SAMOA
*Passport and onward/return ticket required.  Visa not required for stay of up to 60 days.  Departure tax is $30.  Anyone applying for work, study or staying more than 12 months must submit a medical report (may include HIV testing).  For more information, contact the Independent State of Samoa Embassy, 820 2nd Ave., Suite 800, New York, NY (212/599-6196) or the Honorary Consul in Hawaii (808/677-7197).

SAN MARINO
*Passport required.  Visa not required for tourist stay of up to 90 days.  For additional information, contact the nearest Honorary Consulate of the Republic of San Marino: Washington, DC (1899 L St., NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20036, 202/223-3517), Detroit (313/528-1190), or New York (516/242-2212).

SÃO TOMÉ AND PRÍNCIPE
*Passport, visa, and evidence of yellow fever vaccination are required for entry.  Visas must be obtained in advance.  Tourist visa fees cost $60 for single entry up to 3 months and $70 for multiple entry up to 6 months, while business visa fees cost $80 for single entry up to 3 months, and $90 for multiple entry up to 6 months.  Both types of visas require 1 application form, 1 photo, 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 FedEx service.  Apply at the Permanent Mission of São Tomé and Principe to the UN, 400 Park Ave., 7th Floor, New York, NY 10022 (212/317-0533).

SENEGAL
*Passport and onward/return ticket required.  Visa not needed for stay of up to 90 days.  Senegalese health officials may request a WHO vaccination card with current yellow fever and cholera vaccinations if the traveler is arriving from an endemic area.  For further information, contact the Embassy of the Republic of Senegal, 2112 Wyoming Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/234-0540).  Internet:  www.senegal-tourism.com.

SEYCHELLES
*Valid passport, onward/return ticket, proof of sufficient funds, and proof of accommodation required.  Visa issued upon arrival for stay of up to 1 month, no charge, extendible up to 1 year.  Medical exam, including HIV test, performed upon arrival for work permits; U.S. test not accepted.  There is an airport departure tax of $40, which must be paid in U.S. dollars.  For more information, consult Permanent Mission of Seychelles to the UN, 800 Second Ave., Suite 400, New York, NY 10017 (212/972-1785) for further information.

SIERRA LEONE
*Passport and visa required.  Single-entry visa, valid 6 months, requires 1 application form, 1 photo, return/onward ticket, proof of financial support from bank or employer, and payment of a $100 fee (money order only).  Multiple-entry visa, valid for 1 year, require payment of a $200 fee.  Business visa also requires a letter of invitation from a company in Sierra Leone and a profile of the company in the U.S. that the traveler is representing.  Provide SASE or prepaid air bill for return of documentation.  Proof of yellow fever and cholera vaccination required.  For additional information, consult the Embassy of Sierra Leone, 1701 19th St., NW, Washington, DC 20009 (202/939-9261).

SINGAPORE
*Passport with a minimum validity of 6 months, proof of sufficient funds for stay, and onward/return ticket required.  Visa not required for tourist/business stays, length determined at the discretion of immigration officer, normally 30 days.  For additional information, contact the Embassy of Singapore, 3501 International Place, NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/537-3100).  Internet:  www.mfa.gov.sg/washington/

SOLOMON ISLANDS
*Passport, onward/return ticket, and proof of sufficient funds required.  Visitors permit issued on arrival for stay of up to 3 months in a 1-year period.  For further information, consult the Solomon Islands Mission to the U.N., 820 2nd Ave., Suite 800A, New York, NY 10017 (212/599-6192/93).  Internet:  www.commerce.gov.sb

SOMALIA
*Passport required.  For further information, contact the Consulate of the Somali Democratic Republic in New York (212/688-9410).

