Information about Countries with O-R letters: Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Rwanda.

Oman

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 Muscat.

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

Pakistan

Visa-free access: No.

DV Lottery participation: Eligible.

Travel bans: None at the moment, but security concerns often arise so travelers should stay updated.

Consulates and diplomatic relations: The U.S. maintains an embassy in Islamabad and consulates in Karachi, Lahore, and Peshawar.

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

Palau

Visa-free access: Under the Compact of Free Association with the U.S., Palauan citizens can live, work, and study in the U.S. without a visa.

DV Lottery participation: Not eligible.

Travel bans: None at the moment.

Consulates and diplomatic relations: The U.S. has an embassy branch office in Koror.

Tourist visa procedure: Not typically required due to the Compact of Free Association, but non-citizens or those with specific circumstances should inquire.

Palestine

Visa-free access: No.

DV Lottery participation: Eligible.

Travel bans: None at the moment.

Consulates and diplomatic relations: The U.S. maintains a Consulate General in Jerusalem. Note: diplomatic relations and visa issuance might be complex due to the political situation.

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

Panama

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 Panama City.

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

Papua New Guinea

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 Port Moresby.

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

Paraguay

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 Asunción.

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

Peru

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 Lima.

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

Philippines

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 Manila.

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

Poland

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 Warsaw and a consulate in Krakow.

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

Portugal

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 Lisbon and a consulate in Ponta Delgada.

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

Qatar

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 Doha.

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

Romania

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 Bucharest.

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

Russia

Visa-free access: No.

DV Lottery participation: Eligible.

Travel bans: None at the moment, but there have been diplomatic tensions. Travelers should stay updated.

Consulates and diplomatic relations: The U.S. maintains an embassy in Moscow and consulates in Yekaterinburg and Vladivostok.

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

Rwanda

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 Kigali.

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