FOREIGN ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
This listing is for U.S. citizens traveling on tourism/business and
does not
apply to persons planning to emigrate to foreign countries. Persons
traveling
on official business for the U.S. Government should obtain visa information
from the agency sponsoring their travel. For purposes of this publication,
a
visa is an endorsement or stamp placed by officials of a foreign country
on a
U.S. passport that allows the bearer to visit that foreign country.
Note:
Wherever you see the words "photo(s) required" in this publication
it means
that you will need to submit passport-size photographs.
IMPORTANT: THIS LISTING IS PREPARED FROM INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM
FOREIGN
EMBASSIES PRIOR TO MARCH 1995. THIS INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
CHECK
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS WITH THE CONSULAR OFFICIALS OF THE COUNTRIES TO
BE VISITED
WELL IN ADVANCE.
PASSPORTS: U.S. citizens who travel to a country where a valid passport
is
not required will need documentary evidence of their U.S. citizenship
and
identity. Proof of U.S. citizenship includes an expired passport,
a certified
(original) birth certificate, Certificate of Naturalization, Certificate
of
Citizenship, or Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States.
To
prove identity, a valid driver's license or government identification
card are
acceptable provided they identify you by physical description or photograph.
However, for travel overseas and to facilitate reentry into the U.S.,
a valid
U.S. passport is the best documentation available and it unquestionably
proves
your U.S. citizenship.
Some countries require that your passport be valid at least six months
beyond the dates of your trip. If your passport expires before the
required
validity, you will have to apply for a new one. Please check with
the embassy
or nearest consulate of the country you plan to visit for their requirements.
Some Arab or African countries will not issue visas or allow entry
if your
passport indicates travel to Israel or South Africa. Consult the nearest
U.S.
passport agency for guidance if this applies to you.
VISAS SHOULD BE OBTAINED BEFORE PROCEEDING ABROAD. Allow sufficient
time for
processing your visa application, especially if you are applying by
mail.
Most foreign consular representatives are located in principal cities,
and in
many instances, a traveler may be required to obtain visas from the
consular
office in the area of his/her residence. The addresses of foreign
consular
offices in the United States may be obtained by consulting the Congressional
Directory in the library. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE TRAVELER
TO OBTAIN
VISAS, WHERE REQUIRED, FROM THE APPROPRIATE EMBASSY OR NEAREST CONSULATE
OF
THE COUNTRY YOU ARE PLANNING TO VISIT.
IMMUNIZATIONS: Under the International Health Regulations adopted
by the
World Health Organization, a country may require International Certificates
of
Vaccination against yellow fever. A cholera immunization may be required
if
you are traveling from an infected area. Check with health care providers
or
your records to ensure other immunizations (e.g. tetanus and polio)
are
up-to-date. Prophylactic medication for malaria and certain other
preventive
measures are advisable for travel to some countries. No immunizations
are
required to return to the United States. Detailed health information
is
included in Health Information for International Travel, available
from the
U.S. Government Printing Office (address on page 20) for $7 or may
be obtained
from your local health department or physician or by calling the Centers
for
Disease Control on 404/332-4559.
An increasing number of countries have established regulations regarding
AIDS
testing, particularly for long-term visitors. Although many are listed
here,
check with the embassy or consulate of the country you plan to visit
to verify
if this is a requirement for entry.
All international flights are subject to U.S. Immigration and U.S.
Customs
fees paid in advance as part of your ticket. In addition, many countries
have
departure fees that are sometimes collected at the time of ticket purchase.
AFGHANISTAN - Passport and visa required. No tourist or business visas
are
being issued at this time. For further information contact Embassy
of the
Republic of Afghanistan, 2341 Wyoming Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C.
20008
(202/234-3770/1).
ALBANIA - Passport required. Visa not required for tourist stay of
up to 3
months. Departure tax $10. For further information contact the Embassy
of
the Republic of Albania at 1150 18th Street N.W., Washington, D.C.
20036
(202/223-4942).
ALGERIA - Passport and visa required. Obtain visa before arrival.
Visa valid
up to 90 days, requires 2 application forms, 2 photos, and $12 fee
(money
order or certified check). Company letter (+ 1 copy) required for
business
visa. Visa not granted to passports showing Israeli visas. Enclose
prepaid
self-addressed envelope for return of passport by registered, certified
or
express mail. For currency regulations and other information contact
the
Consular Section of the Embassy of the Democratic and Popular Republic
of
Algeria, 2137 Wyoming Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/265-2800).
ANDORRA - (See France.)
ANGOLA - Passport and visa required. Tourist/business visas require
an
application form, letter stating purpose of travel, and 2 recent photos.
Applications by mail require prepaid return envelope. Yellow fever
and
cholera immunizations required. For additional information contact
Embassy
of Angola, 1819 L Street, N.W., Suite 400, Washington, D.C. 20036
(202/785-1156) or the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Angola
to the
U.N., 125 East 73rd Street, New York, NY 10021 (212/861-5656).
ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA - Passport or proof of U.S. citizenship required,
return/onward ticket and/or proof of funds needed for tourist stay
up to 6
months. Check Embassy of Antigua and Barbuda, Suite 4M, 3400 International
Drive, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/362-5122/5166/5211) for further
information.
ARGENTINA - Passport required. Visa not required for tourist stay
up to 3
months. Business visa requires company letter detailing purpose of
trip and
length of stay. For more information contact Argentine Embassy, 1600
New
Hampshire Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20009 (202/939-6400) or the
nearest
Consulate: CA (213/739-5959 and 415/982-3050), FL (305/373-1889),
IL
(312/263-7435), LA (504/523-2823), NY (212/603-0415), PR (809/754-6500)
or TX
(713/871-8935).
ARMENIA - Passport and visa required. Visa for stay of up to 21 days,
requires 1 application form, 1 photo and $50 fee. For stays longer
than 21
days, an official invitation from a qualifying entity in Armenia is
required.
If applying by mail, enclose a SASE or prepaid airbill indicating type
of
mail service (i.e. Federal Express, etc). For more information contact
the
Consular Section of the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia, 1660 L
Street,
N.W., Suite 210, Washington, D.C. 20036 (202/393-5983).
ARUBA - Passport or proof of U.S. citizenship required. Visa not required
for
stay up to 14 days, extendable to 90 days after arrival. Proof of
onward/return ticket or sufficient funds for stay may be required.
Departure
tax $9.50. For further information consult Embassy of the Netherlands
(202/244-5300), or nearest Consulate General: CA (212/380-3440), IL
(
314/856-1429), NY (212/246-1429) or TX (713/622-8000).
AUSTRALIA - Passport, visa and onward/return transportation required.
Transit
visa not necessary for up to 8-hour stay at airport. Visitor visa
valid 1
year for multiple entries up to 3 months, no charge, requires 1 application
and 1 photo. Applications for a stay of longer than 3 months or with
a
validity longer than 1 year, require fee of $24 (U.S.). Need company
letter
for business visa. Departure tax, $20 (Australian), paid at airport.
Minors
not accompanied by parent require notarized copy of the child's birth
certificate and notarized written parental consent from both parents.
AIDS
test required for permanent resident visa applicants age 15 and over;
U.S.
test accepted. Send prepaid envelope for return of passport by mail.
Allow 3
to 4 weeks for processing. For further information contact the Embassy
of
Australia, 1601 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 (1-800-242
2878,
202/797-3145) or the nearest Consulate General: CA (213/469-4300 or
415-362-6160), HI (808/524-5050), NY (212/245-4000) or TX (713/629
9131).
AUSTRIA - Passport required. Tourist visa not required for stay of
up to 3
months as a tourist. For information concerning longer stays, employment,
or
other types of visas check with the Embassy of Austria, 3524 International
Court, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/895-6767) or nearest Consulate
General: Los Angeles (310/444-9310), Chicago (312/222-1515) or New
York
(212/737-6400).
AZERBAIJAN - Passport and visa required. Visa (no charge) requires
1
application form, 1 photo, and a letter of invitation. Please include
SASE
or prepaid airbill for return of documents. For additional information
contact the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan, 927 15th Street,
N.W.,
Suite 700, Washington, D.C. 20005 (202/842-0001).
AZORES - (See Portugal.)
BAHAMAS - Proof of U.S. citizenship, photo ID and onward/return ticket
required for stay up to 8 months. Passport and residence/work permit
needed
for residence and business. Permit required for firearms and to import
pets.
Departure tax of $15 must be paid at airport. For further information
call
Embassy of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, 2220 Massachusetts Ave.,
N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/319-2660) or nearest Consulate: Miami
(305/373-6295) or New York (212/421-6420).
BAHRAIN - Passport and visa required. No tourist visas issued at this
time.
Transit visa available upon arrival for stay up to 72 hours, must have
return/onward ticket. Business, work, or resident visas valid for
3 months,
single-entry, require 1 application form, 1 photo, letter from company
or No
Objection Certificate (NOC) from Immigration Dept. in Bahrain and $30
fee ($20
for bearer of NOC). Yellow fever vaccination needed if arriving from
infected
area. Send SASE for return of passport by mail. For departure tax
and other
information, contact Embassy of the State of Bahrain, 3502 International
Drive, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/342-0741); or the Permanent
Mission
to the U.N., 2 United Nations Plaza, East 44th Street, New York, NY
10017
(212/223-6200).
BANGLADESH - Passport, visa, and onward/return ticket required.
Tourist/business visa requires 2 application forms, 2 photos and
$21 fee.
Business visa also requires company letter. For longer stays and more
information consult Embassy of the People's Republic of Bangladesh,
2201
Wisconsin Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20007 (202/342-8373).
BARBADOS - U.S. tourists traveling directly from the U.S. to Barbados
may
enter for up to 3 months stay with proof of U.S. citizenship (original
or
certified copy of birth certificate), photo ID and onward/return ticket.
Passport required for longer visits and other types of travel. Business
visas
$25, single-entry and $30 multiple-entry (may require work permit).
Departure
tax of $12.50 US ($25 BDS) is paid at airport. Check information
with
Embassy of Barbados, 2144 Wyoming Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008
(202/939-9200) or Consulate General in New York (212/867-8435).
BELARUS - Passport and visa required. Visa requires 1 application
form, 1
photo, letter of invitation from a citizen of Belarus or a Belarus
organization, company or agency. Tourist visa (for stay of up to 2
days)
requires 1 application form, 1 photo, confirmation from receiving tourist
organization in Belarus. The visa processing fee is $30 for 7 working
days,
$60 for next day, and $100 for same day processing. Transit visa is
required
when traveling through Belarus ($20). For additional information
contact
Embassy of Belarus, 1619 New Hampshire Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C.
20009
(202/986-1604), Consulate General, 708 3rd Ave., Suite 1802, New York,
NY
10017 (212/682-5392).
BELGIUM - Passport required. Visa not required for business/tourist
stay up
to 90 days. Temporary residence permit required for longer stays.
For
residence authorization, consult Embassy of Belgium, 3330 Garfield
St., N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/333-6900) or nearest Consulate General:
Los
Angeles (213/857-1244), Atlanta (404/659-2150), Chicago (312/263-6624)
or New
York (212/586-5110).
BELIZE - Passport, return/onward ticket and sufficient funds required.
Visa
not required for stay up to 30 days. If visit exceeds 1 month, a stay
permit
must be obtained from the Immigration Authorities in Belize. AIDS
test
required for those staying more than 3 months; U.S. test accepted if
within 3
months of visit. For longer stays and other information contact Embassy
of
Belize, 2535 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/332
9636)
or the Belize Mission in New York at (212/599-0233).
BENIN - Passport and visa required. Entry/transit visa for stay up
to 90
days, requires $20 fee (money orders only), 2 application forms, 2
photos,
vaccination certificates for yellow fever and cholera, proof of return/onward
transportation (guarantee from travel agency or photocopy of round
trip
ticket) and letter of guarantee from employer. Send prepaid envelope
for
return of passport by certified or express mail. Apply at Embassy
of the
Republic of Benin, 2737 Cathedral Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008
(202/232-6656).
BERMUDA - Passport (or proof of U.S. citizenship with photo ID) and
onward/return ticket required for tourist stay up to 3 months. Departure
tax
of $10 is paid at airport. For further information consult British
Embassy
(202/986-0205).
BHUTAN - Passport and visa required. Visa requires $20 fee, 1 application
and
2 photos. Tourist visas arranged by Tourism Department and issued
at entry
checkpoints in Bhutan. Apply 2 months in advance. Yellow fever vaccination
required if traveling from an infected area. For further information
call
the Consulate of the Kingdom of Bhutan in New York (212/826-1919).
BOLIVIA - Passport required. Visa not required for tourist stay up
to 30
days. Business visa requires $50 fee and company letter explaining
purpose of
trip. Send SASE for return of passport by mail. AIDS test required.
A
"Defined Purpose Visa" must be obtained for those wishing to obtain
permanent
residency, $50 fee. For more information contact Embassy of Bolivia
(Consular
Section), 3014 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/232-4828
or
483-4410) or nearest Consulate General: San Francisco (415/495-5173),
Miami
(305/358-3450), New York (212/687-0530) or Houston (713/780-8001).
(Check
special requirements for pets.)
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA - Passport required. At the time of publication,
Bosnia-Herzegovina entry permission is being granted at the border
on a case
by-case basis.
BOTSWANA - Passport required. Visa not required for stay up to 90
days. For
further information contact Embassy of the Republic of Botswana, Suite
7M,
3400 International Drive, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/244-4990/1)
or
nearest Honorary Consulate: Los Angeles (213/626-8484), San Francisco
(415/346-4435) or Houston (713/622-1900).
BRAZIL - Passport and visa required. Passport must be valid for at
least six
months at the time of first entry in Brazil. Visas are issued within
24 hours
if submitted in person by the applicant. Multiple-entry visa valid
for a stay
of 90 days (renewable in Brazil for an equal period), requires 1 application
form, 1 passport size photo, proof of onward/return transportation,
and yellow
fever vaccination if arriving from infected area. Tourist visas are
granted
free of charge if applications are submitted in person or by next of
kin.
There is a $10 service fee for applications sent by mail (money orders,
certified check or company check only). Provide SASE for return of
passport
by mail. For travel with children or business visa contact Brazilian
Embassy
(Consular Section), 3009 Whitehaven St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008
(202/745-2828) or nearest Consulate: CA (213/651-2664 or 415/981-8170),
FL
(305/285-6200), IL (312/464-0245), MA (617/542-4000), NY (212/757
3080), PR
(809/754-7983) or TX (713/961-3063).
BRUNEI - Passport required. Visa not required for tourist/business
stay up to
90 days. Yellow fever vaccination needed if arriving from infected
area. For
more information, contact Embassy of the State of Brunei Darussalam,
Suite
300, 2600 Virginia Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037 (202/342-0159)
or Brunei
Permanent Mission to the U.N., 866 United Nations Plaza, Rm. 248, New
York, NY
10017 (212/838-1600).
BULGARIA - Passport required. Tourist visa not required for stay up
to 30
days. AIDS test may be required for those staying more than 1 month.
For
longer stays, business visas and other information contact Embassy
of the
Republic of Bulgaria, 1621 22nd St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008
(202/387-7969).
BURKINA FASO - Passport and visa required. Single-entry visa valid
3 months
for visit up to 1 month, extendable, requires $80 fee, 2 application
forms, 2
photos and yellow fever vaccination (cholera immunization recommended).
Send
passport by registered mail and include postage or prepaid envelope
for return
by mail. Payment accepted in cash or money order only. For further
information call Embassy of Burkina Faso, 2340 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington,
D.C. 20008 (202/332-5577) or Honorary Consulate in Decatur, GA (404/378
7278),
Los Angeles, CA (213/824-5100) or New Orleans, LA (504/945-3152).
BURMA - (See Myanmar.)
BURUNDI - Passport and visa required. Obtain visa before arrival to
avoid
long airport delay. Multi-entry visa valid for 2 months (must be used
within
2 months of date of issue) requires $11 fee, 3 application forms, 3
photos,
yellow fever and cholera immunizations, return/onward ticket, and detailed
itinerary (meningitis immunization recommended). Company letter needed
for
business travel. Send U.S. postal money order only and SASE for return
of
passport by mail. For further information consult Embassy of the Republic
of
Burundi, Suite 212, 2233 Wisconsin Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20007
(202/342-2574) or Permanent Mission of Burundi to the U.N. (212/687
1180).
CAMBODIA (formerly Kampuchea) - Passport and visa required. Visa valid
for a
1 month stay. Visa available through the Permanent Mission to the
U.N. or
upon arrival in Cambodia from the Ministry of National Security; requires
3
photos, 3 copies of applications and $20 fee. For further information
please
consult the Cambodian Permanent Mission to the U.N. at 866 U.N. Plaza,
Room
420, New York, New York 10017 (212/421-7626)
CAMEROON - Passport and visa required. Obtain visa before arrival
to avoid
difficulty at airport. Multiple-entry tourist visa for stay up to
90 days,
requires $65.22 fee, 2 application forms, 2 photos, yellow fever and
cholera
immunizations, proof of onward/return transportation and bank statement.
If
invited by family or friends, visa available for up to 3 months, may
be
extended 1 month. Invitation must be signed by authorities in Cameroon.
Multiple-entry business visa, valid 12 months, requires company letter
to
guarantee financial and legal responsibility; include exact dates of
travel.
Enclose prepaid envelope for return of passport by registered, certified
or
express mail. For additional information contact Embassy of the Republic
of
Cameroon, 2349 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/265-8790
to
8794).
CANADA - Proof of U.S. citizenship and photo ID required. Minors (under
16)
traveling alone or in someone else's custody, must present written
authorization signed before a notary from the parent(s) or guardian.
Visa not
required for U.S. tourists entering from the U.S. for a stay up to
180 days.
Anyone with a criminal record (including a DWI charge) should contact
the
Canadian Embassy or nearest Consulate General before travel. U.S.
citizens
entering Canada from a third country must have a valid passport. For
student
or business travel, check with the Canadian Embassy, 501 Pennsylvania
Ave.,
N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001 (202/682-1740) or nearest Consulate General:
CA
(213/687-7412 ), MI (313/567-2085), NY (212/596-1700 or 716/852-1252),
or WA
(206/443-1377).
CAPE VERDE - Passport and visa required. Single-entry tourist visa
(must be
used within 120 days of issue), requires $11 fee, 1 application form,
1 photo
and yellow fever immunization if arriving from infected area. Include
SASE
for return of passport by mail. For further information contact the
Embassy
of the Republic of Cape Verde, 3415 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C.
20007
(202/965-6820) or Consulate General, 535 Boylston St., 2nd Floor, Boston,
MA
02116 (617/353-0014).
CAYMAN ISLANDS - (See West Indies, British.)
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC - Passport and visa required. Visa must be
obtained
before arrival and are available for less than 90 days, $60 fee; and
over 90
days, $150 fee. Requirements: 2 application forms, 2 recent photos,
yellow
fever immunization, onward/return ticket, and SASE for return of passport
by
mail. Company letter needed for business visa. For further information
contact Embassy of Central African Republic, 1618 22nd St., N.W., Washington,
D.C. 20008 (202/483-7800 or 7801).
CHAD - Passport and visa required. Transit visa valid for up to 1
week,
requires onward ticket. Single-entry visa valid 2 months for
tourist/business stay up to 30 days (extendable), requires $25 fee
(no
personal checks), yellow fever and cholera vaccinations, 3 application
forms
and 3 photos. For business visa need company letter stating purpose
of trip.
Send prepaid envelope for registered/certified return of passport.
Apply
Embassy of the Republic of Chad, 2002 R St., N.W., Washington, D.C.
20009
(202/462-4009), and check specific requirements.
CHILE - Passport required. Visa not required for stay up to 3 months,
may be
extended. For other information consult Embassy of Chile, 1732 Mass.
Ave.,
N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 (202/785-3159) or nearest Consulate General:
CA
(310/785-0113 and 415/982-7662), FL (305/373-8623), IL (312/654-8780),
PA
(215/829-9520), NY (212/980-3366), TX (713/621-5853) or PR (809/725
6365).
CHINA, PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF - Passport and visa required. Transit
visa
required for any stop (even if you do not exit the plane or train)
in China.
Visitors must show hotel reservation and "letter of confirmation" from
the
China International Travel Service (CITS) or an invitation from an
individual
or institution in China. Business travelers are required to obtain
formal
invitation from Chinese business contact. CITS tours may be booked
through
several travel agencies and airlines in the United States and abroad
and are
often advertised in newspapers and magazines. Visas for tour group
members
are usually obtained by the travel agent as part of the tour package.
Visa
requires $30 fee (no personal checks), 2 application forms and 2 photos.
Allow at least 10 days processing time. Medical examination required
for
those staying 1 year or longer. AIDS test required for those staying
more
than 6 months. For further information contact Chinese Embassy, 2300
Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/328-2517) or
nearest
Consulate General: Chicago (312/346-0287), Houston (713/524-4311),
Los
Angeles (213/380-2506), New York (212/330-7409) or San Francisco
(415/563-4857).
COLOMBIA - Passport, proof of onward/return ticket, and entry permit
required
for tourist stay. Entry permits are granted by the immigration authorities
at
the port of entry, for an initial stay of up to 90 days, extendable
for
multiple additional periods. Minors (under 18) traveling alone, with
one
parent or in someone else's custody, must present written authorization
signed
before a notary and authenticated by the Colombian Consulate from the
absent
parent(s) or guardian. Persons suspected of being HIV-positive may
be denied
entry. For information about longer stays, business and official travel
contact Embassy of Colombia (Consulate), 1825 Conn. Ave., N.W., Suite
218,
Washington, D.C. 20009 (202/332-7476) or nearest Consulate General:
CA
(213/382-1137 or 415/495-7191), FL (305/448-5558), GA (404/237-1045),
IL
(312/923-1196), LA (504/525-5580), MA (617/536-6222), MN (612/933-2408),
MO
(314/991-3636), OH (216/943-1200 ext. 2530), NY (212/949-9898), PR
(809/754-6885), TX (713/527-8919), or WV (304/234-8561).
COMOROS ISLANDS - Passport and onward/return ticket required. Visa
for up to
3 weeks (extendable) issued at airport upon arrival. Anti-malarial
suppressants suggested. For further information consult Embassy of
the
Federal and Islamic Republic of Comoros, 336 East 45th St., 2nd Floor,
New
York, NY 10017 (212/972-8010).
CONGO - Passport and visa required. Single-entry $30 or multiple-entry
$50,
for tourist/business stay up to 3 months, requires yellow fever and
cholera
immunizations and onward/return ticket. First-time applicants need
2
application forms and 2 photos, returning visitors need only 2. For
business
visa must have company letter stating reason for trip. Include SASE
for
return of passport by mail. Letter of introduction stating reason
for trip, 2
applications and 2 photos required. Apply Embassy of the Republic
of the
Congo, 4891 Colorado Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20011 (202/726-5500)
or the
Permanent Mission of the Congo to the UN, 14 East 65th St. New York,
NY 10021
(212/744-7840).
COOK ISLANDS - Passport and onward/return ticket required. Visa not
needed
for visit up to 31 days. For longer stays and further information
contact
Consulate for the Cook Islands, Kamehameha Schools, #16, Kapalama Heights,
Honolulu, HI 96817 (808/847-6377).
COSTA RICA - Passport required. Travelers are sometimes admitted with
(original) certified U.S. birth certificate and photo ID for tourist
stay of
up to 90 days. Tourist card issued upon arrival at airport upon presentation
of aforementioned documents for approximately $20. U.S. citizens must
have
onward/return ticket. For stays over 90 days, you must apply for an
extension
(within the first week of visit) with Costa Rican Immigration and,
after 90
days, obtain exit visa and possess a valid U.S. passport. For travel
with
pets and other information contact the Consular Section of the Embassy
of
Costa Rica, 2112 S St. N.W. , Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/328-6628)
or nearest
Consulate General: CA (415/392-8488), GA (404/951-7025), FL (305/371
7485),
IL (312/263-2772), LA (504/887-8131), NY (212/425-2620) or TX (713/266
1527).
COTE D'IVOIRE (formerly Ivory Coast) - Passport required. Visa not
required
for stay up to 90 days. Visa $33, requires 4 application forms, 4
photos,
yellow fever vaccination, onward/return ticket and financial guarantee.
Include postage for return of passport by registered mail. For further
information contact Embassy of the Republic of Cote D'Ivoire, 2424
Mass. Ave.,
N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/797-0300) or Honorary Consulate:
CA
(415/391-0176).
CROATIA - Passport and visa required. Visa can be obtained at port
of entry
but obtaining it in advance may prevent potential complications at
the border.
There is no charge for business or tourist visa. Please provide SASE
or
prepaid airbill for return of documents. For further information consult
the
Embassy of Croatia, 236 Massachusetts Ave., N.E., Washington, D.C.
20002
(202/588-5899).
CUBA - Passport and visa required. Tourist visa $26, business visa
$50, valid
up to 6 months, requires 1 application and photo. Send money order
only and
SASE for return of passport. Apply Cuban Interests Section, 2639 16th
Street,
N.W., Washington, D.C. 20009 (202/797-8609 or 8518). AIDS test required
for
those staying longer than 90 days. Attention: U.S. citizens need
a Treasury
Dept. license in order to engage in any transactions related to travel
to and
within Cuba. Before planning any travel to Cuba, U.S. citizens should
contact
the Licensing Division, Office of Foreign Assets Control, Department
of the
Treasury, 1331 G St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20220 (202/622-2480).
CURACAO - (See Netherlands Antilles.)
CYPRUS - Passport required. Visa not required for tourist/business
up to 3
months. For employment and other travel, visa required and must be
obtained
in advance. AIDS test required for certain entertainers; U.S. test
accepted.
For additional information consult Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus,
2211 R
St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/462-5772) or nearest Consulate:
AR
(602/264-9701), CA (310/397-0771, 510/286-1831), GA (404/941-3764),
IN
(219/481-6897), LA (504/388-8701), MA (617/497-0219), MI (513/582-1411),
NY
(212/686-6016), OR (503/227-1411), PA (215/928-4290), or TX (713/928
2264) .
CZECH REPUBLIC - Passport required. Visa not required for stay up
to 30 days.