SOUTH AFRICA
*Passport, onward/return ticket, and proof of sufficient funds required.  Passports must contain at least two blank visa pages.  Tourist or business visa not required for stay of up to 90 days.  HIV test required for all mine workers; U.S. test sometimes accepted.  For more information, contact the Embassy of South Africa’s Consular Office, 3051 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/232-4400) or the nearest Consulate in CA (323/651-0902), IL (312/939-7929), or NY (212/213-4880).  Internet:  www.saembassy.org

SOUTH KOREA
*Passport and onward/return ticket required.  A visa is not required for a tourist stay of up to 30 days.  For longer stays and other types of travel, obtain a visa in advance for $45.  HIV test required for persons working as entertainers and staying longer than 90 days; U.S. tests results accepted.  For more information, check with the Consular Section of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, 2320 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/939-5663 or 60) or nearest Consulate General: CA (213/385-9300 and 415/921-2251/3), GA (404/522-1611/3), Guam (671/472-6488), HI (808/595-6109), IL (312/822-9485), MA (617/641-2830), NY (212/674-6000), TX (713/961-0186) or WA (206/441-1011/4).  Internet:  www.koreaembassyusa.org

SPAIN
*Passport required.  Visa not required for tourist or business stays up to 90 days.  (**90-day period begins when entering Schengen countries).  U.S. medical report required for residency, student, and work permits.  For additional information, contact the Embassy of Spain, 2375 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20037 (202/452-0100 and 728-2330) or nearest Consulate General in CA (415/922-2995 and 213/938-0158), FL (305/446-5511), IL (312/782-4588), LA (504/525-4951), MA (617/536-2506), NY (212/355-4080), PR (787/758-6090), or TX (713/783-6200).  Internet:  www.spainemb.org

SRI LANKA
*Passport, onward/return ticket and proof of sufficient funds required.  Tourist visa not required for stay of up to 30 days (extendible in Sri Lanka).  For business travel, visa required and must be obtained in advance.  Business visa valid 5 years with maximum durations of stay up to 6 months, 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 $100 fee.  Include postage for return of passport by registered mail.  For further information, contact the Embassy of Sri Lanka, 2148 Wyoming Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/483-4025), the Consulate General in Los Angeles (213/387-0210), or the Consulate in New York (212/966-7040 to 7043).  Internet: http:// www.slembassyusa.org

SUDAN
*Passport and visa required.  Transit visa valid up to 7 days, requires application, payment of the $150 fee, onward/return ticket, and visa for next destination, if appropriate.  Tourist/business visa for single-entry visit lasting 8 days up to 3 months, requires passport with minimum validity of 6 months, payment of the $150 fee, 1 application form, 1 photo, proof of sufficient funds and travel itinerary.  Yellow fever and cholera vaccinations are recommended.  Business visa requires company letter stating purpose of visit and invitation from Sudanese officials.  Visas not granted to passports showing Israeli visas.  Allow 4 weeks for processing.  Fees payable in cash or money order only.  Include SASE for return passport.  Contact the Embassy of the Republic of Sudan, 2210 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/338-8565 to 8570) or Sudan Mission to the UN, NY (212/421-2680).  Internet:  www.sudanembassy.org

SURINAME
*Passport, visa, and onward/return ticket required.  Multiple-entry visa requires 1 application form, 1 photo, and appropriate fee.  Processing fee: $45 (money order only).  For return of passport by mail, include $12 for registered mail, $18 for Express Mail (money order only), or enclose SASE.  Allow 10 working days for processing.  For additional requirements, contact the Embassy of the Republic of Suriname, Suite 460, 4301 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/244-7488 and 7590) or the Consulate in Miami (305/593-2697).  Internet:  www.surinameembassy.org

SWAZILAND
*Passport required.  Visa not required for stay of up to 60 days.  For longer stay, temporary residency permits available in Mbabane.  Visitors must report to immigration authorities or police station within 48 hours, unless lodging in a hotel.  For further information, consult the Embassy of the Kingdom of Swaziland, 1712 New Hampshire Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20009 (202/234-5002).

SYRIA
*Passport and visa required.  Obtain visa in advance.  Single- or double-entry visa, valid for 3 months, requires 2 application forms, 2 photos, and $100 fee (money order only).  Enclose SASE with $6 postage (not metered stamps for certified mail) for return of passport by mail, $14 for express mail.  For additional information, contact the Embassy of the Syrian Arab Republic, 2215 Wyoming Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/232-6313).  Internet:  www.syrianembassy.us

TAIWAN
*Passport, onward/return ticket, and valid visa for next destination, if applicable, required.  Visa not required for stay of up to 30 days, no extensions if traveling on the visa waiver program.  Travelers arriving in Taiwan with passports valid for 6 months or more and valid Taiwan visas may be admitted for up to 180 days.  Visa requires 1 application form, two recent photos, and documentation to verify purpose of visit.  $100 processing fee for all U.S. applicants, $36 fee for expedited processing.  Foreigners applying for resident visas/ work permit must be tested for HIV; U.S. results are not accepted.  Testing is also required for anyone staying over 90 days for any reason.  For business travel, longer stays, or other information, contact the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office, 4201 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20016-2137 (202/895-1800) or Taipei 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 (212/317-7300), San Francisco (415-362-7680), and Seattle (206/441-4586). Internet:  www.taipei.org or  www.boca.gov.tw

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, $50 fee for six months single entry, and $60 for 3 months multiple entry. Business visa, for a stay of up to 2 months, requires 1 application form, 1 photo, and $200 fee (no personal checks). Business visa requires invitation letter from Tanzanian company. All visas require proof of sufficient funds and proof of onward/return ticket. For more information, consult Embassy of Tanzania, 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. Tourists staying no longer than 30 days do not need a visa. For longer stays, obtain a visa in advance. Visa requires 1 application form, 2 photos, postage for return of passport by mail, and appropriate fee.  Transit visa, for stay of up to 30 days, $20 per entry fee, or tourist visa, for stay of up to 60 days, $25 per entry fee. Extensions may be applied for in Thailand. Transit and tourist visas require copy of airline ticket or itinerary. Business visas, valid up to 90 days, require $20 entry fee or $40 fee for multiple entry and company letter (on letterhead) stating purpose of visit, name of company, and address of counterpart in Thailand. (Note: All visa fees are payable in cash or money order, if applying in person, or by money order only, if applying by mail. Apply at the Royal Thai Embassy, 1024 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20007 (202/944-3600), or the nearest Consulate General: CA (323/962-9574), IL (312/664-3129), or NY (212/754-1770). For other Consulates General throughout the U.S., call 202/944-3600. Internet:  www.thaiembdc.org

TOGO
*Passport and visa required. All types of visas (except diplomatic) require 3 application forms, 3 photos, proof of sufficient funds, and $45 to $100 fee. For information on fees and additional visa related requirements, contact the Embassy of the Republic of Togo, 2208 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/234-4212/3). Internet:  www.visatogoabroad.com

TONGA
*Passport and onward/return ticket required. Visa not required for stay of up to 30 days. HIV testing required for stays exceeding 6 months. Tonga collects a departure tax. 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 and onward/return ticket required. Visa not required for tourist/business stay of up to 90 days. Work visas required for compensated and non-compensated employment, including missionary work. Visa requires 1 completed form, 1 photo and a valid passport. Business visa requires a company letter. For more information, consult the Embassy of Trinidad and Tobago, 1708 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20036 (202/467-6490) or the nearest Consulate General: New York (212/682-7272) or Miami (305/374-2199).

TUNISIA
*Passport and onward/return ticket required. Visas not required for tourist/business stay of up to 4 months.  For longer visits, Americans need a residence permit, which may be requested and obtained from the central police station of the district of residence. For more information, consult Embassy of Tunisia, 1515 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20005 (202/862-1850).

TURKEY
*Passport and visa required. Visas can be obtained at Turkish border crossing points for tourist/business visits of up to 3 months or through a Turkish consular office in the U.S. Visa requires a completed application form and a passport with a minimum validity of 3 months. Visa fee is $20 for single entry and $65 for multiple entry (cash or money order only). Visa must be obtained in advance for longer stays and for study, research, or employment purposes. Visa requires your valid passport, 1 completed application form, and SASE. For further information, contact the Consular Office of the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey, 2525 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/612-6740/41) or nearest Consulate: CA (323/937-0118), IL (312/263-0644), NY (212/949-0160), or TX (713/622-5849). Internet:  www.turkishembassy.org

TUVALU
*Passport, onward/return ticket, and proof of sufficient funds required. Visitor permits valid for up to three months are issued upon arrival. Visitors permit issued on arrival. For more information, consult British Embassy (202/588-7800).

