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Passport and Visa
Requirements for Select a letter for the country about
which you'd like information. This listing is for U.S. citizens
traveling on tourism/business and does not apply to persons planning to emigrate to
foreign countries. Persons traveling on official business for the U.S. Government should
obtain visa information from the agency sponsoring their travel. For purposes of this
publication, a visa is an endorsement or stamp placed by officials of a foreign country on
a U.S. passport that allows the bearer to visit that foreign country. Note: Wherever you
see the words “photo(s) required” in this publication, it generally means that
you will need to submit passport-size (2"x2") photographs.
BAHAMAS - Proof of U.S. citizenship, i.e., a passport (if you are using an expired passport it cannot be expired more than 5 years) or original or certified copy of a birth certificate with a photo ID, and onward/return ticket required for stay of up to 8 months. Passport and residence/work permit needed for residence and business. Permit required for firearms and to import pets. Departure tax of $15 must be paid at airport. For further information call Embassy of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, 2220 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/319-2660) or nearest Consulate: Miami (305/373-6295) or New York (212/421-6420).
BAHRAIN - *Passport and visa required. Multi-entry tourist visa requires that the applicant submit a letter (for visa) or company letter on company letterhead (for business visa) guaranteeing full responsibility for all expenses, and stating a reason for visit and duration, 1 application form, and $50 fee. Transit visa available upon arrival at the airport is valid from three days to two weeks and require onward/return ticket. Send SASE for return of passport by mail. For departure tax and other information, contact the Consular Section of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Bahrain, 3502 International Drive, NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/342-1111); or the Permanent Mission to the U.N., 866 Second Ave., 14th Floor, New York, NY 10017 (212/223-6200). Internet: www.bahrainembassy.org or www.immigration.gov.bh
BANGLADESH - *Passport, visa, and onward/return ticket required.
Tourist/business visa requires 2 application forms, 2 photos, and $45 processing fee (bank
draft or money order). Tourist should also attach travel itinerary. Business visa requires
letter of justification/financial guarantee from the employer. Student visa requires
financial guarantee certificate and letter from educational institution. For longer stays
and more information, consult the Embassy of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, 3510
International Drive, NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/244-0183) or the Bangladesh Mission in
New York at (212/867-3434). Internet: www.bangladoot.org
BELARUS - *Passport and visa required. Business visa requires 1 application form, 1 photo, and letter of invitation from a Belarusian organization, company or agency. Visitor visa requires 1 application form, 1 photo, and original invitation from a Belarus citizen. Tour visa (for stay of up to 30 days) requires 1 application form, 1 photo, and confirmation or voucher from travel agency in Belarus. Transit visa is required when traveling through Belarus. The visa processing fee single-entry visas is $100 for 5 working days, and $180 for next day processing. Fees must be paid by money order or cashier's check only. If applying by mail, enclose SASE or prepaid air bill. For information about student visas and other questions, contact the Embassy of the Republic of Belarus, 1619 New Hampshire Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20009 (202/986-1606), Consulate General, 708 3rd Ave., 21st Floor, New York, NY 10017 (212/682-5392). Internet: www.belarusembassy.org
BELGIUM - *Passport required. Visa not required for business/tourist stay
of up to 90 days. (**90-day period begins when entering Schengen countries.) Temporary
residence permit required for longer stays, study, or work. For residence authorization,
consult Embassy of Belgium, 3330 Garfield St., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/333-6900), or
nearest Consulate General: Los Angeles (323/857-1244), Atlanta (404/659-2150), Chicago
(312/263-6624), or New York (212/586-5110).
BENIN - *Passport and visa required. Visa for stay of up to 36 months,
requires $100 fee (certified check or money order only), 1 application form, 1 photo,
proof of yellow fever vaccination, proof of return/onward transportation, guarantee from
employer, travel agency, or letter of guarantee from bank. Send prepaid envelope for
return of passport by certified or express mail. Apply at Embassy of the Republic of
Benin, 2124 Kalorama Road, NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/232-6656/7/8).
BHUTAN - *Passport and visa required. For specific requirements, consult
the Bhutan Mission to the U.N., 2 United Nations Plaza, 27th Floor, New York, NY 10017
(212/826-1919) or the Bhutan Travel Service, 120 E 56th St., Suite 1130, New York, NY
10022 (1-800/950-9908 or 212/838-6382).
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA - *Passport required. Visa not required for
tourist stays of up to 3 months. All persons entering Bosnia and Herzegovina through an
international airport are now required to submit a landing card. Landing cards are
provided by airlines during the flight or upon arrival. All foreigners, except those
staying at a hotel, must register with the local police within 48 hours of arrival. For
more information, contact the Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2109 E. Street, N.W.,
Washington, DC 20037, telephone 202-337-1500 or the Consulate General, 866 U.N. Plaza,
Suite 580, New York, NY 10017 (212/593-0264). Internet: www.bosnianembassy.org
BRAZIL - *Passport and visa required. Tourist visas are issued within two business days if applicant submits application in person. Visas are valid for multiple entries within 5 years for a period to be determined by the consular officer, for stays of up to 90 days renewable for the same length of stay by the Brazilian Federal Police. First entry into Brazil must be within 90 days of visa issuance. Visa requires 1 application form, 1 passport size photo, and proof of onward/return transportation. There is a processing fee of $100 for tourists. Additional $10 fee for applications sent by mail, or by anyone other than applicant. Provide SASE for return of passport by mail. For information about traveling with [Brazilian] minors or other types of visas, contact the Brazilian Embassy (Consular Section), 3009 Whitehaven St. NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/238-2828) or nearest Consulate: CA (323-651-2664 or 415-981-8170), FL (305-285-6200), IL (312-464-0244), MA (617-542-4000), NY (917-777-7777) or TX (713-961-3063). Internet: www.brasilemb.org/
BRUNEI DARUSSALAM - *Passport and onward/return ticket required. Visa not required for tourist/business stay of up to 90 days. AIDS test required for work permits; tests taken in the U.S. are not accepted. For more information, contact the Embassy of Brunei Darussalam, 3520 International Court, NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/237-1838) or Brunei Darussalam Permanent Mission to the U.N., 711 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017 (212/697-3465). Internet: http://www.bruneiembassy.org/
BULGARIA - *Passport required. Visa not required for stays of up to 30
days. For persons staying over 30 days, obtain a visa in advance. AIDS test required for
all intending immigrants and may be required for foreigners staying longer than a month
for purposes of study or work; U.S. test is accepted. All travelers, except those staying
in a private boarding house or hotel, etc., are required to register with the regional
passport office or the police within 48 hours after their arrival in Bulgaria. For more
information, contact the Consular Section of the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria, 1621
22nd St., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/387-7969 or 387-0174) or the Bulgarian Consulate
in New York at (212/935-4646). Internet: www.bulgaria-embassy.org
BURMA (Myanmar) - *Passport and visa required. Single-entry tourist visa
(valid for 3 months), for stay up to 28 days, requires $20 fee, 2 application forms, 3
photos, and itinerary. Tourist visas are issued for package or group tours as well as
Foreign Independent Travelers (FITs). Enclose prepaid envelope for return of passport by
express mail. Allow up to 5 working days for normal processing. Overland travel into and
out of Myanmar is only permitted at certain points (check with Embassy). For business
visas and further information, contact the Embassy of the Union of Myanmar, 2300 S St.,
NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/332-9044 or 9045) or the Myanmar Consulate General Office,
10 East 77th St., New York, NY 10021 (212/535-1310 or 1311). Internet: www.mewashingtondc.com
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