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CAMBODIA - *Passport and visa required. Visa valid for
a 30 day stay. Visa requires 3 photos, 3 application forms, and
$20 (tourist visa) or $25 (business visa) fee. For further information,
consult the
Royal Embassy of Cambodia, 4500 16th Street, N.W., Washington
D.C. 20011 (202/726-7742). Internet: http://www.embassy.org/cambodia
CAMEROON - *Passport and visa required. Obtain visa before
arrival. Multiple-entry tourist visa for stay up to 3 months,
requires $65.22 fee (money orders only), 2 application forms,
2 photos, proof of onward/return transportation and bank statement.
If invited by family or friends, visa available for up to 3 months,
may be extended 1 month. Authorities in Cameroon must sign invitation.
Multiple-entry business visa, valid 12 months, requires company
letter to guarantee financial and legal responsibility; include
exact dates of travel. Enclose prepaid envelope for return of
passport by registered, certified or express mail. For additional
information, contact the Embassy of the Republic of Cameroon,
2349 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/265-8790 to
8794).
CANADA - Passport or proof of U.S. citizenship and photo
ID required. Minors (under 16) traveling alone or in someone else's
custody, must present written authorization, signed before a notary,
from the parent(s) or guardian. Visas are not required for visitors
staying up to 180 days. Anyone with a criminal record (including
a DWI charge) should contact the Canadian Embassy or nearest Consulate
General before travel. U.S. citizens entering Canada from a third
country must have a valid passport. For student or business travel,
check with the
Canadian Embassy, 501 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington,
D.C. 20001 (202/682-1740) or nearest Consulate General: CA (213/346-2701),
MI (313/567-2085), NY (212/596-1700 or 716/858-9501), or WA (206/443-1375).
Internet: http://www.cic.gc.ca
CAPE VERDE - *Passport and visa required. Single-entry
tourist visa, requires $20 fee, multiple-entry $40 fee, 1 application
form, and 1 photo. Include SASE for return of passport by mail.
For further information, contact the Embassy of the Republic of
Cape Verde, 3415 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20007 (202/965-6820)
or Consulate General, 535 Boylston St., 2nd Floor, Boston, MA
02116 (617/353-0014). Internet: http://www.capeverdeusembassy.org
CAYMAN ISLANDS - (See West Indies, British.)
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC - *Passport and visa required.
Visa must be obtained before arrival. Single-entry visa requires
2 application forms, 2 photographs, proof of onward or return
ticket, yellow fever immunization, and $150 fee (no personal checks).
Medical report, including AIDS test, required for work permits;
U.S. test sometimes accepted. Company letter needed for business
visa. For further information, contact the Embassy of Central
African Republic, 1618 22nd St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008
(202/483-7800).
CHAD - *Passport and visa required. Tourist/business for
a stay up to 30 days (extendible), requires $75 fee (no personal
checks), 3 application forms, and 3 photos. Visa must be used
within 2 months of issuance. For business visa need company letter
stating purpose of trip. Send prepaid (express or certified/register
mail)envelope for return of passport. Apply Embassy
of the Republic of Chad, 2002 R St., N.W., Washington, D.C.
20009 (202/462-4009), and check specific requirements. Internet:
http://www.chadembassy.org
CHILE - *Passport required. Visa not required for stay
up to 90 days. Entry fee of $45 (U.S.) charged at airport. Dependent
children under age 18 (including the children of divorced parents)
arriving traveling alone, with one parent, or in someone else's
custody, are required to present a notarized document certifying
that both parents agree to their travel. This document must be
notarized before a Chilean consular officer in the United States.
For further information, consult
the Embassy of Chile, 1732 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C.
20036 (202/785-1746 exts. 104 or 110) or nearest Consulate General:
CA (310/785-0113 and 415/982-7662), FL (305/373-8623), IL (312/654-8780),
PA (215/829-9520), NY (212/355-0612), TX (713/621-5853) or PR
(787/725-6365). Internet: http://www.chile-usa.org
CHINA, PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF - *Passport and visa required.
Transit visa required for any stop (even if you do not exit the
plane or train) in China. Business travelers are required to obtain
formal invitation from Chinese business contact. Tourist visas
are issued only after receipt of a confirmation letter from a
Chinese tour agency or letter of invitation from a relative in
China. Single-entry visa requires $30 processing fee (no personal
checks), 1 tourist visa application form, and 1 photo. Allow at
least 5 business days processing time. Medical examination required
for those staying 1 year or longer. AIDS test required for those
staying more than 6 months. For longer stays and more detailed
information, contact the Visa Section of the
Chinese Embassy, 2201 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W., Washington,
D.C. 20007 (202/338-6688) or nearest Consulate General: Chicago
(312/803-0098), Houston (713/524-4311), Los Angeles (213/807-8018),
New York (212/330-7409) or San Francisco (415/563-4857). Internet:
http://www.china-embassy.org
COLOMBIA - *Passport and proof of onward/return ticket
required for tourist stay up to 30 days. Minors (under 18), who
are traveling alone, with one parent or with a third party must
present a copy of their birth certificate and written authorization
from the absent parent(s) or legal guardian, specifically granting
permission to travel alone, with one parent or with a third party.
Anyone suspected of being HIV-positive will not be admitted without
a waiver from a Colombian consulate in the U.S. For additional
information and information about other types of travel, contact
the Colombian
Consulate, 1875 Conn. Ave., N.W., Suite 218, Washington, D.C.
