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Passport & Visa Requirements for
U.S. Citizens Traveling Abroad

note.gif (85 bytes) 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.

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MACAU, SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION - *Passport required. Visa not required for visits of up to 30 days. For further information, consult the Visa Section of the Chinese Embassy, 2201 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Room 110, Washington, DC 20007 (202/338-6688) or the nearest Chinese Consulate General: Chicago (312/803-0098), Houston (713/524-4311), Los Angeles (213/807-8018), New York (212/330-7409) or San Francisco (415/563-4857), or the Macau Tourist Information Bureau, Suite 2R, 77 Seventh Ave., New York, N.Y. 10011, (212/206-6828).
Internet: www.macau.gov.mo

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MACEDONIA - *Passport required. Visa not required for tourist/business stay of up to 90 days. For more information, check with the Embassy of the Republic of Macedonia, 1101 30th St., NW, Suite 302, Washington, DC 20007 (202/337-3063) or the Consulate General, 866 United Nations Plaza, Suite 4018, New York, NY 10017 (212/317-1727).

MADAGASCAR, REPUBLIC OF - *Passport and visa required. Visa allows entry to Madagascar within 6 months from the date of issuance. Short-term visas valid for single-entry up to 90 days, $33.45; or multiple entries, $39.01 (no personal checks). Requires 1 application form, 1 photo, proof of onward/return transportation, and sufficient funds for stay. For business visa, the aforementioned is required, including company letter. Include a prepaid envelope for return of passport by registered mail. For longer stays and additional information, contact the Embassy of Madagascar, 2374 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/265-5525/6) or the nearest Consulate: PA (610/640-7832) or CA (858/792-6999). Internet: http://www.embassy.org/madagascar

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MALAWI - *Passport required. Thirty-day visa, which can be extended up to an additional 60 days, issued at point of entry. There is a $30 airport departure tax (payable only in U.S. dollars). For further information, contact the Embassy of Malawi, 2408 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/721-0274) or Malawi Mission to the U.N., 600 3rd Ave., New York, NY 10016 (212/949-0180).

MALAYSIA - *Passport required. Visa not required for stay of up to 3 months. Medical exam required for work permits. U.S. test sometimes accepted. For entry of pets or other types of visits, consult the Embassy of Malaysia, 3516 International Court, NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/328-2700) or nearest Consulate: Los Angeles (213/892-1238) or New York (212/490-2722). Internet: www.imi.gov.my/visaform47.htm

MALDIVES - *Passport required. Tourist visa issued upon arrival for 30 days validity, no charge (for stays longer than 30 days, you must apply at the immigration office in Maldives). Visitors must have proof of hotel reservations, onward/return transportation, and sufficient funds. Check with the Maldives Mission to the U.N. in New York (212/599-6195) for further information.

MALI - *Passport and visa required. Obtain visa in advance. Tourist/business single-entry visa for stay of up to 3 months, extendable after arrival, requires $80 fee (cash or money order), 2 application forms, 2 photos, and proof of onward/return transportation. For business travel, must have company letter stating purpose of trip. Send SASE for return of passport if applying by mail and/or appropriate express mail fees. Apply at the Embassy of the Republic of Mali, 2130 R St., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/332-2249). Internet: www.maliembassy-usa.org

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 MALTA - *Passport required. Visa not required for stay of up to 90 days (extension must be applied for prior to end of 90-day period or expiration of original visa while in Malta), except for the residents of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Residents of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands need a visa. Visa requires 1 application form, 2 photos, proof of onward/return ticket, and $40 fee (check or money order). Transit visa available for $30 fee (fees are non-refundable). For additional information, consult the Embassy of Malta, 2017 Conn. Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/462-3611/2) or nearest Consulate: CA (415/468-4321), MI (313/525-9777), MO (816/833-0033), MN (612/228-0935), NY (212/725-2345), PA (610/664-7475), or TX (713/428-7800 or 214/777-4463).

MARSHALL ISLANDS, REPUBLIC OF THE - Passport, sufficient funds for stay, and onward/return ticket required for stay of up to 30 days (extendible up to 90 days from date of entry). Departure fee $20. Health certificate required if arriving from infected areas. AIDS test may be required for visits over 30 days, U.S. test accepted. Check information with the Embassy of the Marshall Islands, 2433 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/234-5414) or Permanent Mission to the U.N., 220 East 42nd St., New York, NY 10017 (212/983-3040) or the Consulate General in Hawaii (808/545-7767). Internet: www.rmiembassyus.org

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MARTINIQUE - (See West Indies, French.)

