FOREIGN ENTRY REQUIREMENTSO OMAN - *Passport (must be valid for not less than 6 months) and visa required. Proof of sufficient funds and proof of an onward/return ticket, though not required, are strongly recommended. A $60 fee is required for a tourist/business multiple-entry visa issued for a stay of up to 6 months and valid for 2 years, while a $36 fee is required for a single-entry visa. Both types of visas are payable in cash, cashier’s check, or money order, and require submission of 1 application form and a SASE for return of passport by mail. Proof of yellow fever immunization required if entering from infected area. HIV test required for work permits. U.S. test not accepted. Allow 1-3 days for processing. For transit and road travel, check with the Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman, 2535 Belmont Rd., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/387-1980, 1981 or 1982).
PAKISTAN - PALAU - PANAMA - PAPUA NEW GUINEA - PARAGUAY - PERU - PHILIPPINES - POLAND - PORTUGAL PAKISTAN - *Passport and visa required. Obtain visa before arrival. Tourist visa requires 1 application form, 2 photos, and proof of onward/return transportation. Validity depends on length of visit, multiple entries, and payment of $120 fee. Business visa requires company letter, invitation, and payment of $180 fee. Include prepaid envelope for return of passport by registered mail. For applications and inquiries in Washington area, contact the Consular Section of the Embassy of Pakistan, 3517 International Court, NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/243-6500), or CA (310/441-5114), or NY (212/879-5800), IL (312/781-1831), TX (281/890-8528). Internet: www.embassyofpakistan.org PALAU, THE REPUBLIC OF - Passport or proof of U.S. citizenship with photo ID, and onward/return ticket required. Visa not required for visit of up to 30 days, and compulsory for longer stays. Foreign workers must obtain work permit issued at airport or immigration office, requires $50 fee for stays of up to 30 days. Obtain visa forms for entry permit from airline or shipping agent serving Palau. Visitors staying longer than 6 months must show local proof of HIV testing. For further information, consult with Representative Office, 1150 18th St., NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20036 (202/452-6814). Internet: www.palauembassy.com PANAMA - *Passport or proof of U.S. citizenship and photo ID, tourist card or visa, proof of sufficient funds, and onward/return ticket required. Minors up to 12 years old can travel with their original birth certificates. Visa and tourist card valid 30 days. Visa issued at Embassy of Panama or one of the Consulates. Tourist card is available for $5 from the airline serving Panama. Stay can be extended up to 90 days; apply at the main office of Immigration and Naturalization in Panama. Visa requires 1 application form and 1 photo. Allow 1 working day for processing. Departure tax of $20 must be paid at the airport. HIV test required for persons adjusting visa status while in Panama. For additional information regarding travel other than via a commercial airline, contact the Embassy of Panama, 2862 McGill Terrace, NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/483-1407) or the nearest Consulate: NY (212/840-2450) or PA (215/574-2994). PAPUA NEW GUINEA - *Passport, visa, onward/return ticket and proof of sufficient funds required. Tourist and business visas for a stay of up to 60 days (extendable) require 1 application form, 1 photo, letter of invitation, and payment of a $25 fee (personal check or cash not accepted). Business visas also requires letter of invitation from sponsoring company, bio-data, recent annual report of parent company. Please provide SASE or prepaid air bill for return of documents. For further information, contact the Embassy of Papua New Guinea, #805, 1779 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20036 (202/745-3680) or the nearest Honorary Consulate: Los Angeles, CA (760-731-0436) or Houston, TX (713/966-2500). Internet: www.pngembassy.org PARAGUAY - *Passport and visa are required. Visa requires 2 visa application forms, passport with minimum validity of 6 months, 2 recent passport sized photos, 2 copies of onward/return ticket, 2 copies of bank statement or proof of sufficient funds, and appropriate fee. Business visa requires 2 letters from employer or sponsoring company. Visa fee of $45 single entry and $65 multiple entry payable by cash or money order. HIV testing required for residency. For more information, travelers may contact the Paraguayan Embassy at 2400 Massachusetts Avenue N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008, telephone (202/483-6960). Internet: www.embaparusa.gov.py PERU - *Passport required. Visa not required for tourist stay of up to 90 days, extendible after arrival. Tourists need onward /return ticket. Business visa requires 1 application form, 1 passport photo, company letter and fee of $30 payable by money order or cash only. For further information, contact Consulate General of Peru in Washington DC, 1625 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Suite 605, Washington DC 20036 (202-4621081/4/5) or the nearest Consulate General: CA (415/362-5185), CO (303/355-8555), CT (860/548-0266), MA (617/338-2227), or NJ (973/278-3324). Internet: www.consuladoperu.com or www.peruvianembassy.us PHILIPPINES - *Passport and onward/return ticket required. For entry through all international ports of entry, visa not required for transit/tourist stay of up to 21 days. A visa is required for longer stays and business. Visas require 1 application form, 1 photo, onward/return ticket, and $30 fee for single entry and $60 or $90 fee for multiple entries. Proof of sufficient funds and company letter needed for business visa. A Passenger Service Charge of Php550 (US$11) must be paid in Philippine pesos when departing the country from international airports. For more information, contact the Embassy of the Philippines, 1600 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20036 (202/467-9300/9324/9363) or the nearest Consulate General: CA (213/639-0980 to 85 and 415/433-6666 or 69), GU (671/646-4620/30), HI (808/595-6316), NY (212/764-1330 or 34), or Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (670/234- 1848). Internet: www.philippineembassy-usa.org POLAND - *Passport and proof of sufficient funds required. Visa not required for tourist/business stay of up to 90 days. Visitors must register at hotel or with local authorities within 48 hours after arrival. For longer stays or more information, contact the Embassy of the Republic of Poland (Consular Division), 2224 Wyoming Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/234-3800) or nearest Consulate General: Chicago, IL, 1530 North Lakeshore Dr., 60610 (312/337-8166), Los Angeles, CA, 12400 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 555, 90025 (310/442-8500) or New York, NY, 233 Madison Ave., 10016 (646/237-2100). Internet: www.polandembassy.org PORTUGAL - (Includes travel to the Azores and Madeira Islands.) *Passport required. Visa not required for visit up to 90 days. (**90-day period begins when entering Schengen countries). For travel with pets and other information, consult the Embassy of Portugal, 2310 Tracy Place, NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/332-3007) or the nearest Consulate: CA (415/346-3400), MA (617/536-8740 and 508/997-6151), NJ (973/643-4200), NY (212/221-3165), or RI (401/272-2003). Internet: http://portugal.usembassy.gov/
QATAR - *Passport and visa required. Visa requires 1 application form, 2 color passport sized photos, letter of invitation, and $100 application fee. Please provide a SASE for return of passport by mail. HIV test required for persons seeking residency permits and visitors staying longer than 1 month; U.S. tests results not accepted. For specific information, contact the Embassy of the State of Qatar, Suite 200, 4200 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016 (202/274-1603).
REUNION - ROMANIA - RUSSIA - RWANDA REUNION - (See France.) ROMANIA - *Passport required and must be valid for up to six months after trip to Romania is completed. Visa not required for a stay of up to 90 days. For stays exceeding 90 days, obtain visa in advance. Visas must be approved by the Romanian Authority of Foreigners within the Ministry of Interior and Administration. Single-entry visa $40, multiple entry visa $75. For more information, contact the Embassy of Romania, 1607 23rd St., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/232-3694 or 4851) or the nearest Consulate General: New York (212/682-9120) and Los Angeles (310/444-0043). Internet: www.roembus.org RUSSIA - *Passport and visa required. Tourist visa, valid for 30 days, requires 1 application form, 1 photo, confirmation and voucher from travel agency and/or hotel in Russia, cover letter from travel agency, and processing fee. Business visa requires 1 application, 1 photo, cover letter from your company, and letter of an official invitation from an authorized Russian counterpart and visa-processing fee. Single-entry visa for business/tourist visas are $100 for no less than 6 days, $150 for no less than 3 working days, $200 for next business day, and $300 for same-day processing fees. Multiple-entry business visa (needs confirmation through the Russian MFA) processing fee $100 for no less than 6 days, $200 for no less than 3 working days, $250 for next business day, and $350 for same-day processing fees. Fees must be paid by money order or cashier’s check only. Provide SASE for return of passport by mail. HIV test certificate required for anyone staying over 3 months. For additional information, contact the Consular Section of the Embassy of Russia, 2641Tunlaw Road, NW, Washington, DC 20007 (202/939-8907 or 8918) or the nearest Consulate General: NY (212/348-0926, 0955, 0626), CA (415/928-6878), or WA (206/728-1910). Internet: www.russianembassy.org RWANDA - *Passport required. Visa not required for a stay of up to 90 days and compulsory for longer stays. For longer stays visa requires 2 application forms, 2 passport sized photos, valid passport, and appropriate fee. Business visa requires letter from employer, company or organization. Yellow fever immunization required. Visa fee $60 single entry and $90 multiple entry. Departure tax is $20. If applying by mail please include SASE. For more information, contact the Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda, 1714 New Hampshire Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20009 (202/232-2882), or the Permanent Mission of Rwanda to the UN, 124 East 39th St., New York, NY 10016 (212/696-0644/45/46), or the nearest Consulate General in Chicago (708/205-1188), or Denver (303/321-2400). * 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. |