Question 1

What is VisaRadar?

Accepted Answer

VisaRadar is a free tool that shows how a US Green Card, UK BRP, Schengen card, or Gulf iqama changes your visa-free travel access. It is especially useful for weak-passport holders who want to see how their residence card unlocks dozens of additional visa-free destinations.

Question 2

How does a residence card affect my travel options?

Accepted Answer

Many countries offer visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry to holders of residence cards from major economies like the US, UK, EU countries, and others. For example, an Indian citizen with a US Green Card can visit Mexico, Costa Rica, and Panama visa-free — destinations that normally require a visa with just an Indian passport.

Question 3

What do the visa status categories mean?

Accepted Answer

Visa Free means you can enter with no visa at all. Visa on Arrival means you receive a visa at the border when you land. eVisa means you must apply online before traveling. Visa Required means you need to apply at an embassy or consulate before your trip.

Question 4

How accurate is the data on VisaRadar?

Accepted Answer

Our data is curated from multiple official sources and updated regularly. However, visa rules change frequently and without notice. Always verify requirements with the destination country's embassy or consulate before booking travel. VisaRadar is for reference purposes only.

Question 5

Which passports and residence cards are supported?

Accepted Answer

VisaRadar covers 25 passport countries focused on nationalities where the passport + residence card combination creates the most significant travel delta — including India, Pakistan, Philippines, Mexico, Nigeria, Turkey, Bangladesh, China, Egypt, and more. We support 20 residence card types from the US, UK, Canada, Germany, France, Australia, Gulf states, and other major economies.

Question 6

Is VisaRadar free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, VisaRadar is completely free. There are no premium tiers and no sign-ups required. We show minimal, non-intrusive ads to keep the service running. Your passport and residence selections are processed entirely in your browser.

Question 7

Does VisaRadar store my personal data?

Accepted Answer

No. VisaRadar does not collect, store, or transmit any personal information. Your selections are processed locally in your browser and are never sent to any server. See our Privacy Policy for more details.

Question 8

How often is the visa data updated?

Accepted Answer

We update our database regularly to reflect changes in visa policies. The data is cross-referenced from multiple official airline and government sources. Despite our best efforts, some changes may take time to reflect — always double-check before travel.

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