Information about Countries with U-Z letters: Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Uganda

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 Kampala.

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

Ukraine

Visa-free access: No.

DV Lottery participation: Not eligible.

Travel bans: None at the moment. However, travelers should be aware of regional instability, especially in the eastern parts of Ukraine.

Consulates and diplomatic relations: The U.S. maintains an embassy in Kyiv and a consulate in Lviv.

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

United Arab Emirates

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 Abu Dhabi and a consulate in Dubai.

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

United Kingdom

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 (except for Northern Ireland).

Travel bans: None at the moment.

Consulates and diplomatic relations: The U.S. maintains an embassy in London and consulates in Belfast and Edinburgh.

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

Uruguay

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 Montevideo.

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

Uzbekistan

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 Tashkent.

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

Vanuatu

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 Vanuatu; the embassy in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea covers Vanuatu.

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

Venezuela

Visa-free access: No.

DV Lottery participation: Not eligible.

Travel bans: As of 2022, there were significant tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela. Travelers should check for the most updated information on restrictions.

Consulates and diplomatic relations: As of 2022, the U.S. Embassy in Caracas suspended operations, and the U.S. and Venezuela had limited diplomatic relations.

Tourist visa procedure: Venezuelan citizens must apply for a B-2 tourist visa at a U.S. diplomatic post outside of Venezuela.

Vietnam

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 Hanoi and a consulate in Ho Chi Minh City.

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

Yemen

Visa-free access: No.

DV Lottery participation: Not eligible.

Travel bans: As of 2022, Yemen was part of the U.S. travel ban list, meaning restrictions were placed on certain types of visas for its nationals. Always consult current policies for the most updated information.

Consulates and diplomatic relations: Due to security concerns, the U.S. Embassy in Sana'a suspended operations in 2015. Services for Yemenis are handled at other U.S. embassies/consulates, notably in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Tourist visa procedure: Yemeni citizens must apply for a B-2 tourist visa at a U.S. diplomatic post outside of Yemen.

Zambia

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 Lusaka.

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

Zimbabwe

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 Harare.

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