Australia, Brazil, China, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Italy, India, Jordan, Kenya, Morocco, Netherlands, Portugal, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom
AUSTRALIA - Passport, Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) or non-electronic label visa, proof of onward or return ticket, and sufficient funds are required. See eta.immi.gov.au
BRAZIL Passport and visa required. Contact the Brazilian Embassy at 3009 Whitehaven St. N.W., Washington, D.C., 20008; Telephone: 202-461-3000; E-mail consular@consbrasdc.org; Website: brasilemb.org. Note that those living outside of the this region must contact the consulate of their jurisdiction. There are Brazilian Consulates General in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, and San Francisco. Please check the processing time with the local Consulates or with CIBT.com if you choose to apply for your visa through their service, as Consulates in Los Angeles and San Francisco are reporting processing times of up to 40 days.
CHINA, PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF - Passport and visa required. Contact Embassy of the People's Republic of China (PRC) at 2300 Connecticut Avenue N.W., Washington. D.C. 20008; Telephone: 1-202-328-2500. china-embassy.org/eng/ for more info. There are also Chinese Consulates General in Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco.
TIBET - A group permit is required for travel to Tibet and will be obtained for you upon final payment. The cost of this permit is included in the package price. For all passengers traveling to Tibet, when applying for your Chinese Visa, in Section 2, of the application, Your Visit to China - 2.5 Please list Counties/Cities and Provinces to visit in China in a time sequence, it is only necessary to include : Shanghai, Xian and Beijing.
EGYPT - *Passport and visa required. Visas may be obtained upon entry from the Entry Visa Department at the Travel Documents, Immigration and Nationality Administration or most major ports of entry. Entry visa is required for any foreigner arriving in Egypt for purposes other than tourism (e.g. work, study). Tourist visas (single-/multiple-entry) are valid for 90 days. For more information please visit the Egyptian Embassy web page for visa at the following link: http://www.egyptembassy.net/servicevisa.cfm
FRANCE - *Passport required. Visa not required for tourist/business stay of up to 90 days in France, Andorra, Monaco, and Corsica, and 1 month in French Polynesia. (**90-day period begins when entering Schengen countries). Stays exceeding 90 days require a visa. Visa requires passport (3 months validity after departure), 4 long-stay visa applications, 5 recent passport sized photos, 3 copies proof of sufficient funds, proof of valid medical insurance, 3 copies police clearance (obtained from police department in U.S.), and letter certifying that no paid activity will occur. For more information, contact the Consulate General of France, 4101 Reservoir Rd., NW, Washington, DC 20007 (202/944-6200) or the nearest Consulate: CA (310/235-3200) or (415/397-4330), FL (305/372-9799), GA (404/495-1660), IL (312/787-5359), LA (504/523-5772), MA (617/542-7374), NY (212/606-3644) or TX (713/572-2799). Internet: www.info-france-usa.org
GERMANY - *Passport required (must not expire before end of trip). Tourist/business visa not required for stay of up to 90 days. (The**90-day period begins when entering Schengen countries.) For longer stays, obtain temporary residence permit upon arrival. Applicants for residence permits staying over 90 days may be asked to undergo a medical examination. Every foreign national entering Germany is required to provide proof of sufficient health insurance and funds. For more information, contact the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, 4645 Reservoir Rd., NW, Washington, DC 20007 (202/298-4393) or nearest Consulate General: CA (323/930-2703/09 or 415/775-1061), FL (305/358-0290/91), GA (404/659-4760), IL (312/580-1199), MA (617/536-4414), NY (212/610-9700) or TX (713/627-7770). Internet: www.germany-info.org
GREECE - *Passport required. Visa not required for tourist/business stay of up to 90 days. (**The 90-day period begins when entering Schengen countries). Travelers will need a visa for longer stays. Submit a passport with minimum validity of 3 months, bank and credit card statements for the last 3 months, W-2 forms for the last 2 years, official itinerary and proof of hotel reservation, proof of health insurance, and reference letter from employer. For additional information, contact the consular section of the Embassy of Greece, 2211 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington D.C. 20008 (202-939-1333) or nearest Greek Consulate: CA (310/826-5555 OR 415/775-2102/4) GA (404/261-3313), IL (312/335-3915 or 17), LA (504/523-1167), MA (617/523-0100), NY (212/988-5500) or (713/840-7522). Internet: www.greekembassy.org
HUNGARY - *Passport, onward/return ticket, and proof of sufficient funds required. Visa not required for stay of up to 90 days. HIV test required for persons staying longer than 1 year. For longer stays and employment, visas must be obtained before you travel. Submit a passport with minimum validity of six months, signed visa application form, 1 passport photo, and pay a $60-$90 fee, depending on visa type. Proof of means of transportation, lodging arrangement, and financial means is also required. For more information, check with the Embassy of the Republic of Hungary, 3910 Shoemaker St., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/362-6730), or the nearest Consulate General: New York (212/752-0661) or Los Angeles (310/473-9344). Internet: www.hungaryemb.org
ISRAEL - *Passport, onward/return ticket, and proof of sufficient funds required. Visa not required for tourist or business stay of up to 90 days. Notarized consent from parent(s) required for children traveling alone, with one parent, or in someone else’s custody. Ministry of Interior reserves the right to deny entry to aliens claiming to be HIV positive. HIV testing required for foreign workers. Consult the Consular Section of the Embassy of Israel, 3514 International Dr., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/364-5527) or the nearest Consulate General: CA (415/844-7500), FL (305/925-9400), GA (404/487-6500), IL (312/297-4800), MA (617/535-0200), NY (212/499-5400), PA (215/546-5556) or TX (713/627-3780). Internet: www.israelemb.org
ITALY - *Passport required. Visa not required for tourist or business stays up to 90 days. (**90-day period begins when entering Schengen countries). Those staying for more than eight days, are required to register with local police and obtain a permit to stay (permesso di soggiorno). Tourists may request an application for the permit from one of 14,000 national post offices (Poste Italiane). The kit must then be returned to one of 5,332 designated Post Office acceptance locations. Failure to obtain the permit of stay within eight days is punishable by fine. Tourists will have to complete a form, provide a complete photocopy of their passport, present sufficient proof of their means of financial support, submit photographs, a photocopy of their insurance policy, photocopy proof of their return to the United States, and pay a fee. For stays longer than 90 days, employment, or study, a visa is required and must be obtained in advance. Americans who intend to reside in Italy must also, within 20 days of receiving a permesso di soggiorno (permit of stay), go to the local Vital Statistics Bureau, Anagrafe of the Comune, to apply for a certificate of residence (Certificato di Residenza). It generally takes one to two months to receive the certificate.
For additional information, consult the Embassy of Italy, 1601 Fuller St., NW, Washington, DC 20009 (202/328-5500) or nearest Consulate General: CA (310/820-0622 or 415/931-4924), FL (305/374-6322), TX (713/850-7520/1), IL (312/467-1550/1), MA (617/542-0483/4), MI (313/963-8560), NY (212/737-9100), PA (215/592-7329) or TX (713/850-7520). Internet: http://www.ambwashingtondc.esteri.it/ambasciata_washington. Additional information may be obtained from an Italian immigration website via Internet at: http://www.portaleimmigrazione.it/.
India - A visa is required for all non-Indian citizens entering India. Visa fee for tourists is approximately $73, and may change. For more information and online application, visit: https://indiavisa.travisaoutsourcing.com/homepage. Visa is required for Nepal and can be obtained through Nepal Embassy website: http://www.nepalembassyusa.org/visa.php.
JORDAN - Passport and visa required. Entry visa to Jordan can be obtained upon arrival to Queen Alia Airport for $30, this apply for (American & Canadian Citizen), for any other nationality, it is the passenger’s responsibility to check with the Jordanian embassy for entry visa requirements. Also you may obtain a visa at the Jordan Embassy in Washington DC, or at any of the Consular Offices in the United States. Visas can also be obtained at other border crossings except at the King Hussein (Allenby) bridge and the ferryboat from Egypt; payment must be in local currency (you can change money at the bank next to the visa office in the Arrivals Hall). Visas are valid for two weeks, but can be extended at any police station. Travelers must make sure their passports are valid for at least 6 more months from the day of departure. Few formalities need to be observed when departing Jordan. A departure tax of 10 JD is payable at the airport or 5 JD at other border crossings. Embassy of Jordan located at 3504 International Dr., NW Washington, D.C. 20008. Phone: (202) 966-2861 / (202) 966-2887 Fax: (202) 686-4491. or visit www.jordanembassyus.org/new/consular/visas.shtml
KENYA - Passport, visa, and onward/return ticket required. Visas should be obtained in advance. Airport visas are available for those traveling from a country where there is no Kenyan Embassy/High Commission. Travelers who opt to obtain an airport visa should expect delays upon arrival. Evidence of yellow fever immunization may be requested. Tourist visas require 1 application form, 2 photos, onward/return ticket, and $25 fee (money order or cashier’s check only). Multiple-entry visas require payment of a $50 fee (money order or cashier’s check only). Expedited visa service is available for an additional $10. Airport departure tax is $40. For additional information, consult the Embassy of Kenya, 2249 R St., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/387-6101). Internet: www.kenyaembassy.com
MOROCCO - *Valid passport required. Visa not required for stays up to 3 months. For visits of more than 90 days, apply for an extension (with a valid reason for the extension of stay). Travelers who plan to reside in Morocco must obtain a residence permit. A residence permit may be requested and obtained from immigration authorities at the central police station of the district of residence. For additional information, consult the Embassy of Morocco, 1821 Jefferson Pl., NW, Washington, DC 20036 (202/457-0012) or Consulate General in New York (212/758-2625).
NETHERLANDS - *Passport required. Visa not required for tourist/business visit of up to 90 days. (**90-day period begins when entering Schengen countries). Tourists may be asked to show onward/return ticket, proof of sufficient funds and health insurance coverage, and that there is adequate housing available for length of stay. Long-term visitors must register with the local police within 8 days of arrival. No residency permits granted. For further information, contact the Royal Netherlands Embassy, 4200 Linnean Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/244-5300) or nearest Consulate General: CA (310/268-1598), FL (786/866-0480), IL (312/856-0110) or NY (212/246-1429). Internet: www.netherlands-embassy.org
PORTUGAL - (Includes travel to the Azores and Madeira Islands.) *Passport required. Visa not required for visit up to 90 days. (**90-day period begins when entering Schengen countries). For travel with pets and other information, consult the Embassy of Portugal, 2310 Tracy Place, NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/332-3007) or the nearest Consulate: CA (415/346-3400), MA (617/536-8740 and 508/997-6151), NJ (973/643-4200), NY (212/221-3165), or RI (401/272-2003). Internet: www.portugalemb.org
TANZANIA - Passport and visa required. Single- and multiple-entry tourist visas are valid for 3 months. Tourist visa requires 1 application with a valid passport (minimum six months validity), 1 recent passport sized photo, $100 fee for single or multiple entry. All visas require proof of sufficient funds and proof of onward/return ticket. For more information, consult Embassy of Tanzania, www.tanzaniaembassy-us.org/tzevisa.html located at 2139 R St., NW, Washington, DC 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 required. Visa not required for tourist stay up to 30 days. It is each traveler's responsibility to have a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of departure and a visa if required. Passengers who are not U.S. citizens must check with the respective consulate or a visa agency to determine what personal identification is required. Passport applications are available at most U.S. Post Offices, as well as at regional Passport Agencies.
TURKEY - Passport and visa required. Visas can be obtained at Istanbul international airport for tourist/business visits of up to 3 months and costs approximately $20 to be paid upon arrival. When visiting Turkey on a cruise itinerary: Visas are not required for shore excursions to Kusadasi and Istanbul. When entering Turkey via a land border crossing, we recommend purchasing prior to travel through a Turkish consular office in the U.S. Contact the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey at 2525 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20008, telephone: (202) 612-6700, or the Turkish consulates general in Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, or New York. Information may also be found at http://www.turkey.org
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - Passport and visa required.
Nationals of the following Countries do not require Visas to enter the UAE:
Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holand, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtain, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States of America, Vatican
UNITED KINGDOM (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales) - *Passport required. Visa not required for stay of up to 6 months. For additional information, consult the nearest visa-issuing Consulate General: CA (310/481-2900), IL (312/970-3800), or NY (212/745-0200). Internet: www.britainusa.com/embassy |
