Foreign Entry Requirements

FOREIGN ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

N

NAMIBIA - NAURU - NEPAL - NETHERLANDS - NETHERLANDS ANTILLES - NEW CALEDONIA - NEW ZEALAND - NICARAGUA - NIGER - NIGERIA - NIUE - NORFOLK ISLAND - NORWAY

NAMIBIA- *Passport, onward/return ticket and proof of sufficient funds required. Visa not required for tourist or business stay up to 90 days. Person planning to work (this includes unpaid volunteers) in Namibia must obtain work and residency permits and/or visas from the Embassy of Namibia before traveling. Consult the Embassy of Namibia, 1605 New Hampshire Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20009 (202/986-0540) for further information.

NAURU - *Passport, visa, onward/return ticket and sponsorship from a resident in Nauru required. For more information, contact the Consulate of the Republic of Nauru in Guam: Ada Professional Bldg., Marine Dr. 1st Floor, Agana, Guam 96910 (671/649-7106 or 7107).

NEPAL - *Passport and visa required. Tourist visa extendible to a maximum period of 150 days in one visa year (January to December). Single-entry visa for 60 days, $30; double-entry visa for 60 days, $55; triple entry visa for 60 days, $70; and multiple-entry visa with a validity for 60 days, $90; 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. Airport tax of Rs. 900 must be paid for all international flights into Nepal. For additional information about "trekking permits" and entry requirements, contact the Royal Nepalese Embassy, 2131 Leroy PI., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/667-4550), or Consulate General in New York (212/370-3988). Internet: www.un.int/nepal

NETHERLANDS - *Passport required. Visa not required for tourist/business visit up to 90 days. Tourists may be asked to show onward/return ticket, proof of sufficient funds and health insurance coverage, and that there is adequate housing available for length of stay. Long term visitors must register with the local police within 8 days of arrival. (No residency permits granted.) For further information, contact the Embassy of the Netherlands, 4200 Linnean Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/244-5300) or nearest Consulate General: CA (310/ 268-1598), IL (312/856-0110), NY (212/246-1429), or TX (713/ 622-8000). Internet: www.netherlands-embassy.org

NETHERLANDS ANTILLES - Islands include Bonaire, Curacao, Saba, St. Eustatius, St. Maarten. Passport or proof of U.S. citizenship (i.e. certified birth certificate or voter registration card with photo ID) required. Visa not required for stay up to 14 days, extendible 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 (202/2445300), or nearest Consulate General: CA (310/2681598), IL (312/856-0110), NY (212/246-1429) or TX (713/622-8000). Internet: www.netherlands-embassy.org

NEW CALEDONIA - (See French Polynesia.)

NEW ZEALAND - *Passport and arrival card (to be completed upon arrival) required. Visa not required for tourist or business meeting or consultations stay up to 3 months, must have onward/ return ticket, visa for next destination and proof of sufficient funds. For business or additional information, contact the Embassy of New Zealand, 37 Observatory Circle, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/328-4800) or the Consulate General in Los Angeles (310/207-1605.) Internet: www.nzemb.org

NICARAGUA - *Passport valid 6 months beyond duration of stay, onward/return ticket and $5 entry fee required for a stay up to 30 days. Airport departure tax $18. If you change status from visitor to permanent resident while in Nicaragua, you will need to deposit with their immigration officials the equivalent cost of a one-way ticket from Nicaragua to the U.S. Business visa also requires a letter of invitation from business contact in Nicaragua. For further information, travelers may contact the Consulate of Nicaragua, 1627 New Hampshire Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20009 (202/9396531 or 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 visa types require 3 application forms, 3 photos, proof of onward/return transportation, and $35.58 (1 month stay) or $88.94 (longer stay) fee. Transit visas required for travelers continuing through Niger. For tourist visa the general requirements apply as well as 2 copies of bank statement, certifying the traveler has at least $500 in his/her bank account. For business visas, general requirements apply, plus 1 copy of a letter from the company that is being represented stating the purpose, activities, duration, and source of financial responsibility for the trip. Provide SASE or prepaid airbill for return of documents. For further information and fees, contact the Embassy of the Republic of Niger, 2204 R St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/483-4224).

NIGERIA - *Passport, proof of sufficient funds, hotel confirmation, and visa required. Visa requires 1 application, 1 photo, proof of onward/return transportation, fees (contact the Embassy of Nigeria for appropriate fees), and letter of invitation from Nigeria. Business visa requires letter from counterpart in Nigeria and letter of introduction from U.S. company. For information about visa fees and for other requirements, contact the Embassy of the Republic of Nigeria, 2201 M Street, 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 the Embassy of New Zealand (202/328-4800).

NORFOLK ISLAND - *Passport and visa required. Visa issued upon arrival for visit up to 30 days, extendible, requires confirmed accommodations and onward/return ticket. Business visa must be obtained before arrival, $27 fee. Australian transit visa must also be obtained in advance for travel to Norfolk Island. For both visas, consult the Australian Embassy (202/797-3000). Internet addresses: www.austemb.org or www.pitcairners.org

NORWAY - *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). No pets. For further information, contact the Royal Norwegian Embassy, 2720 34th St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/333-6000) or nearest Consulate General: CA (415/986-0766 to 68 ), FL (305/358-4386), MN (612/332-3338), NY (212/421-7333), or TX (713/521-2900). Internet: www.norway.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.

Countries
A - B - C - D - E - F - G - H - I - J - K - L - M - N
O - P - Q - R - S - T - U - V - W - X - Y - Z
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.