Foreign Entry Requirements

FOREIGN ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

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SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS - SAINT LUCIA - ST. MARTIN (ST MAARTEN) - ST. PIERRE - SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES - SAMOA - SAN MARINO - SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE - SAUDI ARABIA - SCOTLAND - SENEGAL - SERBIA AND MONTENEGRO - SEYCHELLES - SIERRA LEONE - SINGAPORE - SLOVAK REPUBLIC - SLOVENIA - SOLOMON ISLANDS - SOMALIA - SOUTH AFRICA - SPAIN - SRI LANKA - SUDAN - SURINAME - SWAZILAND - SWEDEN - SWITZERLAND - SYRIA

SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS - Passport or proof of U.S. citizenship, photo ID and onward/return ticket required for stay up to 3 months. AIDS test required for persons seeking residency/study/work permits; U.S. tests results sometimes accepted. For further information, consult the Embassy of St. Kitts and Nevis, 3216 New Mexico Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20016 (202/686-2636) or Permanent Mission to the U.N., 414 East 75th St., Fifth Floor, New York, NY 10021 (212/535-1234). Internet: www.stkittsnevis.org

SAINT LUCIA - Passport (or proof of U.S. citizenship and photo ID) and return/onward ticket required for stay up to 6 months. For additional information, contact the Embassy of Saint Lucia, 3216 New Mexico Ave., Washington, D.C. 20016 (202/3646792) or Permanent Mission to the U.N., 820 Second Ave., Suite 900E, New York, NY 10017 (212/697-9360).

ST. MARTIN (ST MAARTEN*) - (See West Indies, French or *Netherlands Antilles.)

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

SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES - Proof of U.S. citizenship, photo ID, and onward/return ticket and/or proof of sufficient funds required for tourist stay up to 6 months. AIDS test required for persons seeking residency permits; U.S. tests results accepted. For more information consult the Embassy of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, 3216 New Mexico Ave., Washington, D.C. 20016 (202/364-6730) or Consulate, 801 Second Ave., 21st Floor, New York, NY 10017 (212/687-4490).

SAMOA - *Passport and onward/return ticket required. Visa not required for stay up to 30 days. For longer stays and more information, contact the Independent State of Samoa, Mission to the U.N., 820 2nd Avenue, Suite 800, New York, NY (212/ 599-6196) or the Honorary Consul in Hawaii (808/677-7197).

SAN MARINO - *Passport required. Visa not required for tourist stay up to 90 days. For additional information, contact the nearest Honorary Consulate of the Republic of San Marino: Washington, D.C. (1899 L St., N.W., Suite 500, Washington, D.C. 20036, 202/223-3517), Detroit (313/528-1190) or New York (516/242-2212).

SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE - *Passport and visa required. Tourist visas for single entry of up to 3 months ($35) or multiple entry of up to 6 months ($40) and business visas for single entry of up to 3 months ($45) or multiple entry of up to 6 months ($50) require 1 application form, 1 photo, and letter stating purpose of travel. Fees are to be paid by money order only. Company letter is required for a business visa. Enclose prepaid envelope or postage for return of passport by FedEx service. Apply at the Permanent Mission of Sao Tome and Principe to the U.N., 400 Park Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10022 (212/317-0533).

SAUDI ARABIA - *Passport and visa required. (Tourist visas are not available for travel to Saudi Arabia.) Transit visa valid 72 hours, requires onward/return ticket, 1 application form, no fee. Business visa, for a stay not to exceed 30 days, requires $54 fee (money order only), 1 application form, 1 photo, company letter stating purpose of visit, invitation from Foreign Ministry in Saudi Arabia and SASE for return of passport by mail. Medical report, including AIDS test, required for work permits; U.S. test sometimes accepted. For details and requirements for family visits and religious travel, contact the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia, 601 New Hampshire Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037 (202/342-3800) or nearest Consulate General: Los Angeles (213/479-6000), New York (212/752-2740) or Houston (713/785-5577). Internet: www.saudiembassy.net

SCOTLAND - (See United Kingdom.)

SENEGAL - *Passport and onward/return ticket required. Visa not needed for stay up to 90 days. For further information, contact the Embassy of the Republic of Senegal, 2112 Wyoming Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/234-0540).

SERBIA AND MONTENEGRO - (See Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.)

SEYCHELLES - *Passport, onward/return ticket and proof of sufficient funds required. Visa issued upon arrival for stay up to 1 month, no charge, extendible up to 1 year. Medical exam, including AIDS test, performed upon arrival for work permits; U.S. test not accepted. For more information, consult Permanent Mission of Seychelles to the U.N., 800 Second Ave., Suite 400, New York, NY 10017 (212/972-1785) for further information.

SIERRA LEONE - *Passport and visa required. Single-entry visa valid 3 months, requires 1 application form, 1 photo, return/ onward ticket, proof of financial support from bank or employer and $45 fee (money order only). Multiple-entry visa requires a $90 fee. Business visa also require a letter of invitation from a company in Sierra Leone and a profile of the company in the USA that the traveler is representing. Provide SASE or prepaid airbill for return of documentation. For business and additional information consult the Embassy of Sierra Leone, 1701 19th St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20009 (202/939-9261).

SINGAPORE - *Passport, proof of sufficient funds for stay, and onward/return ticket required. Visa not required for tourist/ business stay up to 3 months. AIDS test required for some work visas; U.S. test is not accepted. For additional information, contact the Embassy of Singapore, 3501 Int'I Place, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/537-3100).

