Information about Countries with J-L letters: Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg.

Jamaica

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 Kingston.

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

Japan

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 Tokyo and consulates in Osaka, Fukuoka, Sapporo, and Naha (Okinawa).

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

Jordan

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 Amman.

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

Kazakhstan

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 Nur-Sultan and a consulate in Almaty.

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

Kenya

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 Nairobi.

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

Kiribati

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 Kiribati; relations are overseen by the U.S. Embassy in Suva, Fiji.

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

Kosovo

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 Pristina.

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

Kuwait

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 Kuwait City.

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

Kyrgyzstan

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 Bishkek.

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

Laos

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 Vientiane.

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

Latvia

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 Riga.

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

Lebanon

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 Beirut.

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

Lesotho

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 Maseru.

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

Liberia

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 Monrovia.

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

Libya

Visa-free access: No.

DV Lottery participation: Not eligible.

Travel bans: As of 2022, there have been travel restrictions related to certain Libyan nationals. Policies may change, and travelers are advised to check current conditions.

Consulates and diplomatic relations: As of my last update in 2022, the U.S. embassy operations in Tripoli have been suspended, and there is no active U.S. embassy in Libya. Travelers are advised to check for the most recent information.

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

Liechtenstein

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 Liechtenstein; relations are overseen by the U.S. Embassy in Bern, Switzerland.

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

Lithuania

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 Vilnius.

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

Luxembourg

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 Luxembourg City.

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