Pasport, Visa, Medical Insurance Requirements for Americans Traveling Abroad

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AFGHANISTAN - *Passport and visa required. For specific requirements, consult the Embassy of Afghanistan located at 341 Wyoming Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008, (202-483-6410). Internet: www.embassyofafghanistan.org

ALBANIA - * A passport is required. Visa not required for business/tourist stay of up to 90 days. Apply for an extension of up to 180 days at the local police station. Departure fee $10 (U.S.), payable in U.S. dollars or local currency (lek). For additional information, contact the Embassy of the Republic of Albania at 2100 S St., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/223-4942) or nearest Honorary Consuls: LA (504/596-4229), MA (617/482-6262) or TX (281/345-9599).

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ALGERIA - *Passport and visa required. Obtain visa prior to arrival. Visa applications must be typed. Handwritten visa applications are not being accepted. Visas, for stays up to 90 days, provide 2 application forms, 2 photos, and $55.50 fee (money order or certified check). Tourist visas require an itinerary from an airline and a hotel reservation. Business visas require a company letter. Enclose a SASE for return of passport by registered, certified or express mail. Visas valid for 45 days from date of issuance. For currency regulations and other information, contact the Consular Section of the Embassy of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, 2118 Kalorama Rd., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/265-2800). Internet: www.algeria-us.org

ANDORRA - (See France.)

ANGOLA - *Passport, visa, and International Certificate of Vaccination required. Certificate must show inoculations against yellow fever and cholera. Failure to do so may result in involuntary vaccinations and/or fines. Tourist visas require 2 application forms, 2 recent photos with name on back, letter stating purpose of travel, letter of invitation sent by the individual or institution to be contacted in Angola, photocopy of a round-trip ticket or travel itinerary, proof of sufficient funds, and $110 fee (certified check or money order only). Visa valid for stays up to 90 days. The Consular Office of the Embassy of Angola has the right to request additional information, if necessary. For additional information, contact the Embassy of Angola, 2100 16th St., NW, Washington, DC 20009 (202/452-1042/3). Internet: www.angola.org

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ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA - Passport or proof of U.S. citizenship or voter's registration card, along with picture ID, required, return/onward ticket, and proof of funds required for tourist stay of up to 6 months. Contact the Embassy of Antigua and Barbuda, 3216 New Mexico Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20016 (202/362-5122/5166/5211) for further information.

ARGENTINA - *Passport required. Visa not required for business/tourist stay of up to 90 days. For information concerning longer stays, employment, or other types of visas contact the Consular Section of the Argentine Embassy, 1811 Q St., NW, Washington, DC 20009 (202/238-6460) or the nearest Consulate: CA (213/954-9155), FL (305/373-1889), GA (404/880-0805, IL (312/819-2610), NY (212/603-0400) or TX (713/871-8935). Internet: www.embassyofargentina-usa.org

ARMENIA - *Passport and visa required. Visa for stay of up to 21 days, requires 1 application form, 1 photo, and $60 to $95 processing fee (fees vary according to processing time). For stays longer than 21 days, but not exceeding 90 days, an official invitation from a qualifying entity in Armenia is required ($35 to $65 fee). No fee for children under 18 years of age. If applying by mail, enclose a SASE or prepaid air bill indicating type of mail service (i.e., Federal Express, etc.), and money order or certified check in the appropriate amount, payable to the Embassy of Armenia. For more information, contact the Consular Section of the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia, 2225 R St., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/319-2983), or the Consulate General in Beverly Hills, CA (310/657-6102). Internet: www.armeniaemb.org

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ARUBA - Passport or proof of U.S. citizenship (original-official birth or naturalization certificate and photo ID) required. Visa not required for tourist/business visit of up to 90 days. Proof of onward/return ticket or sufficient funds for stay may be required. Airport facility charge is $32, paid upon departure. Fee is included in tickets purchased in the U.S. AIDS test required for intending immigrants. For further information, consult the Royal Netherlands Embassy (202/244-5300), or nearest Consulate General: CA (310/266-1598), FL (786/866-0480), IL (312/856-0110) or NY (212/246-1429). Internet: www.netherlands-embassy.org

AUSTRALIA - *Passport, Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) or non-electronic label visa, proof of onward or return ticket, and sufficient funds are required. An ETA or non-electronic label visa is required for tourist or business stays of up to 3 months. An ETA is an electronically stored authority to travel to Australia and can be obtained online at www.ETA.immi.gov.au or through participating travel agencies or airlines. Minors not accompanied by a parent or traveling with only one parent need notarized written parental consent from the absent parent(s). AIDS test required for permanent resident visa for applicants age 15 and older; tests taken in the U.S. are acceptable. More information about entry requirements to Australia (including for longer stays) is available on the Embassy of Australia's website at http://www.austemb.org. Alternatively, visa inquiries may be directed to the Australian Visa Information Service on toll-free 1-888-990-8888.

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AUSTRIA - *Passport required. Visa not required for tourist stay of up to 90 days. (**90-day period begins when entering Schengen countries.) More information about entry requirements to Austria (including for longer stays) is available on the Embassy of Austria's website at www.Austria.org/index.html . For additional information, contact the Embassy of Austria, 3524 International Court NW, Washington, D.C. 20008, Tel: (202) 895-6711.

AZERBAIJAN - *Passport and visa required. Visa requires original passport, 1 application form, 2 photos, confirmation from hotel or letter of invitation, and appropriate fee ($20 to $250, according to type and length of visa). All travelers staying more than 3 days must register their passports with the local passport-registration authorities. For additional information, contact the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan, 2741 34th St., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/337-3500).

AZORES - (See Portugal.)
Source: The State Department

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