20009 (202/332-7476) or nearest Consulate General: CA (323/653-4299
or 415/495-7195), FL (305/448-5558 or 441-0437), GA (404/255-3038
or 256-2518), IL (312/923-1196), LA (504/525-5580 or 5582), MA
(617/536-6222), NY (212/949-9898), or TX (713/527-8919). Internet:
http://www.colombiaemb.org
COMOROS ISLANDS - *Passport and onward/return ticket required.
Visa for up to 3 weeks (extendible) issued at airport upon arrival.
For further information, consult Embassy of the Federal and Islamic
Republic of Comoros, 336 East 45th St., 2nd Floor, New York, NY
10017 (212/972-8010).
CONGO, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE (formerly Zaire) - *Passport
and visa required. Visa must be obtained before arrival. Tourist/business
visa, valid 1 to 3 months depending on fee, requires 2 photos,
2 application forms, and onward/return ticket. Business visa also
requires company letter accepting financial responsibility for
traveler. Single-entry visa $75 - $264; multiple-entry $120 -
$360. No personal checks, send money order and enclose SASE for
return of passport by mail. Apply Embassy of the Democratic Republic
of the Congo, 1800 New Hampshire Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C.
20009 (202/234-7690/1) or Permanent Mission to the U.N., 747 Third
Ave., New York, NY 10017.
CONGO, REPUBLIC OF THE - *Passport and visa required.
Tourist/business visa for a stay up to 3 months, requires 2 application
forms, 2 photos, onward/return ticket, and $70 fee. For business
visa company letter stating reason for trip. If applying by mail,
include prepaid FedEx or Express mail envelope for return of passport.
Apply Embassy of the Republic of the Congo, 4891 Colorado Ave.,
N.W., Washington, D.C. 20011 (202/726-5500).
COOK ISLANDS - *Passport, proof of sufficient funds, and
onward/return ticket required. Visa not needed for visit up to
31 days. For longer stays and further information, contact the
Consulate for the Cook Islands, Kamehameha Schools, #16, Kapalama
Heights, Honolulu, HI 96817 (808/847-6377).
COSTA RICA - Passport or original U.S. birth certificate
and photo ID required. (Persons under the age of 16 must use a
valid passport to enter Costa Rica.) Tourist card issued upon
arrival at airport upon presentation of aforementioned documents
for approximately $4. U.S. citizens must have onward/return ticket.
For stays over 90 days, you must apply for an extension (within
the first week of visit) with Costa Rican Immigration and, after
90 days, obtain exit visa and possess a valid U.S. passport. For
travel with pets and other information, contact the
Consular Section of the Embassy of Costa Rica, 2112 S St.
N.W. , Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/234-2945) or nearest Consulate
General: CA (415/392-8488), GA (404/951-7025), FL (305/371-7485),
IL (312/263-2772), LA (504/887-8131), NY (212/425-2620) or TX
(713/266-1527). Internet: http://costarica-embassy.org
COTE D'IVOIRE (AKA Ivory Coast) - *Passport required.
Visa not required for stay up to 90 days. Visa $33, requires 2
application forms, 2 photos, onward/return ticket, and financial
guarantee. Include postage for return of passport by registered
mail. For further information, contact the Embassy of the Republic
of Cote D'Ivoire, 2424 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008
(202/797-0300) or Honorary Consulate: CA (415/391-0176).
CROATIA - *Passport required. Visa not required for tourist/business
stay up to 90 days. For stays over 3 months, a visa is required
and should be obtained in advance. For additional information,
consult the
Embassy of Croatia, 2343 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., Washington,
D.C. 20008 (202/588-5899 or 5906), or the nearest Consulate General
in Los Angeles, CA (310/477-1009), Cleveland, OH (440/951-4246),
or New York, NY (212/599-3066). Internet: http://www.croatiaemb.org
CUBA - *Passport and visa required. Tourist visa $26,
business visa $50 valid for at stay of up to 30 days, requires
1 application form and 1 photo. Send money order only and SASE
for return of passport. Apply Embassy of Switzerland, Cuban Interests
Section, 2630 16th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20009 (202/797-8518
(Spanish speakers 202/797-8609)). AIDS test required for those
staying longer than 90 days. Attention: U.S. citizens need a Treasury
Dept. license in order to engage in any transactions related to
travel to and within Cuba (this includes the use of U.S. currency).
Before planning any travel to Cuba, U.S. citizens should contact
the Licensing Division, Office of Foreign Assets Control, Department
of the Treasury, 1500 Penn. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20220
(202/622-0077) or http://www.ustreas.gov/ofac/.
CURACAO - (See Netherlands Antilles.)
CYPRUS - *Passport and round-trip ticket required. Visa
not required for tourist/business stay up to 3 months. For employment
and other travel, work permit required and must be obtained in
advance. AIDS test required for work or study permits. For additional
information consult Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus, 2211 R
St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/462-5772) or the Consulate
General in New York (212/686-6016) or the nearest Honorary Consulate:
AR (602/264-9701), CA (310/397-0771), FL (904/953-2802), GA (770/941-3764),
IL (847/296-0064), IN (219/481-6897), MA (617/497-0219), MI (313/582-1411),
OR (503/248-0500), PA (215/728-6980), TX (713/928-2264), VA (757/481-3583),
or WA (425/827-1700).
CZECH REPUBLIC - *Passport required. Visa not required
for stay of up to 30 days. For longer stays, U.S. citizens have
to apply for the visa. Each visitor may be requested to provide
proof of sufficient funds (approx. $25 per day) or documents confirming
all expenses are prepaid, or an invitation verified by Czech Immigration
Police. For more information, contact the
Embassy of the Czech Republic, 3900 Spring of Freedom Street,
N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/274-9123) or the nearest Consulate
General: Los Angeles, CA (310/473-0889) or New York, NY (212/717-5643).
Internet: http://www.czech.cz/washington
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