Foreign Entry Requirements

FOREIGN ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

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AFGHANISTAN - ALBANIA - ALGERIA - ANDORRA - ANGOLA - ANTIGUA - ARGENTINA - ARMENIA - ARUBA - AUSTRALIA - AUSTRIA - AZERBAIJAN - AZORES

AFGHANISTAN - *Passport and visa required. At the time of publication, the Afghan government was only allowing the issuance of single entry visa to persons entering on sanctioned international relief flights at Kabul International Airport. For more information, consult the Embassy of Afghanistan located at 2000 L Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20036, telephone 202-416-1620.

ALBANIA- *Passport required. Visa issued on arrival for tourist stay of up to 90 days. Proof of round-trip travel required. Entry fee $45. For further information, contact the Embassy of the Republic of Albania at 2100 S Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (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 $55 fee (money order or certified check). For tourist visas an itinerary from airline and a hotel reservation is also needed. Company letter required for business visa. Enclose prepaid self-addressed envelope for return of passport by registered, certified or express mail. Validity of visa: Applicants must enter Algeria within 45 days of issuance. 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). Internet: www.algeria-us.org

ANDORRA - (See France.)

ANGOLA - *Passport and visa required. Tourist/business visas require an application form, 1 recent photo with name on back, letter stating purpose of travel, letter of invitation sent by the individual or institution to be contacted in Angola, photocopy of a round-trip ticket or travel itinerary, proof of sufficient funds and $55 fee. Visa is good for stay up to 90 days. The Consular Office of the Embassy of Angola has the right to request additional information, if necessary. For additional information, contact: Embassy of Angola, 2100 16th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20009 (202/452-1042/3). Internet: www.angola.org

ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA - Passport or proof of U.S. citizenship or voter's registration card, along with picture ID, required, return/onward ticket, and proof of funds needed for tourist stay up to 6 months. Contact the Embassy of Antigua and Barbuda, 3216 New Mexico Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20016 (202/362-5122/5166/5211) for further information.

ARGENTINA - *Passport required. Visa not required for business and tourist stay of up to 90 days. For information concerning longer stays, employment, or other types of visas contact the Consular Section of the Argentine Embassy, 1718 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20009 (202/2386460) or the nearest Consulate: CA (213/954-9155), FL (305/ 373-7794), GA (404/880-0805, IL (312/819-2620), NY (212/6030400) or TX (713/871-8935). Internet: www.embassyofargentina-usa.org

ARMENIA- *Passport and visa required. Visa for stay up to 21 days, requires 1 application form, 1 photo and $60 to $95 processing fee (fees vary according processing time). For stays longer than 21 days, but not exceeding 90 days, an official invitation from a qualifying entity in Armenia is required ($35 to $65 fee). No fee for children under 18 years of age. If applying by mail, enclose SASE or prepaid airbill indicating type of mail service (i.e. Federal Express, etc.), and money order or certified check in the appropriate amount, payable to the Embassy of Armenia. For more information, contact the Consular Section of the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia, 2225 R Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/319-2983), or the Consulate General in Beverly Hills, CA (310/657-6102). Internet: www.armeniaemb.org

ARUBA - Passport or proof of citizenship (original official birth or naturalization certificate and photo ID) required. Visa not required for stay of up to 3 months after arrival. Proof of onward/return ticket or sufficient funds for stay may be required. Departure tax $20. AIDS test required for intending immigrants. For further information, consult Embassy of the Netherlands (202/244-5300), or nearest Consulate General: CA (310/266-1598), IL ( 312/856-0110), NY (212/246-1429) or TX (713/622-8000).

AUSTRALIA - *Passport, Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) or non-electronic label visa, proof of onward or return ticket, and sufficient funds are required. An ETA or non-electronic label visa is required for tourist or business stays of up to 3 months. An ETA is an electronically stored authority to travel to Australia. Application forms are available from participating travel agencies, airlines and Australian visa offices in Washington and Los Angeles. Minors not accompanied by a parent or traveling with only one parent need notarized written parental consent from the absent parent(s). AIDS test required for permanent resident visa for applicants age 15 and older; tests taken in the U.S. are acceptable. For more information on longer stays, check with the Embassy of Australia, 1601 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 (202/797-3145) or the Consulate General in Los Angeles, CA (310/229-4840). Internet: www.immi.gov.au or www.austemb.org

AUSTRIA - *Passport required. Visa not required for tourist stay of up to 90 days. 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 for visas issued within 5 working days) requires 1 application form, 2 photos, confirmation from hotel, and a letter of invitation. (Fees are charged for express service, i.e., in less than 10 days.) Please include SASE or prepaid airbill for return of documents. For additional information, contact the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan, 2741 34th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/337-3500).

AZORES - (See Portugal.)

*Some countries require that your U.S. passport be valid at least six months or longer beyond the dates of your trip. Check with the embassy or consulate of the country you plan to visit for their requirements.

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Introduction - Notes

IMPORTANT: THIS LISTING IS PREPARED FROM INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM FOREIGN EMBASSIES PRIOR TO MAY 2002. THIS INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. CHECK ENTRY REQUIREMENTS WITH THE CONSULAR OFFICIALS OF THE COUNTRIES TO BE VISITED WELL IN ADVANCE.