UGANDA
*Valid passport and visa required. Visa should be obtained in advance. Visa requires a passport (must be valid beyond the date of your trip), international yellow fever and cholera vaccination certificate, 1 application form, 2 passport sized photos (print name on back side of one), and appropriate fee. Visa fee is $50 single entry (3 months); $90 multiple entry (6 months); $190 multiple entry (1 year). Express processing available for additional $10. Include SASE for the return of your passport. For other information, contact the Embassy of the Republic of Uganda, 5911 16th St., NW, Washington, DC 20011 (202/726-7100-02) or Permanent Mission to the U.N. (212/949-0110). Internet: www.ugandaembassy.com

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
*Passport required. Visa and fee not required for stay of up to 30 days. For longer stays, visa requires 2 application forms, original signed passport (with minimum validity of 6 months), 2 passport-sized photos, letter of employment or proof of sufficient funds, and $51 fee. Visa valid for up to 10 years, for maximum stay of 6 months per entry. May be subject to HIV testing in country upon submission of residence/visa application with immigration. Include SASE for the return of your passport. For specific information, contact the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates, 3522 International Court, NW, Suite 100, Washington, DC 20008 (202/243-2400). Internet: UAEembassy.org

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

URUGUAY
*Passport required. Visa not required for tourist/business stay of up to 90 days. For longer stay visa requires 1 complete application form, passport (with minimum validity of six months), 1 passport sized photograph, onward/return ticket, and $42 fee (money order only). Include SASE with proper postage for return of passport by registered mail. For additional information, consult the Embassy of Uruguay, 1913 I St., NW, 3rd Floor, Washington, DC 20006 (202/331-4219) or nearest Consulate General: CA (310/394-5777), FL (305/443- 9764), or NY (212/753-8191 or 92). Internet:  www.uruwashi.org

VANUATU
*Passport and onward/return ticket required. Visa not required for stay of up to 30 days. Visa requires one blank page in passport. For further information, consult the Vanuatu Mission to the UN (212/593-0144 or 0215). Internet:  www.travelchinaguide.com/embassy/Vanuatu

VENEZUELA
*Passport, onward/return ticket, and proof of sufficient funds required. Visa not required for a stay of up to 90 days, but business and other travelers need a visa which requires 1 application form and letter from company. This type of visa is valid for 1 year with multiple entries (each entry allows a period of up to 180 days). All travelers must pay departure tax ($30) at airport. Tourist visa requires proof of U.S. address, reference letter, and letter from applicant’s employer. Tourist visa is valid for 1 year, with multiple entries (each entry allows a period of up to 90 days). For additional information, contact the Consular Section of the Embassy of Venezuela, 1099 30th St., NW, Washington, DC 20007 (202/342-2214) or the nearest Consulate: CA (415/955-1982), FL (305/577-4214), IL (312/236-9655), LA (504/522-3284), MA (617/266-9368), NY (212/826-1660), PR (809/766-4250/1), or TX (713/961-5166). Internet: http:// www.embavenez-us.org/

VIETNAM
*Passport and visa required. Visa requires 1 application form, 1 passport sized photo, and SASE. Visa fee should be paid by money order or cashier’s check, payable to the Embassy of Vietnam. For business visa, applicant must provide appropriate documentation from his/her sponsor in Vietnam. For specific requirements and current visa fees, contact the Embassy of Vietnam, 1233 20th St., NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036 (202/861-2293 or 861-0694). Internet: http:// www.vietnamembassy-usa.org/

ZAMBIA
*Passport and visa required. Tourist/business multiple-entry visa, valid up to 3 years, requires $40 processing fee (no personal checks), 2 application forms, and 2 photos. If applicant is from a nonprofit organization, letter from organization required. When a visa is obtained at port of entry, it is only valid for a stay of up to 3 months and the fee is $25. For more information, consult the Embassy of the Republic of Zambia, 2419 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/265-9717 or 19).

ZIMBABWE
*Passport, visa, onward/return ticket and proof of sufficient funds required for a stay of up to 6 months. Visas issued upon arrival in Zimbabwe, $30 fee single entry, $45 double entry, and $55 multiple entry. To obtain visa before entry, submit 2 visa application forms, a valid passport and 2 passport photos. Visa fee (payable by money order or bank draft) $60 single entry and $75 double entry. If applying by mail include prepaid airway bill. Antimalarial pills are recommended. $30 exit fee paid at airport. Visitors must declare currency upon arrival. For regulations, check with the Embassy of Zimbabwe, 1608 New Hampshire Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20009 (202/332-7100).  www.zimbabwe-embassy.us