If you are a legal permanent resident, you are expected to live in the United States. You can still travel abroad and spend extended periods outside the country, but you may need to take steps to establish the trip as a temporary absence.
A US green card not only lets you reside in the US but also provides you with VISA-FREE access to many countries and territories. Currently, there are about 38 VISA-FREE countries for US green card holders. A US green card is a pathway to a US passport.
US passport holders do not need a visa to enter Europe and are allowed visa-free travel, but this is not for all US passport holders. Additionally, US green card holders need a Schengen visa to travel to Europe as the green card holders are nationals of third countries.
Can I travel outside the U.S. with a green card? Yes, you can travel abroad as a green card holder — that's one of the many benefits of being a permanent resident. However, your trip must be temporary and you cannot remain outside the United States for more than 1 year.
Visit the Royal Thai Embassy website for the most current visa information. U.S. citizen tourists entering Thailand for fewer than 30 days do not require a visa. We strongly recommend that your passport be valid for at least six months beyond the date of your arrival in Thailand to avoid possible denied entry.
Do Green Card Holders Need a Visa for Italy? If you have a US Green Card, you might need a visa for Italy, depending on what passport you hold: If you hold a passport from a country that has a visa liberalization agreement with the EU, you don't need a visa for Italy.
Current regulations permit green card holders to leave and return to the United States multiple times per year: If you are a lawful permanent resident (green card holder), you may leave the U.S. multiple times and reenter, as long as you do not intend to stay outside the U.S. for 1 year or more.