MAURITANIA - *Passport, visa, and proof of yellow fever vaccination required. For specific information, contact the Embassy of the Republic of Mauritania, 2129 Leroy Pl., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/232-5700).

MAURITIUS - *Passport, sufficient funds for stay, confirmation from hotel, and onward/return ticket required. Visas are issued at ports of entry. For further information, consult the Embassy of Mauritius, Suite 441, 4301 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/244-1491/2) or an Honorary Consulate: CA (310/557-2009 and 415/693-9233) or AZ (623/876-2718).

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MAYOTTE ISLAND - (See France.)

MEXICO - *Proof of citizenship and photo ID. Tourist card is required. Tourist card valid 3 months for single-entry up to 180 days, $20 fee, requires proof of U.S. citizenship, photo ID, and proof of sufficient funds. Visa not required of U.S. citizens for tourist/transit stay of up to 30 days. Obtain tourist cards in advance from Consulate, Tourism Office, and most airlines serving Mexico upon arrival. Departure tax $10 is paid at airport when not included in the cost of the airline ticket. Notarized consent from parent(s) required for children under age 18 traveling alone, with one parent, or in someone else's custody. For details and information on other types of travel, check with the Embassy of Mexico, 1911 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20006 (202/736-1000) or nearest Consulate General: AZ (602/242-7398), CA (213/351-6800, 415/392-5554 and 619/231-8414), CO (303/331-1110), FL (305/716-4977), GA (404/266-1913), IL (312/855-1380), LA (504/522-3596), NY (212/689-0460), PR (809/764-0258) or TX (210/227-1085, 214/630-7341, 713/542-2300, 512/478-9031 and 915/533-4082). Internet: http://embassyofmexico.org

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MICRONESIA, FEDERATED STATES OF (Chuuk, Kosrae, Pohnpei, and Yap) - Proof of U.S. citizenship, sufficient funds, and onward/return ticket required for tourist visit up to 30 days, extendible (up to 1 year from date of entry) after arrival in Micronesia. Entry permit is needed for other types of travel; obtain forms from airline. Departure fee for Chuuk, Kosrae, and Pohnpei is $10 (U.S.), and $5 (U.S.) for Yap. Health certificate may be required if traveling from infected area. AIDS test required if staying over 90 days; U.S. test is accepted. For further information, contact the Embassy of the Federated States of Micronesia, 1725 N St., NW, Washington, DC 20038 (202/223-4383) or nearest Consulate: Hawaii (808/836-4775) or Guam (671/646-9154). Internet: www.fsmembassy.org

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

MOLDOVA - *Passport and visa required. Visa requires 1 application form, 1 photo, and processing fee. Single-entry visa, $40, multiple-entry $50 to $200 (depending upon number of visits), transit visa, single-entry $20, double entry $40. There is an additional $5 visa application fee that must be paid separately. All fees must be paid with company checks or money orders only. No visa fee for children under age 16. AIDS test required for persons staying over 90 days; U.S. tests results sometimes accepted. For additional information consult the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova, 2101 S St., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/667-1130). Internet: www.moldova.org

MONACO - *Passport required. Visa not required for visit up to 90 days. For further information, contact the Consulate General of Monaco at 565 5th Ave., New York, NY 10017 (212/759-5227). Internet: http://www.monaco-consulate.com

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MONGOLIA - *Passport required. Visa not required for private business and tourist stays of less than 90 days. Tourist and business travelers may be asked to show letter of invitation or a letter from a Mongolian company, and onward/return ticket. AIDS test required for students and anyone staying longer than 3 months; U.S. test accepted. Visitors planning to stay in Mongolia for more than 1 month are required to register with the Immigration, Naturalization and Foreign Citizens Agency within 7 days of arrival. American visitors who fail to register and stay longer than 30 days may be stopped at departure, denied exit, and fined. For additional information, contact the Embassy of Mongolia, 2833 M St., NW, Washington, DC 20007 (202/333-7117 or the UN Mission of Mongolia, 6 East 77th St., New York, NY 10021 (212/861-9460). Internet: www.mongolianembassy.us

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MONTENEGRO - Passport required. Visa not required for stays of up to 90 days. For longer stays, contact the Embassy of Serbia and Montenegro, 2134 Kalorama Road, N.W., Washington, DC 20008 (202/332-0333 ext. 103) or the Consulate General of Serbia and Montenegro, 201 East Ohio St., Suite 200, Chicago, Illinois 60611 (312/670-6707 ext. 108).

