Saturday, October 6, 2007

GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND - (See United Kingdom.)

GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND - (See United Kingdom.)

GREECE - Passport required. Visa not required for tourist/business stay up to
3 months. AIDS test required for performing artists and students on Greek
scholarships; U.S. test accepted. For additional information consult Consular
Section of the Embassy of Greece, 2211 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C.
20008 (202/232-8222) or nearest Consulate: CA (213/385-1447 or
415/775-2102), GA (404/261-3313), IL (312/372-5356), LA (504/523-1167), MA
(617/542-3240), NY (212/988-5500) or TX (713/840-7522).

GREENLAND - (See Denmark.)

GRENADA - Passport is recommended, but tourists may enter with birth
certificate and photo ID. Visa not required for tourist stay up to 3 months,
may be extended to maximum of 6 months. For additional information consult
Embassy of Grenada, 1701 New Hampshire Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20009
(202/265-2561) or Permanent Mission of Grenada to the U.N. (212/599-0301).

GUADELOUPE - (See West Indies, French.)

GUATEMALA - Passport and visa or tourist card required. Visa is valid for 3
years with multiple entries of 30 days each. Requires passport and 1
application form. Tourist card of 30 days stay (extendable). Requires
passport and $5 fee. Provide SASE for return of passport by mail. For travel
by minors and general information about contact the Embassy of Guatemala, 2220
R St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008-4081 (202/745-4952), or nearest Consulate:
CA (213/365-9251/2 or 415/788-5651), FL (305/443-4828/29), IL (312/332-3170),
NY (212/686-3837) or TX (713/953-9531).

GUIANA, FRENCH - (See French Guiana.)

GUINEA - Passport and visa required. Tourist/business visa for stay up to
three months, requires 3 application forms, 3 photos, yellow fever
immunization and $25 fee (cash or money order only). Malaria suppressants are
recommended. For business visa need company letter stating purpose of trip
and letter of invitation from company in Guinea. Provide SASE for return of
passport by mail. For more information contact the Embassy of the Republic of
Guinea, 2112 Leroy Pl., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/483-9420).

GUINEA-BISSAU - Passport and visa required. Visa must be obtained in advance.
Visa valid up to 90 days, requires 2 application forms, 2 photos, financial
guarantee to cover stay, letter staying purpose of travel and $12 fee (payment
by money order only). Include prepaid envelope for return of passport by
express mail. Apply Embassy of Guinea-Bissau, 918 16th St., N.W., Mezzanine
Suite, Washington, D.C. 20006 (202/872-4222).
GUYANA - Passport required. For more information consult Embassy of Guyana,
2490 Tracy Pl., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/265-6900/03) or Consulate
General, 866 U.N. Plaza, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10017 (212/527-3215).

HAITI - Passport required. For further information consult Embassy of Haiti,
2311 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/332-4090) or nearest
Consulate: FL (305/859-2003), MA (617/266-36601), NY (212/697-9767), PR
(809/764-1392), or IL (312/922-4004).

HOLY SEE, APOSTOLIC NUNCIATURE OF THE - Passport required (for entry into
Italy). For further information consult Apostolic Nunciature of the Holy See,
3339 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/333-7121) or call Embassy
of Italy (202/328-5500).

HONDURAS - Passport and onward/return ticket required. For additional
information contact Embassy of Honduras (Consular Section), Suite 310, 1612 K
Street., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006 (202/223-0185) or nearest Consulate: CA
(213/383-9244 and 415/392-0076), FL (305/447-8927), IL (312/772-7090), LA
(504/522-3118), NY (212/269-3611) or TX (713/622-4572).

HONG KONG - Passport and onward/return transportation by sea/air required.
Visa not required for tourist stay up to 30 days, may be extended to 3 months.
Confirmed hotel and flight reservations recommended during peak travel months.
Departure tax 150 Hong Kong dollars (approx. $20 U.S.) paid at airport. Visa
required for work or study. For other types of travel consult British Embassy
(202/986-0205).
HUNGARY - Passport required. Visa not required for stay up to 90 days. For
business travel and other information check Embassy of the Republic of
Hungary, 3910 Shoemaker Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/362-6730) or
Consulate General, 8 East 75th Street, New York, NY 10021 (212/879-4127).

