Foreign Entry Requirements

FOREIGN ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

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JAMAICA - JAPAN - JORDAN

JAMAICA - Passport or original birth or naturalization certificate and valid driver's license or state-issued photo ID, onward or return ticket, and proof of sufficient funds required. For business or study, visa must be obtained in advance ($45 fee). Departure tax is $22 (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 510/266-0072), FL (305/374-8431), IL (312/663-0023), NY (212/935-9000), MA (617/266-8604), TX (713/774-2229), or WA (253-872-8950).

JAPAN - *Passport and onward/return ticket required. Visa not required for tourist/business stay up to 90 days. Passenger service facilities charge $20-$26 (2,040-2,650 yen) paid at airport. For specific information, consult the Embassy of Japan, 2520 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/238-6800) or nearest Consulate General: AK (907/279-8428), CA (213/ 617-6700 or 415/777-3533), FL (305/530-9090), GA (404/8922700), Guam (671/646-1290), HI (808/543-3111), IL (312/2800400), LA (504/529-2101), MA (617/973-9772), MI (313/5670120), MO (816/471-0111), NY (212/371-8222), OR (503/2211811), CNMI (670/234-7201), TX (713/652-2977) or WA (206/ 682-9107). Internet: www.embjapan.org

JORDAN - *Passport and visa required. Single-entry visa requires .1 application form and $16.50 fee, multiple-entry visa requires a $31.50 fee (money order only). For a business visa, you also need a company letter stating purpose of your trip. If applying by mail, enclose a self-addressed prepaid airway bill or check payable to Federal Express, UPS, or DHL for return of passport. AIDS test required for persons staying longer than 3 months. For details, consult the Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, 3504 International Dr., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/966-2664) or nearest Consulate General: CA (415/546-1155), MI (248-/557-4377), NY (212/ 832-0119), or TX (713/224-2911). Internet: www.jordanembassyus.org/new/

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KAZAKHSTAN - KENYA - KIRIBATI - KOREA, NORTH - KOREA, SOUTH
KUWAIT - KYRGYZ REPUBLIC

KAZAKHSTAN - *Passport, onward/return ticket and visa required. Visas require 1 application and 1 photo. Tourist visa requires a letter of invitation from Kazahstan's tourist agency with confirmation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Requirements for business travel include confirmation from inviting organization with confirmation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Cost of visa depends on duration of stay. Fees must be paid by money order, cashier's check, or traveler's cheque. Visa processing depends on length of stay and processing time. HIV test certificate required for anyone staying more than 3 months. Foreigners must register with the local office of the Ministry of Internal Affairs or at the hotel within 72 hours of arrival to Kazakhstan. For additional information, contact the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, 1401 16th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 (202/232-5488) or their Consulate, 866 UN Plaza, Suite 586 A, New York, NY 10017 (212/888-3024).

KENYA - *Passport, visa, and onward/return ticket required. Visas should be obtained in advance, although airport visas are available. Travelers who opt to obtain an airport visa should expect delays upon arrival. Evidence of yellow fever immunization may be requested. Tourist visas require 1 application form, 2 photos, onward/return ticket and $50 fee (money order or cashier's check only). For a multiple-entry visa, the fee is $100 (money order or cashier's check only). Airport departure tax is $20. For additional information, consult the Embassy of Kenya, 2249 R St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/387-6101) or Consulate General: Los Angeles (310/2746635) or New York (212/486-1300). Internet: www.kenyaembassy.com

KIRIBATI (formerly Gilbert Islands) - *Passport, onward/return ticket, proof of sufficient funds, and visa required. Visa requires 1 application form, 2 photos, and $57.75 fee (for single-entry visa). For additional information consult the Embassy of Fiji (202/337-8320).

KOREA, DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF (North Korea) - *Passport and visa required. 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) or www.ustreas.gov/offices/enforcement/ofac. The United States currently does not maintain diplomatic or consular relations with North Korea. Visa information must be obtained from a consulate in a country that maintains diplomatic relations with North Korea.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF (South Korea) - *Passport and onward/return ticket required. Visa not required for a tourist stay up to 30 days. For longer stays and other types of travel, visa must be obtained in advance ($45 fee). Tourist visa requires passport, 1 application form, and 1 photo. Business visa requires 1 application form, 1 photo and company letter. Fine imposed for overstaying visa holders and for long-term visa holders not registered within 60 days after entry. If applying by mail, enclose SASE or prepaid airbill. Vaccination certificate required if coming from infected area within 14 days of arrival in Korea. AIDS test required for persons working as entertainers and staying longer than 90 days; U.S. tests results accepted. For further information check Embassy of the Republic of Korea, (Consular Division), 2320 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/939-5663 or 60) or nearest Consulate General: CA (213/385-9300 and 415/9212251/3), FL (305/372-1555); GA (404/522-1611/3), Guam (671/ 472-6488), 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. Business visa requires 2 application forms, 2 photos, a business letter, and a $24 fee. Transit visa, valid for up to 72 hours, requires copy of onward/ return ticket, visa for next destination (if applicable), and $8 fee. AIDS test required for residency and work permits; 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). Internet: www.kuwait-info.org

KYRGYZ REPUBLIC (Kyrgyzstan) - *Passport and visa required. Visa requires 1 application form, 1 photo, detailed letter of invitation, and appropriate fee ($25-$200). Visa and processing fees vary depending upon duration of stay and processing time requested. Include SASE for return of passport by mail (or proper fee for express mail service). AIDS test required for persons staying longer than 1 month; U.S. test results accepted. For additional information and fees, contact the Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic, 1732 Wisconsin Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20007 (202/338-5143). Internet: www.kyrgyzstan.org

*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.