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MACAU, SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION - *Passport required.
Visa not required for visits up to 60 days. For further information,
consult the
Visa Section of the Chinese Embassy, 2201 Wisconsin Avenue,
N.W., Washington, D.C. 20007 (202/338-6688) or the nearest Chinese
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), or the Macau Tourist Information Bureau, Suite
2R, 77 Seventh Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10011, (212) 206-6828. Internet:
http://www.macau.gov.mo
MACEDONIA - (See Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.)
MADAGASCAR, REPUBLIC OF - *Passport and visa required.
Visa allows entry in Madagascar within 6 months from the date
of issue. Short-term visas valid for single-entry up to 30 days,
$33.45; or double-entries, $39.01 (no personal checks). Requires
1 application form, 1 photo, proof of onward/return transportation,
and sufficient funds for stay. For business visa, the aforementioned
is required including company letter. Include a prepaid envelope
for return of passport by registered mail. For longer stays and
additional information, contact the
Embassy of the Democratic Republic of Madagascar, 2374 Mass.
Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/265-5525/6) or the U.N.
Mission in New York, NY (212/986-9491). Internet: http://www.embassy.org/madagascar
MALAWI - *Passport required. Visa not required for stay
up to 6 months. Exit fee $20. For further information, contact
the Embassy of Malawi, 2408 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C.
20008 (202/797-1007) or Malawi Mission to the U.N., 600 3rd Ave.,
New York, NY 10016 (212/949-0180).
MALAYSIA - *Passport required. Visa not required for stay
up to 3 months. Medical exam required for work permits. U.S. test
sometimes accepted. For entry of pets or other types of visits,
consult the
Embassy of Malaysia, 2401 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C.
20008 (202/328-2700) or nearest Consulate: Los Angeles (213/892-1238)
or New York (212/490-2722). Internet: http://www.undp.org/missions/malaysia
MALDIVES - *Passport required. Tourist visa issued upon
arrival for 30 days validity, no charge (for stays longer than
30 days, you must apply at the immigration office in Maldives).
Visitors must have proof of hotel reservations, onward/return
transportation, and sufficient funds (minimum of $25 per person
per day). Check with the Maldives Mission to the U.N. in New York
(212/599-6195) for further information.
MALI - *Passport and visa required. Visa must be obtained
in advance. Tourist/business visa for stay up to 1 month, may
be extended after arrival, requires $20 fee (cash or money order),
2 application forms, 2 photos, and proof of onward/return transportation.
For business travel, must have company letter stating purpose
of trip. Send SASE for return of passport if applying by mail
and/or appropriate express mail fees. Apply at the Embassy of
the Republic of Mali, 2130 R St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008
(202/332-2249).
MALTA - *Passport required. Visa not required for stay
up to 90 days (extension must be applied for prior to end of 90-day
period or expiration of original visa while in Malta). Visa requires
1 application form, 2 photos, proof of onward/return ticket, and
$40 fee (check or money order). Transit visa available for $30
fee (fees are non-refundable). For additional information consult
the Embassy of Malta, 2017 Conn. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C.
20008 (202/462-3611/2) or nearest Consulate: CA (415/468-4321),
MI (313/525-9777), MO (816/833-0033), MN (612/228-0935), NY (212/725-2345),
PA (610/664-7475), or TX (713/428-7800 or 214/777-4463).
MARSHALL ISLANDS, REPUBLIC OF THE - Passport, sufficient
funds for stay and onward/return ticket required for stay up to
30 days (extendible up to 90 days from date of entry). Departure
fee $20. Health certificate required if arriving from infected
areas. AIDS test may be required for visits over 30 days; U.S.
test accepted. Check information with Embassy
of Marshall Islands, 2433 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington,
D.C. 20008 (202/234-5414) or Permanent Mission to the U.N., 220
East 42nd St., New York, NY 10017 (212/983-3040) or the Consulate
General in Hawaii (808/545-7767). Internet: http://www.rmiembassyus.org
MARTINIQUE - (See West Indies, French.)
MAURITANIA - *Passport and visa required. Obtain visa
before arrival. Visa valid 1 to 3 days, requires $50 fee, 3 days
to 3 months, requires $125 fee (fees payable by certified check
or money order only), 2 application forms, 4 photos, proof of
sufficient funds (bank statement), letter of invitation, bank
statement and proof of onward/return transportation. Business
travelers must have letter from sponsoring company. For further
information, contact the Embassy of the Republic of Mauritania,
2129 Leroy Pl., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/232-5700).
MAURITIUS - *Passport, sufficient funds for stay, confirmation
from hotel, and onward/return ticket required. Visa not required
for tourist/business stay up to 6 months. AIDS test performed
upon arrival, when applicants are applying for permanent residency
and work permits. For further information, consult the Embassy
of Mauritius, Suite 441, 4301 Conn. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C.
20008 (202/244-1491/2) or the Honorary Consulate: Los Angeles
(818/788-3720).
MAYOTTE ISLAND - (See France.)
MEXICO - *Passport and visa not required of U.S. citizens
for tourist/transit stay up to 90 days. Tourist card is required.
