International Travel with Green Card / Applying for US Citizenship

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123mri

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could someone confirm that the only countries a green card holder can travel to without a visa are Canada, Mexico, Switzerland?

the INS says I can apply for naturalization after 3 years of being a lawful permanent resident and being married to a US citizen. Since waiting times for an interview are so long - should I apply in advance of expiration of those 3 years? How far in advance?
 
The 3 countries you have mentioned are correct based on your PR. However, a few Caribbean countries also allow PRs to visit w/o visa. Mexico has been stating conflicting reports on eligibility as per their websites.

Based on your citizenship, you could visit more countries w/o visa.

One can apply for Naturalization 90 days before becoming eligible.
 
In addition to what you have mentioned, you do not need a Visa to enter the following countries:

1) Jamaica
2) Aruba
3) Bermuda
4) Turks and Caicos
5) Dominican Republic
6) Bahamas

I had contacted these Consulates via email and got it in writing and the first 3 countries I have visited myself.
Most of the Islands of the West Indies can be visited without a Visa, but always make sure you call ahead and check. The last thing you want is a surprise the day you want to fly out.
 
What about Germany? You'd think if they allow RTD travel without a visa they'd do the same for GC holders(??)
 
schandrag said:
Does Singapore allow US Permanent residents to enter as tourists without a visa?
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No, but at the discretion of the immigration officals one can get a visa for upto 3 days.
 
Mexico requires an entry visa. Last December my wife and I had to get vasas in order to go there. Verify with their consulate if the visa is needed for your country.
I just came from Germany and Switzerland. Nothing needed for Switzerland, but you do need to get a German visa. I followed instructions on their web site, and they were extremely fast (1 day).
 
I can confirm that Singapore issues a 3 day visit pass to US GC holders. I was there few months back. Other countries I have travelled to that issue visas on arrival for US GC holders are Malaysia and Thailand

Mexico, Indonesia, Brunei, Canada, Germany, and Phillipines do not give out visas on arrival to US GC holders.
 
You mention Canada. I drove to Canada a few months ago. Green card holders do not even need a visa if you’re going by land . Is there a different requirement if you are flying?

Thanks,
sadiq
 
There is no additional requirements for green card holders to visit Canada by flying. The US custom probably will stamp your passport indicating the date of admission to US when you come back. If you drive, most likely there will be no record in your passport.
 
kumar007 said:
I can confirm that Singapore issues a 3 day visit pass to US GC holders. I was there few months back.
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i stand corrected. thanks!

i was thinking back to the couple of times several years ago, before i came to the u.s., when i visited singapore, and was granted a 30-day, and subsequently 60 day visit authorizations upon arrival. i travelled from pakistan to singapore on my pakistani passport and without any visas.
 
Sorry for the confusion. I inadvertently mentioned Canada as having a visa requirement for US GC holders.. It does not. I visited Canada twice last year and there was no visa requirement.
 
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