ICELAND - Passport required. Visa not required for stay up to 3 months.
Period begins when entering Scandinavian area: Denmark, Finland, Norway,
Sweden. For additional information call Embassy of Iceland, 1156 15th Street,
N.W., Suite 1200, Washington, D.C. 20005 (202/265-6653-5) or Consulate General
in New York (212/686-4100).

INDIA - Passport and visa required. Obtain visa in advance. Transit visa
valid for stay up to 15 days, requires $25 fee. Visas are available up to 3
months for $40, up to 6 months for $60, 1 year for $70, and a 5 yr. visa for
$120 but given only on a strict basis. 1 application form, 2 photos,
onward/return ticket and proof of sufficient funds. Visa must be obtained
before arrival. Business visa requires $70 fee, 1 application form, 2 photos
and company letter stating purpose of trip and itinerary. Include prepaid
envelope for return of passport by certified mail. Allow 1 weeks for
processing if sent by mail. Yellow fever immunization needed if arriving from
infected area. AIDS test required for all students and anyone over 18 staying
more than 1 year; U.S. test from well known lab accepted. Check requirements
with Embassy of India, 2536 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008
(202/939-9839/9849) or nearest Consulate General: Chicago (312/718-6280), New
York (212/879-7805/6) or San Francisco (415/668-0683).

INDONESIA - Valid passport and onward/return ticket required. Visa not
required for tourist stay up to 2 months (non-extendable). For longer stays
and additional information consult Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia, 2020
Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 (202/775-5200) or nearest Consulate:
CA (213/383-5126 or 415/474-9571), IL (312/938-0101), NY (212/879-0600) or TX
(713/785-1691).

IRAN - Passport and visa required. The United States does not maintain
diplomatic or consular relations with Iran. Travel by U.S. citizens is not
recommended. For visa information contact Embassy of Pakistan, Iranian
Interests Section, 2209 Wisconsin Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20007
(202/965-4990).

IRAQ - Passport and visa required. AIDS test required for stay over 5 days.
The United States suspended diplomatic and consular operations in Iraq in
1990. Since February 1991, U.S. passports are not valid for travel in, to, or
through Iraq 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/C. Attention: U.S. citizens need a Treasury Dept.
license in order to engage in any transactions related to travel to and within
Iraq. Before planning any travel to Iraq, 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). For visa
information contact a country that maintains diplomatic relations with Iraq.

IRELAND - Passport required. Tourists are not required to obtain visas for
stays under 90 days, but may be asked to show onward/return ticket. For
further information consult Embassy of Ireland, 2234 Mass. Ave., N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/462-3939) or nearest Consulate General: CA
(415/392-4214), IL (312/337-1868), MA (617/267-9330) or NY (212/319-2555).

ISRAEL - Passport, onward/return ticket and proof of sufficient funds
required. Tourist visa issued upon arrival valid for 3 months, but can be
renewed. Consult Embassy of Israel, 3514 International Dr., N.W., Washington,
D.C. 20008 (202/364-5500) or nearest Consulate General: CA (213/651-5700 and
415/398-8885), FL (305/358-8111), GA (404/875-7851), IL (312/565-3300), MA
(617/542-0041), NY (212/351-5200), PA (215/546-5556) or TX (713/627-3780).


ITALY - Passport required. Visa not required for tourist stay up to 3 months.
For longer stays, employment or study, obtain visa in advance. For additional
information consult Embassy of Italy, 1601 Fuller St., N.W., Washington, D.C.
20009 (202/328-5500) or nearest Consulate General: CA (310/820-0622 or
415/931-4924), FL (305/374-6322), IL (312/467-1550), LA (504/524-2272), MA
(617/542-0483/4), MI (313/963-8560), NJ (201/643-1448), NY (212/737-9100), PA
(215/592-7329) or TX (713/850-7520).

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