Tourist card valid 3 months for single entry up to 180 days, no
charge, requires proof of U.S. citizenship, photo ID and proof
of sufficient funds. Tourist cards may be obtained in advance
from Consulate, Tourism Office, and most airlines serving Mexico
upon arrival. Departure tax $10 is paid at airport when not included
in the cost of the airline ticket. Notarized consent from parent(s)
required for children under age 18 traveling alone, with one parent,
or in someone else's custody. For details and information on other
types of travel, check with the Embassy of Mexico's Consular Section,
2827 16th St., N.W., Washington, DC 20009-4260 (202/736-1000)
or nearest Consulate General: AZ (602/242-7398), CA (213/351-6800,
415/392-5554 and 619/231-8414), CO (303/331-1110), FL (305/716-4977),
GA (404/266-1913), IL (312/855-1380), LA (504/522-3596), NY (212/689-0460),
PR (809/764-0258) or TX (210/227-1085, 214/252-9250, 713/271-6800,
512/478-9031 and 915/533-4082).
MICRONESIA, FEDERATED STATES OF (Chuuk, Kosrae, Pohnei, and
Yap) - Proof of citizenship, sufficient funds, and onward/return
ticket required for tourist visit up to 30 days, extendible (up
to 1 year from date of entry) after arrival in Micronesia. Entry
permit is needed for other types of travel; obtain forms from
airline. Departure fee for Chuuk and Kosrae $10 and $5 for Pohnpei
(U.S. currency). Health certificate may be required if traveling
from infected area. AIDS test required if staying over 90 days;
U.S. test is accepted. For further information, contact the
Embassy of the Federated States of Micronesia, 1725 N St.,
N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 (202/223-4383) or nearest Consulate:
Hawaii (808/836-4775) or Guam (671/646-9154). Internet: http://www.fsmgob.org
MIQUELON ISLAND - Passport or proof of U.S. citizenship
and official photo ID are sufficient for tourist/business stays
of up to 3 months. (Stays from 2 weeks to 3 months require a valid
*passport.) A visa is required for stays over 3 month. For further
information, consult the
Embassy of France (202/944-6000). Internet: http://www.france-consulat.org.
MOLDOVA - *Passport and visa required. Visa requires 1
application form, 1 photo, and processing fee. Single-entry visa,
$40, multiple-entry $50-$200 (depending on length of stay), transit
visa, single entry $20, double entry $40. There is an additional
$5 visa application fee that must be paid separately. All fees
must be paid with company checks or money orders only. No fee
for visa for children under age 16. AIDS test required for persons
staying over 90 days; U.S. tests results sometimes accepted. For
additional information consult, the
Embassy of the Republic of Moldova, 1533 K Street, N.W., Suite
333, Washington, D.C. 20005, (202/667-1130). Internet: http://www.moldova.org
MONACO - *Passport required. Visa not required for visit
up to 90 days. For further information, contact the
Embassy of France, (202/944-6000) or nearest Honorary Consulate
of the Principality of Monaco: CA (213/655-8970 or 415/362-5050),
IL (312/642-1242), LA (504/522-5700), NY (212/759-5227) or PR
(809/721-4215). Internet: http://www.france.consulate.org
MONGOLIA - *Passport and visa required. Transit visa for
stay up to 48 hours requires copy of onward ticket, visa for next
destination and $35 fee. Tourist visa for up to 30 days requires
confirmation from Mongolian Travel Agency (Zhuulchin) and $45
fee. Business visa requires letter from company stating purpose
of trip and invitation from Mongolian organization and fee. Submit
1 application form, 1 photo, itinerary and prepaid envelope for
return of passport by certified or special delivery mail. AIDS
test required for students and anyone staying longer than 3 months;
U.S. test accepted. All foreigners are required to be registered
with the Civil Registration Information Center Police Department
in Mongolia upon arrival regardless of duration of stay and are
warned to do so in order to avoid any inconveniences they may
face upon departure. For additional information, contact the
Embassy of Mongolia, 2833 M Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.
20007 (202/333-7117) or the UN Mission of Mongolia, 6 East 77th
St., New York, NY 10021 (212/861-9460). Internet: http://www.undp.org/missions/mongolia
MONTSERRAT - (See West Indies, British)
MOROCCO - *Passport required. Visa not required for stays
up to 3 months, extendible. For additional information consult
the Embassy of Morocco, 1601 21st St., N.W., Washington, D.C.
20009 (202/462-7734) or Consulate General in New York (212/213-9644).
MOZAMBIQUE - *Passport and visa required. Visa must be
obtained in advance. Entry visa valid 3 months from date of issuance,
requires 1 application form, 2 photos, $20 (single-entry) or $40
(multiple-entry) processing fee, and letter (from company or individual)
giving detailed itinerary and address of where visitor is staying.
Visitors must exchange $50 at point of entry and declare all foreign
currency. Apply at the Embassy of the Republic of Mozambique,
Suite 570, 1990 M St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 (202/293-7146).
MYANMAR (see Burma.)
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