MONTSERRAT - (See West Indies, British)

MOROCCO - *Passport required. Visa not required for stays up to 3 months, extendible. For additional information, consult the Embassy of Morocco, 1821 Jefferson Pl., NW, Washington, DC 20036 (202/462-7727) or Consulate General in New York (212/758-2625).

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MOZAMBIQUE - *Passport and visa required. Visa must be obtained in advance or tourist visa can be obtained in some borders in Mozambique. Multiple-entry visas valid 3 months from date of issuance, and single- and double-entry visas valid for 2 months, require 1 application form, 2 photos, $20 (single-entry) or $40 (double- or multiple-entry) processing fee for 2 weeks or an additional $20 fee for 3 day service, or additional $50 fee for same day service, and a letter (from company or individual) giving detailed itinerary and address of where visitor is staying. For more information, contact the Embassy of the Republic of Mozambique, Suite 570, 1990 M St., NW, Washington, DC 20036 (202/293-7146). For the residents of New York, please apply at the Mozambique Consulate at 420 East 50th St., New York, NY 10022 (212/644-5965).

MYANMAR (see Burma.)

Source: The State Department

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS BRIEFS:
Please note that we at Sunburst Worldwide Insurance Services provides the International Travel News Briefs as a value-added service to our international clients and visitors of this website. Our International Travel News Briefs are updated frequently, in order to provide you with current and reliable news and events as quickly as we can. We have no control over the content of external websites, and links to various external news sources may become inactive at any time. We suggest that you bookmark our website and return frequently to check the current global news posted on our website. Mahalo!

Mexico Ends Swine-Flu Alert After 14 Months July 1, 2010
The Mexican government announced on Tuesday the end of the health alert for the AH1N1 flu virus after 14 months in which 1,289 people died in this country and 72,000 cases were registered. . .

Thai protesters disrupt Bangkok commuter service April 27, 2010
Anti-government protesters forced a rush hour shutdown of Bangkok's busy elevated train system Tuesday and promised to expand protests that have plunged the Thai capital into chaos by sending teams of demonstrators throughout the city. more...

Army moves into key Bangkok area April 20, 2010
The Thai army moves into the business district of Bangkok to prevent anti-government protesters entering the area. The protests by the "red-shirts", now in their fifth week, are currently focused in the city's shopping hub. The red-shirts are trying to force Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva to step down and call an election.

U.S. Embassy in Honduras to stop issuing most visas August 26, 2009
Americas - Honduras  The United States will stop issuing most visas on Wednesday at the U.S. Embassy in Honduras because the current government is standing by its refusal to sign an accord that would bring back overthrown President Manuel Zelaya.

H1N1 flu cases pass 500 in Australia, state's alert level raised June 3, 2009
East Asia / Pacific - Australia  Australia raised the H1N1 flu alert level in the worst hit state of Victoria on Wednesday and warned more areas would follow as the national total topped 500.

Worried About Flu, China Confines U.S. Students May 29, 2009
When 21 students from a private school in Silver Spring, Md., arrived in the Chinese city of Kaili last Friday, they enjoyed a weekend of exploring the regional province of Guizhou. . . At lunch on Monday, Chinese officials quarantined the group to their rooms in the Heaven Sent Dragon hotel, Mike Kennedy, interim head of the school, the Barrie School, said Thursday.

Japan reports 135 swine flu cases, closes schools May 19, 2009
Japan on Monday reported 135 swine flu cases and shuttered more than 2,000 schools and kindergartens in a bid to slow the spread of the virus that may already have infected hundreds.

Europe - Russia
Registration Rules Stir Up Confusion Feb. 5, 2007
Moscow, Russia: According to a new law that came into effect Jan. 15, foreigners are now required to hand over their registration papers to migration officials -- via their employer or other sponsor -- every time they leave the country and re-register upon subsequent entry into the country.

Thai airport hit by runway cracks 1/29/07
Bangkok - Thailand's transport ministry is to recommend some domestic flights be transferred from Bangkok's new airport to the decommissioned old one.

Union calls off British Airways strike action 1/29/07
UK - A planned two-day strike by British Airways cabin crew has been called off.

Islamabad Marriott Hotel Attack
Pakistan - It was reported that on January 26, 2007, at approximately 2:37 p.m. local time, a bomb exploded at the back area of the Marriott Hotel in Islamabad, Pakistan..

 

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