SLOVAK REPUBLIC - *Passport required. Visa not required for a stay of up to 30 days. AIDS test required for long term visas; U.S. test is not accepted. For more information, contact the Embassy of the Slovak Republic, 3523 International Court, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/237-1054 ext. 273). Internet: www.slovakembassy-us.org

SLOVENIA -*Passport required. Visa not required for business/ tourist stay of up to 90 days. For longer stays (e.g. employment, students) a temporary residence permit must be obtained before traveling. Additional information can be obtained from the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia, 1525 New Hampshire Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 (202/667-5363) or the Consulate General of Slovenia in New York (212/370-3006).

SOLOMON ISLANDS - *Passport, onward/return ticket and proof of sufficient funds required. Visitor permit issued on arrival for stay up to 2 months in a 1-year period. For further information, consult Solomon Islands Mission to the U.N., 820 2nd Ave., Suite 800A, New York, NY 10017 (212/599-6192/93).

SOMALIA - *Passport required. For further information, contact the Consulate of the Somali Democratic Republic in New York (212/688-9410).

SOUTH AFRICA - *Passport, onward/return ticket, and proof of sufficient funds required. Tourist or business visa not required for stay up to 90 days. AIDS test required for all mine workers (irrespective of position); U.S. test sometimes accepted. For more information, contact the Embassy of South Africa's Consular Office, 3051 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/232-4400) or the nearest Consulate in CA (323/ 651-0902), IL (312/939-7929), or NY (212/213-4880). Internet: www.southafrica.net

SPAIN - *Passport required. Visa not required for tourist or business stays up to 90 days. Medical report, including AIDS test, required for residency/student/work permits; U.S. test sometimes accepted. For additional information check with the Embassy of Spain, 2375 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037 (202/452-0100 and 728-2330) or nearest Consulate General in CA (415/922-2995 and 213/938-0158), FL (305/4465511), IL (312/782-4588), LA (504/525-4951), MA (617/5362506), NY (212/355-4080), PR (809/758-6090) or TX (713/7836200). Internet: www.spainemb.org

SRI LANKA - *Passport, onward/return ticket and proof of sufficient funds ($30 per day) required. Tourist visa not required for stay up to 30 days (extendible in Sri Lanka). For business travel, visa required and must be obtained in advance. Business visa valid 30 days, requires 1 application form, 2 photos, a company letter, a letter from sponsoring agency in Sri Lanka and employing company in U.S., a copy of an onward/ return ticket, and $45 fee. Include $9 postage for return of passport by registered mail. For further information, contact the Embassy of Sri Lanka, 2148 Wyoming Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/483-7954) or the Consulate in Los Angeles (323-634-0479 and 323-634-1079) or the nearest Honorary Consul General: GA (404-881-7164), LA (504-4557600), or NY (212/966-7040 to 7043). Internet: www.srilankaembassyusa.org

SUDAN - *Passport and visa required. Visa must be obtained in advance and visas are only issued at the Consulate General in New York. Transit visa valid up to 7 days, requires $50 fee (cash or money order), onward/return ticket and visa for next destination, if appropriate. Tourist/business visa for single entry up to 1 month (extendible), requires $50 fee, 1 application form, 2 photos, proof of sufficient funds for stay and SASE for return passport. Business visa requires company letter stating purpose of visit and invitation from Sudanese officials. Visas not granted to passports showing Israeli visas. Allow 4 weeks for processing. Travelers must declare currency upon arrival and departure. Check additional currency regulations for stays longer than,? months. Contact the Embassy of the Republic of the Sudan, 2210 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/3388565 to 8570) or Consulate General, 655 Third Ave., 5th Floor, New York, NY 10017 (212/573-6033 or 35). Internet: sudanembassyus.org

SURINAME - *Passport, visa and onward/return ticket required. Multiple-entry visa requires 2 application forms, 2 photos and appropriate fee. Business visa requires company letter explaining purpose of trip, name of institution to be visited and its address and telephone number in Suriname, and expected duration of visit. Processing fee: $45 (money order only). For return of passport by mail, include $10 for registered mail, or $18 for Express Mail (money order only), or enclose SASE. Allow 10 working days for processing. For additional requirements, contact the Embassy of the Republic of Suriname, Suite 460, 4301 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/244-7488 and 7590), or the Consulate in Miami (305/593-2697).

SWAZILAND - *Passport required. Visa not required for stay up to 60 days. Temporary residence permit available in Mbabane for longer stay. Visitors must report to immigration authorities or police station within 48 hours unless lodging in a hotel. For further information, consult the Embassy of the Kingdom of Swaziland, 1712 New Hampshire Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20009 (202/234-5002).

SWEDEN - *Passport required. Visa not required for a stay up to 90 days (90 day period begins when entering Schengen area: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden). For further information, consult the Embassy of Sweden, 1501 M St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005-1702 (202/467-2600) or nearest Consulate General: CA (310/445-4008), New York (212/583-2550) or any other consulate of Sweden in the United States. Internet: www.swedeninfo.com

SWITZERLAND - *Passport required. Visa not required for tourist/business stay up to 90 days. For further information, contact the Embassy of Switzerland, 2900 Cathedral Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/745-7900) or the nearest Consulate General: CA (310/575-1145 or 415/788-2272), GA (404/870-2000), IL (312/915-0061), NY (212/599-5700), or TX (713/650-0000). Internet: www.eda.admin.ch/washington_emb

SYRIA - *Passport and visa required. Obtain visa in advance. Single-entry visas valid for 3 months, require 2 application forms, 2 photos (signed), and $61 fee (payment must be money order only). Enclose SASE with appropriate postage (not metered stamps for certified mail) for return of passport by mail. AIDS test required for anyone staying over 15 days; U.S. test sometimes accepted. For group visas and other information, contact the Embassy of the Syrian Arab Republic, 2215 Wyoming Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/232-6313).

*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.