How long can you stay in the United States?
Visa-free stay limits for the United States, by passport, with the counting rule explained.
For 7 of the 11 passports we cover. Check yours below.
By passport
| Passport | Visa-free stay | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 90 days per entry | Electronic travel authorization (ETA) needed before you fly |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 180 days per entry | — |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 90 days per entry | Electronic travel authorization (ETA) needed before you fly |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | 90 days per entry | Electronic travel authorization (ETA) needed before you fly |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 90 days per entry | Electronic travel authorization (ETA) needed before you fly |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | 90 days per entry | Electronic travel authorization (ETA) needed before you fly |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | 90 days per entry | Electronic travel authorization (ETA) needed before you fly |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | Visa required | — |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | Visa required | — |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | 90 days per entry | Electronic travel authorization (ETA) needed before you fly |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | Visa required | — |
How the days count
- Arrive in the United States on 1 June — that's day 1 (entry and exit days both count).
- Your last legal day is 29 August (day 90).
- Each entry gets its own allowance, but repeated back-to-back entries ("border runs") can get you refused at the border.
Notes
ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) required for visa-free entry — $21, valid 2 years.
If you overstay
Overstaying — even by a day or two — can mean fines, detention, deportation and a ban on coming back, and it can follow you on future visa applications. Penalties vary by country and by case, so confirm the current rules with the official source below.
Questions people ask
How long can British citizens stay in the United States?
British citizens can stay in the United States for up to 90 days per entry without a visa. Electronic travel authorization (ETA) needed before you fly.
How long can Canadians stay in the United States?
Canadians can stay in the United States for up to 180 days per entry without a visa.
How long can Australians stay in the United States?
Australians can stay in the United States for up to 90 days per entry without a visa. Electronic travel authorization (ETA) needed before you fly.
How long can New Zealanders stay in the United States?
New Zealanders can stay in the United States for up to 90 days per entry without a visa. Electronic travel authorization (ETA) needed before you fly.
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Last verified against an official source: 2026-05-21.
Official source: travel.state.gov
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