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LAOS - *Passport and visa required. Visa requires $30
fee, 1 application form, 1 photo, onward/return ticket, sufficient
funds, and SASE for return of passport by mail. Tourist visas
can be obtained upon arrival at certain entry points or before
departure from the Lao Embassy. Visa available for a stay of up
to15 days, extended. For business visas and more information,
check with the Consular Section of the
Embassy of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, 2222 S St.,
N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/667-0076). Internet: http://www.visit-laos.com
LATVIA - *Passport required. Visa not required for a stay
of up to 90 days. AIDS test required for persons seeking residency
permits; U.S. tests results accepted. For specific requirements,
contact the
Embassy of Latvia, 4325 17th St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20011
(202/726-8213). Internet: http://www.latvia-usa.org
LEBANON - *Passport and visa required. Visa requires 1
application form, 2 photos, and cover letter detailing length
of stay. Single-entry visa, $35 (stay cannot exceed 3 months)
multiple-entry visa, $70 (stay cannot exceed 6 months). Business
visa requires company letter stating purpose of travel. AIDS test
required for those seeking residence permits; U.S. test is accepted.
Minors need authorization from both parents (a notarized parental
consent form/letter) to enter Lebanon. For further visa information,
contact the
Embassy of Lebanon, 2560 28th St., N.W., Washington, D.C.
20008 (202/939-6300) or nearest Consulate General: Los Angeles
(323/467-1253), Detroit (313/567-0233), or New York (212/744-7905).
Internet: http://www.lebanonembassy.org
LEEWARD ISLANDS - (See Virgin Islands, British.)
LESOTHO - *Passport, onward/return ticket, and proof of
sufficient funds required. For more information, check with the
Embassy of the Kingdom of Lesotho, 2511 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington,
D.C. 20008 (202/797-5533).
LIBERIA - *Passport and visa required. Travelers must
obtain visas before arrival. Tourist/business entry visa valid
3 months, $45 fee, requires 2 application forms, 2 photos, onward/return
ticket, proof of sufficient funds, and Certificate of Immunization
against yellow fever. Company letter needed for business visa.
Include SASE for return of passport by mail. Obtain exit permit
from immigration authorities upon arrival, 1 photo required. For
other requirements call the
Embassy of the Republic of Liberia, 5201 16th Street, N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20011 (202/723-0437). Internet: http://www.liberiaemb.org
LIBYA - *Passport and visa required. AIDS test required
for those seeking residence permits; U.S. test accepted. Since
December 1981, U.S. passports are not valid for travel in, to,
or through Libya without authorization from the Department of
State. Application for exemptions to this restriction should be
submitted in writing to Passport Services, U.S. Department of
State, 1111 19th St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20524, Attn.: CA/PPT/PAS.
Attention: U.S. citizens need a Treasury Dept. license in order
to engage in any transactions related to travel to and within
Libya. Before planning any travel to Libya, 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/. Application and
inquiries for visas must be made through a country that maintains
diplomatic relations with Libya.
LIECHTENSTEIN - *Passport required. Visa not required
for tourist/business stay up to 90 days. For further information,
contact the
Embassy of Switzerland, 2900 Cathedral Ave., N.W., Washington,
D.C. 20008 (202/745-7900) or the nearest Consulate General: CA
(310/575-1145 or 415/788-2272), GA (404/870-2000), IL (312/915-0061),
NY (212/599-5700), or TX (713/650-0000). Internet: http://www.swissemb.org.
LITHUANIA - *Passport required. Visa not required for
a stay up to 90 days. AIDS test required for persons seeking residency
permits; U.S. tests results accepted. For further information,
contact the Embassy of Lithuania, 2622 16th St., N.W., Washington,
D.C. 20009 (202/234-5860) or Consulate General in New York, 420
Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10018 (212/354-7849) or Chicago, 211
East Ontario Street, Suite 1500, Chicago, IL (312/397-0382).
LUXEMBOURG - *Passport required. Visa not required for
tourist/business stay of up to 90 days. For additional information,
contact the Embassy of Luxembourg, 2200 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington,
D.C. 20008 (202/265-4171) or the nearest Consulate: San Francisco
(415/788-0816) or New York (212/888-6664).
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