United States — legal stay by destination

Current covered destinations for 13 destinations.

Last updated
13 destinations JSON

Each row shows the current short-stay or entry position for this passport in the covered destination countries. Always confirm at the linked official authority before travel.

Destination rules

Destination Status Max stay Notes Source, date and grade
Austria Visa-free 90 days
90 days in any 180-day rolling Schengen period.

No Schengen visa required. US listed in EU Regulation 2018/1806 Annex II.

  • Valid US passport
  • Sufficient funds for stay
  • Return or onward ticket

Grade: A

Last updated: 2026-06-07

Fresh
Bulgaria Visa-free 90 days
within any 180-day rolling period (Schengen-wide)

No Schengen visa required. 90 days visa-free in any 180-day rolling Schengen period; no work right on short stay.

  • Valid passport (recommended 3-6 months validity beyond planned stay)
  • Sufficient funds for stay
  • Return or onward ticket
  • Tourism, business, or short family visit only — no paid work without permit

Grade: A

Last updated: 2026-06-12

Fresh
Czechia Visa-free 90 days
90 days in any 180-day rolling Schengen period.

No Schengen visa required. US listed in EU Regulation 2018/1806 Annex II.

  • Valid US passport
  • Sufficient funds for stay
  • Return or onward ticket

Grade: A

Last updated: 2026-06-07

Fresh
Finland Visa-free 90 days
within any 180-day rolling period (Schengen-wide)

No Schengen visa required. 90 days visa-free in any 180-day rolling Schengen period; no work right on short stay.

  • Valid passport (recommended 3-6 months validity beyond planned stay)
  • Sufficient funds for stay
  • Return or onward ticket
  • Tourism, business, or short family visit only — no paid work without permit

Grade: A

Last updated: 2026-06-12

Fresh
Germany Visa-free 90 days
90 days in any 180-day rolling period across the entire Schengen Area (not per country). Working or residing longer requires a national visa (D-visa) obtained before arrival.

No visa required for short stays. Entry at border with valid US passport.

  • Valid US passport (recommended 3 months validity beyond planned stay)
  • Sufficient funds for stay
  • Return or onward ticket
  • Tourism, business meetings, or short-term study only — no paid work permitted on short stay

Grade: A

Last updated: 2026-06-07

Fresh
Ireland Must verify

National visa policy for this passport must be confirmed against the official immigration portal: https://www.irishimmigration.ie/

Grade: A

Last updated: 2026-06-12

Fresh
Netherlands Visa-free 90 days
90 days in any 180-day rolling Schengen period.

No Schengen visa required. US listed in EU Regulation 2018/1806 Annex II.

  • Valid US passport
  • Sufficient funds for stay
  • Return or onward ticket

Grade: A

Last updated: 2026-06-07

Fresh
Norway Visa-free 90 days
within any 180-day rolling period (Schengen-wide)

No Schengen visa required. 90 days visa-free in any 180-day rolling Schengen period; no work right on short stay.

  • Valid passport (recommended 3-6 months validity beyond planned stay)
  • Sufficient funds for stay
  • Return or onward ticket
  • Tourism, business, or short family visit only — no paid work without permit

Grade: A

Last updated: 2026-06-12

Fresh
Poland Visa-free 90 days
90 days in any 180-day rolling Schengen period.

No Schengen visa required. US listed in EU Regulation 2018/1806 Annex II.

  • Valid US passport
  • Sufficient funds for stay
  • Return or onward ticket

Grade: A

Last updated: 2026-06-07

Fresh
Portugal Visa-free 90 days
90 days in any 180-day rolling Schengen period across all Schengen states.

No Schengen visa required. US listed in EU Regulation 2018/1806 Annex II. Enter at Portuguese border with valid US passport.

  • Valid US passport
  • Sufficient funds for stay
  • Return or onward ticket
  • Tourism or business short stays only — no work without residence permit

Grade: A

Last updated: 2026-06-07

Fresh
Romania Visa-free 90 days
within any 180-day rolling period (Schengen-wide)

No Schengen visa required. 90 days visa-free in any 180-day rolling Schengen period; no work right on short stay.

  • Valid passport (recommended 3-6 months validity beyond planned stay)
  • Sufficient funds for stay
  • Return or onward ticket
  • Tourism, business, or short family visit only — no paid work without permit

Grade: A

Last updated: 2026-06-12

Fresh
Spain Visa-free 90 days
90 days in any 180-day rolling Schengen period (not 90 days in Spain specifically — applies across all Schengen states combined).

No Schengen visa required. US listed in EU Regulation 2018/1806 Annex II. Entry at Spanish border (airport, port, or land) with valid US passport.

  • Valid US passport (recommended at least 6 months validity)
  • Sufficient funds for intended stay
  • Return or onward ticket
  • Tourism, family visit, or short business — no paid work without permit

Grade: A

Last updated: 2026-06-07

Fresh
Sweden Visa-free 90 days
within any 180-day rolling period (Schengen-wide)

No Schengen visa required. 90 days visa-free in any 180-day rolling Schengen period; no work right on short stay.

  • Valid passport (recommended 3-6 months validity beyond planned stay)
  • Sufficient funds for stay
  • Return or onward ticket
  • Tourism, business, or short family visit only — no paid work without permit

Grade: A

Last updated: 2026-06-12

Fresh

Official sources

  1. EU Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 — Annex II (Visa-Free List)
  2. Austria — Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) — Immigration & Residence
  3. EU Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 — Annex II (Visa-Free List)
  4. EU Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 — Annex I (Visa-Required List)
  5. EU Visa Code — Regulation (EC) No 810/2009
  6. Bulgaria — Ministry of Interior / Migration Directorate
  7. EU Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 — Annex II (Visa-Free List)
  8. Czech Republic — Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Visa and Residence Information
  9. EU Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 — Annex II (Visa-Free List)
  10. EU Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 — Annex I (Visa-Required List)
  11. EU Visa Code — Regulation (EC) No 810/2009
  12. EU Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 — Annex II (Visa-Free List)
  13. Make it in Germany — Official Federal Government Portal (Germany)
  14. US Department of State — Germany Travel Information
  15. Ireland — Irish Immigration Service / Department of Justice
  16. EU Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 — Annex II (Visa-Free List)
  17. Netherlands — Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND)
  18. EU Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 — Annex II (Visa-Free List)
  19. EU Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 — Annex I (Visa-Required List)
  20. EU Visa Code — Regulation (EC) No 810/2009
  21. EU Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 — Annex II (Visa-Free List)
  22. Poland — Urząd do Spraw Cudzoziemców (UDSC) — Office for Foreigners
  23. EU Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 — Annex II (Visa-Free List)
  24. Portugal AIMA (Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum) — Residence Permits
  25. Portugal Ministry of Foreign Affairs — National Visa Portal
  26. EU Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 — Annex II (Visa-Free List)
  27. EU Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 — Annex I (Visa-Required List)
  28. EU Visa Code — Regulation (EC) No 810/2009
  29. Romania — Inspectoratul General pentru Imigrări (IGI)
  30. EU Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 — Annex II (Visa-Free List)
  31. Spain Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Consular Services / Visas
  32. Spain — Secretaría de Estado de Migraciones (Official Work & Residence Permits)
  33. EU Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 — Annex II (Visa-Free List)
  34. EU Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 — Annex I (Visa-Required List)
  35. EU Visa Code — Regulation (EC) No 810/2009