IVORY COAST - (See Cote d'Ivoire.)

IVORY COAST - (See Cote d'Ivoire.)

JAMAICA - Passport (or original birth certificate and photo ID), onward/return
ticket and proof of sufficient funds required. (Photo ID is not required for
U.S. citizens under 16 using birth certificate.) Tourist card issued on
arrival for stay up to 6 months; must be returned to immigration authorities
on departure. For business or study, visa must be obtained in advance, no
charge. Departure tax $15 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 510/886-6061), FL (305/374-8431),
GA (404/593-1500), IL (312/663-0023), NY (212/935-9000), or MA (617/266-8604).

JAPAN - Passport and onward/return ticket required. Visa not required for
tourist/business stay up to 90 days. Departure tax $20 (2,000 yen) paid at
airport. For specific information consult Embassy of Japan, 2520 Mass. Ave.,
N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/939-6800) or nearest Consulate: 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 (808/536-2226), 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), TX (713/652-2977) or WA (206/682-9107).

JORDAN - Passport required. Visa required in advance only if entering Jordan
via the King Hussein Bridge. For details consult the Embassy of the Hashemite
Kingdom of Jordan, 3504 International Dr., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008
(202/966-2664).

KAZAKHSTAN - Passport and visa required. Visa requires 1 application, 1
photo, original passport or travel document, a letter of invitation clearly
stating dates of visit and itinerary, and confirmation of accommodations.
Requirements for business travel include confirmation from inviting
organization, registration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan
by inviting organization, cover letter from your company, and prepaid airbill
or SASE. Visa fees should be paid by company check or money order, $30 for 1
week processing, $60 for three day processing, $100 for same day processing,
and $120 for multi-entry processing. For home stay or other additional
information contact the Embassy of Kazakhstan, 3421 Mass. Ave., N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20007 (202/333-4507).

KENYA - Passport and visa required. Visa must be obtained in advance.
Single-entry visa for tourist/business stay up to 6 months, $30 (money order
or cashier's check only); requires 1 application form, 2 photos and
onward/return ticket. Yellow fever immunization is recommend. Anti-malarial
pills are recommended for those travelling to the western or coastal regions.
Multiple-entry business visa valid for up to 1 year, $50. Payment by
cashiers check or money order only. Airport departure tax is $20. 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).

KIRIBATI (formerly Gilbert Islands) - Passport and visa required. For
additional information consult British Embassy (202/462-1340).

KOREA, DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF (North Korea) - The United States does
not maintain diplomatic or consular relations with North Korea and has no
third country representing U.S. interests there. 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). Visa information must be obtained from a consulate in a
country that maintains diplomatic relations with North Korea.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF (South Korea) - Passport required. Visa not required for
a tourist stay up to 15 days. For longer stays and other types of travel,
visa must be obtained in advance, $20 fee. Tourist visa for longer stay
requires 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. For further
information check Embassy of the Republic of Korea, (Consular Division), 2320
Massachusetts Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/939-5660/63) or nearest
Consulate General: AK (907/561-5488), CA (213/385-9300 and 415/921-2251/3),
FL (305/372-1555), GA (404/522-1611/3), Guam (671/472-6109), 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. AIDS test required for work visa; 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).

KYRGYZ REPUBLIC (Kyrgyzstan) - Passport and visa required. Visa requires 1
application form, 2 photos and detailed itinerary. Visa valid for 60 days
after date of issuance. Multi-entry visa $100 (no personal checks). Include
SASE for return of passport by mail (or proper fee for express mail service).
For additional information contact the Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic, 1511 K
St., N.W., Suite 707, Washington, D.C. 20005 (202/628-0433).

LAOS - Passport and visa required. Visa requires $35 fee, 3 application
forms, 3 photos, onward/return transportation, sufficient funds, cholera
immunization and SASE for return of passport by mail. Transit visas for stay
up to 5 days requires onward/return ticket and visa for next destination.
Period of stay: maximum 5 days in Vietiane only. Visitor visa are issued for
1 entry and must be used within 3 months of issue date. Period of stay: 1
month, can be extended for another 30 days (visitor visa application must be
accompanied by letter from relative or friends in Laos). Tourist visas are
issued only to those who apply through a tourist agency. Period of stay: 15
days which may be extended for another 15 days. Business visa requires letter
from counterpart in Laos and is valid for 1 entry and must be used within 3
months of issue date. Period of stay: 1 month, can be extended for another
30 days. For more information, check with the Embassy of the Lao People's
Democratic Republic, 2222 S St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008
(202/332-6416/7).

LATVIA - Passport and visa required. Tourist/business visa issued at Embassy.
Require 1 application form, 1 photo, and $5 fee. Please provide SASE or
prepaid airbill for return of documents. For further information contact
Embassy of Latvia, 4325 17th St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20011 (202/726-8213).

LEBANON - Passport and visa required. AIDS test required for those seeking
residence permits; U.S. test accepted. Since January 1987, U.S. passports are
not valid for travel in, to, or through Lebanon 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. For further visa
information contact Embassy of Lebanon, 2560 28th St., N.W., Washington, D.C.
20008 (202/939-6300) or nearest Consulate General: Los Angeles
(213/467-1253), Detroit (313/567-0233) or New York (212/744-7905).