All visitors staying longer than 30 days must register with the appropriate
authorities within 3 days after their arrival. For more information
contact
Embassy of the Czech Republic, 3900 Spring of Freedom Street., N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/363-6308).
DENMARK (including GREENLAND) - Passport required. Tourist/business
visa
issued on arrival for stay up to 3 months. Period begins when entering
Scandinavian area: Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden. Special rules
apply for
entry into the U.S.-operated defense area in Greenland. For further
information contact the Royal Danish Embassy, 3200 Whitehaven St.,
N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/234-4300) or nearest Consulate General:
CA
(213/387-4277), Chicago (312/787-8780) or New York (212/223-4545).
DJIBOUTI - Passport and visa required. Visas must be obtained before
arrival.
Single-entry visa valid for 30 days, extendable, requires $30 fee,
2
applications, 2 photos, yellow fever immunization, onward/return ticket
and
sufficient funds. Company letter needed for business visa. Send prepaid
envelope for return of passport by registered, certified, or express
mail.
Apply Embassy of the Republic of Djibouti, 1156 15th St., N.W., Suite
515,
Washington, D.C. 20005 (202/331-0270) or the Djibouti Mission to the
U.N.,
866 United Nations Plaza, Suite 4011, New York, NY 10017 (212/753-3163).
DOMINICA - Proof of U.S. citizenship, photo ID and return/onward ticket
required for tourist stay up to 6 months. For longer stays and other
information consult Consulate of the Commonwealth of Dominica, 820
2nd Ave.,
Suite 900, New York, NY 10017 (212/599-8478).
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - Passport or proof of U.S. citizenship and tourist
card or
visa required. Tourist card for stay up to 2 months, available from
Consulate
or from airline serving the Dominican Republic, $10 fee. Visa issued
by
Consulate, valid up to 5 years, no charge. All persons must pay $10
airport
departure fee. AIDS test required for residence permit. U.S. test
not
accepted. For business travel and other information call the Embassy
of the
Dominican Republic, 1715 22nd St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/332
6280)
or nearest Consulate General: CA (415/982-5144), FL (305/358-3221),
IL
(312/772-6363), LA (504/522-1843), MA (617/482-8121), NY (212/768-2480),
PA
(215/923-3006), PR (809/725-9550), or TX (713/266-0165).
ECUADOR - Passport and return/onward ticket required for stay up to
3 months.
For additional information contact the Embassy of Ecuador, 2535 15th
St.,
N.W., Washington, D.C. 20009 (202/234-7166) or nearest Consulate General:
CA
(213/628-3014 or 415/957-5921), FL (305/539-8214), IL (312/329-0266),
LA
(504/523-3229), MA (617/523-2700), MD (410/889-4435), MI (313/332-7356),
NJ
(201/642-0208), NV (702/735-8193), NY (212/808-0170/71), PR (809/781
4408), or
TX (713/622-8105).
EGYPT - Passport and visa required. Transit visa for stay up to 48
hours
available. Tourist visa, valid 3 months, requires $15 fee (cash or
money
order), 1 application form and 1 photo. Visa may be issued at airport
upon
arrival for fee of $20. For business travel, need company letter stating
purpose of trip. Enclose prepaid envelope for return of passport by
certified
mail. Proof of yellow fever immunization required if arriving from
infected
area. AIDS test required for workers and students staying over 30
days.
Register with local authorities or at hotel within 7 days of arrival.
Travelers must declare foreign currency on Form "D" on arrival and
show Form
"D" and bank receipts upon departure. Maximum Egyptian currency allowed
into
and out of Egypt is LE20. For additional information consult Embassy
of the
Arab Republic of Egypt, 3521 International Court, N.W., Washington,
D.C. 20008
(202/966-6342/48) or nearest Consulate General: CA (415/346-9700),
IL
(312/828-9162), NY (212/759-7120) or Houston (713/961-4915).
EL SALVADOR - Passport and visa required. (Length of validity of visa
will be
determined by Consulate). Requires 1 application form and 2 photos.
Allow 3
working days for processing. Send SASE for return of passport by mail.
AIDS
test required for permanent residence permit. U.S. test not accepted.
Apply
Consulate General of El Salvador, 1010 16th St., N.W., 3rd Floor, Washington,
D.C. 20036 (202/331-4032) or nearest Consulate: CA (213/383-5776 or
415/781-7924), FL (305/371-8850), IL (312/322-1393), LA (504/522-4266),
NY
(212/889-3608) or TX (713/270-6239).
ENGLAND - (See United Kingdom.)
EQUATORIAL GUINEA - Passport and visa required. Obtain visa in advance.
For
further information contact the residence of the Ambassador of Equatorial
Guinea at 57 Magnolia Ave., Mount Vernon, NY (914/667-9664).
ERITREA - Passport and visa required. Tourist/business visa valid
for a stay
of up to 6 months, requires 1 application, 1 photo, $25 fee (no personal
checks). Business visa can be extended up to 1 year, requires company
letter
stating purpose of travel. Include SASE for return of passport by
mail. Allow
3 working days for processing. For more information contact the Embassy
of
Eritrea, 910 17th St., NW, Suite 400, Washington, D.C. 20006 (202/429
1991).
ESTONIA - Passport required. Visas not required for stay of up to
90 days.
AIDS test required for residency and work permits. U.S. test sometimes
accepted. For further information contact the Consulate General of
Estonia,
630 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2415, New York, NY 10020 (212/247-2131).
ETHIOPIA - Passport and visa required. Tourist/business visa valid
for stay
up to 2 years, fee $70 or transit visa for 48 hours, $40, requires
1
application, 1 photo and yellow fever immunization. Business visa
requires
company letter. Send $2 postage for return of passport or $15.30 for
Federal
Express and $9.95 for Express Mail service. (Money orders only.)
Allow 3-4
working days for processing. Exit visas are required of all visitors
remaining in Ethiopia for more than 30 days. For longer stays and
other
information contact Embassy of Ethiopia, 2134 Kalorama Rd., N.W., Washington,
D.C. 20008 (202/234-2281/2).
FIJI - Passport, proof of sufficient funds and onward/return ticket
required.
Visa issued on arrival for stay up to 30 days and may be extended up
to 6
months. For further information contact Embassy of Fiji, 2233 Wisconsin
Ave.,
N.W., #240, Washington, D.C. 20007 (202/337-8320) or Mission to the
U.N., One
United Nations Plaza, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10017 (212/355-7316).
FINLAND - Passport required. Tourist/business visa not required for
stay up
to 90 days. (90 day period begins when entering Scandinavian area:
Sweden,
Norway, Denmark, Iceland.) Check Embassy of Finland, 3301 Massachusetts
Ave.,
N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/298-5800) or nearest Consulate General:
Los
Angeles (310/203-9903) or New York (212/750-4400).
FRANCE - Passport required to visit France, Andorra, Monaco, Corsica
and
French Polynesia. Visa not required for tourist/business stay up to
3 months
in France, Andorra, Monaco and Corsica, and 1 month in French Polynesia.
Journalists on assignment, ship or plane crew members, and students
are
required to obtain a visa in advance. For further information consult
Embassy
of France, 4101 Reservoir Rd., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20007
(202/944-6000/6200) or nearest Consulate: CA (310/479-4426 or 415/397
4330),
FL (305/372-9798), GA (404/522-4226), HI (808/599-4458), IL (312/787
5359), LA
(504/523-5774), MA (617/482-3650), NY (212/606-3600), PR (809/753-1700)
or TX
(713/528-2181).
FRENCH GUIANA - Proof of U.S. citizenship and photo ID required for
visit up
to 3 weeks. (For stays longer than 3 weeks, a passport is required.)
No visa
required for stay up to 3 months. For further information consult
Embassy of
France, 4101 Reservoir Rd., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20007 (202/944-6000/6200).
FRENCH POLYNESIA - Includes Society Islands, French Southern and Antarctic
Lands, Tuamotu, Gambier, French Austral, Marquesas, Kerguelen, Crozet,
New
Caledonia, Tahiti, Wallis and Furtuna Islands. Passport required.
Visa not
required for visit up to 1 month. For longer stays and further information
consult Embassy of France (202/944-6000/6200).
GABON - Passport and visa required. Visas must be obtained before
arrival.
Single-entry visa valid up to 1 month, multiple-entry visa valid for
1-4
months. Both visas require 2 application forms, 2 photos, yellow fever
vaccinations, and $50 fee (no personal checks accepted). Also need
detailed
travel arrangements, including flight numbers, arrival and departure
dates,
accommodations and next destination. A certificate of accommodation
issued by
the host family or institution in Gabon is required. Business visa
requires
company letter stating purpose of trip and contacts in Gabon. Accompanying
family must be included in letter. For longer stays and other information
call Embassy of the Gabonese Republic, 2034 20th St., N.W., Washington,
D.C.
20009 (202/797-1000) or the Permanent Mission of the Gabonese Republic
to the
UN, 18 East 41st St., 6th Floor, New York, NY 10017 (212/686-9720).
GALAPAGOS ISLANDS - Passport and onward/return ticket required for
visits up
to 3 months. For further information consult Embassy of Ecuador
(202/234-7166).
GAMBIA - Passport and visa required. Tourist/business visa for a
stay of up
to 12 months, requires 1 application, and 1 photo. For business visa,
you
also need company letter stating purpose of visit and itinerary. Allow
at
least 2 working days for processing. Include prepaid envelope for
return of
passport by mail. Apply Embassy of the Gambia, 1155 15th St., N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20005 (202/785-1399) or Permanent Mission of The Gambia
to
the U.N., 820 2nd Ave., 9th floor, New York, NY 10017 (212/949-6640).
GEORGIA - Passport, visa and letter of invitation required. Visa requires
1
application, 1 photo, itinerary and processing fee. Please provide
SASE or
prepaid airbill for return of documents. For additional information
contact
the Embassy of the Republic of Georgia, Suite 424, 1511 K St., N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20005 (202/393-6060).
GERMANY - Passport required. Tourist/business visa not required for
stay up
to 3 months. For longer stays (e.g. employment, students) obtain temporary
residence permit upon arrival. Applicants of residence permits staying
over
90 days may be asked to undergo a medical examination. Every foreign
national
entering Germany is required to provide proof of sufficient health
insurance
and funds. For further information contact the Embassy of the Federal
Republic of Germany, 4645 Reservoir Rd., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20007
(202/298-4000) or nearest Consulate General: CA (415/775-1061, 213/930
2703),
FL (305/358-0290), GA (404/659-4760), IL (312/580-1199), MA (617/536
4414), MI
(313/962-6526), NY (212/308-8700), TX (713/627-7770), or WA (206/682
4312).
GHANA - Passport and visa required. Passport must be valid for at
least six
months at time of entry. Tourist visa required for stay up to 30 days
(extendable). Requires 1 application form, 4 photos, photocopy of
onward/return ticket, bank statement or pay stub and yellow fever
immunization. Single-entry visa requires $20 fee, multiple-entry $50.
Allow
3 working days for processing. Include prepaid envelope for return
of
passport by certified mail. For additional information contact Embassy
of
Ghana, 3512 International Drive, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/686
4520)
or Consulate General, 19 East 47th St., New York, NY 10017 (212/832
1300).
GIBRALTAR - Passport required. Visa not required for tourist stay
up to 3
months. For further information consult British Embassy (202/986-0205).
GILBERT ISLANDS - (See Kiribati.)
GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND - (See United Kingdom.)
GREECE - Passport required. Visa not required for tourist/business
stay up to
3 months. AIDS test required for performing artists and students on
Greek
scholarships; U.S. test accepted. For additional information consult
Consular
Section of the Embassy of Greece, 2211 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington,
D.C.
20008 (202/232-8222) or nearest Consulate: CA (213/385-1447 or
415/775-2102), GA (404/261-3313), IL (312/372-5356), LA (504/523-1167),
MA
(617/542-3240), NY (212/988-5500) or TX (713/840-7522).
GREENLAND - (See Denmark.)
GRENADA - Passport is recommended, but tourists may enter with birth
certificate and photo ID. Visa not required for tourist stay up to
3 months,
may be extended to maximum of 6 months. For additional information
consult
Embassy of Grenada, 1701 New Hampshire Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C.
20009
(202/265-2561) or Permanent Mission of Grenada to the U.N. (212/599
0301).
GUADELOUPE - (See West Indies, French.)
GUATEMALA - Passport and visa or tourist card required. Visa is valid
for 3
years with multiple entries of 30 days each. Requires passport and
1
application form. Tourist card of 30 days stay (extendable). Requires
passport and $5 fee. Provide SASE for return of passport by mail.
For travel
by minors and general information about contact the Embassy of Guatemala,
2220
R St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008-4081 (202/745-4952), or nearest
Consulate:
CA (213/365-9251/2 or 415/788-5651), FL (305/443-4828/29), IL (312/332
3170),
NY (212/686-3837) or TX (713/953-9531).
GUIANA, FRENCH - (See French Guiana.)
GUINEA - Passport and visa required. Tourist/business visa for stay
up to
three months, requires 3 application forms, 3 photos, yellow fever
immunization and $25 fee (cash or money order only). Malaria suppressants
are
recommended. For business visa need company letter stating purpose
of trip
and letter of invitation from company in Guinea. Provide SASE for
return of
passport by mail. For more information contact the Embassy of the Republic
of
Guinea, 2112 Leroy Pl., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/483-9420).
GUINEA-BISSAU - Passport and visa required. Visa must be obtained
in advance.
Visa valid up to 90 days, requires 2 application forms, 2 photos, financial
guarantee to cover stay, letter staying purpose of travel and $12 fee
(payment
by money order only). Include prepaid envelope for return of passport
by
express mail. Apply Embassy of Guinea-Bissau, 918 16th St., N.W.,
Mezzanine
Suite, Washington, D.C. 20006 (202/872-4222).
GUYANA - Passport required. For more information consult Embassy of
Guyana,
2490 Tracy Pl., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/265-6900/03) or Consulate
General, 866 U.N. Plaza, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10017 (212/527-3215).
HAITI - Passport required. For further information consult Embassy
of Haiti,
2311 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/332-4090) or nearest
Consulate: FL (305/859-2003), MA (617/266-36601), NY (212/697-9767),
PR
(809/764-1392), or IL (312/922-4004).
HOLY SEE, APOSTOLIC NUNCIATURE OF THE - Passport required (for entry
into
Italy). For further information consult Apostolic Nunciature of the
Holy See,
3339 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/333-7121) or call
Embassy
of Italy (202/328-5500).
HONDURAS - Passport and onward/return ticket required. For additional
information contact Embassy of Honduras (Consular Section), Suite 310,
1612 K
Street., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006 (202/223-0185) or nearest Consulate:
CA
(213/383-9244 and 415/392-0076), FL (305/447-8927), IL (312/772-7090),
LA
(504/522-3118), NY (212/269-3611) or TX (713/622-4572).
HONG KONG - Passport and onward/return transportation by sea/air required.
Visa not required for tourist stay up to 30 days, may be extended to
3 months.
Confirmed hotel and flight reservations recommended during peak travel
months.
Departure tax 150 Hong Kong dollars (approx. $20 U.S.) paid at airport.
Visa
required for work or study. For other types of travel consult British
Embassy
(202/986-0205).
HUNGARY - Passport required. Visa not required for stay up to 90 days.
For
business travel and other information check Embassy of the Republic
of
Hungary, 3910 Shoemaker Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/362
6730) or
Consulate General, 8 East 75th Street, New York, NY 10021 (212/879
4127).
ICELAND - Passport required. Visa not required for stay up to 3 months.
Period begins when entering Scandinavian area: Denmark, Finland, Norway,
Sweden. For additional information call Embassy of Iceland, 1156 15th
Street,
N.W., Suite 1200, Washington, D.C. 20005 (202/265-6653-5) or Consulate
General
in New York (212/686-4100).
INDIA - Passport and visa required. Obtain visa in advance. Transit
visa
valid for stay up to 15 days, requires $25 fee. Visas are available
up to 3
months for $40, up to 6 months for $60, 1 year for $70, and a 5 yr.
visa for
$120 but given only on a strict basis. 1 application form, 2 photos,
onward/return ticket and proof of sufficient funds. Visa must be obtained
before arrival. Business visa requires $70 fee, 1 application form,
2 photos
and company letter stating purpose of trip and itinerary. Include
prepaid
envelope for return of passport by certified mail. Allow 1 weeks for
processing if sent by mail. Yellow fever immunization needed if arriving
from
infected area. AIDS test required for all students and anyone over
18 staying
more than 1 year; U.S. test from well known lab accepted. Check requirements
with Embassy of India, 2536 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008
(202/939-9839/9849) or nearest Consulate General: Chicago (312/718
6280), New
York (212/879-7805/6) or San Francisco (415/668-0683).
INDONESIA - Valid passport and onward/return ticket required. Visa
not
required for tourist stay up to 2 months (non-extendable). For longer
stays
and additional information consult Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia,
2020
Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 (202/775-5200) or nearest
Consulate:
CA (213/383-5126 or 415/474-9571), IL (312/938-0101), NY (212/879-0600)
or TX
(713/785-1691).
IRAN - Passport and visa required. The United States does not maintain
diplomatic or consular relations with Iran. Travel by U.S. citizens
is not
recommended. For visa information contact Embassy of Pakistan, Iranian
Interests Section, 2209 Wisconsin Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20007
(202/965-4990).
IRAQ - Passport and visa required. AIDS test required for stay over
5 days.
The United States suspended diplomatic and consular operations in Iraq
in
1990. Since February 1991, U.S. passports are not valid for travel
in, to, or
through Iraq without authorization from the Department of State. Application
for exemptions to this restriction should be submitted in writing to
Passport
Services, U.S. Department of State, 1111 19th St., N.W., Washington,
D.C.
20524, Attn.: CA/PPT/C. Attention: U.S. citizens need a Treasury
Dept.
license in order to engage in any transactions related to travel to
and within
Iraq. Before planning any travel to Iraq, U.S. citizens should contact
the
Licensing Division, Office of Foreign Assets Control, Department of
the
Treasury, 1331 G St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20220 (202/622-2480).
For visa
information contact a country that maintains diplomatic relations with
Iraq.
IRELAND - Passport required. Tourists are not required to obtain visas
for
stays under 90 days, but may be asked to show onward/return ticket.
For
further information consult Embassy of Ireland, 2234 Mass. Ave., N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/462-3939) or nearest Consulate General:
CA
(415/392-4214), IL (312/337-1868), MA (617/267-9330) or NY (212/319
2555).
ISRAEL - Passport, onward/return ticket and proof of sufficient funds
required. Tourist visa issued upon arrival valid for 3 months, but
can be
renewed. Consult Embassy of Israel, 3514 International Dr., N.W.,
Washington,
D.C. 20008 (202/364-5500) or nearest Consulate General: CA (213/651
5700 and
415/398-8885), FL (305/358-8111), GA (404/875-7851), IL (312/565-3300),
MA
(617/542-0041), NY (212/351-5200), PA (215/546-5556) or TX (713/627
3780).
ITALY - Passport required. Visa not required for tourist stay up to
3 months.
For longer stays, employment or study, obtain visa in advance. For
additional
information consult Embassy of Italy, 1601 Fuller St., N.W., Washington,
D.C.
20009 (202/328-5500) or nearest Consulate General: CA (310/820-0622
or
415/931-4924), FL (305/374-6322), IL (312/467-1550), LA (504/524-2272),
MA
(617/542-0483/4), MI (313/963-8560), NJ (201/643-1448), NY (212/737
9100), PA
(215/592-7329) or TX (713/850-7520).
IVORY COAST - (See Cote d'Ivoire.)
JAMAICA - Passport (or original birth certificate and photo ID), onward/return
ticket and proof of sufficient funds required. (Photo ID is not required
for
U.S. citizens under 16 using birth certificate.) Tourist card issued
on
arrival for stay up to 6 months; must be returned to immigration authorities
on departure. For business or study, visa must be obtained in advance,
no
charge. Departure tax $15 paid at airport. Check information with
Embassy of
Jamaica, 1520 New Hampshire Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 (202/452
0660)
or nearest Consulate: CA (310/559-3822 or 510/886-6061), FL (305/374
8431),
GA (404/593-1500), IL (312/663-0023), NY (212/935-9000), or MA (617/266
8604).
JAPAN - Passport and onward/return ticket required. Visa not required
for
tourist/business stay up to 90 days. Departure tax $20 (2,000 yen)
paid at
airport. For specific information consult Embassy of Japan, 2520
Mass. Ave.,
N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/939-6800) or nearest Consulate:
AK
(907/279-8428), CA (213/617-6700 or 415/777-3533), FL (305/530-9090),
GA
(404/892-2700), Guam (671/646-1290), HI (808/536-2226), IL (312/280
0400), LA
(504/529-2101), MA (617/973-9772), MI (313/567-0120), MO (816/471-0111),
NY
(212/371-8222), OR (503/221-1811), TX (713/652-2977) or WA (206/682
9107).
JORDAN - Passport required. Visa required in advance only if entering
Jordan
via the King Hussein Bridge. For details consult the Embassy of the
Hashemite
Kingdom of Jordan, 3504 International Dr., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008
(202/966-2664).
KAZAKHSTAN - Passport and visa required. Visa requires 1 application,
1
photo, original passport or travel document, a letter of invitation
clearly
stating dates of visit and itinerary, and confirmation of accommodations.
Requirements for business travel include confirmation from inviting
organization, registration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of
Kazakhstan
by inviting organization, cover letter from your company, and prepaid
airbill
or SASE. Visa fees should be paid by company check or money order,
$30 for 1
week processing, $60 for three day processing, $100 for same day processing,
and $120 for multi-entry processing. For home stay or other additional
information contact the Embassy of Kazakhstan, 3421 Mass. Ave., N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20007 (202/333-4507).
KENYA - Passport and visa required. Visa must be obtained in advance.
Single-entry visa for tourist/business stay up to 6 months, $30 (money
order
or cashier's check only); requires 1 application form, 2 photos and
onward/return ticket. Yellow fever immunization is recommend. Anti
malarial
pills are recommended for those travelling to the western or coastal
regions.
Multiple-entry business visa valid for up to 1 year, $50. Payment
by
cashiers check or money order only. Airport departure tax is $20.
Consult
the Embassy of Kenya, 2249 R St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/387
6101)
or Consulate General: Los Angeles (310/274-6635) or New York (212/486
1300).
KIRIBATI (formerly Gilbert Islands) - Passport and visa required.
For
additional information consult British Embassy (202/462-1340).
KOREA, DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF (North Korea) - The United States
does
not maintain diplomatic or consular relations with North Korea and
has no
third country representing U.S. interests there. Attention: U.S.
citizens
need a Treasury Dept. license in order to engage in any transactions
related
to travel to and within North Korea. Before planning any travel to
North
Korea, U.S. citizens should contact the Licensing Division, Office
of Foreign
Assets Control, Department of the Treasury, 1331 G St., N.W., Washington,
D.C.
20220 (202/622-2480). Visa information must be obtained from a consulate
in a
country that maintains diplomatic relations with North Korea.
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF (South Korea) - Passport required. Visa not required
for
a tourist stay up to 15 days. For longer stays and other types of
travel,
visa must be obtained in advance, $20 fee. Tourist visa for longer
stay
requires 1 application form and 1 photo. Business visa requires 1
application
form, 1 photo and company letter. Fine imposed for overstaying visa
and for
long-term visa holders not registered within 60 days after entry.
If applying
by mail, enclose SASE or prepaid airbill. Vaccination certificate
required if
coming from infected area within 14 days of arrival in Korea. For
further
information check Embassy of the Republic of Korea, (Consular Division),
2320
Massachusetts Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/939-5660/63)
or nearest
Consulate General: AK (907/561-5488), CA (213/385-9300 and 415/921
2251/3),
FL (305/372-1555), GA (404/522-1611/3), Guam (671/472-6109), HI
(808/595-6109), IL (312/822-9485), MA (617/348-3660), NY (212/752
1700), TX
(713/961-0186) or WA (206/441-1011/4).
KUWAIT - Passport and visa required. AIDS test required for work
visa; U.S.
test accepted. For further information contact the Embassy of the
State of
Kuwait, 2940 Tilden St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/966-0702)
or
Consulate, 321 East 44th St., New York, NY 10017 (212/973-4318).
KYRGYZ REPUBLIC (Kyrgyzstan) - Passport and visa required. Visa requires
1
application form, 2 photos and detailed itinerary. Visa valid for
60 days
after date of issuance. Multi-entry visa $100 (no personal checks).
Include
SASE for return of passport by mail (or proper fee for express mail
service).
For additional information contact the Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic,
1511 K
St., N.W., Suite 707, Washington, D.C. 20005 (202/628-0433).
LAOS - Passport and visa required. Visa requires $35 fee, 3 application
forms, 3 photos, onward/return transportation, sufficient funds, cholera
immunization and SASE for return of passport by mail. Transit visas
for stay
up to 5 days requires onward/return ticket and visa for next destination.
Period of stay: maximum 5 days in Vietiane only. Visitor visa are
issued for
1 entry and must be used within 3 months of issue date. Period of
stay: 1
month, can be extended for another 30 days (visitor visa application
must be
accompanied by letter from relative or friends in Laos). Tourist visas
are
issued only to those who apply through a tourist agency. Period of
stay: 15
days which may be extended for another 15 days. Business visa requires
letter
from counterpart in Laos and is valid for 1 entry and must be used
within 3
months of issue date. Period of stay: 1 month, can be extended for
another
30 days. For more information, check with the Embassy of the Lao People's
Democratic Republic, 2222 S St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008
(202/332-6416/7).
LATVIA - Passport and visa required. Tourist/business visa issued
at Embassy.
Require 1 application form, 1 photo, and $5 fee. Please provide SASE
or
prepaid airbill for return of documents. For further information contact
Embassy of Latvia, 4325 17th St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20011 (202/726
8213).
LEBANON - Passport and visa required. AIDS test required for those
seeking
residence permits; U.S. test accepted. Since January 1987, U.S. passports
are
not valid for travel in, to, or through Lebanon without authorization
from the
Department of State. Application for exemptions to this restriction
should be
submitted in writing to Passport Services, U.S. Department of State,
1111 19th
St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20524, Attn.: CA/PPT/C. For further visa
information contact Embassy of Lebanon, 2560 28th St., N.W., Washington,
D.C.
20008 (202/939-6300) or nearest Consulate General: Los Angeles
(213/467-1253), Detroit (313/567-0233) or New York (212/744-7905).
LEEWARD ISLANDS - (See Virgin Islands, British.)
LESOTHO - Passport and visa required. Visa requires 1 form. Single
entry
visa requires $7.50 fee and multiple-entry $15. For more information,
check
Embassy of the Kingdom of Lesotho, 2511 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington,
D.C.
20008 (202/797-5533).
LIBERIA - Passport and visa required. Transit visitors with onward
ticket can
remain at airport up to 48 hours. Other travelers must have round
trip ticket
and obtain visas before arrival. Tourist/business entry visa valid
3 months,
no fee, requires 2 application forms, 2 photos, cholera and yellow
fever
vaccinations and medical certificate to confirm that traveler is in
good
health and free of any communicable disease. Company letter needed
for
business visa. Include SASE for return of passport by mail. Obtain
exit
permit from immigration authorities upon arrival, 1 photo required.
For
business requirements call Embassy of the Republic of Liberia, 5303
Colorado
Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20011 (202/723-0437) or nearest Consulate:
CA
(213/277-7692), GA (404/753-4754), IL (312/643-8635), LA (504/523-7784),
MI
(313/342-3900) or NY (212/687-1025).
LIBYA - Passport and visa required. AIDS test required for those seeking
residence permits; U.S. test accepted. Since December 1981, U.S. passports
are not valid for travel in, to, or through Libya without authorization
from
the Department of State. Application for exemptions to this restriction
should be submitted in writing to Passport Services, U.S. Department
of State,
1111 19th St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20524, Attn.: CA/PPT/C. Attention:
U.S. citizens need a Treasury Dept. license in order to engage in any
transactions related to travel to and within Libya. Before planning
any
travel to Libya, U.S. citizens should contact the Licensing Division,
Office
of Foreign Assets Control, Department of the Treasury, 1331 G St.,
N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20220 (202/622-2480). Application and inquiries
for visas
must be made through a country that maintains diplomatic relations
with Libya.
LIECHTENSTEIN - Passport required. Visa not required for tourist/business
stay up to 3 months. For further information consult the Swiss Embassy
(202/745-7900).
LITHUANIA - Passport required. For further information contact Embassy
of
Lithuania, 2622 16th St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20009 (202/234-5860).
LUXEMBOURG - Passport required. Visa not required for tourist/business
stay
up to 3 months. For additional information contact Embassy of Luxembourg,
2200 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/265-4171) or the
nearest
Consulate: CA (415/788-0816), FL (305/373-1300), GA (404/668-9811),
IL
(312/726-0355), MN (612/644-0942), MO (816/792-0841), NY (212/888-6664)
or OH
(513/422-4697).
MACAU - Passport required. Visa not required for visits up to 60 days.
For
further information consult nearest Portuguese Consulate: Washington,
D.C.
(202/332-3007), San Francisco (415/346-3400), New Bedford (508/997
6151),
Newark (201/622-7300), NY (212/246-4580), Providence (401/272-2003)
or
Portuguese Consulate in Hong Kong (231-338).
MACEDONIA, FORMER YUGOSLAV REPUBLIC OF - Entry permission can be obtained
at
border points. Macedonia does not currently maintain an embassy in
the U.S.
For more information check with the Office of Macedonia, 3050 K St.,
N.W.,
Suite 210 20007 (202/337-3063).
MADAGASCAR - Passport and visa required. Visa allows entry in Madagascar
within 6 months from the date of issue. Short term visa valid for
single-entry up to 90 days, $22.50; or double-entries, $44.15 (no personal
checks). Requires 4 blue application forms, 4 photos, yellow fever
and
cholera immunizations if arriving from infected areas, proof of onward/return
transportation, and sufficient funds for stay. For business visa,
the
aforementioned is required including company letter. Include a prepaid
envelope for return of passport by registered mail. For longer stays
and
additional information contact Embassy of the Democratic Republic of
Madagascar, 2374 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/265
5525/6) or
nearest Consulate: NY (212/986-9491), PA (215/893-3067) or CA
(1-800/856-2721).
MALAWI - Passport required. Visa not required for stay up to 1 year.
No
dress codes apply for anyone visiting Malawi. For further information
contact
the Embassy of Malawi, 2408 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008
(202/797-1007) or Malawi Mission to the U.N., 600 3rd Ave., New York,
NY 10016
(212/949-0180).
MALAYSIA (and the Borneo States, Sarawak and Sabah) - Passport required.
Visa
not required for stay up to 3 months. Yellow fever and cholera immunizations
necessary if arriving from infected areas. AIDS test required for
work
permits. U.S. test sometimes accepted. For entry of pets or other
types of
visits, consult Embassy of Malaysia, 2401 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington,
D.C.
20008 (202/328-2700) or nearest Consulate: Los Angeles (213/621-2991)
or New
York (212/490-2722).
MALDIVES - Passport required. Tourist visa issued upon arrival for
30 days
validity, no charge. Visitors must have proof of onward/return transportation
and sufficient funds (minimum of $25 per person per day). Yellow fever
vaccination certificate is required for those arriving from infected
areas.
Check with the Maldives Mission to the U.N. in New York (212/599-6195)
for
further information.
MALI - Passport and visa required. Visa must be obtained in advance.
Tourist/business visa for stay up to 4 weeks, may be extended after
arrival,
requires $17 fee (cash or money order), 2 application forms, 2 photos,
proof
of onward/return transportation and yellow fever vaccination. (Cholera
immunization is recommended.) For business travel, must have company
letter
stating purpose of trip. Send SASE for return of passport if applying
by
mail. Apply Embassy of the Republic of Mali, 2130 R St., N.W., Washington,
D.C. 20008 (202/332-2249).
MALTA - Passport required. Visa not required for stay up to 3 months
(extension must be applied for prior to end of 3-month period or expiration
of
original visa). Visa requires 3 application forms, 2 photos, proof
of
onward/return transportation and $46 fee (check or money order). Transit
visa
available for $31. For additional information consult Embassy of Malta,
2017
Conn. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/462-3611/2) or nearest
Consulate: CA (213/939-5011 and 415/468-4321), FL (305/942-2491),
MA
(617/259-1391), MI (313/525-9777), MO (816/833-0033), MN (612/699-3433),
NY
(212/725-2345), PA (412/279-6170) or TX (713/497-2100 or 713/999-1812).
MARSHALL ISLANDS, REPUBLIC OF THE - Proof of U.S. citizenship, sufficient
funds for stay and onward/return ticket required for stay up to 30
days
(extendable up to 90 days from date of entry). Entry permit not needed
to
bring in sea-going vessel. Obtain necessary forms from airline or
shipping
agent serving Marshall Islands. Departure fee $15 (those over age
60 exempt).
Health certificate required if arriving from infected areas. AIDS
test may be
required for visits over 30 days; U.S. test accepted. Check information
with
Embassy of Marshall Islands, 2433 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington,
D.C.
20008 (202/234-5414) or Permanent Mission to the U.N., 220 East 42nd
St., New
York, NY 10017 (211/983-3040) or the nearest Consulate General: CA
(714/474-0331) or HI (808/942-4422).
MARTINIQUE - (See West Indies, French.)
MAURITANIA - Passport and visa required. Obtain visa before arrival.
Visa
valid 3 months, requires $10 fee (money order only), 2 application
forms, 4
photos, yellow fever and cholera immunizations and proof of onward/return
transportation. Business travelers must have proof of sufficient funds
(bank
statement) or letter from sponsoring company. For further information
contact
Embassy of the Republic of Mauritania, 2129 Leroy Pl., N.W., Washington,
D.C.
20008 (202/232-5700/01) or Permanent Mission to the U.N., 211 East
43rd
Street, Suite 2000, New York, NY 10017 (212/986-7963).
MAURITIUS - Passport, sufficient funds for stay and onward/return ticket
required. Visa not required for tourist/business stay up to 3 months.
AIDS
test required for permanent residence and work permits. U.S. test
sometimes
accepted. For further information consult Embassy of Mauritius, Suite
441,
4301 Conn. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/244-1491/2) or Honorary
Consulate in Los Angeles (818/788-3720).
MAYOTTE ISLAND - (See France.)
MEXICO - Passport and visa not required of U.S. citizens for tourist/transit
stay up to 90 days. Tourist card is required. Tourist card valid
3 months
for single entry up to 180 days, no charge, requires proof of U.S.
citizenship, photo ID and proof of sufficient funds. Tourist cards
may be
obtained in advance from Consulate, Tourism Office, and most airlines
serving
Mexico upon arrival. Departure tax $10 is paid at airport. Notarized
consent
from parent(s) required for children travelling alone, with one parent
or in
someone else's custody. (This permit is not necessary when a minor
is in
possession of a valid passport.) For other types of travel and details,
check
Embassy of Mexico's Consular Section, 2827 16th St., N.W., Washington,
DC
20009-4260 (202/736-1000) or nearest Consulate General: CA (213/351
6800,
415/392-5554 and 619/231-8414), CO (303/830-0601), FL (305/716-4977),
IL
(312/855-1380), LA (504/522-3596), NY (212/689-0460), PR (809/764-0258)
or TX
(214/631-7772, 713/542-2300, 512/773-9255 and 915/533-3644).
MICRONESIA, FEDERATED STATES OF (Kosrae, Yap, Ponape, and Truk) - Proof
of
citizenship, sufficient funds, and onward/return ticket required for
tourist
visit up to 6 months, extendable (up to 12 months from date of entry)
after
arrival in Micronesia. Entry permit may be needed for other types
of travel;
obtain forms from airline. Departure fee $5 (U.S.). Health certificate
may
be required if traveling from infected area. Typhoid and tetanus
immunizations are recommended. AIDS test required if staying over
1 year.
U.S. test is accepted. For further information contact Embassy of
the
Federated States of Micronesia, 1725 N St., N.W., Washington, D.C.
20036
(202/223-4383) or nearest Consulate: Hawaii (808/836-4775) or Guam
(671/646-9154).
MIQUELON ISLAND - Proof of U.S. citizenship and photo ID required for
visit up
to 3 months. For further information consult Embassy of France
(202/944-6000).
MOLDOVA - Passport and visa required. Visas are issued at the Embassy
of
Moldova. Visas can not be issued at the entry points along the Romanian
and
Ukrainian borders. Visa requirements: 1 application form and 1 photo.
For
additional information consult Embassy of the Republic of Moldova,
1533 K
Street, N.W., Suite 333, Washington, D.C. 20005, (202/783-4218).
MONACO - Passport required. Visa not required for visit up to 3 months.
For
further information consult French Embassy (202/944-6000) or nearest
Honorary
Consulate of the Principality of Monaco: CA (213/655-8970 or 415/362
5050),
IL (312/642-1242), LA (504/522-5700), NY (212/759-5227) or PR (809/721
4215).
MONGOLIA - Passport and visa required. Multiple-entry visa valid for
period
of 6 months may be issued for $65. Transit visa for stay up to 48
hours
requires copy of onward ticket, visa for next destination and $15 fee
($30 for
double transit). Tourist visa for up to 90 days requires confirmation
from
Mongolian Travel Agency (Zhuulchin) and $25 fee. Business visa requires
letter from company stating purpose of trip and invitation from Mongolian
organization and $25 fee. Submit 1 application form, 1 photo, itinerary
and
prepaid envelope for return of passport by certified or special delivery
mail.
AIDS test required for students and anyone staying longer than 3 months;
U.S.
test accepted. All foreigners are required to be registered with the
Civil
Registration Information Center Police Department in Mongolia Upon
arrival
regardless of duration of stay and are warned to do so in order to
avoid any
inconveniences they may face upon departure. For additional information
contact Embassy of Mongolia, 2833 M Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.
20007
(202/333-7117) or the UN Mission of Mongolia, 6 East 77th St., New
York, NY
10021 (212/861-9460).
MOROCCO - Passport required. Passport must have 6 months validity.
Visa not
required for stay up to 3 months, extendable. For additional information
consult Embassy of Morocco, 1601 21st St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20009
(202/462-7979 to 7982) or Consulate General in New York (212/213-9644).
MOZAMBIQUE - Passport and visa required. Visa must be obtained in
advance.
Entry visa valid 30 days from date of issuance, requires 2 application
forms,
2 photos, immunization for yellow fever and cholera, $20 fee and letter
(from
company or individual) giving detailed itinerary. Visitors may have
to
exchange $25 at point of entry and declare all foreign currency. Apply
Embassy of the Republic of Mozambique, Suite 570, 1990 M St., N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20036 (202/293-7146).
MYANMAR (formerly Burma) - Passport and visa required. Single-entry
visas,
for stay up to 28 days, requires $18 fee, 2 application forms, 3 photos
and
itinerary. Single-entry business visa, for stay up to 28 days, requires
$30
fee, 3 application forms and 4 photos. Tourists visas are issued for
package
or group tours as well as Foreign Independent Travelers (FITs). FITs
holding
tourist visas must change a minimum of $300 (U.S.) upon arrival. Business
visa requires company letter and invitation from a Myanmarian company.
Overland travel into and out of Myanmar is only permitted at certain
points
(check with Embassy). Enclose prepaid envelope for return of passport
by
registered/certified mail. Allow 24 hours for processing. For further
information contact Embassy of the Union of Myanmar, 2300 S St., N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/332-9044-5) or the Permanent Mission of
Myanmar to
the U.N., 10 East 77th St., New York, NY 10021 (212/535-1311).
NAMIBIA - Passport, onward/return ticket and proof of sufficient funds
required. Visa not required for tourist or business stay up to 90
days.
Consult Embassy of Namibia, 1605 New Hampshire Ave., N.W., Washington,
D.C.
20009 (202/986-0540) for further information on entry requirements.
NAURU - Passport, visa, onward/return ticket and sponsorship from a
resident
in Nauru required. For more information contact Consulate of the Republic
of
Nauru in Guam, P.O. Box Am, Agana, Guam 96910 (671/649-8300).
NEPAL - Passport and visa required. Tourist visa extendable to a maximum
period of 150 days in one visa year (January to December). Single
entry visa
for 15 days, $15; single entry visa for 30 days, $25; double entry
visa for 30
days, $40; and multiple entry visa with a validity for 60 days, $60;
requires
1 application form and 1 photo. Entry visas are valid for entry into
Nepal
within six months from the date of issue. Tourist visa can also be
obtained
from Immigration Office at Kathmandu Airport and other specified ports
of
entry. Trekking permit is required for trekking purposes. For additional
information contact Royal Nepalese Embassy, 2131 Leroy Pl., N.W., Washington,
D.C. 20008 (202/667-4550) or Consulate General in New York (212/370
4188).
NETHERLANDS - Passport required. Visa not required for tourist/business
visit
up to 90 days. Tourists may be asked to show onward/return ticket
or proof of
sufficient funds for stay. For further information contact Embassy
of the
Netherlands, 4200 Wisconsin Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20016
(202/244-5300) or nearest Consulate General: CA (310/268-1598), IL
(312/856-0110), NY (212/246-1429) or TX (713/622-8000).
NETHERLANDS ANTILLES - Islands include Bonaire, Curacao, Saba, Statia,
St.
Maarten. Passport or proof of U.S. citizenship (i.e. certified birth
certificate or voter registration card with photo I.D.) required.
Visa not
required for stay up to 14 days, extendable to 90 days after arrival.
Tourists may be asked to show onward/return ticket or proof of sufficient
funds for stay. Departure tax $10 when leaving Bonaire and Curacao,
$4 in
Statia, $10 in St. Maarten. For further information consult Embassy
of the
Netherlands (202/244-5300), or nearest Consulate General: CA (213/380
3440),
IL (312/856-0110), NY (212/246-1429) or TX (713/622-8000).
NEW CALEDONIA - (See French Polynesia.)
NEW ZEALAND - Passport and visitor's card (to be completed upon arrival)
required. Passport must be valid until at least 3 months past the
date you
plan to leave New Zealand. Visa not required for tourist stay of up
to 3
months, must have onward/return ticket, visa for next destination and
proof of
sufficient funds. For business or additional information contact Embassy
of
New Zealand, 37 Observatory Circle, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008
(202/328-4800) or the Consulate General, Los Angeles (310/207-1605).
NICARAGUA - Passport valid 6 months beyond duration of stay and onward/return
ticket required. For further information, travelers may contact the
Consulate
of Nicaragua, 1627 New Hampshire Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20009
(202/939-6531/32) or the nearest Consulate in CA (213/252-1170 or
415/765-6821), FL (305/220-6900), LA (504/523-1507), NY (212/983-1981),
or TX
(713/272-9628).
NIGER - Passport and visa required. Visa must be used within 3 months
of
issuance. All visas types require 3 application forms, 3 photos, yellow
fever
vaccination (cholera vaccination is recommended, but not required),
proof of
onward/return transportation and $25.20 fee. Transit visas required
for those
travelers continuing through Niger. General requirements apply plus
2 copies
of round trip ticket and/or 2 copies of itinerary, or letter from travel
agent
certifying round trip ticket has been purchased. For tourist visa
the general
requirements apply as well as 2 copies of bank statement certifying
that
traveler has at least $500 in their bank account. Business visas require
general requirements as well as 2 copies of a letter from the company
that is
being represented stating the purpose, activities, duration, and source
of
financial responsibility for the trip. Please provide SASE or prepaid
airbill
for return of documents. For further information and fees contact
Embassy of
the Republic of Niger, 2204 R St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008
(202/483-4224).
NIGERIA - Passport and visa required. Single-entry visa - $20 fee
and
multiple entry visa - $40 fee, both valid for 12 months, requires 1
photo,
yellow fever vaccination, proof of onward/return transportation, and
detailed
itinerary. Business visa requires letter from counterpart in Nigeria
and
letter of introduction from U.S. company. For further information
contact
Embassy of the Republic of Nigeria, 2201 M St., N.W., Washington, D.C.
20037
(202/822-1500 or 1522) or the Consulate General in New York (212/715
7200).
NIUE - Passport, onward/return ticket and confirmed hotel accommodations
required. Visa not required for stay up to 30 days. For additional
information consult Embassy of New Zealand (202/328-4800).
NORFOLK ISLAND - Passport and visa required. Visa issued upon arrival
for
visit up to 30 days, extendable, requires confirmed accommodations
and
onward/return ticket. Australian transit visa must also be obtained
in
advance for travel to Norfolk Island. For both visas consult Australian
Embassy (202/797-3000).
NORWAY - Passport required. Visa not required for stay up to 3 months.
Period begins when entering Scandinavian area: Finland, Sweden, Denmark,
Iceland. For further information contact Royal Norwegian Embassy,
2720 34th
St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/333-6000) or nearest Consulate
General:
CA (415/986-0766 to 7168 and 213/933-7717), MN (612/332-3338), NY
(212/421-7333) or TX (713/521-2900).
OMAN - Passport and visa required. Tourist/business visas for multiple
entry
issued for stay up to 6 months and valid for 2 years. Requires $21
fee, 1
application form and cholera immunization if arriving from infected
area.
AIDS test required for work permits. U.S test not accepted. Allow
1 week to
10 days for processing. For transit and road travel check Embassy
of the
Sultanate of Oman, 2535 Belmont Rd., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008
(202/387-1980-2).
PAKISTAN - Passport and visa required. Visa must be obtained before
arrival.
Tourist visa requires 1 application form, 1 photo and proof of onward/return
transportation. Validity depends on length of visit, multiple entries,
$20
fee. Need company cover letter and invitation for business visa.
Include
prepaid envelope for return of passport by registered mail. AIDS test
required for stays over 1 year. For applications and inquiries in
Washington
area, contact Consular Section of the Embassy of Pakistan, 2315 Mass.
Ave.,
N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/939-6295/61), or CA (310/441-5114),
or NY
(212/879-5800).
PALAU, THE REPUBLIC OF - Passport required. Onward/return ticket required.
Obtain forms for entry permit from airline or shipping agent serving
Palau.
For further information consult with Representative Office, 444 N.
Capitol
St., Suite 619, Washington, D.C. 20001 (202/624-7793).
PANAMA - Passport, tourist card or visa and onward/return ticket required.
Tourist card valid 30 days, available from airline serving Panama for
$5 fee.
For longer stays and additional information regarding travel other
than via a
commercial airline, contact Embassy of Panama, 2862 McGill Terrace,
N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/483-1407).
PAPUA NEW GUINEA - Passport, onward/return ticket and proof of sufficient
funds required. Tourist visa for a stay of up to 30 days may be issued
upon
arrival. Business visa requires passport validity at least one year
from the
date visa is issued, 2 application forms, 2 photos, company letter,
bio-data,
recent annual report of parent company and $10.25 fee (single entry)
or
$154.00 (multiple entry). Single entry business visa is good for 3
weeks
maximum stay. Multiple entry visa is valid for 1 year, with 8 weeks
maximum
stay each visit. AIDS test required for work and residency permits;
U.S. test
accepted. Please provide SASE or prepaid airbill for return of documents.
For longer stays and further information contact Embassy of Papua New
Guinea,
Suite 300, 1615 New Hampshire Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20009
(202/745-3680).
PARAGUAY - Passport required. Visa not required for tourist/business
stay up
to 90 days (extendable). AIDS test required for resident visas.
U.S. test
sometimes accepted. For additional information consult Embassy of
Paraguay,
2400 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/483-6960).
PERU - Passport required. Visa not required for tourist stay up to
90 days,
extendable after arrival. Tourists may need onward/return ticket.
Business
visa requires company letter stating purpose of trip and $27 fee.
For further
information contact Embassy of Peru, 1700 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington,
D.C.
20036 (202/833-9860-9) or nearest Consulate: CA (213/383-9896 and
415/362-5185), FL (305/374-1407), IL (312/853-6173), NY (212/644-2850),
PR
(809/763-0679) or TX (713/781-5000).
PHILIPPINES - Passport and onward/return ticket required. For entry
by Manila
International Airport, visa not required for transit/tourist stay up
to 21
days. Visa required for longer stay, maximum of 59 days, 1 application
form,
1 photo, $25 fee for single entry. Company letter needed for business
visa.
AIDS test required for permanent residency; U.S. test accepted. For
longer
stays or more information contact the Embassy of the Philippines, 1600
Mass.
Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 (202/467-9300) or nearest Consulate
General: CA (213/387-5321 and 415/433-6666), HI (808/595-6316), IL
(312/332-6458), NY (212/764-1330), or Guam (671/646-4620).
POLAND - Passport (must be valid at least 12 months past date of entry)
required. Visa not required for stay up to 90 days. Visitors must
register
at hotel or with local authorities within 48 hours after arrival.
Check with
the Embassy of the Republic of Poland (Consular Division), 2224 Wyoming
Ave.,
N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/232-4517) or nearest Consulate General:
Chicago, IL, 1530 Lakeshore Dr., 60610 (312/337-8816), Los Angeles,
CA,
12400 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 555, 90025 (310/442-8500) or New York,
NY, 233
Madison Ave., 10016 (212/889-8360).
PORTUGAL - (Includes travel to the Azores and Madeira Islands.) Passport
required. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the
limit of
allowed stay in Portugal. Visa not required for visit up to 60 days
(extendable). For travel with pets and other information consult nearest
Consulate: Washington, D.C. (202/332-3007, CA (415/346-3400), MA
(617/536-8740 and 508/997-6151), NJ (201/622-7300), NY (212/246-4580)
or RI
(401/272-2003).
QATAR - Passport and visa required. Businesspersons, tourists, those
attending scientific or cultural symposia, and medical visitors are
granted a
10 year multiple entry visa at the Embassy in Washington, D.C. A
non-refundable application fee of $22 is required. Please provide
a SASE for
return of passport by mail. AIDS test required for work and student
visas;
U.S. test accepted if within 3 months of visit. For specific information
contact Embassy of the State of Qatar, Suite 1180, 600 New Hampshire
Ave.,
N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037 (202/338-0111).
REUNION - (See France.)
ROMANIA - Passport and visa required. Transit and tourist visa may
be
obtained at border in Romania or from the Romanian Embassy or Consulate
before
departure. Transit visa for stay up to 4 days, single-entry $21 or
double-entry $31. Tourist/business visa, single-entry valid 6 months
for stay
up to 60 days, $31 (multiple-entry $68). No application or photos
needed.
Provide SASE for return of passport by mail. Allow 1 to 3 days for
processing. For additional information consult Embassy of Romania,
1607 23rd
St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/232-4747-9) or the Consulate
General,
New York (212/682-9120, 9121, 9122).
RUSSIA - Passport and visa required. Tourist visa requires 1 application
form, 3 photos, confirmation from tourist agency in Russia and processing
fee.
Business visa requires 1 application, 3 photos, and letter of invitation
from
a Russian counterpart and visa processing fee. Visa processing fee
for
business and tourist visas is $20 for 2 weeks, $30 for one week and
$60 for
four working days processing time. Multiple-entry business visa (needs
confirmation through the Russian MFA) - $120 precessing fee. Fee paid
by
money order or company check only. Provide SASE for return of passport
by
mail. AIDS test required for anyone staying over 3 months; U.S. test
accepted. For additional information contact the Consular Section
of the
Embassy of Russia, 1825 Phelps Pl., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008
(202/939-8907, 8913 or 8918) or the nearest Consulate General: NY
(212/348-0926, 0955, 0626), CA (415/928-6878) or WA (206/728-1910).
RWANDA - Passport and visa required. Multiple-entry visa for stay
up to 3
months (extendable) requires, $30 fee, 2 application forms, 2 photos
and
immunizations for yellow fever. Exact date of entry and departure
to and from
Rwanda required with application. Include prepaid envelope or postage
for
return of passport by certified mail. Apply at one of the following:
Embassy
of the Republic of Rwanda, 1714 New Hampshire Ave., N.W., Washington,
D.C.
20009 (202/232-2882), Permanent Mission of Rwanda to the U.N., 124
East 39th
Street, New York, NY 10016 (212/696-0644/45/46), the Consulate General
in
Chicago (708/205-1188), or Denver (303/321-2400).
SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS - Proof of U.S. citizenship, photo ID and onward/return
ticket required for stay up to 6 months. AIDS test required for work
permit,
residency or student visas; U.S. test is accepted. For further information
consult Embassy of St. Kitts and Nevis, OECS Building, 3216 New Mexico
Ave.,
N.W., Washington, D.C. 20016 (202/686-2636) or Permanent Mission to
the U.N.,
414 East 75th St., Fifth Floor, New York, NY 10021 (212/535-1234).
SAINT LUCIA - Passport (or proof of U.S. citizenship and photo ID)
and
return/onward ticket required for stay up to 6 months. For additional
information contact Embassy of Saint Lucia, 3216 New Mexico Ave., Washington,
D.C. 20016 (202/364-6792) or Permanent Mission to the U.N., 820 Second
Ave.,
Suite 900E, New York, NY 10017 (212/697-9360).
ST. MARTIN (St. Maarten*) - (See West Indies, French or *Netherlands
Antilles.)
ST. PIERRE - Proof of U.S. citizenship and photo ID required for visit
up to 3
months. For specific information consult Embassy of France (202/944
6000).
SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES - Proof of U.S. citizenship, photo
ID, and
onward/return ticket and/or proof of sufficient funds required for
tourist
stay up to 6 months. For more information consult the Embassy of Saint
Vincent and the Grenadines, 3216 New Mexico Ave., Washington, D.C.
20016
(202/342-6734) or Consulate, 801 Second Ave., 21st Floor, New York,
NY 10017
(212/687-4490).
SAN MARINO - Passport required. Visa not required for tourist stay
up to 3
months. For additional information contact the nearest Honorary Consulate
of
the Republic of San Marino: Washington, D.C. (1899 L St., N.W., Suite
500,
Washington, D.C. 20036, 202/223-3517), Detroit (313/528-1190) or New
York
(516/242-2212).
SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE - Passport and visa required. Tourist/business
visa for
single entry up to 3 months ($25) or multiple entry up to 6 months
($30),
requires 2 application forms, 2 photos and yellow fever immunization
card, and
letter stating purpose of travel. Fees are to be paid by money order
only.
Company letter is required for a business visa. Enclose prepaid envelope
or
postage for return of passport by certified or special delivery mail.
Apply
Permanent Mission of Sao Tome and Principe to the U.N., 122 East 42nd
Street,
Suite 1604, New York, NY 10168 (212/697-4211).
SAUDI ARABIA - Passport and visa required. (Tourist visas are not
available
for travel to Saudi Arabia.) Transit visa valid 24 hours for stay
in airport,
need onward/return ticket, 1 application form, no fee. Business visa
requires
$54 fee (money order only), 1 application form, 1 photo, company letter
stating purpose of visit, invitation from Foreign Ministry in Saudi
Arabia and
SASE for return of passport by mail. Meningitis and cholera vaccinations
are
highly recommended. Medical report, including AIDS test, required
for work
permits; U.S. test accepted. For details and requirements for family
visits,
contact The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia, 601 New Hampshire Ave.,
N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20037 (202/342-3800) or nearest Consulate General:
Los
Angeles (213/208-6566), New York (212/752-2740) or Houston (713/785
5577).
SCOTLAND - (See United Kingdom.)
SENEGAL - Passport required. Visa not needed for stay up to 90 days.
U.S.
citizens need onward/return ticket and yellow fever vaccination (if
you are
arriving from an infected area). For further information contact Embassy
of
the Republic of Senegal, 2112 Wyoming Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C.
20008
(202/234-0540).
SERBIA AND MONTENEGRO - Passport and visa required. Required for tourist
visa
is 1 application form. No photograph is needed. For business visas
an
official letter is required stating the nature of business, name of
the
institution to be visited and its location, as well as the approximate
duration of the visit. Please provide SASE or prepaid airbill for
return of
documents of applying by mail. For further information check with
the Embassy
of the Former Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia & Montenegro),
2410
California St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/462-6566) Attention:
U.S.
citizens need a Treasury Dept. license in order to engage in any commercial
transactions within Serbia & Montenegro. Before planning any travel
to Serbia
& Montenegro, U.S. citizens should contact the Licensing Division,
Office of
Foreign Assets Control, Department of the Treasury, 1331 G St., N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20220 (202/622-2480).
SEYCHELLES - Passport, onward/return ticket and proof of sufficient
funds
required. Visa issued upon arrival for stay up to 1 month, no charge,
extendable up to 1 year. Consult Permanent Mission of Seychelles to
the U.N.,
820 Second Ave., Suite 900F, New York, NY 10017 (212/687-9766) for
further
information.
SIERRA LEONE - Passport and visa required. Single-entry visa valid
3 months,
requires 1 application form, 1 photo, return/onward ticket, proof of
financial
support from bank or employer and $20 fee (cash or money order only).
Cholera
and yellow fever immunizations required and malarial suppressants recommended.
Provide SASE or prepaid airbill for return of documentation. For business
and
additional information consult Embassy of Sierra Leone, 1701 19th St.,
N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20009 (202/939-9261).
SINGAPORE - Passport and onward/return ticket required. Visa not required
for
tourist/business stay up to 2 weeks, extendable to 3 months maximum.
AIDS
test required for some work visas. U.S. test is not accepted. For
additional
information contact Embassy of Singapore, 3501 Int'l Place, N.W., Washington,
D.C. 20008 (202/537-3100).
SLOVAK REPUBLIC - Passport required. Visa not required for stay up
to 30
days. For longer stays and other types of travel contact Embassy of
the
Slovak Republic, 2201 Wisconsin Ave., N.W., Suite 380, Washington,
D.C. 20007
(202/965-5164).
SLOVENIA - Passport required. Visa not required for stay of up to
90 days.
Additional information can be obtained from the Embassy of the Republic
of
Slovenia, 1525 New Hampshire Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036
(202/667-5363).
SOLOMON ISLANDS - Passport, onward/return ticket and proof of sufficient
funds
required. Visitors permit issued on arrival for stay up to 2 months
in 1-year
period. For further information consult British Embassy (202/986-0205).
SOMALIA - Passport required. For further information contact Consulate
of the
Somali Democratic Republic in New York (212/688-9410).
SOUTH AFRICA - Passport required. Tourist or business visa not required
for
stay up to 90 days. Yellow fever immunization needed if arriving
from
infected area. Malarial suppressants are recommended. For more information
contact: Embassy of South Africa, Attn.: Consular Office, 3201 New
Mexico
Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20016 (202/966-1650) or nearest Consulate
in CA
(310/657-9200), IL (312/939-7929), or NY (212/213-4880).
SPAIN - Passport required. Visa not required for tourist or business
stay up
to 3 months. For additional information check with Embassy of Spain,
2375
Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037 (202/425-0100 and 728
2330) or
nearest Consulate General in CA (415/922-2995 and 213/658-6050), FL
(305/446-5511), IL (312/782-4588), LA (504/525-4951), MA (617/536-2506),
NY
(212/355-4080), PR (809/758-6090) or TX (713/783-6200).
SRI LANKA - Passport, onward/return ticket and proof of sufficient
funds ($15
per day) required. Tourist visa not required for stay up to 90 days
(extendable in Sri Lanka). For business travel visa required and must
be
obtained in advance. Business visa valid 1 month, requires 1 application
form, 2 photos, a company letter, a letter from sponsoring agency in
Sri Lanka
and employing company in U.S., a copy of an onward/return ticket, and
$5 fee.
Include $6 postage for return of passport by registered mail. Yellow
fever
and cholera immunizations needed if arriving from infected area. For
further
information contact Embassy of Sri Lanka, 2148 Wyoming Ave., N.W.,
Washington,
D.C. 20008 (202/483-4025) or nearest Consulate: CA (805/323-8975 and
504/362-3232), HI (808/373-2040), NJ (201/627-7855) or NY (212/986
7040).
SUDAN - Passport and visa required. Visa must be obtained in advance.
Transit visa valid up to 7 days, requires $50 fee (cash or money order),
onward/return ticket and visa for next destination, if appropriate.
Tourist/business visa for single entry up to 3 months (extendable),
requires
$50 fee, 1 application form, 1 photo, proof of sufficient funds for
stay and
SASE for return passport. Business visa requires company letter stating
purpose of visit and invitation from Sudanese officials. Malarial
suppressants and vaccinations for yellow fever, cholera, and meningitis
recommended. Visas not granted to passports showing Israeli visas.
Allow 4
weeks for processing. Travelers must declare currency upon arrival
and
departure. Check additional currency regulations for stays longer
than 2
months. Contact Embassy of the Republic of the Sudan, 2210 Mass. Ave.,
N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/338-8565 to 8570) or Consulate General,
210 East
49th St., New York, NY 10017 (212/573-6035).
SURINAME - Passport and visa required. Multiple-entry visa requires
2
application forms and 2 photos. Business visa requires letter from
sponsoring
company. At the Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport the equivalent
in
convertible currency of NF 300.00 = three hundred Dutch guilders shall
have to
be changed at the airport bank, on the presentation of the completed
H/A form,
passport and ticket. Children younger than two years are exempted.
The above
mentioned amount shall be reduced by half for children between the
ages of two
and twelve. For the application of these regulations, the exchange
rate will
be SF 6 = six Surinamese guilders to NF 1 = one Dutch guilder. Hotel
bills in
Suriname shall be paid in convertible currencies. For return of passport
by
mail, send $5 for registered mail or $9.95 for Express Mail, or enclose
SASE.
Allow ten working days for processing. For additional requirements
contact
Embassy of the Republic of Suriname, Suite 108, 4301 Conn. Ave., N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/244-7488 and 7490) or the Consulate in
Miami
(305/593-2163).
SWAZILAND - Passport required. Visa not required for stay up to 60
days.
Temporary residence permit available in Mbabane for longer stay. Visitors
must report to immigration authorities or police station within 48
hours
unless lodging in a hotel. Yellow fever and cholera immunizations
required if
arriving from infected area and anti-malarial treatment recommended.
For
further information consult Embassy of the Kingdom of Swaziland, 3400
International Dr., N.W., Suite 3M, Washington, D.C. (202/362-6683).
SWEDEN - Valid passport required. Visa not required for stay up to
3 months.
Period begins when entering Scandinavian area: Finland, Norway, Denmark,
Iceland. For further information consult the Embassy of Sweden, 1501
M St.,
N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005-1702 (202/467-2600) or nearest Consulate
General:
Los Angeles (310/575-3383) or New York (212/751-5900).
SWITZERLAND - Passport required. Visa not required for tourist/business
stay
up to 3 months. For further information contact Embassy of Switzerland,
2900
Cathedral Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/745-7900) or nearest
Consulate General: CA (310/575-1145 or 415/788-2272), GA (404/870
2000), IL
(312/915-0061), NY (212/758-2560) or TX (713/650-0000).
SYRIA - Passport and visa required. Obtain visa in advance. Single
entry
visa valid 6 months or double-entry for 3 months, $15; multiple-entry
visa
valid 6 months, $30. Submit 2 application forms, 2 photos (signed)
and fee
(payment must be money order only). Enclose prepaid envelope (with
correct
postage) for return of passport by mail. AIDS test required for students
and
others staying over 1 year; U.S. test sometimes accepted. For group
visas and
other information contact Embassy of the Syrian Arab Republic, 2215
Wyoming
Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/232-6313).
TAHITI - (See French Polynesia.)
TAIWAN - Passport required. Visa not required for stay up to 14 days.
AIDS
test mandatory for anyone staying over 3 months; U.S. test sometimes
accepted.
Visitors must hold passports valid for at least 6 months from the date
of
entry into Taiwan. For business travel, longer stays or other information
contact Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office, 4201 Wisconsin
Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20016-2137 (202/895-1800) or Taipai
Economic
and Cultural Office in Atlanta (404/872-0123), Boston (617/737-2050),
Chicago
(312/616-0100), Guam (671/472-5865), Honolulu (808/595-6347), Houston
(713/626-7445), Kansas City (816/531-1298, Los Angeles (213/389-1215),
Miami
(305/443-8917), New York (213/370-6600), San Francisco (415-362-7680),
and
Seattle (206/441-4586).
TAJIKISTAN - Passport and visa required. At the time of publication,
visa
issuances are being handled by the Russian Consulate. The visa process
must
be initiated in Tajikistan by the sponsoring agency or by the travel
agent
involved; no visa request is initiated at the Russian Consulate. Visas
are
not issued until an approval cable arrives from the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs in Tajikistan to the Russian Consulate.
TANZANIA - Passport and visa required. Obtain visa before departure.
Visas
for mainland Tanzania are valid for Zanzibar. Tourist visa (valid
6 months
from date of issuance) for 1 entry up to 30 days, may be extended after
arrival. Requires 1 application, 1 form and $10.50 fee (no personal
checks).
Enclose prepaid envelope for return of passport by certified or registered
mail. Yellow fever and cholera immunizations recommended (required
if
arriving from infected area) and malarial suppressants advised. Allow
1 month
for processing. For business visa and other information, consult Embassy
of
the United Republic of Tanzania, 2139 R St., N.W., Washington, D.C.
