FOREIGN ENTRY REQUIREMENTSF FIJI - FINLAND - FRANCE - FRENCH GUIANA - FRENCH POLYNESIA FIJI - *Passport with minimum validity of 3 months remaining, proof of sufficient funds, and onward/return ticket required. Visa not required for stay of up to 4 months. All visitors over age 12 are required to pay a $25 departure tax in Fijian currency. HIV testing required for stays exceeding 6 months. For more information, contact the Embassy of the Republic of the Fiji Islands, 2233 Wisconsin Ave., NW, #240, Washington, DC 20007 (202/337-8320). Internet: www.fijiembassydc.com FINLAND - *Passport required. Tourist/business visa not required for stay of up to 90 days. (**The 90-day period begins when entering Schengen countries). For longer stays (e.g., employment, studies) residence/work permits are required. Visa requires 1 application form, 1 passport sized photo, an invitation letter and proof of hotel reservation. Onward/return ticket and proof of sufficient funds also required. Visitors must also have valid travelers or medical insurance, which is valid during the whole stay. Visa processing fee of $47; must be paid by cash, money order or certified check. Contact the Embassy of Finland, 3301 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/298-5800), or nearest Consulate General: Los Angeles (310/203-9903) or New York (212/750-4400). Internet: www.finland.org FRANCE - *Passport required. Visa not required for tourist/business stay of up to 90 days in France, Andorra, Monaco, and Corsica, and 1 month in French Polynesia. (**90-day period begins when entering Schengen countries). Stays exceeding 90 days require a visa. Visa requires passport (3 months validity after departure), 4 long-stay visa applications, 5 recent passport sized photos, 3 copies proof of sufficient funds, proof of valid medical insurance, 3 copies police clearance (obtained from police department in U.S.), and letter certifying that no paid activity will occur. For more information, contact the Consulate General of France, 4101 Reservoir Rd., NW, Washington, DC 20007 (202/944-6200) or the nearest Consulate: CA (310/235-3200) or (415/397-4330), FL (305/372-9799), GA (404/495-1660), IL (312/787-5359), LA (504/523-5772), MA (617/542-7374), NY (212/606-3644) or TX (713/572-2799). Internet: http://ambafrance-us.org/ FRENCH GUIANA- *Passport required. Visa not required for tourist/business stay of up to 90 days. Stays exceeding 90 days require a visa. Visa requires passport (3 months validity after departure), 4 long-stay visa applications, 5 recent passport sized photos, proof of sufficient funds (3 copies), proof of valid medical insurance, 3 copies police clearance (obtained from police department in U.S.), and letter certifying that no paid activity will occur. For additional information, contact the Consulate General of France, 4101 Reservoir Rd., NW, Washington, DC 20007 (202/944-6200). Internet: http://ambafrance-us.org/ FRENCH POLYNESIA - (Includes Society Islands, French Southern and Antarctic Lands, Tuamotu, Gambier, French Austral, Marquesas, Kerguelen, Crozet, New Caledonia, Tahiti, Wallis and Furtuna Islands.) *Passport required. Visa not required for visit, of up to 1 month. However, or stays between 1 and 3 months, visa is required. Visa requires 1 application for short stay visa, valid passport and photocopy, onward/return ticket, proof of accommodation, proof of valid health/accident insurance and 1 copy proof of sufficient funds (last 2 bank statements and 1 copy), and appropriate fee. Business travelers require a letter from employer guaranteeing travel expenses. Minors traveling alone must have notarized parental authorization signed by both parents or by non-accompanying parent. For additional information, contact the Consulate General of France (202/944-6200). Internet: http://ambafrance-us.org/
GABON - GALAPAGOS ISLANDS - GAMBIA - GEORGIA - GERMANY - GHANA - GIBRALTAR - GILBERT ISLANDS - GREAT BRITAIN - GREECE - GREENLAND - GRENADA - GUADELOUPE - GUATEMALA - GUIANA, FRENCH - GUINEA - GUINEA-BISSAU - GUYANA GABON - *Passport and visa required. For a stay of up to 4 months, submit 2 application forms, 2 photos, vaccination certificate for yellow fever, a letter from sponsor or hotel in Gabon, and pay a $100 fee. Business visas also require a company letter. For more information call the Embassy of the Gabonese Republic, 2034 20th St., Washington, DC 20009 (202/797-1000 or 1021) or the Permanent Mission of the Gabonese Republic to the UN, 18 East 41st St., 6th Floor, New York, NY 10017 (212/686-9720). GALAPAGOS ISLANDS - (See Ecuador.) GAMBIA, THE - *Passport, visa, and proof of yellow fever vaccination required. To obtain a tourist/business visa for a stay of up to 1 year, submit a valid passport, 1 application, 2 photos, and pay a $75 fee (money order only). For a business visa, include a company letter stating purpose of visit and itinerary. Allow at least 2 weeks for processing. Include prepaid envelope for return of passport by mail. Apply at the Embassy of the Gambia, 1155 15th St., NW, Suite 905, Washington, DC 20005 (202/785-1399) or at the Permanent Mission of The Gambia to the UN, 820 2nd Ave., 9th floor, New York, NY 10017 (212/949-6640). Internet: www.gambiaembassy.us. GEORGIA - *A passport is required. U.S. citizens visiting for ninety days or less do not need a visa to enter Georgia. Armenian and Azerbaijani visas are no longer valid for transit through Georgia. For further information, please contact the Embassy of Georgia at 1101 15th Street, Suite 602, NW, Washington DC, 20005, tel. (202) 387-2390, fax: (202) 393-4537. Internet: http://embassy.mfa.gov.ge GERMANY - *Passport required (must not expire before end of trip). Tourist/business visa not required for stay of up to 90 days. (The**90-day period begins when entering Schengen countries.) For longer stays, obtain temporary residence permit upon