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TAIWAN - *Passport, onward/return ticket, and valid visa for next destination, if applicable, required. Visa not required for stay of up to 30 days, no extensions if traveling on the visa waiver program. Health certificate, including AIDS test, is mandatory for anyone staying over 3 months, U.S. test not accepted. For business travel, longer stays, or other information, contact the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office, 4201 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20016-2137 (202/895-1800) or Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta (404/872-0123), Boston (617/737-2050), Chicago (312/616-0100), Guam (671/472-5865), Honolulu (808/595-6347), Houston (713/626-7445), Kansas City (816/531-1298), Los Angeles (213/389-1215), Miami (305/443-8917), New York (212/317-7300), San Francisco (415-362-7680), and Seattle (206/441-4586). Internet: www.taipei.org or www.boca.gov.tw
TAJIKISTAN - *Passport and visa required. Travelers must obtain visas before leaving for Tajikistan. Visas may be obtained from Tajik embassies or consulates abroad or upon arrival at Dushanbe airport only with prior arrangement with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Tajikstan. Travelers staying longer than 3 days must obtain registration stamps at the MFA. Travelers who intend to visit Tajikistan should also obtain double-entry Russian, Kazakh, or Uzbek visas prior to departure, depending on intended transit points. AIDS test required for anyone staying longer than 90 days. U.S. test sometimes accepted. For additional information, contact the Embassy of the Republic of Tajikstan, 1005 New Hampshire Ave., Washington, DC 20037 (202/223-6090). Internet: www.tjus.org
TANZANIA - *Passport and visa required. Single- and multiple-entry tourist visas are valid for 3 months. Business visa, for a stay of up to 2 months, requires 1 application form, 1 photo, and $200 fee (no personal checks). For more information, consult Embassy of Tanzania, 2139 R St., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/939-6125) or Tanzanian Permanent Mission to the U.N., 205 East 42nd St., 13th Floor, New York, NY 10017 (212/972-9160). THAILAND - *Passport required. Tourists staying no longer than 30 days do not need a visa. For longer stays, obtain a visa in advance. Visa requires 1 application form, 2 photos, postage for return of passport by mail, and appropriate fee. Transit visa, for stay of up to 30 days, $20 per entry fee, or tourist visa, for stay of up to 60 days, $25 per entry fee. Extensions may be applied for in Thailand. Transit and tourist visas require copy of airline ticket or itinerary. Business visas, valid up to 90 days, require $20 entry fee or $40 fee for multiple-entry and company letter (on letterhead) stating purpose of visit, name of company, and address of counterpart in Thailand. (Note: All visa fees are payable in cash or money order, if applying in person, or by money order only, if applying by mail. Apply at the Royal Thai Embassy, 1024 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20007 (202/944-3600), or the nearest Consulate General: CA (323/962-9574), IL (312/664-3129), or NY (212/754-1770). For other Consulates General throughout the U.S., call 202/944-3600. Internet: www.thaiembdc.org
TOGO - *Passport and visa required. All types of visas (except
diplomatic) require 3 application forms, 3 photos, proof of sufficient funds, and $45 fee.
For information on additional visa related requirements, contact the Embassy of the
Republic of Togo, 2208 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/234-4212/3).
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO - *Passport and onward/return ticket required. Visa not required for tourist/business stay of up to 90 days. Work visas required for compensated and non-compensated employment, including missionary work. For longer stays and more information, consult Embassy of Trinidad and Tobago, 1708 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20036 (202/467-6490) or the nearest Consulate General: New York (212/682-7272) or Miami (305/374-2199). TUNISIA - *Passport and onward/return ticket required. Visas not required for tourist/business stay of up to 4 months. For further information, consult Embassy of Tunisia, 1515 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20005 (202/862-1850).
TURKEY - *Passport and visa required. Visas can be obtained at Turkish border crossing points for tourist/business visits of up to 3 months or through a Turkish consular office in the U.S. Visa requires a completed application form and $100 fee (cash or money order only). Visa must be obtained in advance for longer stays and for study, research, or employment purposes. For further information, contact the Consular Office of the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey, 2525 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/612-6740/41) or nearest Consulate: CA (323/937-0118), IL (312/263-0644), NY (212/949-0160), or TX (713/622-5849). Internet: www.turkishembassy.org
TURKMENISTAN - *Passport and visa required. Visa requires 1 application
form, 1 photo, and letter of invitation. Business visa requires 1 application, 1 photo,
and cover letter of invitation. Visas are available in a variety of time periods, and fees
are paid according to the type of visa and processing time needed. AIDS test required for
foreigners staying longer than 3 months. U.S. test accepted. For further information about
visa fees and types, consult the Embassy of Turkmenistan, 2207 Massachusetts Ave., NW,
Washington, DC 20008 (202/588-1500). Internet: www.turkmenistanembassy.org
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irectory
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.
