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SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS - Passport or proof of U.S. citizenship, photo ID, and onward/return ticket required for stay of up to 3 months. AIDS test required for persons seeking residency/study/work permits; U.S. tests results sometimes accepted. For further information, consult the Embassy of St. Kitts and Nevis, 3216 New Mexico Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20016 (202/686-2636) or Permanent Mission to the U.N., 414 East 75th St., Fifth Floor, New York, NY 10021 (212/535-1234). Internet: www.stkittsnevis.org
SAINT LUCIA - Passport, visa, and return/onward ticket required. For additional information, contact the Embassy of Saint Lucia, 3216 New Mexico Ave., Washington, DC 20016 (202/364-6792) or Permanent Mission to the U.N., 820 Second Ave., Suite 900E, New York, NY 10017 (212/697-9360). ST. MARTIN (ST. MAARTEN*) - (See West Indies, French or Netherlands
Antilles*.)
SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES - Proof of U.S. citizenship, photo ID, and onward/return ticket and/or proof of sufficient funds required for tourist stay of up to 6 months. AIDS test required for persons seeking residency permits; U.S. tests results accepted. For more information, consult the Embassy of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, 3216 New Mexico Ave., Washington, DC 20016 (202/364-6730) or Consulate, 801 Second Ave., 21st Floor, New York, NY 10017 (212/687-4490). SAMOA - *Passport and onward/return ticket required. Visa not required for stay of up to 60 days. Departure tax is $30. For longer stays, business travelers, and more information, contact the Independent State of Samoa Mission to the U.N., 820 2nd Ave., Suite 800, New York, NY (212/599-6196) or the Honorary Consul in Hawaii (808/677-7197).
SAN MARINO - *Passport required. Visa not required for tourist stay of up to 90 days. For additional information, contact the nearest Honorary Consulate of the Republic of San Marino: Washington, DC (1899 L St., NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20036, 202/223-3517), Detroit (313/528-1190), or New York (516/242-2212). SÃO TOMÉ AND PRÍNCIPE - *Passport and visa required. Tourist visas for single-entry, of up to 3 months, ($60) or multiple-entry, of up to 6 months, ($70) and business visas for single-entry, of up to 3 months, ($80) or multiple-entry, of up to 6 months, ($90) require 1 application form, 1 photo, and letter stating purpose of travel. Fees are to be paid by money order only. Company letter is required for a business visa. Enclose prepaid envelope or postage for return of passport by FedEx service. Apply at the Permanent Mission of Sao Tome and Principe to the U.N., 400 Park Ave., 7th Floor, New York, NY 10022 (212/317-0533).
SAUDI ARABIA - *Passport and visa required. (Individual tourist visas are not available for travel to Saudi Arabia). Transit visa, valid 72 hours, requires onward/return ticket, 1 application form, and no fee. Business visa, for a stay not to exceed 30 days, requires $54 fee (money order only), 1 application form, 1 photo, company letter stating purpose of visit, invitation from the Foreign Ministry in Saudi Arabia, and SASE for return of passport by mail. Medical report, including AIDS test, required for work permits; U.S. test results sometimes accepted. Visitors must obtain meningitis vaccination prior to arrival. For details and requirements for family visits and religious travel, contact the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia, 601 New Hampshire Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20037 (202/342-3800) or nearest Consulate General: Los Angeles (310/479-6000), New York (212/752-2740), or Houston (713/785-5577). Internet: www.saudiembassy.net SCOTLAND - (See United Kingdom).
SENEGAL - *Passport and onward/return ticket required. Visa not needed for stay of up to 90 days. For further information, contact the Embassy of the Republic of Senegal, 2112 Wyoming Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/234-0540). SEYCHELLES - *Passport, onward/return ticket, and proof of sufficient funds required. Visa issued upon arrival for stay of up to 1 month, no charge, extendible up to 1 year. Medical exam, including AIDS test, performed upon arrival for work permits; U.S. test not accepted. For more information, consult Permanent Mission of Seychelles to the U.N., 800 Second Ave., Suite 400, New York, NY 10017 (212/972-1785) for further information.
