Foreign Entry Requirements

FOREIGN ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

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UGANDA - UKRAINE - UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - UNITED KINGDOM - URUGUAY - UZBEKISTAN

UGANDA - *Passport and visa required. For other information, contact the Embassy of the Republic of Uganda, 5911 16th St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20011 (202/726-7100-02) or Permanent Mission to the U.N. (212/949-0110).

UKRAINE - *Passport and visa required. Visa requires 1 form, 1 photo, a letter of invitation, and $75 - $165 fee, depending upon whether you apply for a single, double or multiple entry visa (company check or money order only). Transit visa requires onward/return ticket. All foreigners visiting Ukraine (except those staying less than three days or minors under age 18) must register their passports with the local law enforcement authorities. Anyone applying for a visa for a stay of 3 months or longer is required to present a certificate showing that they are HIV negative. Tests performed in the U.S. are sometimes accepted. For additional information, contact the Consular Office of the Embassy of Ukraine, 3350 M St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20007 (202/333-7507/08/09), or the Consulate in Chicago (312/642-4388), or the Consulate General in New York (212/371-5690). Internet: www.ukremb.com

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - *Passport and visa required. Tourist visa requires a typed letterfrom the applicant's employer indicating type and length of position held or, for students/ homemakers/retirees, bank statement proving sufficient funds for stay. Business visas issued only by UAE Embassy, and require company letter and sponsor in UAE to send a fax or telex to UAE Embassy confirming trip and accepting financial responsibility. Single-entry visa valid within 2 months from the date of issuance for stay of up to 30 days. Processing fee is $51. Multiple-entry visa (for business only), valid 1 to 10 years from date of issue for maximum stay of 6 months per entry, no fee. Transit visa must be obtained in advance (through travel agency, hotel, or company in UAE), valid for a stay of up to 15 days. To receive a visa, submit 2 application forms, 2 photos and prepaid envelope for return of passport by certified/ registered mail (typed not handwritten). AIDS test required for residency permits; test performed upon arrival in the UAE. For further information, contact the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates, 3522 International Court, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008(202/243-2400).

UNITED KINGDOM (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales) - *Passport required. Visa not required for stay up to 6 months. Medical exam, including AIDS test, sometimes required. For additional information consult the Consular Section of the British Embassy, 19 Observatory Circle, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/588-7800) or nearest Consulate General: CA (310/477-3322), IL (312/346-1810), or NY (212/ 745-0200). Internet: www.britainusa.com

URUGUAY - *Passport required. Visa not required for stay up to 90 days. For additional information, consult the Consulate of Uruguay, 2715 M St., N.W., 3rd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20007 (202/331-4219) or nearest Consulate General: CA (310/3945777), FL (305/443-7453 or 9764), or NY (212/753-8191 or 92). Internet: www.embassy.org/uruguay

UZBEKISTAN - *Passport and visa required. Visa requires 1 application, 1 photo, letter explaining purpose of visit, and $45 fee. Processing time is 7 days after receipt of application. AIDS test required for anyone staying longer than 15 days; U.S. test sometimes accepted. Check requirements with the Consular Section of the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan, 1746 Massachusetts Ave., NW, 20036 (202/530-7284 or 91) or the Uzbekistan Consulate, 866 United Nations Plaza, Suite 327A, New York, NY 10017 (212/754-6178 or 7403). Internet: www.uzbekconsul.org

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VANUATU - VATICAN - VENEZUELA - VIETNAM - VIRGIN ISLANDS

VANUATU - *Passport and onward/return ticket required. Visa not required for stay up to 30 days. For further information, consult the Vanuatu Mission to the U.N. (212/593-0144 or 0215).

VATICAN - (See Holy See.)

VENEZUELA - *Passport and visa required. Tourist visa requires $30 fee (money order or company check), 1 application form, 1 photo, onward/return ticket, proof of sufficient funds and certification of employment. For business visa, need letter from company stating purpose of trip, responsibility for traveler, name and address of companies to be visited in Venezuela and $60 fee. All travelers must pay departure tax ($12) at airport. Business travelers must present a Declaration of Income Tax in the Ministerio de Hacienda (Treasury Department). For additional information, contact the Consular Section of the Embassy of Venezuela, 1099 30th Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20007 (202/342-2214) or the nearest Consulate: CA (415/955-1982), FL (305/577-4214), IL (312/236-9655), LA (504/522-3284), MA (617/266-9368), NY (212/826-1660), PR (809/766-4250/1) or TX (713/961-5166). Internet: www.embavenez-us.org

VIETNAM - *Passport and visa required. Tourist/business visa, valid 6 months, requires 2 application forms, 2 photos, letter stating purpose of visit (or letter of invitation from Vietnamese authorities required for business visa) and $25 fee for a singleentry visa. Visa authorization is arranged by sponsor in Vietnam and the Embassy cannot process visas until it receives authorization or approval from Vietnam. For more information, contact the Embassy of Vietnam, 1233 20th St., N.W., Suite 400, Washington, D.C. 20036 (202/861-2293 or 861-0694). Internet: www.vietnamembassy-usa.org

VIRGIN ISLANDS , British - Islands include Anegarda, Jost van Dyke, Tortola and Virgin Gorda. Proof of U.S. citizenship, photo ID, onward/return ticket and sufficient funds required for tourist stay up to 6 months. Consult the British Embassy for further information (202/588-7800).

*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.