GABON - Passport and visa required. Visas must be obtained before arrival.

GABON - Passport and visa required. Visas must be obtained before arrival.
Single-entry visa valid up to 1 month, multiple-entry visa valid for 1-4
months. Both visas require 2 application forms, 2 photos, yellow fever
vaccinations, and $50 fee (no personal checks accepted). Also need detailed
travel arrangements, including flight numbers, arrival and departure dates,
accommodations and next destination. A certificate of accommodation issued by
the host family or institution in Gabon is required. Business visa requires
company letter stating purpose of trip and contacts in Gabon. Accompanying
family must be included in letter. For longer stays and other information
call Embassy of the Gabonese Republic, 2034 20th St., N.W., Washington, D.C.
20009 (202/797-1000) or the Permanent Mission of the Gabonese Republic to the
UN, 18 East 41st St., 6th Floor, New York, NY 10017 (212/686-9720).

GALAPAGOS ISLANDS - Passport and onward/return ticket required for visits up
to 3 months. For further information consult Embassy of Ecuador
(202/234-7166).

GAMBIA - Passport and visa required. Tourist/business visa for a stay of up
to 12 months, requires 1 application, and 1 photo. For business visa, you
also need company letter stating purpose of visit and itinerary. Allow at
least 2 working days for processing. Include prepaid envelope for return of
passport by mail. Apply Embassy of the Gambia, 1155 15th St., N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20005 (202/785-1399) or Permanent Mission of The Gambia to
the U.N., 820 2nd Ave., 9th floor, New York, NY 10017 (212/949-6640).

GEORGIA - Passport, visa and letter of invitation required. Visa requires 1
application, 1 photo, itinerary and processing fee. Please provide SASE or
prepaid airbill for return of documents. For additional information contact
the Embassy of the Republic of Georgia, Suite 424, 1511 K St., N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20005 (202/393-6060).

GERMANY - Passport required. Tourist/business visa not required for stay up
to 3 months. For longer stays (e.g. employment, students) obtain temporary
residence permit upon arrival. Applicants of residence permits staying over
90 days may be asked to undergo a medical examination. Every foreign national
entering Germany is required to provide proof of sufficient health insurance
and funds. For further information contact the Embassy of the Federal
Republic of Germany, 4645 Reservoir Rd., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20007
(202/298-4000) or nearest Consulate General: CA (415/775-1061, 213/930-2703),
FL (305/358-0290), GA (404/659-4760), IL (312/580-1199), MA (617/536-4414), MI
(313/962-6526), NY (212/308-8700), TX (713/627-7770), or WA (206/682-4312).

GHANA - Passport and visa required. Passport must be valid for at least six
months at time of entry. Tourist visa required for stay up to 30 days
(extendable). Requires 1 application form, 4 photos, photocopy of
onward/return ticket, bank statement or pay stub and yellow fever
immunization. Single-entry visa requires $20 fee, multiple-entry $50. Allow
3 working days for processing. Include prepaid envelope for return of
passport by certified mail. For additional information contact Embassy of
Ghana, 3512 International Drive, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/686-4520)
or Consulate General, 19 East 47th St., New York, NY 10017 (212/832-1300).

GIBRALTAR - Passport required. Visa not required for tourist stay up to 3
months. For further information consult British Embassy (202/986-0205).
GILBERT ISLANDS - (See Kiribati.)