Of course, visa-free travel doesn't give U.S. citizens the ability to go wherever they want for as long as they want. For example, U.S. citizens entering The Bahamas for tourism may stay up to eight months, while those visiting Mexico can stay up to 180 days. U.S. citizens visiting Albania have a year before they need to get a residency permit.

For American travelers, visa requirements often shape where and how easily they can explore the world. While Canada and Mexico are the most commonly mentioned visa-free destinations, they are far from the only options available

You've been dreaming about that European summer for months. Your flights are booked, your hotels reserved, maybe even a rail pass purchased. Then you start reading about new entry requirements, biometric screening, and travel authorizations that didn't ...

B1/B2 visa: A Delhi-based management consultant recently opened up about a unique experience at the New Delhi US Consulate while applying for a B1/B2 tourist visa. The applicant, who requested anonymity to protect his privacy, is a frequent traveller with an active F2 visa and a documented history of travel to the United States.

Tourist visas can be expensive and confusing to apply for. The process may discourage some travelers from visiting the U.S. Visa policies try to balance economic and national security priorities. It can be hard for international visitors to get permission ...

The Schengen area is an alliance of 27 European countries that allows border-free travel. It covers most of mainland Europe, including 23 European Union countries and four members of the European Free Trade Alliance. Travel insurance is a requirement for ...