FOREIGN ENTRY REQUIREMENTSS SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS - SAINT LUCIA - ST. MARTIN (ST MAARTEN) - ST. PIERRE - SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES - SAMOA - SAN MARINO - SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE - SAUDI ARABIA - SCOTLAND - SENEGAL - SERBIA AND MONTENEGRO - SEYCHELLES - SIERRA LEONE - SINGAPORE - SLOVAK REPUBLIC - SLOVENIA - SOLOMON ISLANDS - SOMALIA - SOUTH AFRICA - SPAIN - SRI LANKA - SUDAN - SURINAME - SWAZILAND - SWEDEN - SWITZERLAND - SYRIA 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. HIV test required for persons seeking residency/study/work permits; U.S. test 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 UN, 414 East 75th St., Fifth Floor, New York, NY 10021 (212/535-1234). Internet: www.stkittsnevis.org SAINT LUCIA - Passport, or proof of U.S. citizenship, photo ID and return/onward ticket required for stay up to 6 months. For additional information, contact the Embassy of Saint Lucia, 3216 New Mexico Ave., Washington, D.C. 20016 (202/364-6792) or Permanent Mission to the U.N., 820 Second Ave., 9th Floor, New York, NY 10017 (212/697-9360). ST. MARTIN (ST. MAARTEN*) - (See West Indies, French or Netherlands Antilles*.) ST. PIERRE - 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 (202/944-6200). Internet: http://ambafrance-us.org/. SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES - Proof of U.S. citizenship, a certified U.S. birth certificate, ID photo, and onward/return ticket and/or proof of sufficient funds required for tourist stay of up to 6 months. HIV test required for persons seeking residency permits; U.S. tests results accepted. Expired U.S. passports will not be accepted. Travelers must pay a departure tax when leaving the country. 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. Anyone applying for work, study or staying more than 12 months must submit a medical report (may include HIV testing). For more information, contact the Independent State of Samoa Embassy, 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 up to 90 days. For additional information, contact the nearest Honorary Consulate of the Republic of San Marino: Washington, D.C. (1899 L St., N.W., Suite 500, Washington, D.C. 20036, 202/223-3517), Detroit (313/528-1190) or New York (516/242-2212). SÃO TOMÉ AND PRÍNCIPE - *Passport, visa, and evidence of yellow fever vaccination are required for entry. Visas must be obtained in advance. Tourist visa fees cost $60 for single entry up to 3 months and $70 for multiple entry up to 6 months, while business visa fees cost $80 for single entry up to 3 months, and $90 for multiple entry up to 6 months. Both types of visas 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 São Tomé and Principe to the UN, 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, 1 photo, and no fee. Business visa, stay varies depending on request of the hosting company, requires $108 fee (money order or cashier’s check 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. HIV testing required for work permits; U.S. test results sometimes accepted and must be taken within 3 months of application. Visitors must obtain meningitis vaccination prior to arrival. For additional information 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. Senegalese health officials may request a WHO vaccination card with current yellow fever and cholera vaccinations if the traveler is arriving from an endemic area. For further information, contact the Embassy of the Republic of Senegal, 2112 Wyoming Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/234-0540). Internet: www.senegal-tourism.com SEYCHELLES - *Valid passport, onward/return ticket, proof of sufficient funds, and proof of accommodation required. Visa issued upon arrival for stay of up to 1 month, no charge, extendible up to 1 year. Medical exam, including HIV test, performed upon arrival for work permits; U.S. test not accepted. There is an airport departure tax of $40, which must be paid in U.S. dollars. For more information, consult Permanent Mission of Seychelles to the UN, 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 6 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, require payment of a $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 and cholera vaccination required. For additional information, consult the Embassy of Sierra Leone, 1701 19th St., NW, Washington, DC 20009 (202/939-9261). SINGAPORE - *Passport with a minimum validity of 6 months, 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. HIV 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. A $45 visa fee is applied for all types of visas single- or multiple-entry. Fee should be paid by money order. 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 the 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. Passports must contain at least two blank visa pages. Tourist or business visa not required for stay of up to 90 days. HIV 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 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: http://barcelona.usconsulate.gov/ 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 5 years with maximum durations of stay up to 6 months, 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 $100 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: www.srilankaembassyusa.org SUDAN - *Passport and visa required. Transit visa valid up to 7 days, requires application, payment of the $150 fee, onward/return ticket, and visa for next destination, if appropriate. Tourist/business visa for single-entry visit lasting 8 days up to 3 months, requires passport with minimum validity of 6 months, payment of the $150 fee, 1 application form, 1 photo, proof of sufficient funds and travel itinerary. Yellow fever and cholera vaccinations are recommended. 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 in cash or money order only. Include SASE for return passport. 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 UN, NY (212/421-2680). Internet: sudan.usembassy.gov 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, as well as the expected duration of visit. Processing fee: $45 (money order only). For return of passport by mail, include $12 for registered mail, $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 permits 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 longer stays, visa requires 1 application and questionnaire, family appendix form, passport, 2 photos, proof of sufficient funds, proof of valid health insurance, onward/return ticket, proof of accommodation, and $40 fee. Include appropriate fee for return postage, $10-$17. 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.swedenabroad.com SWITZERLAND - *Passport required (must be valid for at least 3 months after leaving Swiss territory). Visa not required for tourism/study stay of less than 90 days. Visa not required for business/medical stay of up to 90 days. Stays exceeding 3 months require a visa and residence permit. Visa requires a valid passport, 1 passport photo, proof of residency, onward/return ticket, proof of sufficient funds, and a letter from employer including your position and salary. 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.eda.admin.ch/eda/en/home.html SYRIA - *Passport and visa required. Obtain visa in advance. Single- 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 * 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. |