MARTINIQUE - (See West Indies, French.)

MARTINIQUE - (See West Indies, French.)

MAURITANIA - Passport and visa required. Obtain visa before arrival. Visa
valid 3 months, requires $10 fee (money order only), 2 application forms, 4
photos, yellow fever and cholera immunizations and proof of onward/return
transportation. Business travelers must have proof of sufficient funds (bank
statement) or letter from sponsoring company. For further information contact
Embassy of the Republic of Mauritania, 2129 Leroy Pl., N.W., Washington, D.C.
20008 (202/232-5700/01) or Permanent Mission to the U.N., 211 East 43rd
Street, Suite 2000, New York, NY 10017 (212/986-7963).

MAURITIUS - Passport, sufficient funds for stay and onward/return ticket
required. Visa not required for tourist/business stay up to 3 months. AIDS
test required for permanent residence and work permits. U.S. test sometimes
accepted. For further information consult Embassy of Mauritius, Suite 441,
4301 Conn. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/244-1491/2) or Honorary
Consulate in 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. Notarized consent
from parent(s) required for children travelling alone, with one parent or in
someone else's custody. (This permit is not necessary when a minor is in
possession of a valid passport.) For other types of travel and details, check
Embassy of Mexico's Consular Section, 2827 16th St., N.W., Washington, DC
20009-4260 (202/736-1000) or nearest Consulate General: CA (213/351-6800,
415/392-5554 and 619/231-8414), CO (303/830-0601), FL (305/716-4977), IL
(312/855-1380), LA (504/522-3596), NY (212/689-0460), PR (809/764-0258) or TX
(214/631-7772, 713/542-2300, 512/773-9255 and 915/533-3644).

MICRONESIA, FEDERATED STATES OF (Kosrae, Yap, Ponape, and Truk) - Proof of
citizenship, sufficient funds, and onward/return ticket required for tourist
visit up to 6 months, extendable (up to 12 months from date of entry) after
arrival in Micronesia. Entry permit may be needed for other types of travel;
obtain forms from airline. Departure fee $5 (U.S.). Health certificate may
be required if traveling from infected area. Typhoid and tetanus
immunizations are recommended. AIDS test required if staying over 1 year.
U.S. test is accepted. For further information contact 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).
MIQUELON ISLAND - Proof of U.S. citizenship and photo ID required for visit up
to 3 months. For further information consult Embassy of France
(202/944-6000).

MOLDOVA - Passport and visa required. Visas are issued at the Embassy of
Moldova. Visas can not be issued at the entry points along the Romanian and
Ukrainian borders. Visa requirements: 1 application form and 1 photo. For
additional information consult Embassy of the Republic of Moldova, 1533 K
Street, N.W., Suite 333, Washington, D.C. 20005, (202/783-4218).

MONACO - Passport required. Visa not required for visit up to 3 months. For
further information consult French Embassy (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).

MONGOLIA - Passport and visa required. Multiple-entry visa valid for period
of 6 months may be issued for $65. Transit visa for stay up to 48 hours
requires copy of onward ticket, visa for next destination and $15 fee ($30 for
double transit). Tourist visa for up to 90 days requires confirmation from
Mongolian Travel Agency (Zhuulchin) and $25 fee. Business visa requires
letter from company stating purpose of trip and invitation from Mongolian
organization and $25 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 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).

MOROCCO - Passport required. Passport must have 6 months validity. Visa not
required for stay up to 3 months, extendable. For additional information
consult Embassy of Morocco, 1601 21st St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20009
(202/462-7979 to 7982) or Consulate General in New York (212/213-9644).

MOZAMBIQUE - Passport and visa required. Visa must be obtained in advance.
Entry visa valid 30 days from date of issuance, requires 2 application forms,
2 photos, immunization for yellow fever and cholera, $20 fee and letter (from
company or individual) giving detailed itinerary. Visitors may have to
exchange $25 at point of entry and declare all foreign currency. Apply
Embassy of the Republic of Mozambique, Suite 570, 1990 M St., N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20036 (202/293-7146).

MYANMAR (formerly Burma) - Passport and visa required. Single-entry visas,
for stay up to 28 days, requires $18 fee, 2 application forms, 3 photos and
itinerary. Single-entry business visa, for stay up to 28 days, requires $30
fee, 3 application forms and 4 photos. Tourists visas are issued for package
or group tours as well as Foreign Independent Travelers (FITs). FITs holding
tourist visas must change a minimum of $300 (U.S.) upon arrival. Business
visa requires company letter and invitation from a Myanmarian company.
Overland travel into and out of Myanmar is only permitted at certain points
(check with Embassy). Enclose prepaid envelope for return of passport by
registered/certified mail. Allow 24 hours for processing. For further
information contact Embassy of the Union of Myanmar, 2300 S St., N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/332-9044-5) or the Permanent Mission of Myanmar to
the U.N., 10 East 77th St., New York, NY 10021 (212/535-1311).

NAMIBIA - Passport, onward/return ticket and proof of sufficient funds
required. Visa not required for tourist or business stay up to 90 days.
Consult Embassy of Namibia, 1605 New Hampshire Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C.
20009 (202/986-0540) for further information on entry requirements.

NAURU - Passport, visa, onward/return ticket and sponsorship from a resident
in Nauru required. For more information contact Consulate of the Republic of
Nauru in Guam, P.O. Box Am, Agana, Guam 96910 (671/649-8300).

NEPAL - Passport and visa required. Tourist visa extendable to a maximum
period of 150 days in one visa year (January to December). Single-entry visa
for 15 days, $15; single entry visa for 30 days, $25; double entry visa for 30
days, $40; and multiple entry visa with a validity for 60 days, $60; requires
1 application form and 1 photo. Entry visas are valid for entry into Nepal
within six months from the date of issue. Tourist visa can also be obtained
from Immigration Office at Kathmandu Airport and other specified ports of
entry. Trekking permit is required for trekking purposes. For additional
information contact Royal Nepalese Embassy, 2131 Leroy Pl., N.W., Washington,
D.C. 20008 (202/667-4550) or Consulate General in New York (212/370-4188).

NETHERLANDS - Passport required. Visa not required for tourist/business visit
up to 90 days. Tourists may be asked to show onward/return ticket or proof of
sufficient funds for stay. For further information contact Embassy of the
Netherlands, 4200 Wisconsin Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20016
(202/244-5300) or nearest Consulate General: CA (310/268-1598), IL
(312/856-0110), NY (212/246-1429) or TX (713/622-8000).

NETHERLANDS ANTILLES - Islands include Bonaire, Curacao, Saba, Statia, St.
Maarten. Passport or proof of U.S. citizenship (i.e. certified birth
certificate or voter registration card with photo I.D.) required. Visa not
required for stay up to 14 days, extendable to 90 days after arrival.
Tourists may be asked to show onward/return ticket or proof of sufficient
funds for stay. Departure tax $10 when leaving Bonaire and Curacao, $4 in
Statia, $10 in St. Maarten. For further information consult Embassy of the
Netherlands (202/244-5300), or nearest Consulate General: CA (213/380-3440),
IL (312/856-0110), NY (212/246-1429) or TX (713/622-8000).
NEW CALEDONIA - (See French Polynesia.)

NEW ZEALAND - Passport and visitor's card (to be completed upon arrival)
required. Passport must be valid until at least 3 months past the date you
plan to leave New Zealand. Visa not required for tourist stay of up to 3
months, must have onward/return ticket, visa for next destination and proof of
sufficient funds. For business or additional information contact Embassy of
New Zealand, 37 Observatory Circle, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008
(202/328-4800) or the Consulate General, Los Angeles (310/207-1605).

NICARAGUA - Passport valid 6 months beyond duration of stay and onward/return
ticket required. For further information, travelers may contact the Consulate
of Nicaragua, 1627 New Hampshire Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20009
(202/939-6531/32) or the nearest Consulate in CA (213/252-1170 or
415/765-6821), FL (305/220-6900), LA (504/523-1507), NY (212/983-1981), or TX
(713/272-9628).

NIGER - Passport and visa required. Visa must be used within 3 months of
issuance. All visas types require 3 application forms, 3 photos, yellow fever
vaccination (cholera vaccination is recommended, but not required), proof of
onward/return transportation and $25.20 fee. Transit visas required for those
travelers continuing through Niger. General requirements apply plus 2 copies
of round trip ticket and/or 2 copies of itinerary, or letter from travel agent
certifying round trip ticket has been purchased. For tourist visa the general
requirements apply as well as 2 copies of bank statement certifying that
traveler has at least $500 in their bank account. Business visas require
general requirements as well as 2 copies of a letter from the company that is
being represented stating the purpose, activities, duration, and source of
financial responsibility for the trip. Please provide SASE or prepaid airbill
for return of documents. For further information and fees contact Embassy of
the Republic of Niger, 2204 R St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008
(202/483-4224).

NIGERIA - Passport and visa required. Single-entry visa - $20 fee and
multiple entry visa - $40 fee, both valid for 12 months, requires 1 photo,
yellow fever vaccination, proof of onward/return transportation, and detailed
itinerary. Business visa requires letter from counterpart in Nigeria and
letter of introduction from U.S. company. For further information contact
Embassy of the Republic of Nigeria, 2201 M St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037
(202/822-1500 or 1522) or the Consulate General in New York (212/715-7200).

NIUE - Passport, onward/return ticket and confirmed hotel accommodations
required. Visa not required for stay up to 30 days. For additional
information consult Embassy of New Zealand (202/328-4800).

NORFOLK ISLAND - Passport and visa required. Visa issued upon arrival for
visit up to 30 days, extendable, requires confirmed accommodations and
onward/return ticket. Australian transit visa must also be obtained in
advance for travel to Norfolk Island. For both visas consult Australian
Embassy (202/797-3000).
NORWAY - Passport required. Visa not required for stay up to 3 months.
Period begins when entering Scandinavian area: Finland, Sweden, Denmark,
Iceland. For further information contact Royal Norwegian Embassy, 2720 34th
St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/333-6000) or nearest Consulate General:
CA (415/986-0766 to 7168 and 213/933-7717), MN (612/332-3338), NY
(212/421-7333) or TX (713/521-2900).

OMAN - Passport and visa required. Tourist/business visas for multiple-entry
issued for stay up to 6 months and valid for 2 years. Requires $21 fee, 1
application form and cholera immunization if arriving from infected area.
AIDS test required for work permits. U.S test not accepted. Allow 1 week to
10 days for processing. For transit and road travel check Embassy of the
Sultanate of Oman, 2535 Belmont Rd., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008
(202/387-1980-2).

PAKISTAN - Passport and visa required. Visa must be obtained before arrival.
Tourist visa requires 1 application form, 1 photo and proof of onward/return
transportation. Validity depends on length of visit, multiple entries, $20
fee. Need company cover letter and invitation for business visa. Include
prepaid envelope for return of passport by registered mail. AIDS test
required for stays over 1 year. For applications and inquiries in Washington
area, contact Consular Section of the Embassy of Pakistan, 2315 Mass. Ave.,
N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/939-6295/61), or CA (310/441-5114), or NY
(212/879-5800).

PALAU, THE REPUBLIC OF - Passport required. Onward/return ticket required.
Obtain forms for entry permit from airline or shipping agent serving Palau.
For further information consult with Representative Office, 444 N. Capitol
St., Suite 619, Washington, D.C. 20001 (202/624-7793).

PANAMA - Passport, tourist card or visa and onward/return ticket required.
Tourist card valid 30 days, available from airline serving Panama for $5 fee.
For longer stays and additional information regarding travel other than via a
commercial airline, contact Embassy of Panama, 2862 McGill Terrace, N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/483-1407).

PAPUA NEW GUINEA - Passport, onward/return ticket and proof of sufficient
funds required. Tourist visa for a stay of up to 30 days may be issued upon
arrival. Business visa requires passport validity at least one year from the
date visa is issued, 2 application forms, 2 photos, company letter, bio-data,
recent annual report of parent company and $10.25 fee (single entry) or
$154.00 (multiple entry). Single entry business visa is good for 3 weeks
maximum stay. Multiple entry visa is valid for 1 year, with 8 weeks maximum
stay each visit. AIDS test required for work and residency permits; U.S. test
accepted. Please provide SASE or prepaid airbill for return of documents.
For longer stays and further information contact Embassy of Papua New Guinea,
Suite 300, 1615 New Hampshire Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20009
(202/745-3680).

PARAGUAY - Passport required. Visa not required for tourist/business stay up
to 90 days (extendable). AIDS test required for resident visas. U.S. test
sometimes accepted. For additional information consult Embassy of Paraguay,
2400 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/483-6960).

PERU - Passport required. Visa not required for tourist stay up to 90 days,
extendable after arrival. Tourists may need onward/return ticket. Business
visa requires company letter stating purpose of trip and $27 fee. For further
information contact Embassy of Peru, 1700 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C.
20036 (202/833-9860-9) or nearest Consulate: CA (213/383-9896 and
415/362-5185), FL (305/374-1407), IL (312/853-6173), NY (212/644-2850), PR
(809/763-0679) or TX (713/781-5000).

PHILIPPINES - Passport and onward/return ticket required. For entry by Manila
International Airport, visa not required for transit/tourist stay up to 21
days. Visa required for longer stay, maximum of 59 days, 1 application form,
1 photo, $25 fee for single entry. Company letter needed for business visa.
AIDS test required for permanent residency; U.S. test accepted. For longer
stays or more information contact the Embassy of the Philippines, 1600 Mass.
Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 (202/467-9300) or nearest Consulate
General: CA (213/387-5321 and 415/433-6666), HI (808/595-6316), IL
(312/332-6458), NY (212/764-1330), or Guam (671/646-4620).

POLAND - Passport (must be valid at least 12 months past date of entry)
required. Visa not required for stay up to 90 days. Visitors must register
at hotel or with local authorities within 48 hours after arrival. Check with
the Embassy of the Republic of Poland (Consular Division), 2224 Wyoming Ave.,
N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/232-4517) or nearest Consulate General:
Chicago, IL, 1530 Lakeshore Dr., 60610 (312/337-8816), Los Angeles, CA,
12400 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 555, 90025 (310/442-8500) or New York, NY, 233
Madison Ave., 10016 (212/889-8360).

PORTUGAL - (Includes travel to the Azores and Madeira Islands.) Passport
required. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the limit of
allowed stay in Portugal. Visa not required for visit up to 60 days
(extendable). For travel with pets and other information consult nearest
Consulate: Washington, D.C. (202/332-3007, CA (415/346-3400), MA
(617/536-8740 and 508/997-6151), NJ (201/622-7300), NY (212/246-4580) or RI
(401/272-2003).

QATAR - Passport and visa required. Businesspersons, tourists, those
attending scientific or cultural symposia, and medical visitors are granted a
10 year multiple entry visa at the Embassy in Washington, D.C. A
non-refundable application fee of $22 is required. Please provide a SASE for
return of passport by mail. AIDS test required for work and student visas;
U.S. test accepted if within 3 months of visit. For specific information
contact Embassy of the State of Qatar, Suite 1180, 600 New Hampshire Ave.,
N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037 (202/338-0111).

REUNION - (See France.)
ROMANIA - Passport and visa required. Transit and tourist visa may be
obtained at border in Romania or from the Romanian Embassy or Consulate before
departure. Transit visa for stay up to 4 days, single-entry $21 or
double-entry $31. Tourist/business visa, single-entry valid 6 months for stay
up to 60 days, $31 (multiple-entry $68). No application or photos needed.
Provide SASE for return of passport by mail. Allow 1 to 3 days for
processing. For additional information consult Embassy of Romania, 1607 23rd
St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/232-4747-9) or the Consulate General,
New York (212/682-9120, 9121, 9122).

RUSSIA - Passport and visa required. Tourist visa requires 1 application
form, 3 photos, confirmation from tourist agency in Russia and processing fee.
Business visa requires 1 application, 3 photos, and letter of invitation from
a Russian counterpart and visa processing fee. Visa processing fee for
business and tourist visas is $20 for 2 weeks, $30 for one week and $60 for
four working days processing time. Multiple-entry business visa (needs
confirmation through the Russian MFA) - $120 precessing fee. Fee paid by
money order or company check only. Provide SASE for return of passport by
mail. AIDS test required for anyone staying over 3 months; U.S. test
accepted. For additional information contact the Consular Section of the
Embassy of Russia, 1825 Phelps Pl., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008
(202/939-8907, 8913 or 8918) or the nearest Consulate General: NY
(212/348-0926, 0955, 0626), CA (415/928-6878) or WA (206/728-1910).

RWANDA - Passport and visa required. Multiple-entry visa for stay up to 3
months (extendable) requires, $30 fee, 2 application forms, 2 photos and
immunizations for yellow fever. Exact date of entry and departure to and from
Rwanda required with application. Include prepaid envelope or postage for
return of passport by certified mail. Apply at one of the following: Embassy
of the Republic of Rwanda, 1714 New Hampshire Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C.
20009 (202/232-2882), Permanent Mission of Rwanda to the U.N., 124 East 39th
Street, New York, NY 10016 (212/696-0644/45/46), the Consulate General in
Chicago (708/205-1188), or Denver (303/321-2400).

SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS - Proof of U.S. citizenship, photo ID and onward/return
ticket required for stay up to 6 months. AIDS test required for work permit,
residency or student visas; U.S. test is accepted. For further information
consult Embassy of St. Kitts and Nevis, OECS Building, 3216 New Mexico Ave.,
N.W., Washington, D.C. 20016 (202/686-2636) or Permanent Mission to the U.N.,
414 East 75th St., Fifth Floor, New York, NY 10021 (212/535-1234).

SAINT LUCIA - Passport (or proof of U.S. citizenship and photo ID) and
return/onward ticket required for stay up to 6 months. For additional
information contact Embassy of Saint Lucia, 3216 New Mexico Ave., Washington,
D.C. 20016 (202/364-6792) or Permanent Mission to the U.N., 820 Second Ave.,
Suite 900E, New York, NY 10017 (212/697-9360).

ST. MARTIN (St. Maarten*) - (See West Indies, French or *Netherlands
Antilles.)
ST. PIERRE - Proof of U.S. citizenship and photo ID required for visit up to 3
months. For specific information consult Embassy of France (202/944-6000).

SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES - Proof of U.S. citizenship, photo ID, and
onward/return ticket and/or proof of sufficient funds required for tourist
stay up to 6 months. For more information consult the Embassy of Saint
Vincent and the Grenadines, 3216 New Mexico Ave., Washington, D.C. 20016
(202/342-6734) or Consulate, 801 Second Ave., 21st Floor, New York, NY 10017
(212/687-4490).

SAN MARINO - Passport required. Visa not required for tourist stay up to 3
months. For additional information contact the nearest Honorary Consulate of
the Republic of San Marino: Washington, D.C. (1899 L St., N.W., Suite 500,
Washington, D.C. 20036, 202/223-3517), Detroit (313/528-1190) or New York
(516/242-2212).

SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE - Passport and visa required. Tourist/business visa for
single entry up to 3 months ($25) or multiple entry up to 6 months ($30),
requires 2 application forms, 2 photos and yellow fever immunization card, and
letter stating purpose of travel. Fees are to be paid by money order only.
Company letter is required for a business visa. Enclose prepaid envelope or
postage for return of passport by certified or special delivery mail. Apply
Permanent Mission of Sao Tome and Principe to the U.N., 122 East 42nd Street,
Suite 1604, New York, NY 10168 (212/697-4211).

SAUDI ARABIA - Passport and visa required. (Tourist visas are not available
for travel to Saudi Arabia.) Transit visa valid 24 hours for stay in airport,
need onward/return ticket, 1 application form, no fee. Business visa requires
$54 fee (money order only), 1 application form, 1 photo, company letter
stating purpose of visit, invitation from Foreign Ministry in Saudi Arabia and
SASE for return of passport by mail. Meningitis and cholera vaccinations are
highly recommended. Medical report, including AIDS test, required for work
permits; U.S. test accepted. For details and requirements for family visits,
contact The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia, 601 New Hampshire Ave., N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20037 (202/342-3800) or nearest Consulate General: Los
Angeles (213/208-6566), New York (212/752-2740) or Houston (713/785-5577).