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Can you go to the Caribbean with a green card?

If you have a US Green Card, then you can enter Aruba, Curacao, and any of the islands that make up the Caribbean part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands: Aruba. Bonaire. Curaçao.



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For visits NOT exceeding 30 days: An original Alien Registration Card (Green Card) is required, along with a national passport (passport from country of birth). For visits exceeding 30 days: A valid national passport and a Bahamas visa are required for U.S. resident non-citizens wishing to stay longer than 30 days.

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If you have a Green Card, you do not need a visa to visit the Dominican Republic for tourism purposes. You can stay for up to 30 days without a visa, and up to 90 days with a tourist card. However, you will need to present a valid passport, your Green Card, and a return ticket when you arrive in the country.

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U.S. citizens do not need a passport to travel between the U.S. and these territories:
  • American Samoa.
  • Guam.
  • Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
  • Puerto Rico.
  • U.S. Virgin Islands.


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U.S. citizens are generally required to present a valid U.S. passport when traveling to The Bahamas, as well as proof of anticipated departure from The Bahamas. Those traveling to The Bahamas on a cruise may use another Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) compliant document.

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Passports for U.S. Citizens are NOT required for the U.S. Virgin Islands, but you must be prepared to show evidence of citizenship upon leaving the territory (such as a government issued photo ID or your passport). Citizens of countries other than the U.S. should follow U.S. travel regulations.

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If I am a permanent resident of the United States do I still require a visa to enter The Bahamas? Green card holders do not require visas to visit The Bahamas. They should have both a valid green card and national passport that is valid for six months from the date of departure from The Bahamas.

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Most green card holders will need to present the passport from the country where they're a citizen, or in some cases, their refugee travel document. You should also be sure to have your green card on you for the duration of the trip. And remember different countries have different requirements for entry.

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Who Qualifies For Citizenship? All green card holders, as long as they meet key conditions, can apply for U.S. citizenship after five years (known as the “five-year rule”) — but those with a U.S. spouse and a green card through marriage can apply after only three years (known as the “three-year rule”).

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