LEEWARD ISLANDS - (See Virgin Islands, British.)

LEEWARD ISLANDS - (See Virgin Islands, British.)

LESOTHO - Passport and visa required. Visa requires 1 form. Single-entry
visa requires $7.50 fee and multiple-entry $15. For more information, check
Embassy of the Kingdom of Lesotho, 2511 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C.
20008 (202/797-5533).

LIBERIA - Passport and visa required. Transit visitors with onward ticket can
remain at airport up to 48 hours. Other travelers must have round trip ticket
and obtain visas before arrival. Tourist/business entry visa valid 3 months,
no fee, requires 2 application forms, 2 photos, cholera and yellow fever
vaccinations and medical certificate to confirm that traveler is in good
health and free of any communicable disease. 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
business requirements call Embassy of the Republic of Liberia, 5303 Colorado
Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20011 (202/723-0437) or nearest Consulate: CA
(213/277-7692), GA (404/753-4754), IL (312/643-8635), LA (504/523-7784), MI
(313/342-3900) or NY (212/687-1025).
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/C. 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). 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 3 months. For further information consult the Swiss Embassy
(202/745-7900).

LITHUANIA - Passport required. For further information contact Embassy of
Lithuania, 2622 16th St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20009 (202/234-5860).

LUXEMBOURG - Passport required. Visa not required for tourist/business stay
up to 3 months. For additional information contact Embassy of Luxembourg,
2200 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/265-4171) or the nearest
Consulate: CA (415/788-0816), FL (305/373-1300), GA (404/668-9811), IL
(312/726-0355), MN (612/644-0942), MO (816/792-0841), NY (212/888-6664) or OH
(513/422-4697).

MACAU - Passport required. Visa not required for visits up to 60 days. For
further information consult nearest Portuguese Consulate: Washington, D.C.
(202/332-3007), San Francisco (415/346-3400), New Bedford (508/997-6151),
Newark (201/622-7300), NY (212/246-4580), Providence (401/272-2003) or
Portuguese Consulate in Hong Kong (231-338).

MACEDONIA, FORMER YUGOSLAV REPUBLIC OF - Entry permission can be obtained at
border points. Macedonia does not currently maintain an embassy in the U.S.
For more information check with the Office of Macedonia, 3050 K St., N.W.,
Suite 210 20007 (202/337-3063).

MADAGASCAR - Passport and visa required. Visa allows entry in Madagascar
within 6 months from the date of issue. Short term visa valid for
single-entry up to 90 days, $22.50; or double-entries, $44.15 (no personal
checks). Requires 4 blue application forms, 4 photos, yellow fever and
cholera immunizations if arriving from infected areas, 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 Embassy of the Democratic Republic of
Madagascar, 2374 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/265-5525/6) or
nearest Consulate: NY (212/986-9491), PA (215/893-3067) or CA
(1-800/856-2721).

MALAWI - Passport required. Visa not required for stay up to 1 year. No
dress codes apply for anyone visiting Malawi. 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 (and the Borneo States, Sarawak and Sabah) - Passport required. Visa
not required for stay up to 3 months. Yellow fever and cholera immunizations
necessary if arriving from infected areas. AIDS test required for work
permits. U.S. test sometimes accepted. For entry of pets or other types of
visits, consult Embassy of Malaysia, 2401 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C.
20008 (202/328-2700) or nearest Consulate: Los Angeles (213/621-2991) or New
York (212/490-2722).

MALDIVES - Passport required. Tourist visa issued upon arrival for 30 days
validity, no charge. Visitors must have proof of onward/return transportation
and sufficient funds (minimum of $25 per person per day). Yellow fever
vaccination certificate is required for those arriving from infected areas.
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 4 weeks, may be extended after arrival,
requires $17 fee (cash or money order), 2 application forms, 2 photos, proof
of onward/return transportation and yellow fever vaccination. (Cholera
immunization is recommended.) For business travel, must have company letter
stating purpose of trip. Send SASE for return of passport if applying by
mail. Apply 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 3 months
(extension must be applied for prior to end of 3-month period or expiration of
original visa). Visa requires 3 application forms, 2 photos, proof of
onward/return transportation and $46 fee (check or money order). Transit visa
available for $31. For additional information consult Embassy of Malta, 2017
Conn. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/462-3611/2) or nearest
Consulate: CA (213/939-5011 and 415/468-4321), FL (305/942-2491), MA
(617/259-1391), MI (313/525-9777), MO (816/833-0033), MN (612/699-3433), NY
(212/725-2345), PA (412/279-6170) or TX (713/497-2100 or 713/999-1812).

MARSHALL ISLANDS, REPUBLIC OF THE - Proof of U.S. citizenship, sufficient
funds for stay and onward/return ticket required for stay up to 30 days
(extendable up to 90 days from date of entry). Entry permit not needed to
bring in sea-going vessel. Obtain necessary forms from airline or shipping
agent serving Marshall Islands. Departure fee $15 (those over age 60 exempt).
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 (211/983-3040) or the nearest Consulate General: CA
(714/474-0331) or HI (808/942-4422).