For a list of entry requirements for other countries, click here.
Afghanistan
Visitors must have a passport valid for six months upon entry
and least one blank visa page, and visa in order to enter
Afghanistan. Afghanistan visas
must be obtained in advance since they are not available upon arrival
at Kabul International Airport. Visitors arriving without a visa may
have to surrender their passport or pay fines. They are likely to face
difficulties with passport recovery and visa application, and may face
deportation. Americans arriving in the country via military air do not
receive passport stamps to document legal entry. This can cause
problems if they try to leave on a commercial airline. As a result, any
visitors arriving via military air should obtain a stamp as quickly as
possible if they plan to leave the country another way.
Afghan-Americans may or may not need a visa for entry but are advised
to apply for one lest they encounter difficulties while crossing land
borders. Also, travelers must obtain an entry card from the immigration
authorities which must be returned upon departure. For more
information, visit the Afghanistan Embassy.
Albania
A passport with at least 3 months of validity and one blank page for entry stamp is required to enter
Albania. This law has been strictly enforced by their governing body. A
visa prior to entry is not needed. Travelers without visas will be
given entry stamps valid fora stay of up to one year. Should you leave
Albania within the one-year period after your initial entry, you would
need to wait for 90 days before you are allowed another entry without a
visa. Staying in Albania for more than one year requires a Residency
Permit. This application must be completed at the office of the
Regional Directorate of Border and Migration Police with jurisdiction
within your residence area in Albania. Interested applicants may visit
the Embassy of Albania website for more information.
Algeria
Passports valid for another 6 months with at least one blank visa page,
and visas are required for U.S. citizens traveling to Algeria. No visa
is required if arriving via cruise. The Algerian visa application
must be completed online. Algerian-Americans are allowed entry
using either an Algerian passport or an Algerian visa attached to his
U.S. passport. The latter is more recommended. For further information
on entry/exit requirements, travelers may contact the Embassy of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria
at 2137 Wyoming Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008, telephone (202)
265-2800. You can also submit the applciation at the nearest Algerian
consulate.
Angola
A passport valid for 6 months and with at least 2 blank visa pages plus a visa or visa pre-approval are required for entry to
Angola. Visas will not be issued upon entry without online pre-approval and payment through an Angolan Embassy or consulate prior
to travel. Visa and pre-approval applications may take several weeks to process.
Visitors who arrive without a visa or visa pre-approval may be denied entry or worse,
arrested. Travelers must have at least two completely blank visa pages
in their passports for entry stamps. An International Certificate of
Vaccination with a current yellow fever vaccine is also required for
entry and any traveler who does not comply with this requirement may
have to pay a fine, receive on the spot inoculation, or be denied
entry. If traveling with minor children to Angola visa South Africa, additional documentation is required. Visitors who remain in Angola after their visa expires may face fines or arrest. Non-residents of Angola must declare any amount/currency worth more than USD $10,000 upon entry and may take
50,000 kwanzas (equal to USD $300) out of the country. The latter is
also applicable to residents of Angola. On the same note, Angolan
residents must declare any amount more than the equivalent of USD
$10,000 upon arrival. Local authorities station at the Luanda airport
check for and confiscate currencies beyond the stated limits. Current
information on entry requirements may be obtained from the embassy of Angola website.
In a hurry? Apply online for expedited visa service
Anguilla
All U.S. citizens traveling outside the United States are required to
present a passport or other valid travel document to enter or re-enter
the United States. This requirement has been extended to sea travel (except closed loop cruises), including ferry
service. U.S. citizens must have a Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative
(WHTI) compliant document such as a passport or passport card for entry
or re-entry to the United States. And while closed loop cruise
passengers do not need travel documents to re-enter the United States,
you are strongly advised to carry a valid passport should you need to
enter or remain in in a foreign country for an emergency or any other
reason. Also, a passport would be required in the event that you need
to return to the United States by air and not on the cruise liner.
In addition to a valid passport or passport card, U.S. citizens
traveling to Anguilla must present onward or return tickets, accommodation confirmation, and proof
of sufficient funds for their stay. A departure tax is charged at the
airport or ferry dock when leaving. For further information, travelers
may contact the British Embassy
or the nearest consulate of the United Kingdom in Atlanta, Boston,
Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Denver, Houston, Miami,
Orlando, Seattle, or San Francisco.
Antigua & Barbuda
All Americans traveling outside the United States are required to
present a passport or other valid travel document to enter or re-enter
the United States. This requirement has been extended to sea travel (except closed loop cruises), including ferry
service. U.S. citizens must now have a WHTI compliant document such as a
passport or passport card for entry or re-entry to the United States.
U.S. citizens do not need a visa to enter Antigua & Barbuda, but
must have a valid passport with one blank page, an onward or return ticket, and sufficient
funds to cover their intended period of stay. The passport must be
valid 180 days following departure from the country. Immigration
officials would also be strict about getting exact information about
where visitors are staying. For further
information on entry requirements, travelers can contact the Consulate of Antigua and Barbuda in New York.
