FOREIGN ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

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 rove

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

PROCEEDINGABROAD. 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 21days, 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 1application form, 1 photo,

and a letter of invitation. Please include SASE or prepaid air bill

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, 2201Wisconsin 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

mmigration 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 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

onthers, 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 equired. 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 1application 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 air bill

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 traveling 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 air bill. 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- 660/63) 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

nward/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.