Information about countries with A-letter: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan.

Afghanistan

Visa-free access: No.

DV Lottery participation: Eligible.

Travel bans: None at the moment, but subject to changes based on U.S. policy.

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

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

Albania

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 Tirana.

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

Algeria

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 Algiers.

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

Andorra

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: Eligible.

Travel bans: None at the moment.

Consulates and diplomatic relations: The U.S. does not have an embassy in Andorra. U.S. interests are represented by the U.S. Embassy in Spain.

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

Angola

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 Luanda.

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

Antigua and Barbuda

Visa-free access: Yes, but under certain conditions. Antiguan passport holders who also have British citizenship due to the country’s colonial history can travel under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), but an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) approval is necessary.

DV Lottery participation: Not eligible.

Travel bans: None at the moment.

Consulates and diplomatic relations: The U.S. maintains an embassy in St. John's.

Tourist visa procedure: Those who do not qualify for VWP must apply for a B-2 tourist visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

Argentina

Visa-free access: No.

DV Lottery participation: Not eligible.

Travel bans: None at the moment.

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

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

Armenia

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 Yerevan.

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

Australia

Visa-free access: Yes, through the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). However, an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) approval is required.

DV Lottery participation: Not eligible.

Travel bans: None at the moment.

Consulates and diplomatic relations: The U.S. maintains an embassy in Canberra and consulates in several major cities, including Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth.

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

Austria

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 Vienna.

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

Azerbaijan

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 Baku.

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