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Do I need to get a visa if I have a green card?

However, most countries will first consider your nationality (i.e. your passport) when you travel, so, if you would normally need a visa to go somewhere, then you will need a visa even if you have a Green Card.



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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.

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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.

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While U.S. citizens currently don't need a travel visa or a waiver to visit Spain, you will need a travel visa if you're a green card holder originally from a non-Schengen country, as you are still considered a third-country national.

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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.

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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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