FOREIGN ENTRY REQUIREMENTSH HAITI - HOLY SEE - HONDURAS - HONG KONG - HUNGARY HAITI - *Passport required. Visa not required for tourist/ business stay of up to 90 days, and compulsory for longer stays. Visas are available at port of entry. Submit 2 photos, proof of citizenship, onward/return ticket, and pay a $25 fee. For additional information, consult the Embassy of Haiti, 2311 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/332-4090) or the nearest Consulate: FL (305/859-2003), MA (617/266-3660), NY (212/697-9767), PR (809/764-1392), or IL (312/922-4004). Internet: www.haiti.org HOLY SEE, VATICAN CITY STATE - *Passport required for entry into Italy. (See entry requirements under "ITALY.") For further information, consult: Apostolic Nunciature, 3339 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/333-7121). HONDURAS - *Passport and onward/return ticket required. Visa not required for a stay of up to 90 days; holders of U.S. passports are issued a 30-day permit, which can be renewed every 30 days for up to a maximum 90-day stay. Departure tax US $30. For additional information, contact the Consular Section of the Embassy of Honduras, 2nd Floor, 1528 K St., NW, Washington, DC 20006 (202/737-2972/78), or the nearest Consulate General: CA (213/383-9244 and 415/392-0076), FL (305/447-8927), IL (773/342-8281), LA (504/522-3118), NY (212/269-3611) or TX (713/622-7911). Internet: www.hondurasemb.org HONG KONG, SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION - *Passport and onward/return transportation by sea/air required. Visa not required for tourist/business stay of up to 90 days. Confirmed hotel and flight reservations recommended during peak travel months. Visa required for work or study. Visa fee $30 and liaison fee $20. For other types of travel, consult the Visa Section of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China, 2300 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, DC (202/328-2500). Internet: www.china-embassy.org HUNGARY - *Passport, onward/return ticket, and proof of sufficient funds required. Visa not required for stay of up to 90 days. HIV test required for persons staying longer than 1 year. For longer stays and employment, visas must be obtained before you travel. Submit a passport with minimum validity of six months, signed visa application form, 1 passport photo, and pay a $60-$90 fee, depending on visa type. Proof of means of transportation, lodging arrangement, and financial means is also required. For more information, check with the Embassy of the Republic of Hungary, 3910 Shoemaker St., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/362-6730), or the nearest Consulate General: New York (212/752-0661) or Los Angeles (310/473-9344). Internet: www.hungaryemb.org
ICELAND - INDIA - INDONESIA - IRAN - IRAQ - IRELAND - ISRAEL - ITALY - IVORY COAST ICELAND - *Passport required. Visa not required for stay of up to 90 days. (**90-day period begins when entering Schengen countries). For additional information, call the Embassy of Iceland, 1156 15th St., NW, Suite 1200, Washington, DC 20005 (202/265-6653-5), or the Consulate General in New York (212/593-2700). Internet: www.iceland.org/us or www.utl.is INDIA - *Passport and visa required. Tourist visas require 1 application form, 2 photos, proof of sufficient funds, onward/return ticket, and $150 fee. Visa must be obtained before arrival. Include prepaid envelope for return of passport by certified mail. HIV test required for all students and anyone over 18 staying 1 year or more; U.S. test from well-known lab accepted. For information about business visas and other requirements, consult the Embassy of India, 2536 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/939-9806/9899) or the nearest Consulate General: Chicago (312/595-0405), Houston (713-626-2355), New York (212/774-0600) or San Francisco (415/668-0683). Internet: www.indianembassy.org INDONESIA - *Passport visa required. Visa requires passport with minimum of six months validity, 2 application forms, 2 recent photos, 3 copies of applicant’s itinerary, certificate of good conduct and 2 copies of a letter of intent. Business stays requires 3 copies of work agreement and employee certificate. Proof of vaccination required. For more information, consult the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia, 2020 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20036 (202/775-5200) or the nearest Consulate General: CA (213/383-5126 or 415/474-9571), IL (312/595-1777), NY (212/879-0600) or TX (713/785-1691). Internet: www.embassyofindonesia.org IRAN, ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF - *Passport and visa required. The United States does not maintain diplomatic or consular relations with Iran. For visa information, contact the Embassy of Pakistan, Iranian Interests Section, 2209Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20007 (202/965-4990). Internet: www.daftar.org. Attention: U.S. citizens may need a U.S. Treasury Department license in order to engage in any transactions related to travel to and within Iran. Before planning any travel to Iran, U.S. citizens should contact the Licensing Division, Office of Foreign Assets Control, U.S. Department of Treasury, (202/622-2480) or www.treas.gov/ofac. Authorities may confiscate U.S. passports of U.S.-Iranian dual nationals upon arrival. Therefore, the Department of State suggests leaving U.S. passports at the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate overseas prior to entering Iran and to use an Iranian passport to enter. IRAQ - The Iraqi government is currently reviewing entry requirements. Iraq requires HIV test results for residency/exit permits. For the most current information, consult the Embassy of Iraq, 1801 P. Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036 (202/483-7500). The Embassy of Iraq is open only for limited consular services and cannot issue travel documents at the time this publication went to press. IRELAND - *Passport required. Tourists are not required to obtain visas for stays less than 90 days, but may be asked to show onward/return ticket. For further information, consult Embassy of Ireland, 2234 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/462-3939) or nearest Consulate General: CA (415/ 392-4214), IL (312/337-1868), MA (617/267-9330) or NY (212/ 319-2555). Internet: www.embassyofireland.org ISRAEL - *Passport required. Tourists are not required to obtain visas for stays less than 90 days, but may be asked to show onward/return ticket. For longer stays or to work or study in Ireland, permission must be obtained from the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform within the first 90 days of arrival. Submit 1 application form, a completed alien registration form, a valid passport, 4 passport photos, proof of sufficient funds. Students and persons who plan to work in Ireland require additional information. For additional information, consult the Embassy of Ireland, 2234 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/462-3939) or the nearest Consulate General: CA (415/392-4214), IL (312/337-1868), MA (617/267-9330) or NY (212/319-2555). Internet: www.israelemb.org ITALY - *Passport required. Visa not required for tourist or business stays up to 90 days. (**90-day period begins when entering Schengen countries). Within eight days upon arrival, visitors are required to register with local police and obtain a permit to stay, regardless of length of visit. Proof of sufficient financial support may be required. For stays longer than 90 days, employment, or study, a visa is required and must be obtained in advance. For additional information, consult the Embassy of Italy, 1601 Fuller St., NW, Washington, DC 20009 (202/328-5500) or nearest Consulate General: CA (310/820-0622 or 415/931-4924), FL (305/374-6322), TX (713/850-7520/1), IL (312/467-1550/1), MA (617/542-0483/4), MI (313/963-8560), NY (212/737-9100), PA (215/592-7329) or TX (713/850-7520). Internet: www.italyemb.org IVORY COAST- (See Côte d'Ivoire.) 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. |