SIERRA LEONE - *Passport and visa required. Single-entry visa, valid 3 months, requires 1 application form, 1 photo, return/onward ticket, proof of financial support from bank or employer, and $100 fee (money order only). Multiple-entry visa, valid for 1 year, $200 fee. Business visa also requires a letter of invitation from a company in Sierra Leone and a profile of the company in the U.S. that the traveler is representing. Provide SASE or prepaid air bill for return of documentation. Proof of yellow fever vaccination required. For business and additional information, consult the Embassy of Sierra Leone, 1701 19th St., NW, Washington, DC 20009 (202/939-9261). SINGAPORE - *Passport, proof of sufficient funds for stay, and onward/return ticket required. Visa not required for tourist/business stays, length determined at the discretion of immigration officer, normally 30 days. For additional information, contact the Embassy of Singapore, 3501 International Place, NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/537-3100). Internet: www.mfa.gov.sg/washington/ SLOVAK REPUBLIC - * Passport and proof of sufficient health insurance coverage and funds required. Visa not required for business/tourist stay of up to 90 days. AIDS test required for long-term residence permit. For more information, contact the Embassy of the Slovak Republic, 3523 International Court, NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/237-1054) or Consulate General, 801 Second Ave., New York, NY (212/286-8434). Internet: www.slovakembassy-us.org
SLOVENIA - *Passport required. Visa not required for business/tourist stay of up to 90 days. For longer stays (e.g., employment, students), obtain a temporary residence permit before traveling. Additional information can be obtained from the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia, 1525 New Hampshire Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20036 (202/667-5363) or the nearest Consulate General, 600 Third Ave., 21st Floor, New York, NY 10016 (212/370-3006), or 1111 Chester Ave., Suite 520, Cleveland, OH 44114 (216/589-9220). SOLOMON ISLANDS - *Passport, onward/return ticket, and proof of sufficient funds required. Visitors permit issued on arrival for stay of up to 3 months in a 1-year period. For further information, consult Solomon Islands Mission to the U.N., 820 2nd Ave., Suite 800A, New York, NY 10017 (212/599-6192/93). Internet: www.commerce.gov.sb
SOMALIA - *Passport required. For further information, contact the Consulate of the Somali Democratic Republic in New York (212/688-9410). SOUTH AFRICA - *Passport, onward/return ticket, and proof of sufficient funds required. Tourist or business visa not required for stay of up to 90 days. AIDS test required for all mine workers; U.S. test sometimes accepted. For more information, contact the Embassy of South Africa's Consular Office, 3051 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/232-4400) or the nearest Consulate in CA (323/651-0902), IL (312/939-7929), or NY (212/213-4880). Internet: www.saembassy.org
SPAIN - *Passport required. Visa not required for tourist or business stays up to 90 days. (**90-day period begins when entering Schengen countries.) U.S. medical report, including AIDS test, required for residency, student, and work permits. For additional information, contact the Embassy of Spain, 2375 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20037 (202/452-0100 and 728-2330) or nearest Consulate General in CA (415/922-2995 and 213/938-0158), FL (305/446-5511), IL (312/782-4588), LA (504/525-4951), MA (617/536-2506), NY (212/355-4080), PR (787/758-6090), or TX (713/783-6200). Internet: www.spainemb.org SRI LANKA - *Passport, onward/return ticket and proof of sufficient funds required. Tourist visa not required for stay of up to 30 days (extendible in Sri Lanka). For business travel, visa required and must be obtained in advance. Business visa valid 30 days, requires 1 application form, 2 photos, a company letter, a letter from sponsoring agency in Sri Lanka and employing company in U.S., a copy of an onward/return ticket, and $190 fee. Include postage for return of passport by registered mail. For further information, contact the Embassy of Sri Lanka, 2148 Wyoming Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/483-4025), the Consulate General in Los Angeles (213/387-0210), or the Consulate in New York (212/966-7040 to 7043). Internet: http://www.slembassyusa.org/
SUDAN - *Passport and visa required. Transit visa valid up to 7 days, requires $150 fee, onward/return ticket, and visa for next destination, if appropriate. Tourist/business visa for single-entry, 8 days up to 3 months, requires $150 fee, 1 application form, 2 photos, proof of sufficient funds, travel itinerary, and SASE for return passport. Business visa requires company letter stating purpose of visit and invitation from Sudanese officials. Visas not granted to passports showing Israeli visas. Allow 4 weeks for processing. Fees payable cash or money order only. Contact the Embassy of the Republic of Sudan, 2210 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/338-8565 to 8570) or Sudan Mission to the U.N., NY (212/421-2680). Internet: www.sudanembassy.org SURINAME - *Passport, visa, and onward/return ticket required. Multiple-entry visa requires 1 application form, 1 photo, and appropriate fee. Business visa requires company letter explaining purpose of trip, name of institution to be visited and its address and telephone number in Suriname, and expected duration of visit. Processing fee: $45 (money order only). For return of passport by mail, include $10 for registered mail, or $18 for Express Mail (money order only), or enclose SASE. Allow 10 working days for processing. For additional requirements, contact the Embassy of the Republic of Suriname, Suite 460, 4301 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/244-7488 and 7590) or the Consulate in Miami (305/593-2697). Internet: www.surinameembassy.org SWAZILAND - *Passport required. Visa not required for stay of up to 60 days. For longer stay, temporary residency permit available in Mbabane. Visitors must report to immigration authorities or police station within 48 hours unless lodging in a hotel. For further information, consult the Embassy of the Kingdom of Swaziland, 1712 New Hampshire Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20009 (202/234-5002).
SWEDEN - *Passport required. Visa not required for a stay of up to 90 days. (**90-day period begins when entering Schengen countries.) For further information, consult the Embassy of Sweden, 1501 M St., NW, Washington, DC 20005-1702 (202/467-2600) or nearest Consulate General: CA (310/445-4008), New York (212/583-2550), or any other Consulate of Sweden in the United States. Internet: www.swedenny.com SWITZERLAND - *Passport required. Visa not required for tourism/study stay of less than 90 days. Visa not required for business/medical stay of up to 90 days. For further information, contact the Embassy of Switzerland, 2900 Cathedral Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/745-7900) or the nearest 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 SYRIA - *Passport and visa required. Obtain visa in advance. Singe or double-entry visa, valid for 3 months, requires 2 application forms, 2 photos, and $100 fee (money order only). Enclose SASE with $6 postage (not metered stamps for certified mail) for return of passport by mail, $14 for express mail. For additional information, contact the Embassy of the Syrian Arab Republic, 2215 Wyoming Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/232-6313). Internet: www.syrianembassy.us
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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.
