Visa on arrival for Americans (2026)
Of the 78 destinations we cover, 5 destinations give Americans a visa on arrival (some also offer an eVisa).
5 of these 10 destinations have been checked against official sources; the others are marked “not yet confirmed”.
Gulf States (4)
- Bahrainnot yet confirmed · 14 days · 14 days per entry; conservative value pending confirmation · Not confirmedNeeds confirmation
- Kuwait90 days · per entry; single entry · 10 KWDeVisa or visa on arrival
- Qatarnot yet confirmed · 90 days · 90 days total within the 90-day visa validity period; unresolved source conflict · $21Needs confirmation
- Saudi Arabia90 days · 90 in the one-year visa validity · Not confirmedeVisa or visa on arrival
Middle East (2)
North Africa (1)
East Africa (1)
Southern Africa (1)
Southeast Asia (1)
Questions
Which countries give Americans a visa on arrival?
Of the 78 destinations we cover, 5 destinations give Americans a visa on arrival (some also offer an eVisa). Indonesia, Iraqi Kurdistan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Tanzania.
Where can Americans stay longest?
Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Tanzania: up to 90 days.
Are these lists official?
They are compiled from official sources and show which rules have been reviewed. Entry is decided by the border officer and the airline: confirm on the official portal before you book.