you are going to visit carefully to fulfil their specific requirements (if any). Remember your maximum stay limits, and make sure to carry your onward or return ticket, travel insurance, and proof of funds. This way, you can take the benefits of visa-free eligibility and avoid the unexpected delays. If you need some more assistance, then experts of Visament can guide you throughout the journey and make it hassle-free.