Information about Countries with S-letter: Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, and Syria.

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Visa-free access: No.

DV Lottery participation: Eligible.

Travel bans: None at the moment.

Consulates and diplomatic relations: The U.S. maintains an embassy branch office in Basseterre.

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

Saint Lucia

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 Saint Lucia, but it is served by the embassy in Barbados.

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

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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 Saint Vincent, but it is served by the embassy in Barbados.

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

Samoa

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 Apia.

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

San Marino

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. does not have an embassy in San Marino, but U.S. interests are represented by the embassy in Italy.

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

São Tomé and Príncipe

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 São Tomé and Príncipe, but it is served by the embassy in Gabon.

Tourist visa procedure: Must apply for a B-2 tourist visa at the U.S. Embassy in Libreville, Gabon.

Saudi Arabia

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 Riyadh and consulates in Jeddah and Dhahran.

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

Senegal

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 Dakar.

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

Serbia

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 Belgrade.

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

Seychelles

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 Seychelles, but it is served by the embassy in Mauritius.

Tourist visa procedure: Must apply for a B-2 tourist visa at the U.S. Embassy in Port Louis, Mauritius.

Sierra Leone

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 Freetown.

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

Singapore

Visa-free access: Yes, through the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). 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 Singapore.

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

Slovakia

Visa-free access: Yes, through the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). 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 Bratislava.

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

Slovenia

Visa-free access: Yes, through the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). 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 Ljubljana.

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

Solomon Islands

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 the Solomon Islands, but it is served by the embassy in Papua New Guinea.

Tourist visa procedure: Must apply for a B-2 tourist visa at the U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.

Somalia

Visa-free access: No.

DV Lottery participation: Eligible.

Travel bans: As of 2022, there were travel restrictions due to security concerns. It's advisable to check for updated information.

Consulates and diplomatic relations: The U.S. does not have an embassy in Somalia. The embassy in Nairobi, Kenya, handles diplomatic matters related to Somalia.

Tourist visa procedure: Must apply for a B-2 tourist visa at the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya.

South Africa

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 Pretoria and consulates in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban.

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

South Sudan

Visa-free access: No.

DV Lottery participation: Eligible.

Travel bans: None at the moment, but the region has witnessed instability. Travelers should check for current advisories.

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

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

Spain

Visa-free access: Yes, through the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). 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 Madrid and consulates in Barcelona and Valencia.

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

Sri Lanka

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 Colombo.

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

Sudan

Visa-free access: No.

DV Lottery participation: Eligible.

Travel bans: As of 2022, there were no specific bans, but the region has had instability. It's advisable to check for updated information.

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

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

Suriname

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 Paramaribo.

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

Sweden

Visa-free access: Yes, through the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). 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 Stockholm.

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

Switzerland

Visa-free access: Yes, through the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). 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 Bern.

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

Syria

Visa-free access: No.

DV Lottery participation: Not eligible.

Travel bans: There were travel restrictions in place due to security concerns.

Consulates and diplomatic relations: U.S. diplomatic operations in Syria are suspended. U.S. interests in Syria are represented by the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon.

Tourist visa procedure: Syrians must apply for a B-2 tourist visa at the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon.