FOREIGN ENTRY REQUIREMENTST TAHITI - TAIWAN - TAJIKISTAN - TANZANIA - THAILAND - TOGO - TONGA - TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO - TUNISIA - TURKEY - TURKMENISTAN - TURKS AND CAICOS - TUVALU TAHITI - (See French Polynesia.) TAIWAN - *Passport, onward/return ticket, and valid visa for next destination, if applicable, required. Visa not required for stay of up to 30 days, no extensions if traveling on the visa waiver program. Travelers arriving in Taiwan with passports valid for 6 months or more and valid Taiwan visas may be admitted for up to 180 days. Visa requires 1 application form, two recent photos, and documentation to verify purpose of visit. $100 processing fee for all U.S. applicants, $36 fee for expedited processing. Foreigners applying for resident visas/ work permit must be tested for HIV; U.S. results are not accepted. Testing is also required for anyone staying over 90 days for any reason. For business travel, longer stays, or other information, contact the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office, 4201 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20016-2137 (202/895-1800) or Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta (404/872-0123), Boston (617/737-2050), Chicago (312/616-0100), Guam (671/472-5865), Honolulu (808/595-6347), Houston (713/626-7445), Kansas City (816/531-1298), Los Angeles (213/389-1215), Miami (305/443-8917), New York (212/317-7300), San Francisco (415-362-7680), and Seattle (206/441-4586). Internet: www.taipei.org or www.boca.gov.tw TAJIKISTAN - *Passport and visa required. Travelers must obtain visas before leaving for Tajikistan. Visas may be obtained from Tajik embassies or consulates abroad or upon arrival at Dushanbe airport only with prior arrangement with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Tajikstan. Travelers staying longer than 3 days must obtain registration stamps at the MFA. Visa requires 1 application form, 2 passport sized photos, valid passport (6 months validity remaining), letter of request from company or travel agency, and appropriate fee. Visa fee $80 for 2 weeks; $160 for 1 month; $270 for 3 months (single entry) $380 (multiple entry); $300 for 6 months (single entry) $480 (multiple entry); and $320 for 1 year (single entry), $600 1 year (multiple-entry). Travelers who intend to visit Tajikistan should also obtain double-entry Russian, Kazakh, or Uzbek visas prior to departure, depending on intended transit points. HIV test required for anyone staying longer than 90 days. U.S. test sometimes accepted. For additional information, contact the Embassy of the Republic of Tajikstan, 1005 New Hampshire Ave., Washington, DC 20037 (202/223-6090). Internet: www.tjus.org TANZANIA - *Passport and visa required. Single- and multiple-entry tourist visas are valid for 3 months. Tourist visa requires 1 application with a valid passport (minimum six months validity), 1 recent passport sized photo, $50 fee for six months single entry, and $60 for 3 months multiple entry. Business visa, for a stay of up to 2 months, requires 1 application form, 1 photo, and $200 fee (no personal checks). Business visa requires invitation letter from Tanzanian company. All visas require proof of sufficient funds and proof of onward/return ticket. For more information, consult Embassy of Tanzania, 2139 R St., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/939-6125) or Tanzanian Permanent Mission to the U.N., 205 East 42nd St., 13th Floor, New York, NY 10017 (212/972-9160). THAILAND - *Passport required. Tourists staying no longer than 30 days do not need a visa. For longer stays, obtain a visa in advance. Visa requires 1 application form, 2 photos, postage for return of passport by mail, and appropriate fee. Transit visa, for stay of up to 30 days, $20 per entry fee, or tourist visa, for stay of up to 60 days, $25 per entry fee. Extensions may be applied for in Thailand. Transit and tourist visas require copy of airline ticket or itinerary. Business visas, valid up to 90 days, require $20 entry fee or $40 fee for multiple entry and company letter (on letterhead) stating purpose of visit, name of company, and address of counterpart in Thailand. (Note: All visa fees are payable in cash or money order, if applying in person, or by money order only, if applying by mail. Apply at the Royal Thai Embassy, 1024 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20007 (202/944-3600), or the nearest Consulate General: CA (323/962-9574), IL (312/664-3129), or NY (212/754-1770). For other Consulates General throughout the U.S., call 202/944-3600. Internet: www.thaiembdc.org TOGO - *Passport and visa required. All types of visas (except diplomatic) require 3 application forms, 3 photos, proof of sufficient funds, and $45 to $100 fee. For information on fees and additional visa related requirements, contact the Embassy of the Republic of Togo, 2208 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/ 234-4212/3). Internet: www.visatogoabroad.com TONGA - *Passport and onward/return ticket required. Visa not required for stay of up to 30 days. HIV testing required for stays exceeding 6 months. Tonga collects a departure tax. For additional information, consult the Consulate General of Tonga, 360 Post St., Suite 604, San Francisco, CA 94108 (415/781-0365). TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO - *Passport and onward/return ticket required. Visa not required for tourist/business stay of up to 90 days. Work visas required for compensated and non-compensated employment, including missionary work. Visa requires 1 completed form, 1 photo and a valid passport. Business visa requires a company letter. For more information, consult the Embassy of Trinidad and Tobago, 1708 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20036 (202/467-6490) or the nearest Consulate General: New York (212/682-7272) or Miami (305/374-2199). TUNISIA - *Passport and onward/return ticket required. Visas not required for tourist/business stay up to 4 months. For longer visits, Americans need a residence permit, which may be requested and obtained from the central police station of the district of residence. For more information, consult Embassy of Tunisia, 1515 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20005 (202/862-1850). TURKEY - *Passport and visa required. Visas can be obtained at Turkish border crossing points for tourist/business visits of up to 3 months or through a Turkish consular office in the U.S. Visa requires a completed application form and a passport with a minimum validity of 3 months. Visa fee is $20 for single entry and $65 for multiple entry (cash or money order only). Visa must be obtained in advance for longer stays and for study, research, or employment purposes. Visa requires your valid passport, 1 completed application form, and SASE. For further information, contact the Consular Office of the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey, 2525 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/612-6740/41) or nearest Consulate: CA (323/937-0118), IL (312/263-0644), NY (212/949-0160), or TX (713/622-5849). Internet: www.turkishembassy.org TURKMENISTAN - *Passport and visa required. Visa requires 2 application forms, 2 photos, and letter of invitation. Business visa requires 1 application, 1 photo, and cover letter of invitation. Visas are available in a variety of time periods, and fees are paid according to the type of visa and processing time needed. HIV test required for foreigners staying longer than 3 months. U.S. test accepted. For further information about visa fees and types, consult the Embassy of Turkmenistan, 2207 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/588-1500). Internet: www.turkmenistanembassy.org TURKS AND CAICOS - (See West Indies, British.) TUVALU - *Passport, onward/return ticket, and proof of sufficient funds required. Visitor permits valid for up to three months are issued upon arrival. Visitors permit issued on arrival. For more information, consult British Embassy (202/588-7800). * 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. |