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| Visa Information |
Passengers are responsible for
procuring the necessary travel documents (visas and passport) for the countries
listed:
Brazil, Cambodia,
China, Egypt, India,
Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya,
Laos, Myanmar, Nepal,
Russia, Tanzania, Thailand,
Tibet, Turkey, Vietnam,
Zimbabwe
| US PASSPORTS |
| TRAVEL VISAS |
Brazil |
approx. $110 |
| Brazilian visas must be obtained in advance
from the Brazilian Embassy All Brazilian visas, regardless of validity,
are considered invalid if not used within 90 days of the issuance date.
For current entry and customs requirements for Brazil, travelers may
contact the Brazilian Embassy at 3009 Whitehaven St. N.W., Washington,
D.C., 20008; telephone 202-238-2828,
e-mail
consular@brasilemb.org.; Internet:
http://www.brasilemb.org. Travelers may also contact the
Brazilian consulates in Boston, Houston, Miami, New York, Chicago, Los
Angeles, or San Francisco. Addresses, phone numbers, web and e-mail
addresses, and jurisdictions of these consulates may be found at the
Brazilian Embassy web site above.
Effective Jan 3, '04, based on a reciprocity agreement, every American citizen entering Brazil will have their photograph and fingerprints taken. The visa can be obtained from the nearest embassy or consulate or from a visa service (for an additional fee).
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| Cambodia | approx. $20 |
| Visa is necessary and must be obtained
prior to leaving the US
Current information about entry/visa and other requirements may be obtained from the Royal Embassy of Cambodia, 4500 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20022, telephone number 202-726-7742, fax 202-726-8381. The visa can be obtained from the nearest embassy or consulate or from a visa service (for an additional fee).
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| China | approx. $50 single entry; approx. $75 double entry |
| Visa is
necessary and must be obtained prior to leaving the US.
For information about entry requirements travelers may consult the Embassy of the People's Republic of China (PRC) at 2300 Connecticut Avenue N.W., Washington. D.C. 20008, or call tel. (1-202) 328-2500 through 2502. For more information regarding PRC visas, please contact the Embassy's visa section at telephone (1-202) 328-2517 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. or see http://www.china-embassy.org/eng/. There are also Chinese Consulates General in Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco. The visa can be obtained from the nearest embassy or consulate or from a visa service (for an additional fee).
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| Egypt | approx. $20 |
| Travelers can
obtain a renewable 30-day tourist visa at any port of entry, except at
Taba and Rafah, for a $20 fee, payable in U.S. dollars. Visitors
arriving overland must obtain a visa prior to arrival. For additional
entry requirements, U.S. citizens may contact: http://www.mfa.gov.eg
or Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt, 3521 International Court,
N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008, (202) 895-5400 or the Egyptian consulates
also in: New York, NY; Chicago, IL 60611; Houston, TX; San Francisco,
CA.
The visa can be obtained from the nearest embassy or consulate or from a visa service (for an additional fee).
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| Jordan | single entry approx. $16.50, multiply entry approx. $31.50 |
| Visitors may
obtain a visa for Jordan for a fee at most international ports of entry
upon arrival except at the King Hussein/Allenby Bridge. For further
information, travelers may contact the Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom
of Jordan, 3504 International Drive, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008,
telephone (202) 966-2664.
The visa can be obtained from the nearest embassy or consulate or from a visa service (for an additional fee).
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| India | approx. $60 |
| All visitors must obtain visas at an Indian
embassy or consulate abroad prior to entering the country. For further
information on entry requirements, please contact the Embassy of India
at 2536 Massachusetts Avenue N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008, telephone
(202) 939-9849 or 939-9806 or the Indian consulates in Chicago, New
York, San Francisco, or Houston. The Internet address of the Embassy of
India is
http://www.indianembassy.org/.
The visa can be obtained from the nearest embassy or consulate or from a visa service (for an additional fee).
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| Indonesia | approx. $35 |
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Visa is necessary and must be obtained prior to leaving the US. Visas should be obtained from a Indonesian Embassy or Consulate before traveling to Bali. Visas may be issued for single entry for up to 30 days. Current entry requirements may be obtained from the Indonesian Embassy, 2020 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 (202/775-5200; Internet, www.embassyofindonesia.org . You may also contact the nearest Indonesian Consulate General: CA (213) 383-5126 or (415)474-9571, IL (312) 595-1777, NY (212)879-0600 or TX (713)785-1691. The visa can be obtained from the nearest embassy or consulate or from a visa service (for an additional fee).
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| Kenya | approx. $50 |
| Visas should be obtained in advance,
although airport visas are available. Travelers who opt to obtain an
airport visa should expect delays upon arrival. There is a fee for the
visa, whether obtained in advance or at the airport. Evidence of yellow
fever immunization may be requested.
Travelers may obtain the latest information on visas as well as any additional details regarding entry requirements from the Embassy of Kenya, 2249 R street, N.W., Washington, DC 20008, telephone (202) 387-6101, or the Kenyan Consulates General in Los Angeles and New York City. Persons outside the United States should contact the nearest Kenyan embassy or consulate. The visa can be obtained from the nearest embassy or consulate or from a visa service (for an additional fee).
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| Laos | approx. $50 |
| Visa is necessary and must be obtained
prior to leaving the US**
Foreign tourists planning on entering Laos at any other international checkpoint may obtain a visa in advance. In the United States, visas and further information about Lao entry requirements can be obtained directly from the Embassy of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, 2222 S St. N.W., Washington DC 20008, tel: 202-332-6416, fax: 202-332-4923, Internet home page: http://www.laoembassy.com. ** Recently, Laos has approved the obtaining of visa on arrival at major international checkpoints. The visa upon arrival is currently approx. $30. However, we recommend that visas are still obtained prior to departure. The visa can be obtained from the nearest embassy or consulate or from a visa service (for an additional fee).
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| Myanmar | approx. $20 |
| Visa is necessary and must be obtained
prior to leaving the US
Information about entry requirements as well as other information may be obtained from the Embassy of the Union of Myanmar, 2300 S Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008, telephone 202-332-9044/6, or the Permanent Mission of Myanmar to the UN, 10 East 77th St., New York, NY 10021 (212-535-1311). Overseas, inquiries may be made at the nearest embassy or consulate of Burma (Myanmar). The visa can be obtained from the nearest embassy or consulate or from a visa service (for an additional fee).
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| Nepal | approx. $30 single entry; approx. $55 double entry |
| Tourist visas can be purchased upon arrival
at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and at all other ports
of entry. All foreigners flying out of the country must pay an airport
exit tax, regardless of the length of their stay. Travelers may obtain
further information on entry/ exit requirements by contacting the Royal
Nepalese Embassy at 2131 Leroy Place, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008,
telephone (202) 667-4550 or the Consulate General in New York at (212)
370-3988. The internet address of the Embassy of Nepal is
http://www.nepalembassyusa.org.
The visa can be obtained from the nearest embassy or consulate or from a visa service (for an additional fee).
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| Russia | approx. $100 |
| Russian visas should be obtained from an
embassy or consulate in the U.S. or abroad in advance of travel. Visas
are valid for specific dates. Due to the possibility of random document
checks by police, U.S. citizens should carry their original passports
and registered visas with them at all times. Failure to provide proper
documentation can result in detention and/or heavy fines. Russia issues
visas (with the exception of transit visas) based on support from a
sponsor, usually an individual or local organization. Visas sponsored by
tour agencies or hotels are "tourist" visas.
In order for Gate 1 Travel to request a visa support letter from a hotel, the hotel must be paid in full. A minimum 1 night penalty will apply for any subsequent cancellation or revision. For additional information concerning entry and exit requirements, travelers may contact the Russian Embassy, Consular Section, 2641 Tunlaw Rd., NW, Washington, DC 20007, telephone (202) 939-8907, web site - http://russianembassy.org, or the Russian consulates in New York (tel. 212-348-0926/55), San Francisco (tel. 415-928-6878, 415-929-0862, 415-202-9800/01) or Seattle (tel. 206-728-1910). The visa can be obtained from the nearest embassy or consulate or from a visa service (for an additional fee).
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| Tanzania | approx. $50 |
| U.S. citizens with valid passports may
obtain a visa either before arriving in Tanzania, or at any port of
entry staffed by immigration officials. Detailed entry information may
be obtained from the Tanzanian Embassy at 2139 R Street NW, Washington,
DC 20008; telephone (202) 939-6125 or the Tanzanian Permanent Mission to
the United Nations at 205 East 42nd Street, 13th Floor, New York, NY
10017; telephone (212) 972-9160.
The visa can be obtained from the nearest embassy or consulate or from a visa service (for an additional fee).
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| Thailand | |
| U.S. citizen tourists
staying for less than 30 days do not require a visa, but must possess a
passport and onward/return ticket. For further information on Thailand’s
entry/exit requirements, contact the Royal Thai Embassy, 1024 Wisconsin
Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C., 20007, telephone (202) 944-3600, or
http://www.thaiembdc.org, or the Thai consulates in Chicago, Los
Angeles, or New York City.
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| Tibet | |
| A Travel Permit is required for Tibet and
will be obtained by Gate 1 Travel on behalf of the traveler. A legible
copy of passport page showing name, photograph, age, nationality and
date of birth will be required along with a statement of each traveler's
profession. |
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| Turkey | approx. $20 as of 4/1/04 |
| Holders of
tourist passports can purchase a sticker visa at the port of entry for
$20 for a single entry and $65 for multiple entries. For further
information, travelers in the U.S. may 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 Internet address
http://www.turkey.org. If arriving by cruise ship, visa formalities will be coordinated by the cruise line. The visa can be obtained from the nearest embassy or consulate or from a visa service (for an additional fee).
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| Vietnam | approx. $35 |
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Visa is necessary and must be obtained prior to leaving the US Visas should be obtained from a Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate before traveling to Vietnam. Visas may be issued for one or multiple entries but are usually valid for only one entry. Current entry requirements may be obtained from the Vietnamese Embassy, 1233 20th Street, Suite 400, NW, Washington, DC 20036, telephone 202-861-0694 or 2293, Fax 202-861-1297, Internet home page: http://www.vietnamembassy-usa.org; the Vietnamese Consulate General, 1700 California Street - 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94109, telephone 415-922-1577. The visa can be obtained from the nearest embassy or consulate or from a visa service (for an additional fee).
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| Zimbabwe | approx. $50 single entry; approx. $65 double entry |
| U.S. citizens traveling to Zimbabwe for
tourism, business and transit can obtain a visa at the airports and
border ports-of-entry (passengers should have exact amount in US
currency), or in advance by contacting the Embassy of Zimbabwe in
Washington, D.C. There is a non-waivable airport departure tax of 20
dollars (US) by all U.S. citizens.
Travelers should obtain the latest travel and visa information from the Embassy of Zimbabwe, 1608 New Hampshire Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20009; telephone (202) 332-7100. Upon arrival in Zimbabwe, travelers should keep all travel documents readily available, as well as a list of residences or hotels where they will stay while in Zimbabwe. The visa can be obtained from the nearest embassy or consulate or from a visa service (for an additional fee).
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All information provided pertains to U.S. passport holders only. All information and rates are subject to change without notice. Information is compiled from U.S. State Department, and is accurate, to the best of our knowledge, as of April 5, 2002.