FOREIGN ENTRY REQUIREMENTSM MACAU - MACEDONIA - MADAGASCAR - MALAWI - MALAYSIA - MALDIVES - MALI - MALTA - MARSHALL ISLANDS - MARTINIQUE - MAURITANIA - MAURITIUS - MAYOTTE ISLAND - MEXICO - MICRONESIA - MIQUELON ISLAND - MOLDOVA - MONACO - MONGOLIA - MONTENEGRO - MONTSERRAT - MOROCCO - MYANMAR MACAU, SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION - *Passport required (valid for 6 months beyond the intended period of stay). 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.china-embassy.org/eng/ 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 issue. Short-term visas valid for single-entry up to 90 days, $33.45; or double-entries, $39.01 (cash, certified checks, or money orders payable to Embassy of Madagascar only). Requires 1 application form, 1 photo, proof of onward/return transportation, and sufficient funds for stay. For tourist/business visa, submit the general requirements and include a recommendation from the travel agency or the company. Include a prepaid envelope for return of passport by registered mail. For 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: www.embassy.org/madagascar MALAWI - *Passport required. U.S. passport holders do not require a visa to enter Malawi. Thirty-day visa, which can be extended up to an additional 60 days, issued at point of entry. For longer stays, visa requires 2 application forms, 2 passport sized photos, passport with minimum of six months validity, travel itinerary, and an invitation letter. Visa fees (payable by money order or company checks): $70 single entry valid for 6 months; $110 multiple entry valid for 6 months; $150 multiple entry valid for 12 months. Transit visa is $50.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 (minimum 6 months validity remaining). Visa not required for stay of up to 3 months, extendable for 2 months. Medical exam required for work permits. U.S. test sometimes accepted. Foreign workers must undergo full medical checkup (HIV, hepatitis, DRL, drug abuse, and pregnancy) within one month of arrival and on a yearly basis. For additional information, 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.kln.gov.my MALDIVES - * A valid passport, along with an onward/return ticket, proof of hotel reservations and sufficient funds, is required for entry. 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). The Department of Immigration and Emigration routinely approves requests for extension of stays up to 90 days for travelers who present evidence of sufficient funds and who stay in a resort or hotel or present a letter from a local sponsor. Anyone staying over 60 days without proper authorization faces heavy fines and deportation. All visitors departing the Republic of the Maldives (except diplomats and certain exempted travelers) must pay an airport departure tax. Travelers need a yellow fever immunization if they are arriving from an infected area. 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 $100 fee (cash or money order), 2 application forms, 2 photos, proof of onward/return transportation, proof of yellow fever vaccination, and the actual passport. 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.us MALTA - *Passport with minimum validity of six months 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 up to 30 days (extendible up to 90 days from date of entry). Departure fee is $15. Health certificate required if arriving from infected areas. HIV test may be required for visits over 30 days; U.S. test accepted. Check information with Embassy of Marshall Islands, 2433 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 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 MARTINIQUE - (See West Indies, French.) MAURITANIA - *Passport, visa, and proof of yellow fever vaccination required. Visa requires a valid passport, 2 signed completed application forms, 2 passport sized photographs. Tourist visa requires onward/return ticket and proof of sufficient funds. Visa fee $60 valid 3 months; $75 valid for 6 months (payable by money order or certified check only). For specific information, contact the Embassy of the Republic of Mauritania, 2129 Leroy Pl., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/232-5700). Internet: mauritania.usembassy.gov 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 (602/434-4307). MAYOTTE ISLAND - (See France.) MEXICO - *Passport, or proof of citizenship (such as original birth certificate or naturalization certificate) 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 additional information, 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 (212/217-6400), PR (809/764-0258) or TX (210/227-1085, 214/630-7341, 713/542-2300, 512/478-9031 and 915/533-4082). Internet: www.embassyofmexico.org MICRONESIA, FEDERATED STATES OF (Chuuk, Kosrae, Pohnei, and Yap) - Passport (must be valid for at least 120 days beyond the date of departure), birth certificate or FSM entry permit. Sufficient funds and onward/return ticket required. Stays exceeding 30 days require an entry permit, extendible (up to 1 year from date of entry) after arrival in Micronesia; obtain forms from airline. Upon arrival without a valid entry permit, fill out and submit an FSM Immigration Arrival and Departure Record. 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. HIV 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 the nearest Consulate: Hawaii (808/836-4775) or Guam (671/646-9154). Internet: www.visit-fsm.org MIQUELON ISLAND - Passport required. Visa not required for stay of up to 1 month, and compulsory for stays between 1 and 3 months. 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 further information, consult the Embassy of France (202/944-6000). Internet: http://ambafrance-us.org. MOLDOVA - *Passport and visa required. Visa requires 1 application form, passport with a minimum of six months validity, 1 photo (1.5” x 2.0”), and processing fee. Visa fees: 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. HIV 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 stays exceeding 90 days or to establish residence, a settlement visa is required. For further information, contact the Consulate General of Monaco at 565 5th Ave., New York, NY 10017 (212/759-5227). Internet: www.monaco-consulate.com 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. Obtain the approval of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs if applying for a multiple-entry visa or planning to stay for more than 90 days. 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 MONTENEGRO - Passport required. Visa not required for stays of up to 90 days. To get a visa for longer stays, submit a valid passport, 1 completed application form, invitation letter, onward/return ticket, proof of sufficient funds, proof of valid health insurance/coverage and pay the $45 processing fee. Include SASE if applying by mail. For more information, 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). Internet: www.serbiaembusa.org MONTSERRAT - (See West Indies, British) MOROCCO - *Valid passport required. Visa not required for stays up to 3 months. For visits of more than 90 days, apply for an extension (with a valid reason for the extension of stay). Travelers who plan to reside in Morocco must obtain a residence permit. A residence permit may be requested and obtained from immigration authorities at the central police station of the district of residence. 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). 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. General visa requirements: 1 application form, 2 photos, a letter (from company or individual) giving detailed itinerary and address of where visitor will be staying, and payment of corresponding fees ($20 single entry, $40 double- or multiple-entry) as well as processing fee for 2 weeks or an additional $20 fee for 3-day service and additional $50 fee for same-day service. 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.) * 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. |