SCOTLAND - (See United Kingdom.)
SENEGAL - Passport required. Visa not needed for stay up to 90 days. U.S.
citizens need onward/return ticket and yellow fever vaccination (if you are
arriving from an infected area). For further information contact Embassy of
the Republic of Senegal, 2112 Wyoming Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008
(202/234-0540).
SERBIA AND MONTENEGRO - Passport and visa required. Required for tourist visa
is 1 application form. No photograph is needed. For business visas an
official letter is required stating the nature of business, name of the
institution to be visited and its location, as well as the approximate
duration of the visit. Please provide SASE or prepaid airbill for return of
documents of applying by mail. For further information check with the Embassy
of the Former Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia & Montenegro), 2410
California St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/462-6566) Attention: U.S.
citizens need a Treasury Dept. license in order to engage in any commercial
transactions within Serbia & Montenegro. Before planning any travel to Serbia
& Montenegro, 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).
SEYCHELLES - Passport, onward/return ticket and proof of sufficient funds
required. Visa issued upon arrival for stay up to 1 month, no charge,
extendable up to 1 year. Consult Permanent Mission of Seychelles to the U.N.,
820 Second Ave., Suite 900F, New York, NY 10017 (212/687-9766) for further
information.
SIERRA LEONE - Passport and visa required. Single-entry visa valid 3 months,
requires 1 application form, 1 photo, return/onward ticket, proof of financial
support from bank or employer and $20 fee (cash or money order only). Cholera
and yellow fever immunizations required and malarial suppressants recommended.
Provide SASE or prepaid airbill for return of documentation. For business and
additional information consult Embassy of Sierra Leone, 1701 19th St., N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20009 (202/939-9261).
SINGAPORE - Passport and onward/return ticket required. Visa not required for
tourist/business stay up to 2 weeks, extendable to 3 months maximum. AIDS
test required for some work visas. U.S. test is not accepted. For additional
information contact Embassy of Singapore, 3501 Int'l Place, N.W., Washington,
D.C. 20008 (202/537-3100).
SLOVAK REPUBLIC - Passport required. Visa not required for stay up to 30
days. For longer stays and other types of travel contact Embassy of the
Slovak Republic, 2201 Wisconsin Ave., N.W., Suite 380, Washington, D.C. 20007
(202/965-5164).
SLOVENIA - Passport required. Visa not required for stay of up to 90 days.
Additional information can be obtained from the Embassy of the Republic of
Slovenia, 1525 New Hampshire Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036
(202/667-5363).
SOLOMON ISLANDS - Passport, onward/return ticket and proof of sufficient funds
required. Visitors permit issued on arrival for stay up to 2 months in 1-year
period. For further information consult British Embassy (202/986-0205).
SOMALIA - Passport required. For further information contact Consulate of the
Somali Democratic Republic in New York (212/688-9410).
SOUTH AFRICA - Passport required. Tourist or business visa not required for
stay up to 90 days. Yellow fever immunization needed if arriving from
infected area. Malarial suppressants are recommended. For more information
contact: Embassy of South Africa, Attn.: Consular Office, 3201 New Mexico
Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20016 (202/966-1650) or nearest Consulate in CA
(310/657-9200), IL (312/939-7929), or NY (212/213-4880).
SPAIN - Passport required. Visa not required for tourist or business stay up
to 3 months. For additional information check with Embassy of Spain, 2375
Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037 (202/425-0100 and 728-2330) or
nearest Consulate General in CA (415/922-2995 and 213/658-6050), FL
(305/446-5511), IL (312/782-4588), LA (504/525-4951), MA (617/536-2506), NY
(212/355-4080), PR (809/758-6090) or TX (713/783-6200).
SRI LANKA - Passport, onward/return ticket and proof of sufficient funds ($15
per day) required. Tourist visa not required for stay up to 90 days
(extendable in Sri Lanka). For business travel visa required and must be
obtained in advance. Business visa valid 1 month, requires 1 application
form, 2 photos, a company letter, a letter from sponsoring agency in Sri Lanka
and employing company in U.S., a copy of an onward/return ticket, and $5 fee.
