NO USA VISA TRAVELThe Journal

The Journal

Travel, trade & mobility beyond US borders.

Theon Alleyne

By Theon Alleyne, a syndicated Caribbean travel columnist since 2009.

Black and white photo of classic cars on a bustling street in Havana, Cuba.

Bienvenidos · For Our Cuban Neighbours

Where a Cuban Passport Can Travel: A Map for Our Cuban Neighbours in Guyana

For Cubans in Guyana: a Cuban passport reaches 105 destinations with no embassy visa, from Russia to the Caribbean to Asia and Africa. Join The Circle, free, and travel without the US.

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Quaint Parisian café scene with a view of the iconic Eiffel Tower, embodying the city's classic appeal.

Europe by Rail

A Guyanese Grand Tour: Europe by Train from Paris to Amsterdam, No US Visa

Fly Georgetown into Paris, cross Europe by rail, fly home from Amsterdam. Live fares from about US$2,700, the Schengen visa told straight, and not one mile over the United States.

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Slow Travel

Don't Just Visit, Live There: The Long-Stay Visas That Let You Move Abroad Without the US

More than 50 countries now offer digital-nomad and long-stay visas. Thailand, Spain and Malta compared, the real money filters, and why passport rank matters far less than income.

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The Digital Border

Visa-Free Travel Isn't Ending, It's Going Digital: ETIAS, the UK ETA and What They Mean for You

Europe's ETIAS, the UK ETA and Australia's ETA are not visas. They are cheap, minutes-long online approvals the Global South pioneered. A calm guide, and why it is good news.

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Bright red train at mountain station with stunning alpine backdrop, showcasing Swiss travel charm.

Caribbean to Europe

The Grand Tour, Reimagined: How to Reach Europe Without a US Visa, via Panama

How to reach Europe from the Caribbean with no US visa and no US airport by routing through Panama, plus which passports need a Schengen visa and the rail trip beyond.

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Stunning aerial view from an airplane window showing the wing and a sunset over the clouds.

The Welcome Index

Where Haitians Can Travel Without a Visa, When Their Own Caribbean Won't

Only two CARICOM states admit Haitians without a visa. Yet Rwanda, Benin, Malaysia, Singapore and much of the Global South welcome the Haitian passport. A visa-free guide.

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Breathtaking aerial view of Port of Spain with lush hills and clear skies, showcasing Trinidad's vibrant cityscape.

Intra-CARICOM (CSME)

Doing Business Across CARICOM Without a Visa: The CSME Advantage Most Founders Miss

CARICOM founders can live, work and sell across the region with no visa: the automatic six-month stay, 2025 full free movement, and the CSME tools most people never claim.

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Flat lay of travel essentials: maps, camera, compass, and travel journal for planning adventures.

The Open Door

Where You Can Travel Right Now With Almost No Paperwork, and No US Visa

The Henley index now ranks a Guyanese passport above Jamaica's after its UK and UAE wins. The world is competing to let you in. How to plan a whole trip around open doors, no US visa.

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Stunning view of the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum and fountain statues in Accra.

Caribbean to Africa

Caribbean to Africa, Without a US Visa: Ghana, Rwanda and Kenya

How a Caribbean founder reaches Ghana, Rwanda and Kenya with no US visa and no US airport, plus the new direct flight and the real entry rules.

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Theon Alleyne, founder of No USA Visa Travel, standing before a wall of greetings from around the world

The Journal · A Note From the Founder

The Column Returns: Why I Still Believe in Travel Without the US

After a decade writing the Cruising 101 column, Theon Alleyne returns, and the idea he trademarked in 2014 is now a platform.

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