20008
(202/939-6125) or Tanzanian Permanent Mission to the U.N. 205 East
42nd St.,
13th Floor, New York, NY 10017 (212/972-9160).
THAILAND - Passport and onward/return ticket required. Visa not needed
for
stay up to 15 days. For longer stays obtain a visa in advance. Transit
visa,
for stay up to 30 days, $10 fee; or tourist visa for stay up to 60
days, $15
fee. For business visa valid up to 90 days, need $20 fee and company
letter
stating purpose of visit. Submit 1 application form, 2 photos and
postage for
return of passport by mail. Apply Embassy of Thailand, 1024 Wisconsin
Ave.,
N.W., Washington, D.C. 20007 (202/944-3608) or nearest Consulate General:
CA
(213/937-1894), IL (312/236-2447) or NY (212/754-1770).
TOGO - Passport required. Visa not required for stay up to 3 months.
Yellow
fever and cholera vaccinations are required. Check further information
with
Embassy of the Republic of Togo, 2208 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington,
D.C. 20008
(202/234-4212/3).
TONGA - Passport and onward/return ticket required. Visa not required
for
stay up to 30 days. For additional information consult the Consulate
General
of Tonga, 360 Post St., Suite 604, San Francisco, CA 94108 (415/781
0365).
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO - Passport required. Visa not required for
tourist/business stay up to 3 months. Business visa requires passport
and
company letter. For further information consult Embassy of Trinidad
and
Tobago, 1708 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 (202/467-6490)
or
nearest Consulate in New York (212/682-7272).
TUNISIA - Passport and onward/return ticket required. Visas not required
for
tourist/business stay up to 4 months. For further information consult
Embassy
of Tunisia, 1515 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005 (202/862
1850) or
nearest Consulate: San Francisco (415/922-9222) or New York (212/272
6962).
TURKEY - Passport required and visa required U.S. citizens with conventional
passports may obtain visas at Turkish border crossing points for
tourist/business visits up to three months or through overseas Turkish
consular offices (1 application form required). Visa must be obtained
in
advance for visits lasting longer than the three month period, for
study/research purposes, or for employment purposes. A visa fee of
$20 is
charged (cash or money order only). For further information contact
Embassy
of the Republic of Turkey, 1714 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., Washington,
D.C.
20036 (202/659-0742) or nearest Consulate: CA (213/937-0118), IL
(312/263-0644), NY (212/949-0160) or TX (713/622-5849).
TURKMENISTAN - Passport and visa required. Visa requires 1 application,
1
photo, and letter of invitation. Ordinary visas are available in a
variety of
time periods: up to 10 days (fee $10), up to 20 days ($20), up to
1 month
($30), from 1 to 3 months ($30 per month), and from 3 to 12 months
($20 per
month). Multiple entry visas are available for 1 month ($50), for
1 to 3
months ($50 per month), and for 3 to 12 months ($30 per month). Transit
visas
are $10. Extensions are also available. Fees are payable by check
or money
order. Please provide SASE or prepaid airbill for document return.
For
further information consult the Embassy of Turkmenistan, 1511 K Street,
N.W.,
Suite 412, Washington, D.C. 20005 (202/737-4800).
TURKS AND CAICOS - (See West Indies, British.)
TUVALU - Passport and onward/return ticket and proof of sufficient
funds
required. Visitors permit issued on arrival. For further information
consult
British Embassy (202/986-0205).
UGANDA - Passport required. Immunization certificates for yellow
fever and
cholera are required (typhoid and malarial suppressants recommended).
For
other information contact Embassy of the Republic of Uganda, 5909 16th
St.,
N.W., Washington, D.C. 20011 (202/726-7100-02) or Permanent Mission
to the
U.N. (212/949-0110).
UKRAINE - Passport and visa required. Visas may be obtained at the
Ukraine
Embassy in the U.S. (visas limited to 3 days may be obtained at airports
in
Ukraine, or at any border crossing point). Visa requires 1 form, 1
photo and
$30-100 fee, depending upon processing time (cash, company check, or
money
order only). An invitation/confirmation letter from receiving party
in
Ukraine is required for business, tourist, or private trips. Multiple
entry
visas are being issued to business visitors who met specific requirements.
For additional information contact Embassy of Ukraine, 3350 M St.,
N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20007 (202/333-7507,08,09) or the nearest Consulate:
IL
(312/642-4388) or NY (212/371-5690).
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - Passport and visa required. Tourist visa must
be
obtained by a hotel, relative, or sponsor in UAE, and sponsor must
meet
visitor at airport. Business visas issued only by Embassy, and require
company letter and sponsor in UAE to send a fax or telex to Embassy
confirming trip and accepting financial responsibility. Single-entry
visa
valid within 2 months from the date of issuance for stay up to 30 days,
$30
fee. Multiple-entry visa (for business only), valid 6 months from
date of
issue for maximum stay of 30 days per entry, $225 fee, paid by cash,
money
order or certified check. Transit visas may be issued at the airport,
and
should be confirmed before departure, valid for stay of 15 days provided
you
are met at the airport by sponsor or relative. Submit 2 application
forms, 2
photo and prepaid envelope for return of passport by certified/registered
mail
(typed not hand written). For further information contact Embassy
of the
United Arab Emirates, 3000 K St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20007 (202/338
6500).
UNITED KINGDOM (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales) - Passport
required. Visa not required for stay up to 6 months. For additional
information consult the Consular Section of the British Embassy, 19
Observatory Circle, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/986-0205) or
nearest
Consulate General: CA (310/477-3322), GA (404/524-5856), IL (312/346
1810),
MA (617/248-9555), NY (212/745-0200), OH (216/621-7674) or TX (713/659
6270).
URUGUAY - Passport required. Visa not required for stay up to 3 months.
For
additional information consult Embassy of Uruguay, 1918 F St., N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/331-1313-6) or nearest Consulate: CA
(213/394-5777), FL (305/358-9350), IL (312/236-3366), LA (504/525-8354)
or NY
(212/753-8191/2).
UZBEKISTAN - Passport and visa required. Apply Uzbekistan Consulate,
866
United Nations Plaza, Suite 326, New York, NY 10017 (212/486-7570).
VANUATU - Passport and onward/return ticket required. Visa not required
for
stay up to 30 days. For further information consult the British Embassy
(202/986-0205).
VATICAN - (See Holy See.)
VENEZUELA - Passport and tourist card required. Tourist card can be
obtained
from airlines serving Venezuela, no charge, valid 90 days, cannot be
extended.
Multiple-entry visa valid up to 1 year, extendable, available from
any
Venezuelan Consulate, requires $30 fee (money order or company check),
1
application form, 1 photo, onward/return ticket, proof of sufficient
funds and
certification of employment. For business visa, need letter from company
stating purpose of trip, responsibility for traveler, name and address
of
companies to be visited in Venezuela and $60 fee. All travelers must
pay
departure tax ($12) at airport. Business travelers must present a
Declaration
of Income Tax in the Ministerio de Hacienda (Treasury Department).
For
additional information contact the Consular Section of the Embassy
of
Venezuela, 1099 30th Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20007 (202/342-2214)
or the
nearest Consulate: CA (415/512-8340), FL (305/577-3834), IL (312/236
9655),
LA (504/522-3284), MA (617/266-9355), NY (212/826-1660), PR (809/766
4250/1)
or TX (713/961-5141).
VIETNAM - Passport and visa required. Tourist visa, valid 3 months,
requires
2 application forms, 3 photos, invitation and $25 fee for single entry
visa.
Allow at least 2 to 3 weeks for processing for first time visitors.
Tourist
visas can be issued only after the Liaison Office receives visa approvals
directly from Vietnam or through a travel agency. Business visas will
be
processed through the Liaison Office . Requires purpose of trip, names
of
agencies/companies, and names of business contacts including standard
visa
application. Provide SASE or prepaid airbill for return of documents.
For
more information contact the Chancery of the Vietnam Liaison Office
at 1233
20th St., N.W., Suite 501, Washington, D.C. 20036 (202/861-0737) or
Vietnamese
Permanent Mission to the U.N., 20 Waterside Plaza, New York, NY 10010
(212/679-3779).
VIRGIN ISLANDS, British - Islands include Anegarda, Jost van Dyke,
Tortola and
Virgin Gorda. Proof of U.S. citizenship, photo ID, onward/return ticket
and
sufficient funds required for tourist stay up to 6 months. Consult
British
Embassy for further information (202/986-0205).
WALES - (See United Kingdom.)
WEST INDIES, British - Islands include Anguilla, Montserrat, Cayman
Islands,
Turks and Caicos. Proof of U.S. citizenship, photo ID, onward/return
ticket
and sufficient funds required for tourist stay up to 6 months. Consult
British Embassy for further information (202/986-0205).
WEST INDIES, French - Islands include Guadeloupe, Isles des Saintes,
La
Desirade, Marie Galante, Saint Barthelemy, St. Martin and Martinique.
Proof
of U.S. citizenship and photo ID required for visit up to 3 weeks.
(For stays
longer than 3 weeks a passport is required.) No visa required for
stay up to
3 months. For further information consult Embassy of France
(202/944-6200/6215).
WESTERN SAMOA - Passport and onward/return ticket required. Visa not
required
for stay up to 30 days. For longer stays contact the Western Samoa
Mission to
the U.N., 820 2nd Avenue, Suite 800, New York, NY (212/599-6196) or
the
Honorary Consul HI (808/677-7197) .
YEMEN, REPUBLIC OF- Passport and visa required. Visa valid 30 days
from date
of issuance for single entry, requires 1 application form and 2 photos.
For
tourist visa need proof of onward/return transportation and employment
and $30
fee. Visitors visa requires letter of invitation and $30 fee. Business
visa
requires $30, company letter stating purpose of trip. Payment by money
order
only and include postage for return of passport by registered mail.
Entry not
granted to passports showing Israeli visas. Yellow fever and cholera
vaccinations and malarial suppressants recommended. For more information
contact the Embassy of the Republic of Yemen , Suite 705, 2600 Virginia
Ave.,
N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037 (202/965-4760) or Yemen Mission to the
U.N., 866
United Nations Plaza, Rm. 435, New York, NY 10017 (212/355-1730).
ZAIRE - Passport and visa required. Visa must be obtained before arrival.
Transit visa for stay up to 8 days, single-entry $45; double-entry
$70.
Tourist/business visa, valid 1 month $75-120, 2 months $140-180, 3
months
$190-220 and 6 months $264-360, requires 3 photos, 3 applications,
yellow
fever immunization and onward/return ticket. Business visa also requires
company letter accepting financial responsibility for traveler. No
personal
checks, send money order and enclose SASE for return of passport by
mail.
Apply Embassy of the Republic of Zaire, 1800 New Hampshire Ave., N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20009 (202/234-7690/1) or Permanent Mission to the
U.N., 747
Third Ave., New York, NY 10017 (212/754-1966).
ZAMBIA - Passport and visa required. Obtain visa in advance. Multiple
entry
visa valid up to 12 months, requires $20 fee (no personal checks),
2
application forms and 2 photos. Business visa also requires company
letter.
Yellow fever and cholera immunizations recommended. Apply Embassy
of the
Republic of Zambia, 2419 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008
(202/265-9717 to 19).
ZANZIBAR - (See Tanzania.)
ZIMBABWE - Passport, onward/return ticket and proof of sufficient funds
required. Visitors must declare currency upon arrival. For regulations
check
with Embassy of Zimbabwe, 1608 New Hampshire Ave., N.W., Washington,
D.C.
20009 (202/332-7100).
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NOTES:
_ SASE is self-addressed, stamped envelope.
_ If applying in person, remember to call about office hours. Many
consulates
are only open in the morning.
_ This booklet is updated yearly and is available from the Consumer
Information Center, Pueblo, CO 81009 for 50 cents.
OTHER INFORMATION:
The State Department issues Consular Information Sheets for every country
in
the world. They include such information as the location of the U.S.
embassy
or consulate in the subject country, health conditions, political
disturbances, unusual currency and entry regulations, crime and security
information, and drug penalties.
The State Department also issues Travel Warnings. Travel Warnings
are issued
when the State Department decides, based on all relevant information,
to
recommend that Americans avoid travel to a certain country. Countries
where
avoidance of travel is recommended will have Travel Warnings as well
as
Consular Information Sheets.
Consular Information Sheets and Travel Warnings may be heard anytime
by
dialing (202) 647-5225 from a touchtone phone. They are also available
at
any of the 13 regional U.S. passport agencies, at U.S. embassies and
consulates abroad, and through the airline computer reservation systems,
or,
by writing and sending a self-addressed, stamped business size envelope
to the
Overseas Citizens Services, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Room 4811,
U.S.
Department of State, Washington, D.C. 20520-4818.
If you have a personal computer, modem and communications software,
you can
access them, and other consular handouts and publications through
the
Consular Affairs Bulletin Board (CABB). This service is free of charge.
To access CABB, dial the modem number: (202) 647-9225; set modem speed
(will
accommodate 300, 1200, 2400, 9600 or 14400 bps); and terminal communications
program to
N-8-1 (parity, 8 bits, 1 stop bit).
Or you can have Information Sheets, Warnings and publications faxed
to you via
the Consular Affairs automated fax system by dialing from your fax
phone (202)
647-3000.