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TAHITI - (See French Polynesia.)
TAIWAN - *Passport onward/return ticket, and valid visa
for next destination, if applicable, required. Visa not required
for stay up to 14 days. Health certificate, including AIDS test,
is mandatory for anyone staying over 3 months; U.S. test not accepted.
For business travel, longer stays or other information, contact
the Taipei Economic
and Cultural Representative Office, 4201 Wisconsin Avenue,
N.W., Washington, D.C. 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:
http://www.taipei.org or www.boca.gov.tw
TAJIKISTAN - *Passport and visa required. Travelers must
obtain visas before arrival in Tajikistan. Visas may be obtained
from the Russian Embassy or nearest Consulate in the U.S., for
travel to Tajikistan. Travelers who intend to visit Tajikistan
should also obtain double-entry Russian, Kazakh or Uzbek visas
prior to departure, depending on intended transit points. AIDS
test required for anyone staying longer than 90 days. U.S. test
sometimes accepted. For additional information, contact the Consular
Section of the Embassy of Russia, 2641 Tunlaw Road, N.W., Washington,
D.C. 20007 (202/939-8907, 8913 or 8918) or the nearest Consulate
General: NY (212/348-0926, 0955, 0626), CA (415/928-6878) or WA
(206/728-1910).
TANZANIA - *Passport and visa required. Obtain visa before
departure. Visas for mainland Tanzania are valid for Zanzibar.
Business/tourist visa (valid 6 months from date of issuance) for
1 entry up to 30 days, may be extended after arrival. Requires
1 application form, 1 photo and $50 fee (no personal checks).
Enclose prepaid envelope for return of passport by certified or
registered mail. Allow 1 month for processing. For business visa
and other information, consult Embassy of the United Republic
of Tanzania, 2139 R St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 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. Transit visa, for stay up to 30 days, $10 entry fee;
or tourist visa for stay up to 60 days, $15 entry fee. For business
visa valid up to 90 days, need $20 entry fee or $40 fee for multiple
entry, and company letter stating purpose of visit. Submit 1 application
form, 2 photos, and postage for return of passport by mail. (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., N.W., Washington, D.C.
20007 (202/323-3600 ext. 767), or the nearest Consulate General:
CA (213/962-9574-77), IL (312/664-3129), or NY (212/754-1770).
For other Consulates General throughout the U.S., call 202/944-3600.
Internet: http://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 fee. For information on 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).
TONGA - *Passport and onward/return ticket required. Visa
not required for stay up to 30 days. 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 required. Visa not required
for tourist/business stay up to 3 months. Business visa requires
1 application form, 1 photo, $9 fee (no personal checks), company
letter, and SASE (make sure you include enough stamps to cover
the cost of postage, e.g. $11.75 for Post Office Express Mail
Service, etc.) for return of passport by mail. For further information,
consult Embassy of Trinidad and Tobago, 1708 Mass. Ave., N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 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
further information, consult Embassy of Tunisia, 1515 Mass. Ave.,
N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005 (202/862-1850), or nearest Consulate:
San Francisco (415/922-9222) or New York (212/272-6962).
TURKEY - *Passport and visa required. Visas can be obtained
at Turkish border crossing points for tourist/business visits
up to 3 months or through a Turkish consular office in the U.S.
Visa requires a letter stating purpose of trip and $45 fee (cash
or money order only). Visa must be obtained in advance for visits
lasting longer stays, and for study, research, or employment purposes.
For further information, contact the Consular Office of
the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey, 2525 Massachusetts
Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 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: http://www.turkey.org
TURKMENISTAN - *Passport and visa required. Visa requires
1 application, 1 photo, and 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. AIDS test required for
foreigners staying longer than 3 months. U.S. test not accepted.
For further information about visa fees and types, consult the
Embassy of Turkmenistan, 2207 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., Washington,
D.C. 20008 (202/588-1500). Internet: www.turkmenistanembassy.org
TURKS AND CAICOS - (See West Indies, British.)
TUVALU - *Passport and onward/return ticket and proof
of sufficient funds required. Visitors permit issued on arrival.
For further information, consult British Embassy (202/588-7800).
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