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JAMAICA - Passport or original birth or naturalization
certificate and valid driver's license or state-issued photo ID,
onward or return ticket, and proof of sufficient funds required.
For business or study, visa must be obtained in advance, $45 fee.
Departure tax $22 (paid at airport). Check information with Embassy
of Jamaica, 1520 New Hampshire Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036
(202/452-0660) or nearest Consulate: CA (310/559-3822 or 510/266-0072),
FL (305/374-8431), IL (312/663-0023), NY (212/935-9000), MA (617/266-8604),
or WA (206/872-8950).
JAPAN - *Passport and onward/return ticket required. Visa
not required for tourist/business stay up to 90 days. Passenger
service facilities charge $20-$26 (2,040-2,650 yen) paid at airport.
For specific information, consult the
Embassy of Japan, 2520 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C.
20008 (202/238-6800) or nearest Consulate General: AK (907/279-8428),
CA (213/617-6700 or 415/777-3533), FL (305/530-9090), GA (404/892-2700),
Guam (671/646-1290), HI (808/543-3111), IL (312/280-0400), LA
(504/529-2101), MA (617/973-9772), MI (313/567-0120), MO (816/471-0111),
NY (212/371-8222), OR (503/221-1811), CNMI (670/234-7201), TX
(713/652-2977) or WA (206/682-9107). Internet: http://www.embjapan.org
JORDAN - *Passport and visa required. Single-entry visa
requires 1 application form and $16.50 fee, multiple-entry visa
requires a $31.50 fee (money order only). For a business visa,
you also need a company letter stating purpose of your trip. If
applying by mail, enclose a self-addressed prepaid airway bill
or check payable to Federal Express, UPS, or DHL for return of
passport. AIDS test required for persons staying longer than 3
months. For details, consult the
Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, 3504 International
Dr., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/966-2664) or nearest Consulate
General: CA (415/546-1155), MI (248-/557-4377), NY (212/832-0119),
or TX (713/224-2911). Internet: http://www.jordanembassy us.org
KAZAKHSTAN - *Passport, onward/return ticket and visa
required. Visas require 1 application and 1 photo. Tourist visa
requires a letter of invitation from Kazahstan's tourist agency
with confirmation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Requirements
for business travel include confirmation from inviting organization
with confirmation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Cost of
visa depends on duration of stay. Fees must be paid by money order,
cashier's check, or traveler's cheque. Visa processing depends
on length of stay and processing time. HIV test certificate required
for anyone staying more than 3 months. Foreigners must register
with the local office of the Ministry of Internal Affairs or at
the hotel within 72 hours of arrival to Kazakhstan. For additional
information, contact the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan,
1401 16th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 (202/232-5488)
or their Consulate, 866 UN Plaza, Suite 586 A, New York, NY 10017
(212/888-3024).
KENYA - *Passport, visa, and onward/return ticket required.
Visas should be obtained in advance, although airport visas are
available. Travelers who opt to obtain an airport visa should
expect delays upon arrival. Evidence of yellow fever immunization
may be requested. Tourist visas require 1 application form, 2
photos, onward/return ticket and $50 fee (money order or cashier's
check only). Multiple-entry visa, $100 fee (money order or cashier's
check only). Airport departure tax is $20. For additional information,
consult the
Embassy of Kenya, 2249 R St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008
(202/387-6101) or Consulate General: Los Angeles (310/274-6635)
or New York (212/486-1300). Internet: http://www.kenya embassy.com
KIRIBATI (formerly Gilbert Islands) - *Passport, onward/return
ticket, proof of sufficient funds, and visa required. Visa requires
1 application form, 2 photos, and $57.75 fee (for single-entry
visa). For additional information consult the Embassy of Fiji
(202/337-8320).
KOREA, DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF (North Korea) -
*Passport and visa required. Attention: U.S. citizens need a Treasury
Dept. license in order to engage in any transactions related to
travel to and within North Korea. Before planning any travel to
North Korea, U.S. citizens should contact the
Licensing Division, Office of Foreign Assets Control, Department
of the Treasury, 1331 G St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20220
(202/622-2480) or http://www.ustreas.gov/ofac/. The United States
currently does not maintain diplomatic or consular relations with
North Korea. Visa information must be obtained from a consulate
in a country that maintains diplomatic relations with North Korea.
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF (South Korea) - *Passport and onward/return
ticket required. Visa not required for a tourist stay up to 30
days. For longer stays and other types of travel, visa must be
obtained in advance, $45 fee. Tourist visa requires passport,
1 application form, and 1 photo. Business visa requires 1 application
form, 1 photo and company letter. Fine imposed for overstaying
visa and for long-term visa holders not registered within 60 days
after entry. If applying by mail, enclose SASE or prepaid airbill.
Vaccination certificate required if coming from infected area
within 14 days of arrival in Korea. AIDS test required for persons
working as entertainers and staying longer than 90 days; U.S.
tests results accepted. For further information check Embassy
of the Republic of Korea, (Consular Division), 2320 Massachusetts
Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/939-5663 or 60) or nearest
Consulate General: CA (213/385-9300 and 415/921-2251/3), FL (305/372-1555),
GA (404/522-1611/3), Guam (671/472-6488), HI (808/595-6109), IL
(312/822-9485), MA (617/348-3660), NY (212/752-1700), TX (713/961-0186)
or WA (206/441-1011/4).
KUWAIT - *Passport and visa required. Business visa requires
2 application forms, 2 photos, a business letter, and $24 fee.
Transit visa, valid for up to 72 hours, requires copy of onward/return
ticket, visa for next destination (if applicable), $8 fee. AIDS
test required for residency and work permits; U.S. test accepted.
For further information, contact the
Embassy of the State of Kuwait, 2940 Tilden St., N.W., Washington,
D.C. 20008 (202/966-0702) or Consulate, 321 East 44th St., New
York, NY 10017 (212/973-4318). Internet: http://www.kuwait-info.org
KYRGYZ REPUBLIC (Kyrgyzstan) - *Passport and visa required.
Visa requires 1 application form, 1 photo, detailed letter of
invitation, and appropriate fee ($25-$200). Visa and processing
fees vary depending upon duration of stay and processing time
requested. Include SASE for return of passport by mail (or proper
fee for express mail service). AIDS test required for persons
staying longer than 1 month; U.S. test results accepted. For additional
information and fees, contact the
Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic, 1732 Wisconsin Ave., N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20007 (202/338-5143). Internet: http://www.kyrgyzstan.org
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