Information about Countries with C-letter: Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo (Democratic Republic), Congo (Republic), Costa Rica, Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic.

Cambodia

Visa-free access: No.

DV Lottery participation: Eligible.

Travel bans: None at the moment.

Consulates and diplomatic relations: The U.S. maintains an embassy in Phnom Penh.

Tourist visa procedure: Must apply for a B-2 tourist visa at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

Cameroon

Visa-free access: No.

DV Lottery participation: Eligible.

Travel bans: None at the moment.

Consulates and diplomatic relations: The U.S. maintains an embassy in Yaoundé.

Tourist visa procedure: Must apply for a B-2 tourist visa at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

Canada

Visa-free access: Yes, for short visits (including tourism and business). However, Canadians seeking to work, study, or immigrate to the U.S. must meet specific requirements.

DV Lottery participation: Not eligible.

Travel bans: None at the moment.

Consulates and diplomatic relations: The U.S. maintains an embassy in Ottawa and consulates in multiple cities, including Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary.

Tourist visa procedure: Generally not required for tourism, but those not eligible for visa-free travel need to apply for a B-2 tourist visa.

Cape Verde (Cabo Verde)

Visa-free access: No.

DV Lottery participation: Eligible.

Travel bans: None at the moment.

Consulates and diplomatic relations: The U.S. maintains an embassy in Praia.

Tourist visa procedure: Must apply for a B-2 tourist visa at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

Central African Republic

Visa-free access: No.

DV Lottery participation: Eligible.

Travel bans: None at the moment.

Consulates and diplomatic relations: The U.S. maintains an embassy in Bangui.

Tourist visa procedure: Must apply for a B-2 tourist visa at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

Chad

Visa-free access: No.

DV Lottery participation: Eligible.

Travel bans: None at the moment.

Consulates and diplomatic relations: The U.S. maintains an embassy in N'Djamena.

Tourist visa procedure: Must apply for a B-2 tourist visa at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

Chile

Visa-free access: Yes, through the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), but travelers must obtain an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) approval.

DV Lottery participation: Not eligible.

Travel bans: None at the moment.

Consulates and diplomatic relations: The U.S. maintains an embassy in Santiago.

Tourist visa procedure: If not eligible for VWP, must apply for a B-2 tourist visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

China

Visa-free access: No.

DV Lottery participation: Mainland-born Chinese are eligible, but there are special considerations. Individuals born in Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR, and Taiwan are eligible without restrictions.

Travel bans: None at the moment, but subject to change based on ongoing political and global health events.

Consulates and diplomatic relations: The U.S. maintains an embassy in Beijing and consulates in cities including Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenyang, and Chengdu.

Tourist visa procedure: Must apply for a B-2 tourist visa at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

Colombia

Visa-free access: No.

DV Lottery participation: Eligible.

Travel bans: None at the moment.

Consulates and diplomatic relations: The U.S. maintains an embassy in Bogotá and consulates in other cities.

Tourist visa procedure: Must apply for a B-2 tourist visa at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

Comoros

Visa-free access: No.

DV Lottery participation: Eligible.

Travel bans: None at the moment.

Consulates and diplomatic relations: The U.S. does not have an embassy in Comoros; it is represented by the U.S. Embassy in Madagascar.

Tourist visa procedure: Must apply for a B-2 tourist visa at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate, typically in neighboring countries.

Congo (Democratic Republic)

Visa-free access: No.

DV Lottery participation: Eligible.

Travel bans: None at the moment.

Consulates and diplomatic relations: The U.S. maintains an embassy in Kinshasa.

Tourist visa procedure: Must apply for a B-2 tourist visa at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

Congo (Republic)

Visa-free access: No.

DV Lottery participation: Eligible.

Travel bans: None at the moment.

Consulates and diplomatic relations: The U.S. maintains an embassy in Brazzaville.

Tourist visa procedure: Must apply for a B-2 tourist visa at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

Costa Rica

Visa-free access: No.

DV Lottery participation: Eligible.

Travel bans: None at the moment.

Consulates and diplomatic relations: The U.S. maintains an embassy in San José.

Tourist visa procedure: Must apply for a B-2 tourist visa at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)

Visa-free access: No.

DV Lottery participation: Eligible.

Travel bans: None at the moment.

Consulates and diplomatic relations: The U.S. maintains an embassy in Abidjan.

Tourist visa procedure: Must apply for a B-2 tourist visa at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

Croatia

Visa-free access: Yes, through the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), but travelers must obtain an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) approval.

DV Lottery participation: Not eligible.

Travel bans: None at the moment.

Consulates and diplomatic relations: The U.S. maintains an embassy in Zagreb.

Tourist visa procedure: If not eligible for VWP, must apply for a B-2 tourist visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

Cuba

Visa-free access: No.

DV Lottery participation: Eligible.

Travel bans: There are U.S. restrictions on travel and remittances to Cuba, though they have fluctuated over time due to political relations.

Consulates and diplomatic relations: U.S. relations with Cuba are historically complex. There is a U.S. embassy in Havana, but its operations are limited.

Tourist visa procedure: Must apply for a B-2 tourist visa, though there may be additional complications due to strained relations.

Cyprus

Visa-free access: No.

DV Lottery participation: Eligible.

Travel bans: None at the moment.

Consulates and diplomatic relations: The U.S. maintains an embassy in Nicosia.

Tourist visa procedure: Must apply for a B-2 tourist visa at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

Czech Republic

Visa-free access: Yes, through the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), but travelers must obtain an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) approval.

DV Lottery participation: Not eligible.

Travel bans: None at the moment.

Consulates and diplomatic relations: The U.S. maintains an embassy in Prague.

Tourist visa procedure: If not eligible for VWP, must apply for a B-2 tourist visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate.