Foreign Entry Requirements

FOREIGN ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

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MACAU - MACEDONIA - MADAGASCAR - MALAWI - MALAYSIA - MALDIVES - MALI - MALTA - MARSHALL ISLANDS - MARTINIQUE - MAURITANIA - MAURITIUS - MAYOTTE ISLAND - MEXICO - MICRONESIA - MIQUELON ISLAND - MOLDOVA - MONACO - MONGOLIA - MONTSERRAT - MOROCCO - MYANMAR

MACAU, SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION - *Passport required. Visa not required for visits up to 60 days. For further information, consult the Visa Section of the Chinese Embassy, 2201 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20007 (202/ 338-6688) or the nearest Chinese Consulate General: Chicago (312/803-0098), Houston (713/524-4311), Los Angeles (213/ 807-8018), New York (212/330-7409) or San Francisco (415/ 563-4857), or the Macau Tourist Information Bureau, Suite 2R, 77 Seventh Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10011, (212) 206-6828. Internet: www.macau.gov.mo

MACEDONIA - (See Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.)

MADAGASCAR, REPUBLIC OF - *Passport and visa required. Visa allows entry to Madagascar within 6 months from the date of issue. Short-term visas valid for single-entry up to 30 days, $33.45; or double-entries, $39.01 (no personal checks). Requires 1 application form, 1 photo, 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 the Embassy of the Democratic Republic of Madagascar, 2374 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/265-5525/6) or the U.N. Mission in New York, NY (212/986-9491). Internet: www.embassy.org/madagascar

MALAWI - *Passport required. Visa not required for stay of up to 6 months. Exit fee is $20. 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 - *Passport required. Visa not required for stay up to 3 months. Medical exam required for work permits. U.S. test sometimes accepted. For entry of pets or other types of visits, consult the Embassy of Malaysia, 2401 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/328-2700) or nearest Consulate: Los Angeles (213/892-1238) or New York (212/490-2722). Internet: www.un.int/malaysia

MALDIVES - *Passport required. Tourist visa issued upon arrival for 30 days validity, no charge (for stays longer than 30 days, you must apply at the immigration office in Maldives). Visitors must have proof of hotel reservations, onward/return transportation, and sufficient funds (minimum of $25 per person per day). 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 1 month, may be extended after arrival, requires $20 fee (cash or money order), 2 application forms, 2 photos, and proof of onward/return transportation. For business travel, must have company letter stating purpose of trip. Send SASE for return of passport if applying by mail and/or appropriate express mail fees. Apply at the 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 90 days (extension must be applied for prior to end of 90-day period or expiration of original visa while in Malta). Visa requires 1 application form, 2 photos, proof of onward/return ticket, and $40 fee (check or money order). Transit visa available for $30 fee (fees are non-refundable). For additional information consult the Embassy of Malta, 2017 Conn. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/462-3611/2) or nearest Consulate: CA (415/ 468-4321), MI (313/525-9777), MO (816/833-0033), MN (612/ 228-0935), NY (212/725-2345), PA (610/664-7475), or TX (713/ 428-7800 or 214/777-4463).

MARSHALL ISLANDS, REPUBLIC OF THE - *Passport, sufficient funds for stay and onward/return ticket required for stay up to 30 days (extendible up to 90 days from date of entry). Departure fee is $20. 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 (212/9833040) or the Consulate General in Hawaii (808/545-7767). Internet: www.rmiembassyus.org

MARTINIQUE - (See West Indies, French.)

MAURITANIA -*Passport and visa required. Obtain visa before arrival. Visa valid 1 to 3 days, requires $50 fee, 3 days to 3 months requires $125 fee (fees payable by certified check or money order only), 2 application forms, 4 photos, proof of sufficient funds (bank statement), letter of invitation, bank statement and proof of onward/return transportation. Business travelers must have letter from sponsoring company. Forfurther information, contact the Embassy of the Republic of Mauritania, 2129 Leroy PI., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/232-5700).

