Passport and Visa, Travel Insurance Requirements for Americans Traveling Abroad

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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.

IMPORTANT: THIS LISTING IS PREPARED FROM INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM FOREIGN EMBASSIES PRIOR TO OCTOBER 2004. THIS INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. CHECK ENTRY REQUIREMENTS WITH THE CONSULAR OFFICIALS OF THE COUNTRIES TO BE VISITED WELL IN ADVANCE.

LAOS - *Passport and visa required. Visa requires $30 fee, 1 application form, 1 photo, onward/return ticket, and sufficient funds. Tourist visas can be obtained upon arrival at certain entry points or before departure from the Lao Embassy. Visa available for a stay of up to 15 days, extendable. For business visas and more information, check with the Consular Section of the Embassy of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, 2222 S St., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/667-0076). Internet: www.visit-laos.com

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LATVIA - *Passport required. Visa not required for a stay of up to 90 days. AIDS test required for persons seeking residency permits; U.S. tests results accepted. For specific requirements, contact the Embassy of Latvia, 4325 17th St., NW, Washington, DC 20011 (202/726-8213). Internet: www.latvia-usa.org

LEBANON - *Passport and visa required. U.S. citizens staying no longer than 1 month (extendible up to 3 months) can obtain their visa upon arrival in Lebanon, $35 fee. For longer stays, visa must be obtained in advance from the Lebanese Embassy or Consulate. Visa requires 1 application form, 2 photos, and cover letter detailing purpose of visit and contacts in Lebanon. Fee for single-entry visa is $35 and $70 for a multiple-entry visa. Fee must be paid by money order payable to the Embassy of Lebanon. Business visa requires company letter stating purpose of travel. AIDS test required for those seeking residence permits; U.S. test is accepted. Minors need authorization from both parents (a notarized parental consent form/letter) to enter Lebanon. Note: All visa applicants holding an Israeli visa on their passport at time of applying for visa or arrival in Lebanon will not be granted a visa and/or be admitted to Lebanon without the prior approval of the Lebanese Immigration Authorities. For further visa information, contact the Embassy of Lebanon, 2560 28th St., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/939-6300) or nearest Consulate General: Los Angeles (323/467-1253), Detroit (313/567-0233), or New York (212/744-7905). Internet: www.lebanonembassyus.org

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LEEWARD ISLANDS - (See Virgin Islands, British.)

LESOTHO - *Passport, onward/return ticket, and proof of sufficient funds required. Visa not required for a stay of up to 30 days. For more information, check with the Embassy of the Kingdom of Lesotho, 2511 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/797-5533).

LIBERIA - *Passport, visa, and evidence of a yellow fever vaccination required. Travelers must obtain visas before arrival. There is a $100 (U.S.) airport tax on departing passengers. Immigration officials at the airport may authorize permits for a 48-hour stay only. Those wishing to stay longer must go to the Central Bureau of Immigration. The Central Bureau issues permits for stays up to three months; there is a $25 fee. Obtain exit permit from immigration authorities upon arrival, 1 photo required. For specific requirements, call the Embassy of the Republic of Liberia, 5201 16th St., NW, Washington, DC 20011 (202/723-0437). Internet: www.liberiaemb.org

LIBYA - *Passport and visa required. Restrictions on the use of a U.S. passport for travel to, in, or through Libya have been lifted as of February 2004. Visa applications and inquiries may be made through the Libyan Mission to the United Nations in New York, (202/752-5775). Within 3 days of arrival, visitors must register at the police station nearest where they will be residing. Attention: U.S. citizens need a U.S. Treasury Dept. license in order to engage in any transactions related to travel to and within Libya. Before planning any travel to Libya, U.S. citizens should contact the Licensing Division, Office of Foreign Assets Control, U.S. Department of Treasury, (202/622-2480) or www.treas.gov/ofac

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LIECHTENSTEIN - *Passport required. Visa not required for tourist/business stay of up to 90 days. For further information, contact the Embassy of the Principality of Liechtenstein, 1300 Eye St., NW Suite 550W, Washington, DC 20005 (202/215-0460) or the Embassy of Switzerland, 2900 Cathedral Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/745-7900) or the nearest Swiss 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.swissemb.org

LITHUANIA - *Passport required. Visa not required for tourist/business stay of up to 90 days. For longer stays, (e.g. employment, research, study, training) obtain temporary residence permit before arrival (processing time of the application for the first temporary residence permit is up to 6 months). For further information, contact the Embassy of Lithuania, 2622 16th St., NW, Washington, DC 20009 (202/234-5860) or the nearest Consulate General: New York, 420 Fifth Ave., New York, NY 10018 (212/354-7849) or Chicago, 211 East Ontario St., Suite 1500, Chicago, IL (312/397-0382). Internet: www.ltembassyus.org

LUXEMBOURG - *Passport required. Visa not required for tourist/business stay of up to 90 days. (**90-day period begins when entering Schengen countries.) For additional information, contact the Embassy of Luxembourg, 2200 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/265-4171) or the nearest Consulate: San Francisco (415/788-0816) or New York (212/888-6664)

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