Fact-check analysisVerified as of July 28, 2025Curated by FactVerify
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There are several countries lawful permanent U.S. residents can visit without applying for a visa.

Lawful permanent U.S. Residents (green card holders) can visit several countries without applying for a visa, depending on the destination country's policies.

International Travel as a Permanent Resident - USCIS

International Travel as a Permanent Resident - USCIS

Source: uscis.gov

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Verified July 28, 2025
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The claim states that lawful permanent residents of the U.S. Can travel to multiple countries without needing to apply for a visa. This is accurate but requires some nuance. While a U.S. Green card is not equivalent to a U.S. Passport, many countries offer visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to green card holders, especially in regions such as South and Central America, the Caribbean, and parts of Europe.newsweek.comnewsweek.comMap Shows Countries Green-Card Holders Can Visit Without Visasimmi-usa.comimmi-usa.comWhere Can Green Card Holders Travel? Visa-Free Map

The exact list of countries varies and is subject to change based on bilateral agreements and immigration policies. Official U.S. Government sources like USCIS confirm that permanent residents must carry their green card and valid passport when traveling internationally, but do not dispute that visa-free travel is possible to certain countries.uscis.govuscis.govInternational Travel as a Permanent Resident Multiple travel guides and legal resources list over 30-40 countries that allow U.S. Green card holders to enter without a visa or with simplified entry requirements.shirazilaw.comshirazilaw.com38 Countries that U.S. Green Card Holders Can Travel To Visa-Freeamericanvisitorinsurance.comamericanvisitorinsurance.com38 VISA-FREE countries for US Green Card holders, US green card visa free...

It is important to note that visa requirements depend primarily on the traveler's nationality (passport country) rather than solely on green card status; however, the green card can facilitate easier entry in some cases. Therefore, the claim is broadly true but travelers should verify specific country requirements before travel.

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International Travel as a Permanent Resident

uscis.gov
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Map Shows Countries Green-Card Holders Can Visit Without Visas

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