AFGHANISTAN - *Passport and visa required. No tourist
or business visas are being issued in the U.S. at this time. Consult
the Consulate of the Islamic State of Afghanistan in New York
(212/972-2277) for further information.
ALBANIA - *Passport required. Visa issued on arrival for
tourists stay up to 90 days. Proof of round-trip travel required.
Entry fee $45. For further information, contact the Embassy of
the Republic of Albania at 2100 S Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.
20008 (202/223-4942).
ALGERIA - *Passport and visa required. Obtain visa before
arrival. Visa valid up to 90 days, requires 2 application forms,
2 photos, and $55 fee (money order or certified check). For tourist
visas an itinerary from airline and a hotel reservation is also
needed. Company letter required for business visa. Enclose prepaid
self-addressed envelope for return of passport by registered,
certified or express mail. Validity of visa: Applicants must enter
Algeria within 45 days of issuance. For currency regulations and
other information, contact the Consular Section of the Embassy
of the Democratic
and Popular Republic of Algeria, 2137 Wyoming Ave., N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20008(202/265-2800).
Internet: http://www.algeria-us.org
ANDORRA - (See France.)
ANGOLA - *Passport and visa required. Tourist/business
visas require an application form, 1 recent photo with name on
back, letter stating purpose of travel, letter of invitation sent
by the individual or institution to be contacted in Angola, photocopy
of a round-trip ticket or travel itinerary, proof of sufficient
funds and $55 fee. Visa is good for stay up to 90 days. The Consular
Office of the Embassy of Angola has the right to request additional
information, if necessary. For additional information, contact:
Embassy of Angola,
2100 16th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20009 (202/452-1042/3).
Internet: http://www.angola.org
ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA - Passport or proof of U.S. citizenship
or voter's registration card, along with picture ID, required,
return/onward ticket, and proof of funds needed for tourist stay
up to 6 months. Contact the Embassy of Antigua and Barbuda, 3216
New Mexico Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20016 (202/362-5122/5166/5211)
for further information.
ARGENTINA - *Passport required. Visa not required for
tourist stay up to 90 days. For information concerning longer
stays, employment, or other types of visas contact the Consular
Section of the
Argentine Embassy, 1718 Connecticut Ave., N.W., Washington,
D.C. 20009 (202/238-6460) or the nearest Consulate: CA (213/954-9155),
FL (305/373-7794), GA (404/880-0805, IL (312/819-2620), NY (212/603-0400)
or TX (713/871-8935). Internet: http://www.uic.edu/orgs/argentina
ARMENIA - *Passport and visa required. Visa for stay up
to 21 days, requires 1 application form, 1 photo and $60 to $95
processing fee (fees vary according processing time). For stays
longer than 21 days, but not exceeding 90 days, an official invitation
from a qualifying entity in Armenia is required ($35 to $65 fee).
No fee for children under 18 years of age. If applying by mail,
enclose a SASE or prepaid airbill indicating type of mail service
(i.e. Federal Express, etc.), and money order or certified check
in the appropriate amount, payable to the Embassy of Armenia.
For more information, contact the Consular Section of the
Embassy of the Republic of Armenia, 2225 R Street, N.W., Washington,
D.C. 20008 (202/319-2983), or the Consulate General in Beverly
Hills, CA (310/657-6102).
Internet: http://www.armeniaemb.org
ARUBA - Passport or proof of citizenship (original-official
birth or naturalization certificate and photo ID) required. Visa
not required for stay up to 3 months after arrival. Proof of onward/return
ticket or sufficient funds for stay may be required. Departure
tax $20. AIDS test required for intending immigrants. For further
information, consult Embassy of the Netherlands (202/244-5300),
or nearest Consulate General: CA (310/266-1598), IL ( 312/856-0110),
NY (212/246-1429) or TX (713/622-8000).
AUSTRALIA - *Passport, and proof of onward or return ticket
and sufficient funds required. An Electronic Travel Authority
(ETA) is required prior to departure for tourist or business stays
of up to 90 days. ETAs are available from travel agencies and
airline reservation desks. Minors not accompanied by a parent
need notarized written parental consent from both parents (or
one parent if sole custody applies). AIDS test required for permanent
resident visa for applicants age 15 and older; tests taken in
the U.S. are acceptable. For more information check with the
Embassy of Australia, 1601 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C.
20036 (202/797-3145) or the Consulate General: CA (213/469-4300).
Internet: http://www.austemb.org
AUSTRIA - *Passport required. Visa not required for tourist
stay up to 90 days. For information concerning longer stays, employment,
or other types of visas check with the Embassy of Austria, 3524
International Court, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/895-6767)
or nearest Consulate General: Los Angeles (310/444-9310), Chicago
(312/222-1515) or New York (212/737-6400).
AZERBAIJAN - *Passport and visa required. Visa (no charge
for visas issued within 5 working days) requires 1 application
form, 2 photos, conformation from hotel, and a letter of invitation.
(Fees are charged for express service, i.e., in less than 10 days.)
Please include SASE or prepaid airbill for return of documents.
For additional information, contact the Embassy of the Republic
of Azerbaijan, 927 15th Street, N.W., Suite 700, Washington, D.C.
20005 (202/842-0811 or 0001).
AZORES - (See Portugal.)
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