Business trips to foreign countries can provide exciting opportunities to expand your business while exploring the world – provided you’ve secured the proper paperwork to get there. A number of countries require Americans to obtain business visas to enter the country on a business trip. Business visas may be good for a single entry or multiple entries, with expiration dates that range from one month to one year, depending on the destination. They can also be incredibly quick and easy to get with Swift’s expedited visa services.
Below is a shortened list (not all countries listed) of countries that require a business visa for American travelers. You can also check for any updates and additional details on your specific destination at the U.S. Department of State website.
Countries Americans Do and Don’t Need Business Visas For
Algeria
Angola
Australia
Azerbaijan
Bangladesh
Belarus
Benin
Bolivia
Brazil
Burkina Faso
Burma (Myanmar)
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Chad
China
Cote d’Ivoire
Democratic Republic of Congo
Egypt
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Gabon
The Gambia
Ghana
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Jordan
Kenya
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Liberia
Libya
Malawi
Madagascar
Mali
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mozambique
Namibia
Nepal
Niger
Nigeria
North Korea
Oman
Pakistan
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Russia
Rwanda
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Somalia
South Sudan
Sudan
Swaziland
Syria
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Togo
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Uganda
United Arab Emirates
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Venezuela
Vietnam
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe