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NAMIBIA - *Passport, onward/return ticket and proof of
sufficient funds required. Visa not required for tourist or business
stay up to 90 days. Person planning to work (this includes unpaid
volunteers) in Namibia must obtain work and residency permits
and/or visas from the Embassy of Namibia before traveling. Consult
the Embassy of Namibia, 1605 New Hampshire Ave., N.W., Washington,
D.C. 20009 (202/986-0540) for further information.
NAURU - *Passport, visa, onward/return ticket and sponsorship
from a resident in Nauru required. For more information, contact
the Consulate of the Republic of Nauru in Guam: Ada Professional
Bldg., Marine Dr. 1st Floor, Agana, Guam 96910 (671/649-7106 or
7107).
NEPAL - *Passport and visa required. Tourist visa extendible
to a maximum period of 150 days in one visa year (January to December).
Single-entry visa for 60 days, $30; double-entry visa for 60 days,
$55; triple entry visa for 60 days, $70; and multiple-entry visa
with a validity for 60 days, $90; requires 1 application form
and 1 photo. Entry visas are valid for entry into Nepal within
six months from the date of issue. Tourist visa can also be obtained
from Immigration Office at Katmandu Airport and other specified
ports of entry. Airport tax of Rs.900 must be paid for all international
flights into Nepal. For additional information about "trekking
permits" and entry requirements, contact the
Royal Nepalese Embassy, 2131 Leroy Pl., N.W., Washington,
D.C. 20008 (202/667-4550), or Consulate General in New York (212/370-3988).
Internet: http://www.undp.org/missions/nepal
NETHERLANDS - *Passport required. Visa not required for
tourist/business visit up to 90 days. Tourists may be asked to
show onward/return ticket, proof of sufficient funds and health
insurance coverage, and that there is adequate housing available
for length of stay. Long term visitors must register with the
local police within 8 days of arrival. (No residency permits granted.)
For further information, contact the
Embassy of the Netherlands, 4200 Linnean Ave., N.W., Washington,
D.C. 20008 (202/244-5300) or nearest Consulate General: CA (310/268-1598),
IL (312/856-0110), NY (212/246-1429), or TX (713/622-8000). Internet:
http://www.netherlands-embassy.org
NETHERLANDS ANTILLES - Islands include Bonaire, Curacao,
Saba, Statia, St. Maarten. Passport or proof of U.S. citizenship
(i.e. certified birth certificate or voter registration card with
photo ID) required. Visa not required for stay up to 14 days,
extendible to 90 days after arrival. Tourists may be asked to
show onward/return ticket or proof of sufficient funds for stay.
Departure tax $10 when leaving Bonaire and Curacao, $4 in Statia,
$10 in St. Maarten. For further information, consult Embassy
of the Netherlands (202/244-5300), or nearest Consulate General:
CA (310/2681598), IL (312/856-0110), NY (212/246-1429) or TX (713/622-8000).
Internet: http://www.netherlands-embassy.org
NEW CALEDONIA - (See French Polynesia.)
NEW ZEALAND - *Passport and arrival card (to be completed
upon arrival) required. Visa not required for tourist or business
meeting or consultations stay up to 3 months, must have onward/return
ticket, visa for next destination and proof of sufficient funds.
For business or additional information, contact the
Embassy of New Zealand, 37 Observatory Circle, N.W., Washington,
D.C. 20008 (202/328-4800) or the Consulate General in Los Angeles
(310/207-1605. Internet: http://www.emb.com/nzemb
NICARAGUA - *Passport valid 6 months beyond duration of
stay, onward/return ticket and $5 entry fee required for a stay
up to 30 days. Airport departure tax $18. If you change status
from visitor to permanent resident while in Nicaragua, you will
need to deposit with their immigration officials the equivalent
cost of a one-way ticket from Nicaragua to the U.S. Business visa
also requires a letter of invitation from business contact in
Nicaragua. For further information, travelers may contact the
Consulate of Nicaragua, 1627 New Hampshire Ave., N.W., Washington,
D.C. 20009 (202/939-6531 or 32) or the nearest Consulate in CA
(213/252-1170 or 415/765-6821), FL (305/220-6900), LA (504/523-1507),
NY (212/983-1981), or TX (713/272-9628).
NIGER - *Passport and visa required. Visa must be used
within 3 months of issuance. All visa types require 3 application
forms, 3 photos, proof of onward/return transportation, and $35.58
(1 month stay) or $88.94 (longer stay) fee. Transit visas required
for travelers continuing through Niger. For tourist visa the general
requirements apply as well as 2 copies of bank statement, certifying
the traveler has at least $500 in his/her bank account. For business
visas, general requirements apply, plus 1 copy of a letter from
the company that is being represented stating the purpose, activities,
duration, and source of financial responsibility for the trip.
Provide SASE or prepaid airbill for return of documents. For further
information and fees, contact the Embassy of the Republic of Niger,
2204 R St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/483-4224).
NIGERIA - *Passport, proof of sufficient funds, hotel
confirmation, and visa required. Visa requires 1 application,
1 photo, proof of onward/return transportation, fees (contact
the Embassy of Nigeria for appropriate fees), and letter of invitation
from Nigeria. Business visa requires letter from counterpart in
Nigeria and letter of introduction from U.S. company. For information
about visa fees and for other requirements, contact the Embassy
of the Republic of Nigeria, 2201 M Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.
20037 (202/822-1500 or 1522) or the Consulate General in New York
(212/715-7200).
NIUE - Passport, onward/return ticket, and confirmed hotel
accommodations required. Visa not required for stay up to 30 days.
For additional information, consult the Embassy of New Zealand
(202/328-4800).
NORFOLK ISLAND - *Passport and visa required. Visa issued
upon arrival for visit up to 30 days, extendible, requires confirmed
accommodations and onward/return ticket. Business visa must be
obtained before arrival, $27 fee. Australian transit visa must
also be obtained in advance for travel to Norfolk Island. For
both visas, consult the
Australian Embassy (202/797-3000). Internet addresses: http://www.austemb.org
or www.pitcairners.org
NORWAY - *Passport required. Visa not required for stay
up to 90 days. (90 day period begins when entering Nordic area:
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.) No pets. For further
information, contact the
Royal Norwegian Embassy, 2720 34th St., N.W., Washington,
D.C. 20008 (202/333-6000) or nearest Consulate General: CA (415/986-0766
to 68 ), FL (305/358-4386), MN (612/332-3338), NY (212/421-7333),
or TX (713/521-2900). Internet: http://www.norway.org
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