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BAHAMAS - Proof of U.S. citizenship, i.e. a passport or
original or certified copy of a birth certificate with a photo
ID, and onward/return ticket required for stay up to 8 months.
Passport and residence/work permit needed for residence and business.
Permit required for firearms and to import pets. Departure tax
of $15 must be paid at airport. For further information call Embassy
of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, 2220 Massachusetts Ave., N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/319-2660) or nearest Consulate: Miami
(305/373-6295) or New York (212/421-6420).
BAHRAIN - *Passport and visa required. Visa requires letter
from applicant (for tourist visa) or company letter (for business
visa) on company letterhead guaranteeing full responsibility for
all expenses, and stating reason for visit and duration, 1 application
form and $50 fee. Transit visa available upon arrival for stay
up to 72 hours, must have return/onward ticket. Send SASE for
return of passport by mail. For departure tax and other information,
contact the Consular Section of the
Embassy of the State of Bahrain, 3502 International Drive,
N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/342-0741); or the Permanent
Mission to the U.N., 866 Second Ave., 14th Floor,New York, NY
10017 (212/223-6200). Internet: http://www.bahrain embassy.org
BANGLADESH - *Passport, visa, and onward/return ticket
required. Tourist/business visa requires 2 application forms,
2 photos, and $45 fee. Business visa also requires company letter.
For longer stays and more information, consult the
Embassy of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, 3510 International
Drive., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/244-0183) or the Bangladesh
Mission in New York at (212/867-3434). Internet: http://members.aol.com/banglaemb/embassy
BARBADOS - *Passport required. Tourists traveling directly
from the U.S. to Barbados may be allowed to enter for up to 3
months stay with proof of U.S. citizenship (original or certified
copy of birth certificate), photo ID and onward/return ticket.
A passport is required for longer visits and other types of travel.
Business visas $25, single-entry and $30 multiple-entry (may require
work permit) must be obtained prior to entry. Departure tax of
$12.50 US ($25 BDS) is paid at airport. Check information with
Embassy of Barbados, 2144 Wyoming Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C.
20008 (202/939-9200), or Consulate General in New York (212/867-8435).
BELARUS - *Passport and visa required. Visa requires 1
application form, 1 photo, original letter of invitation from
a citizen of Belarus (for visitor's visa) or a Belarusian organization,
company or agency (for business visa). Tourist visa (for stay
up to 30 days) requires 1 application form, 1 photo, confirmation
from receiving tourist organization in Belarus, and proof of emergency
medical insurance that is valid in Belarus. The visa processing
fee is $50 for 5 working days, and $100 for next day processing.
Transit visa is required when traveling through Belarus ($50).
All foreigners visiting Belarus for more than 2 days must register
their passports with the local law enforcement authorities. AIDS
test required for persons staying longer than 3 months; tests
taken in the U.S. are acceptable. For information about student
visas and other questions, contact the Embassy of the Republic
of Belarus, 1619 New Hampshire Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20009
(202/986-1606), Consulate General, 708 3rd Ave., 21st Floor, New
York, NY 10017 (212/682-5392).
BELGIUM - *Passport required. Visa not required for business/tourist
stay up to 90 days. Temporary residence permit required for longer
stays, and for study or work. For residence authorization, consult
Embassy of Belgium, 3330 Garfield St., N.W., Washington, D.C.
20008 (202/333-6900), or nearest Consulate General: Los Angeles
(323/857-1244), Atlanta (404/659-2150), Chicago (312/263-6624),
or New York (212/586-5110).
BELIZE - *Passport, return/onward ticket and sufficient
funds (at least $60 per night) required. Visa not required for
stay up to 30 days. If visit exceeds 1 month, a stay permit must
be obtained from the Immigration Authorities in Belize. AIDS test
required for those staying more than 3 months; U.S. test accepted
if within 3 months of visit. For longer stays and other information,
contact the Embassy of Belize, 2535 Massachusetts Ave., N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/332-9636) or the Belize Mission in
New York at (212/599-0233).
BENIN - *Passport and visa required. Visa for stay up
to 36 months, requires $40 fee (certified check or money orders
only), 2 application forms, 2 photos, proof of yellow fever vaccination,
proof of return/onward transportation (guarantee from employer,
travel agency, or photocopy of round trip ticket) and letter of
guarantee from bank. Send prepaid envelope for return of passport
by certified or express mail. Apply at Embassy of the Republic
of Benin, 2737 Cathedral Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/232-6656/7/8).
BERMUDA - Passport (or proof of U.S. citizenship with
photo ID) and onward/return ticket required for tourist stay up
to 3 months. Departure tax of $10 is paid at airport. For further
information, consult British Embassy (202/588-7800).
BHUTAN - *Passport and visa required. Tourist visas arranged
by travel agency (valid for 15 days) and issued at entry point
of entry in Bhutan. Visa requires $20 fee, 1 application, 1 photo,
prepaid land tour, and onward/return ticket (approval time takes
about 2 months). For further information, contact the Bhutan Mission
to the U.N., 2 United Nations Plaza, 27th Floor, New York, NY
10017 (212/826-1919) or the Bhutan Travel Service, 120 E 56th
Street, Suite 1130, New York, NY 10022 (1-800/950-9908 or 212/838-6382).
BOLIVIA - *Passport required. Visa not required for tourist
stay up to 30 days. Tourist cards issued upon arrival in Bolivia.
A "Defined Purpose Visa" for adoptions, business, or
other travel requires 1 application form, 1 photo, $85 fee and
for business travelers, a letter from company explaining purpose
of trip. Send SASE for return of passport by mail. For more information,
contact the Embassy of Bolivia (Consular Section), 3014 Mass.
Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/232-4827 or 4828), or
nearest Consulate General: Miami (305/358-3450), New York (212/687-0530),
or San Francisco (415/495-5173).
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA - *Passport required. A visa is
not required for tourist stays up to three months. Unless the
traveler is staying at a hotel, all foreigners must register with
the local police within 48 hours of arrival. Visa must be renewed
every 3 months during stay. Travelers planning to remain in Bosnia
and Herzegovina for more than three months must obtain a temporary
residence permit from the local police having jurisdiction over
their place of residence. For more information, contact the
Consulate General, 866 U.N. Plaza, Suite 580, New York, NY
10017 (212/593-0264). Internet: http://www.bosnianembassy.org
BOTSWANA - *Passport, onward/return ticket, and proof
of sufficient funds required. Visa not required for U.S. citizens
staying no more than 90 days. For further information, contact
the Embassy of the Republic of Botswana, 1531 New Hampshire Ave.,
N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 (202/244-4990) or nearest Honorary
Consulate: Los Angeles (213/626-8484) or Houston (713/680-1155).
BRAZIL - *Passport and visa required. Tourist visas are
issued within 24 hours if submitted in person by the applicant.
Visas valid for multiple entries within 5 years from date of first
entry for a stay up to 90 days (renewable for the same length
of stay by the Federal Police in Brazil), requires 1 application
form, 1 passport size photo, and proof of onward/return transportation.
There is a processing fee of $45 for tourist visas (money order
only). There is a $10 service fee for applications sent by mail,
or by anyone other than applicant. Provide SASE for return of
passport by mail. Minors (under 18) traveling alone, with one
parent or with a third party, must present written authorization
by the absent parent(s) or legal guardian, specifically granting
permission to travel alone, with one parent or with a third party.
This authorization must be notarized, authenticated by the Brazilian
Embassy or Consulate, and translated into Portuguese. For information
about business visas, contact the
Brazilian Embassy (Consular Section), 3009 Whitehaven St.,
N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/238-2828) or nearest Consulate:
CA (323/651-2664 or 415/981-8170), FL (305/285-6200), IL (312/464-0244),
MA (617/542-4000), NY (917/777-7777) or TX (713/961-3063). Internet:
http://www.brasilemb.org
BRUNEI DARUSSALAM - *Passport and onward/return ticket
required. Visa not required for tourist/business stay up to 90
days. AIDS test required for work permits; tests taken in the
U.S. are not acceptable. For more information, contact the Embassy
of Brunei Darussalam, 3520 International Court, N.W., Washington,
D.C. 20008 (202/342-0159) or Brunei Darussalam Permanent Mission
to the U.N., 711 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017 (212/697-3465).
BULGARIA - *Passport required. Visa not required for a
stay of up to 30 days. Border tax $20 (U.S.) must be paid when
entering Bulgaria. For persons staying over 30 days, a visa is
required and must be obtained in advance. Business travelers must
provide an invitation from a business partner in Bulgaria and
a letter from their company in the US. AIDS test may be required
for those staying more than 1 month. For more information, contact
the Consular Section of the
Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria, 1621 22nd St., N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/387-7969 or 387-0174) or the Bulgarian
Consulate in New York at (212/935-4646). Internet: http://www.bulgaria-embassy.org
BURKINA FASO - *Passport and visa required. Single-entry
or multiple-entry visa valid 3 months for visit up to 3 months,
extendible once in Burkina Faso, requires $25 fee, 2 application
forms, and 2 photos. Send passport by registered mail and include
postage or prepaid envelope for return by mail. Payment accepted
in certified check, company check, or money order only. For further
information call the
Embassy of Burkina Faso, 2340 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington,
D.C. 20008 (202/332-5577) or Honorary Consulate in Decatur, GA
(404/378-7278), Los Angeles, CA (310/575-5555) or New Orleans,
LA (504/945-3152). Internet: http://burkinaembassy-usa.org
BURMA (Myanmar) - *Passport and visa required. Single-entry
tourist visas (valid for 3 months), for stay up to 28 days, requires
$20 fee, 2 application forms, 3 photos and itinerary . Tourists
visas are issued for package or group tours as well as Foreign
Independent Travelers (FITs). FITs over the age of 12 years holding
tourist visas must exchange a minimum of $200 (U.S.) upon arrival.
Overland travel into and out of Myanmar is only permitted at certain
points (check with Embassy). Enclose prepaid envelope for return
of passport by express mail. Allow 2 to 4 working days for processing.
For business visas and further information, contact the Burmese
Embassy (Embassy of the Union of Myanmar), 2300 S St., N.W., Washington,
D.C. 20008 (202/332-9044 or 9045) or the Myanmar Consulate General
Office, 10 East 77th St., New York, NY 10021 (212/535-1310).
BURUNDI - *Passport and visa required. Obtain visa before
arrival to avoid long airport delay. Multiple-entry visa valid
for 2 months (must be used within 2 months of date of issue) requires
$40 (single-entry) or $80 (multiple-entry) fee, 3 application
forms, 3 photos, return/onward ticket, proof of yellow fever immunization,
and detailed itinerary from airline or travel agent. Company letter
needed for business travel. Send U.S. postal money order or cash
and SASE for return of passport by mail. For further information,
consult Embassy of the Republic of Burundi, Suite 212, 2233 Wisconsin
Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20007 (202/342-2574) or Permanent
Mission of Burundi to the U.N. (212/499-0001 thru 0006).
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