Include $6 postage for return of passport by registered mail. Yellow fever
and cholera immunizations needed if arriving from infected area. For further
information contact Embassy of Sri Lanka, 2148 Wyoming Ave., N.W., Washington,
D.C. 20008 (202/483-4025) or nearest Consulate: CA (805/323-8975 and
504/362-3232), HI (808/373-2040), NJ (201/627-7855) or NY (212/986-7040).
SUDAN - Passport and visa required. Visa must be obtained in advance.
Transit visa valid up to 7 days, requires $50 fee (cash or money order),
onward/return ticket and visa for next destination, if appropriate.
Tourist/business visa for single entry up to 3 months (extendable), requires
$50 fee, 1 application form, 1 photo, proof of sufficient funds for stay and
SASE for return passport. Business visa requires company letter stating
purpose of visit and invitation from Sudanese officials. Malarial
suppressants and vaccinations for yellow fever, cholera, and meningitis
recommended. Visas not granted to passports showing Israeli visas. Allow 4
weeks for processing. Travelers must declare currency upon arrival and
departure. Check additional currency regulations for stays longer than 2
months. Contact Embassy of the Republic of the Sudan, 2210 Mass. Ave., N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/338-8565 to 8570) or Consulate General, 210 East
49th St., New York, NY 10017 (212/573-6035).
SURINAME - Passport and visa required. Multiple-entry visa requires 2
application forms and 2 photos. Business visa requires letter from sponsoring
company. At the Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport the equivalent in
convertible currency of NF 300.00 = three hundred Dutch guilders shall have to
be changed at the airport bank, on the presentation of the completed H/A form,
passport and ticket. Children younger than two years are exempted. The above
mentioned amount shall be reduced by half for children between the ages of two
and twelve. For the application of these regulations, the exchange rate will
be SF 6 = six Surinamese guilders to NF 1 = one Dutch guilder. Hotel bills in
Suriname shall be paid in convertible currencies. For return of passport by
mail, send $5 for registered mail or $9.95 for Express Mail, or enclose SASE.
Allow ten working days for processing. For additional requirements contact
Embassy of the Republic of Suriname, Suite 108, 4301 Conn. Ave., N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/244-7488 and 7490) or the Consulate in Miami
(305/593-2163).
SWAZILAND - Passport required. Visa not required for stay up to 60 days.
Temporary residence permit available in Mbabane for longer stay. Visitors
must report to immigration authorities or police station within 48 hours
unless lodging in a hotel. Yellow fever and cholera immunizations required if
arriving from infected area and anti-malarial treatment recommended. For
further information consult Embassy of the Kingdom of Swaziland, 3400
International Dr., N.W., Suite 3M, Washington, D.C. (202/362-6683).
SWEDEN - Valid passport required. Visa not required for stay up to 3 months.
Period begins when entering Scandinavian area: Finland, Norway, Denmark,
Iceland. For further information consult the Embassy of Sweden, 1501 M St.,
N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005-1702 (202/467-2600) or nearest Consulate General:
Los Angeles (310/575-3383) or New York (212/751-5900).
SWITZERLAND - Passport required. Visa not required for tourist/business stay
up to 3 months. For further information contact Embassy of Switzerland, 2900
Cathedral Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/745-7900) or nearest
Consulate General: CA (310/575-1145 or 415/788-2272), GA (404/870-2000), IL
(312/915-0061), NY (212/758-2560) or TX (713/650-0000).
SYRIA - Passport and visa required. Obtain visa in advance. Single-entry
visa valid 6 months or double-entry for 3 months, $15; multiple-entry visa
valid 6 months, $30. Submit 2 application forms, 2 photos (signed) and fee
(payment must be money order only). Enclose prepaid envelope (with correct
postage) for return of passport by mail. AIDS test required for students and
others staying over 1 year; U.S. test sometimes accepted. For group visas and
other information contact Embassy of the Syrian Arab Republic, 2215 Wyoming
Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/232-6313).
TAHITI - (See French Polynesia.)
TAIWAN - Passport required. Visa not required for stay up to 14 days. AIDS
test mandatory for anyone staying over 3 months; U.S. test sometimes accepted.
Visitors must hold passports valid for at least 6 months from the date of
entry into Taiwan. For business travel, longer stays or other information
contact Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office, 4201 Wisconsin
Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20016-2137 (202/895-1800) or Taipai Economic
and Cultural Office in Atlanta (404/872-0123), Boston (617/737-2050), Chicago
(312/616-0100), Guam (671/472-5865), Honolulu (808/595-6347), Houston
(713/626-7445), Kansas City (816/531-1298, Los Angeles (213/389-1215), Miami
(305/443-8917), New York (213/370-6600), San Francisco (415-362-7680), and
Seattle (206/441-4586).
TAJIKISTAN - Passport and visa required. At the time of publication, visa
issuances are being handled by the Russian Consulate. The visa process must
be initiated in Tajikistan by the sponsoring agency or by the travel agent
involved; no visa request is initiated at the Russian Consulate. Visas are
not issued until an approval cable arrives from the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs in Tajikistan to the Russian Consulate.
TANZANIA - Passport and visa required. Obtain visa before departure. Visas
for mainland Tanzania are valid for Zanzibar. Tourist visa (valid 6 months
from date of issuance) for 1 entry up to 30 days, may be extended after
arrival. Requires 1 application, 1 form and $10.50 fee (no personal checks).
Enclose prepaid envelope for return of passport by certified or registered
mail. Yellow fever and cholera immunizations recommended (required if
arriving from infected area) and malarial suppressants advised. Allow 1 month
for processing. For business visa and other information, consult Embassy of
the United Republic of Tanzania, 2139 R St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008
(202/939-6125) or Tanzanian Permanent Mission to the U.N. 205 East 42nd St.,
13th Floor, New York, NY 10017 (212/972-9160).
THAILAND - Passport and onward/return ticket required. Visa not needed for
stay up to 15 days. For longer stays obtain a visa in advance. Transit visa,
for stay up to 30 days, $10 fee; or tourist visa for stay up to 60 days, $15
fee. For business visa valid up to 90 days, need $20 fee and company letter
stating purpose of visit. Submit 1 application form, 2 photos and postage for
return of passport by mail. Apply Embassy of Thailand, 1024 Wisconsin Ave.,
N.W., Washington, D.C. 20007 (202/944-3608) or nearest Consulate General: CA
(213/937-1894), IL (312/236-2447) or NY (212/754-1770).
TOGO - Passport required. Visa not required for stay up to 3 months. Yellow
fever and cholera vaccinations are required. Check further information with
Embassy of the Republic of Togo, 2208 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008
(202/234-4212/3).
TONGA - Passport and onward/return ticket required. Visa not required for
stay up to 30 days. For additional information consult the Consulate General
of Tonga, 360 Post St., Suite 604, San Francisco, CA 94108 (415/781-0365).
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO - Passport required. Visa not required for
tourist/business stay up to 3 months. Business visa requires passport and
company letter. For further information consult Embassy of Trinidad and
Tobago, 1708 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 (202/467-6490) or
nearest Consulate in New York (212/682-7272).
TUNISIA - Passport and onward/return ticket required. Visas not required for
tourist/business stay up to 4 months. For further information consult Embassy
of Tunisia, 1515 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005 (202/862-1850) or
nearest Consulate: San Francisco (415/922-9222) or New York (212/272-6962).
TURKEY - Passport required and visa required U.S. citizens with conventional
passports may obtain visas at Turkish border crossing points for
tourist/business visits up to three months or through overseas Turkish
consular offices (1 application form required). Visa must be obtained in
advance for visits lasting longer than the three month period, for
study/research purposes, or for employment purposes. A visa fee of $20 is
charged (cash or money order only). For further information contact Embassy
of the Republic of Turkey, 1714 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C.
20036 (202/659-0742) or nearest Consulate: CA (213/937-0118), IL
(312/263-0644), NY (212/949-0160) or TX (713/622-5849).
TURKMENISTAN - Passport and visa required. Visa requires 1 application, 1
photo, and letter of invitation. Ordinary visas are available in a variety of
time periods: up to 10 days (fee $10), up to 20 days ($20), up to 1 month
($30), from 1 to 3 months ($30 per month), and from 3 to 12 months ($20 per
month). Multiple entry visas are available for 1 month ($50), for 1 to 3
months ($50 per month), and for 3 to 12 months ($30 per month). Transit visas
are $10. Extensions are also available. Fees are payable by check or money
order. Please provide SASE or prepaid airbill for document return. For
further information consult the Embassy of Turkmenistan, 1511 K Street, N.W.,
Suite 412, Washington, D.C. 20005 (202/737-4800).
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