arrival. Applicants for residence permits staying over 90 days may be asked to undergo a medical examination. Every foreign national entering Germany is required to provide proof of sufficient health insurance and funds. For more information, contact the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, 4645 Reservoir Rd., NW, Washington, DC 20007 (202/298-4393) or nearest Consulate General: CA (323/930-2703/09 or 415/775-1061), FL (305/358-0290/91), GA (404/659-4760), IL (312/580-1199), MA (617/536-4414), NY (212/610-9700) or TX (713/627-7770). Internet: www.germany.info GHANA - *Passport and visa required. Proof of yellow fever vaccination required. Tourist visa required for stay of up to 30 days (extendible). Visa requires 4 application forms, 4 recent photos (taken not more 3 months before date of application), proof of sufficient funds, onward/return ticket, and appropriate fee (singe-entry $50; multiple-entry $80). For additional information, contact the Embassy of Ghana, 3512 International Drive, NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/686-4520) or Consulate General, 19 East 47th St., New York, NY 10017 (212/832-1300). GIBRALTAR - *Passport required. Visa not required for tourist stay of up to 90 days. For more information, consult the British Embassy (202/588-7800). Internet: www.britainusa.com GILBERT ISLANDS - (See Kiribati.) GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND - (See United Kingdom.) GREECE - *Passport required. Visa not required for tourist/business stay of up to 90 days. (**The 90-day period begins when entering Schengen countries). Travelers will need a visa for longer stays. Submit a passport with minimum validity of 3 months, bank and credit card statements for the last 3 months, W-2 forms for the last 2 years, official itinerary and proof of hotel reservation, proof of health insurance, and reference letter from employer. For additional information, contact the consular section of the Embassy of Greece, 2211 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington D.C. 20008 (202-939-1333) or nearest Greek Consulate: CA (310/826-5555 OR 415/775-2102/4) GA (404/261-3313), IL (312/335-3915 or 17), LA (504/523-1167), MA (617/523-0100), NY (212/988-5500) or (713/840-7522). Internet: www.greekembassy.org GREENLAND - (See Denmark.) GRENADA - Passport is recommended, but tourists may enter with birth certificate, photo ID, and onward/return ticket. Visa not required for tourist stay of up to 3 months, may be extended to maximum of 6 months. For longer stays, visa requires a valid passport, 2 passport sized photos, and $50 fee. Permit required prior to arrival for those who wish to work in Grenada or purchase land. If applying for visa by mail, please include $7 for the return of your passport. For additional information, contract the Consulate General of Grenada, 1701 New Hampshire Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20009 (202/265-2561) or Permanent Mission of Grenada to the U.N. (212/599-0301). Internet: www.grenadaembassyusa.org GUADELOUPE - (See West Indies, French.) GUATEMALA - *Passport required for a stay of up to 90 days. For longer stays, visa requires an application form, a valid passport, one passport sized photo, and appropriate fee ($25 for tourist visa and $50 for a business visa). For travel by minors and general information, contact the Embassy of Guatemala, 2220 R St., NW, Washington, DC 20008-4081 (202/745-4952), or the nearest Consulate: CA (213/365-9251 or 415/788-5651), FL (305/443-4828), IL (312/332-3170), NY (212/686-3837) or TX (713/953-9531) Internet: www.guatemala-embassy.org GUIANA, FRENCH - (See French Guiana.) GUINEA - *Passport and visa required. Tourist/business visa for a stay of up to 6 months requires 3 application forms, 3 photos, onward/return ticket, letter-of-purpose, International Vaccination record showing current yellow fever vaccination, and $100 fee (cash or money order only). Provide SASE for return of passport by mail. For more information, contact the Embassy of the Republic of Guinea, 2112 Leroy Pl., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/986-4300). GUINEA-BISSAU - *Passport, onward/return ticket, and visa required. Visa must be obtained in advance. The Embassy of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau is closed. Those needing visas should call Guinea-Bissau’s representative in the U.S. (301/947-3958). GUYANA - *Passport and onward/return ticket required. Upon arrival, visa granted for 30-day stay. Extensions may be obtained. For longer stays, visa requires 3 application forms, passport with a minimum of 6 months validity, and 3 passport sized photos. Proof of sufficient funds requires. If planning to work in Guyana a letter of approval must be obtained from the Ministry of Home Affairs. Visa fee is $30 for tourist visa, $40 single-entry business visa, $50 multiple entry business visa (valid 3 months), and $75 multiple-entry business visa (valid 1 year). For additional information, consult the Embassy of Guyana for additional requirements, 2490 Tracy Pl., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/265-6900/03) or Consulate General, 370 7th Avenue, Room 402, NY 10001 (212/947-5110/5111). Internet: www.guyana.org or www.guyanaca.com Some countries require that your U.S. passport be valid at least 6 months or longer beyond the dates of your trip. If your passport expires before the required validity, you will have to apply for a new one. Please check with the embassy or nearest consulate of the country that you plan to visit for their requirements. Countries IMPORTANT: THIS LISTING IS PREPARED FROM INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM FOREIGN EMBASSIES PRIOR TO DECEMBER 2005. THIS INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. CHECK ENTRY REQUIREMENTS WITH THE CONSULAR OFFICIALS OF THE COUNTRIES TO BE VISITED WELL IN ADVANCE. |