Foreign Entry Requirements

FOREIGN ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

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HAITI - HOLY SEE - HONDURAS - HONG KONG - HUNGARY

HAITI - *Passport required. Visa not required for tourist/business stay of up to 90 days. 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/ 266-3660), NY (212/697-9767), PR (809/764-1392), or IL (312/ 922-4004). Internet: www.haiti.org

HOLY SEE, VATICAN CITY STATE - *Passport required for entry into Italy. (See entry requirements under "ITALY.") For further information, consult: Apostolic Nunciature, 3339 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/333-7121).

HONDURAS - *Passport and onward/return ticket required. Visa not required for a stay of up to 90 days; holders of U.S. passports are issued a 30-day permit which can be renewed every 30 days for up to a maximum 90 day stay. Departure tax is US $25. For additional information, contact the Consular Section of the Embassy Honduras, 2nd Floor, 1528 K Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006 (202/737-2972/78), or nearest Consulate General: CA (213/383-9244 and 415/392-0076), FL (305/447-8927), IL (773/342-8281), LA (504/522-3118), NY (212/269-3611) or TX (713/622-7911). Internet: www.hondurasemb.org

HONG KONG, SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION - *Passport and onward/return transportation by sea/air required. Visa not required for tourist/business stay up to 90 days. Confirmed hotel and flight reservations recommended during peak travel months. Departure tax 100 Hong Kong dollars (approximately US $13) paid at airport. Visa required for work or study. For other types of travel, consult the Visa Section of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China (202/338-6688). Internet: www.china-embassy.org/eng

HUNGARY - *Passport, onward/return ticket and proof of sufficient funds required. Visa not required for stay up to 90 days. AIDS test required for persons staying longer than 1 year. For longer stays and employment, visas must be obtained before you travel. For more information check Embassy of the Republic of Hungary, 3910 Shoemaker Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/362-6730), or the nearest Consulate General: New York (212/752-0661) or Los Angeles (310/473-9344). Internet: www.hungaryemb.org

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ICELAND - INDIA - INDONESIA - IRAN - IRAQ - IRELAND - ISRAEL - ITALY - IVORY COAST

ICELAND - *Passport required. Visa not required for stay up to 90 days (90 day period begins when entering Schengen area: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden). For additional information call Embassy of Iceland, 115615th Street, N.W., Suite 1200, Washington, D.C. 20005 (202/265-6653-5), or Consulate General in New York (212/593-2700). Internet: www.iceland.org/us

INDIA - *Passport and visa required. Tourist visas require 1 application form, 2 photos, onward/return ticket, $150 fee, and proof of sufficient funds. Visa must be obtained before arrival. Include prepaid envelope for return of passport by certified mail. AIDS test required for all students and anyone over 18 staying 1 year or more; U.S. test from well known lab accepted. For information about business visas and other requirements, consult the Embassy of India, 2536 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/939-9806/9839) or nearest Consulate General: Chicago (312/595-0405), Houston (713626-2355), New York (212/774-0600) or San Francisco (415/ 668-0683). Internet: www.indianembassy.org

INDONESIA -*Passport and onward/return ticket required. Visa not required for tourist stay up to 2 months (non-extendible). Letter of intent from employer or sponsor required for business/ social and temporary stay visa. For longer stays and additional information, consult the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia, 2020 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 (202/ 775-5200) or nearest Consulate General: CA (213/383-5126 or 415/474-9571), IL (312/595-1777), NY (212/879-0600) or TX (713/785-1691).

IRAN, ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF - *Passport and visa required. The United States does not maintain diplomatic or consular relations with Iran. Travel by U.S. citizens is not recommended. Attention: U.S. citizens need a Treasury Dept. license in order to engage in any transactions related to travel to and within Iran. Before planning any travel to Iran, 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) or www.ustreas.gov/ofac/. For visa information, contact the Embassy of Pakistan, Iranian Interests Section, 2209 Wisconsin Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20007 (202/965-4990). Internet: www.daftar.org

IRAQ - Passport and visa required. Proof of an AIDS test required. 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, Attn: CA/PPT/PAS, U.S. Department of State, 1111 19th St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20524. 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) or www.ustreas.gov/ofac/. For more visa information, contact the Iraqi Interests Section, 1801 P Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 (202-483-7500).

IRELAND - *Passport required. Tourists are not required to obtain visas for stays less than 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). Internet: www.irelandemb.org

ISRAEL - *Passport, onward/return ticket and proof of sufficient funds required. Visa not required for tourist or business stay of up to 90 days. Notarized consent from parent(s) required for children traveling alone, with one parent, or in someone else's custody. Consult the Consular Section of the Embassy of Israel, 3514 International Dr., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/3645527) or nearest Consulate General: CA (323/852-5500 and 415/844-7500), FL (305/925-9400), GA (404/487-6500), IL (312/ 297-4800), MA (617/535-0200), NY (212/499-5400), PA (215/ 546-5556) or TX (713/627-3780). Internet: www.israelemb.org

ITALY - *Passport required. Visa not required for tourist or business stays up to 90 days. For longer stays for employment or study, obtain visa in advance. For additional information, consult the Embassy of Italy, Whitehaven Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/612-4400) or nearest Consulate General: CA (310/820-0622 or 415/931-4924), FL (305/3746322), TX (713/850-7520/1), IL (312/467-1550/1), MA (617/5420483/4), MI (313/963-8560), NY (212/737-9100), PA (215/5927329) or TX (713/850-7520). Internet: www.italyemb.org

IVORY COAST- (See Côte d'Ivoire.)

*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.