Argentina
Argentina Entry Requirements
Armenia
A valid passport is required for Americans to enter Armenia. American
citizens are allowed visa-free entry for up to 180 days per year. For
stays longer than 180 days, visitors must apply for a residency permit.
For further information, contact the Armenian Embassy
in Washington, D.C. at 2225 R Street NW, Washington D.C. 20008, tel.
(202) 319-1976 and (202) 319-2982 or the Consulate General in California at 346 N Central Ave, Glendale, CA 91203,
tel. (818) 265-5900.
Aruba
All Americans traveling outside the United States are required to
present a passport or other valid travel document to enter or re-enter
the United States. This requirement has been
extended to sea travel (except closed loop cruises), including ferry
service. U.S. citizens must now have a WHTI compliant document such as a
passport or passport card for entry or re-entry to the United States.
Visitors to Aruba may be asked to show onward/return tickets, proof of
sufficient funds and proof of accommodations for their stay. U.S.
citizens are allowed to stay in Aruba for 30 days, a period which may
be extended to 180 days once approved by the office of immigration. For
further information, travelers may contact the Royal Netherlands Embassy or the Dutch Consulate in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Houston or Miami.
Australia
U.S. citizens are required to have a valid passport with at least one blank visa page, and visa to enter
Australia. Most U.S. passport holders traveling for business or leisure
may obtain an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) which is valid for 90
days. The ETA is an electronic label-free visa which may be obtained
with instant processing through http://www.eta.immi.gov.au/.
Airlines and many travel agents in the United States are authorized to
apply for ETA on behalf of travelers. Please note that American
citizens who overstay their ETA or visa even for short periods may be
subject to exclusion, detention, and removal. More information about
the ETA, other visas, and entry requirements may be obtained from the Embassy of Australia. You can employ the services of a visa expediting service if you want assistance with the Australian ETA.
In a hurry? Apply online for expedited visa service
In addition, U.S. Global Entry Program members bearing U.S ePassports
may use SmartGate, the Australian automated border processing system,
to self-process through passport control upon arrival in Australia. The
data attached to the ePassport is used by the system to perform the
necessary checks.
Austria
A passport valid for three months beyond the date of departure from the Schengen Area is required to visit Austria.
A passport with six months of validity remaining is recommended by the
Department of State since most Schengen officials assume that you will
stay for the entire allowable visa-free stay. A
90-day visa-free stay in Austria is allowed or U.S. citizens, a period
which begins the moment you enter any of the Schengen countries
(Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden). Those who wish to stay for more than the
allowed number of days must secure a visa from the Austrian Embassy in
the United States. A visa bearer's passport must be valid for at least
three months (six months recommended) beyond the intended duration of
stay.
Note: Although European Union regulations require that non-EU visitors
obtain a stamp in their passports upon initial entry to a Schengen
country, many borders are not staffed with officers carrying out this
function. If an American citizen wishes to ensure that his or her entry
is properly documented, it may be necessary to request a stamp at an
official point of entry. Under local law, travelers without a stamp in
their passports may be questioned and asked to document the length of
their stay in Schengen countries at the time of departure or at any
other point during their visit, and could face possible fines or other
repercussions if unable to do so.
Americans who intend to study or are studying in an Austrian college or
university must consult a representative of the Austrian Embassy prior
to traveling. This rule is applicable regardless of the length of stay.
Visit the Embassy of Austria
web site for the most current visa information. There are two Austrian
Consulates General in the United States. As each one serves clients
from a particular region, please contact the appropriate office for
assistance.
Azerbaijan
A passport valid for 6 months with at least one blank visa page and an Azerbaijani visa are required to enter and depart. Visas
must be obtained in advance since they are not available at the airport
or at the land borders with Georgia, Turkey, Iran, or Russia. Electronic or e-visas valid for 30 days are available through the "Azerbaijan Visa"
system for $20. Travelers may obtain single-entry tourist visas
valid for 90 days or business visas valid for one year at the Embassy of Azerbaijan. These visas cost US $20. Multiple-entry visas valid for one year may be obtained for $350.
Foreign nationals must register with the State Migration Service within 15 days of their
arrival if one intends to stay for more than 15 days. A duly
completed registration form, a copy of your visa and a copy of the
biographic page of your passport must be submitted either in person,
via email, or mail. You must ensure that the registration was
successful; otherwise, you would be subject to fines or would be denied
departure. Registration is for free.
American citizens of Armenian ancestry have had visa applications
denied by the Government of Azerbaijan on the grounds that their safety
cannot be guaranteed.
IMPORTANT: The foreign entry requirements listed here were
obtained from foreign embassies or consulates. This information is
subject to change. Verify the data with the consular officials of the
countries you plan to visit well in advance. For further information,
see our embassy list.