MAURITIUS - *Passport, sufficient funds for stay, confirmation from hotel, and onward/return ticket required. Visa not required for tourist/business stay up to 6 months. AIDS test performed upon arrival, when applicants are applying for permanent residency and work permits. For further information, consult the Embassy of Mauritius, Suite 441, 4301 Conn. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/244-1491/2) or the Honorary Consulate: 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 of $10 is paid at airport when not included in the cost of the airline ticket. Notarized consent from parent(s) required for children under age 18 traveling alone, with one parent, or in someone else's custody. For details and information on other types of travel, check with the Embassy of Mexico's Consular Section, 2827 16th St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20009-4260 (202/736-1000) or nearest Consulate General: AZ (602/242-7398), CA (213/351-6800, 415/392-5554 and 619/ 231-8414), CO (303/331-1110), FL (305/716-4977), GA (404/ 266-1913), IL (312/855-1380), LA (504/522-3596), NY (212/ 689-0460), PR (809/764-0258) or TX (210/227-1085, 214/6307341, 713/542-2300, 512/478-9031 and 915/533-4082).

MICRONESIA, FEDERATED STATES OF (Chuuk, Kosrae, Pohnei, and Yap) - Proof of citizenship, sufficient funds, and onward/return ticket required for tourist visit up to 30 days, extendible (up to 1 year from date of entry) after arrival in Micronesia. Entry permit is needed for other types of travel; obtain forms from airline. Departure fee for Chuuk and Kosrae $10 and $5 for Pohnpei (U.S. currency). Health certificate may be required if traveling from infected area. AIDS test required if staying over 90 days; U.S. test is accepted. For further information, contact the 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). Internet: www.fsmgov.org

MIQUELON ISLAND - Passport or proof of U.S. citizenship and official photo ID are sufficient for tourist/business stays of up to 3 months. (Stays from 2 weeks to 3 months require a valid *passport.) A visa is required for stays of over 3 months. For further information, consult the Embassy of France (202/ 944-6000). Internet: www.info-france-usa.org.

MOLDOVA - *Passport and visa required. Visa requires 1 application form, 1 photo, and processing fee. Single-entry visa, $40, multiple-entry $50-$200 (depending on length of stay), transit visa, single entry $20, double entry $40. There is an additional $5 visa application fee that must be paid separately. All fees must be paid with company checks or money orders only. No fee for visa for children under age 16. AIDS test required for persons staying over 90 days; U.S. tests results sometimes accepted. For additional information consult, the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova, 2101 S Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008, (202/667-1130). Internet: www.usembassy.md/en-consulate2.htm

MONACO - *Passport required. Visa not required for visit up to 90 days. For further information, contact the Embassy of France, (202/944-6000) or nearest Honorary Consulate of the Principality of Monaco: CA (213/655-8970 or 415/362-5050), IL (312/6421242), LA (504/522-5700), NY (212/759-5227) or PR (809/7214215). Internet: www.info-france-usa.org

MONGOLIA - *Passport and visa required. Transit visa for stay up to 48 hours requires copy of onward ticket, visa for next destination and $35 fee. Tourist visa for up to 30 days requires confirmation from Mongolian Travel Agency (Zhuulchin) and $45 fee. Business visa requires letter from company stating purpose of trip and invitation from Mongolian organization and 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 the 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). Internet: www.un.int/mongolia

MONTSERRAT - (See West Indies, British)

MOROCCO - *Passport required. Visa not required for stays up to 3 months, extendible. For additional information consult the Embassy of Morocco, 1601 21st St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20009 (202/462-7734) or Consulate General in New York (212/213-9644).

MOZAMBIQUE - *Passport and visa required. Visa must be obtained in advance or tourist visa can be obtained in some borders in Mozambique. Multiple-entry visas valid 3 months from date of issuance, and single- and double-entry visas valid for 2 months, require 1 application form, 2 photos, $20 (single-entry) or $40 (double- or multiple-entry) processing fee for two weeks or an additional $20 fee for three day service, and a letter (from company or individual) giving detailed itinerary and address of where visitor is staying. Visitors must exchange $50 at point of entry and declare all foreign currency. Apply at the Embassy of the Republic of Mozambique, Suite 570, 1990 M St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 (202/2937146). For the residents of New York, please apply at the Mozambique Consulate at 420 East 50th St., New York, NY 10022 (212/644-5965).

MYANMAR - (see Burma.)

*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.