Foreign Entry Requirement Information

Samoa

Non-citizen U.S. nationals who are resident in American Samoa must obtain visitor permits prior to all travel to Samoa. U.S. citizens do not need a visitor permit for stays up to 90 days. A valid passport and onward/return ticket are required. A departure tax is collected (usually included in airfare).

Contact the Samoa Consulate General, P.O. Box 1313, Pago Pago, American Samoa, tel. (684) 633-5919, or the Permanent Mission of Samoa to the United Nations in New York, tel. (212) 599-6196.

San Marino

See Italy entry requirements.

Sao Tome and Principe

A passport with 6 months validity and proof of yellow fever vaccination are required. No visa is required for stays up to 15 days. Sao Tome has no embassy in the U.S.; contact the Embassy in Gabon (+241-72-15-27) or the Permanent Mission in New York, tel. +1 (212) 317-0644.

Saudi Arabia

See Saudi Arabia entry requirements.

Senegal

Passport and yellow fever vaccination required. Pre-enroll and pay for visas online (~$67) or at Senegalese Embassy in Washington, DC or Consulate in NYC, and collect visa on arrival. Contact the Embassy of Senegal, 2112 Wyoming Ave NW, Washington DC 20008, tel. (202) 234-0540.

Serbia Entry Requirements

Seychelles

Passport, proof of onward/return ticket, proof of funds, and address of stay are required. A 1-month visa is issued on arrival, extendable up to 1 year. A departure tax applies. Contact the Seychelles Mission to the UN, 800 2nd Ave Suite 400C, New York, NY 10017, tel. (212) 972-1785.

Sierra Leone

Passport (6 months validity), visa, and proof of yellow fever vaccination required. Contact the Embassy of Sierra Leone, 1701 19th St NW, Washington DC 20009, tel. (202) 939-9261.

Singapore

Passport valid 6 months beyond departure required. No visa for stays up to 90 days. Must have two blank pages. Contact the Embassy of Singapore, 3501 International Place NW, Washington, DC 20008, tel. (202) 537-3100 or Embassy website.

Slovakia

Part of the Schengen Area. Passport must have 3 months validity (6 recommended). Visa-free for up to 90 days. May need proof of funds (~$50/day), insurance, and must register with local police if not staying in hotels. Longer stays require residency permits. Contact the Embassy of Slovakia.

Slovenia

Part of Schengen. No visa needed for 90 days. Passport must have 3 months validity (6 recommended). Must register with local police within 3 days unless staying in hotels. Long-stay visas and residency permits require FBI criminal record (<3 months old) apostilled. Contact the Embassy of Slovenia, 2410 California St NW, Washington DC 20008.

Solomon Islands

Passport (6 months), proof of funds, and onward ticket required. No visa required. 30-day visitor permits issued, up to 90 days in 12 months. Contact the Permanent Mission of Solomon Islands to the UN, 800 2nd Ave Suite 400L, New York, NY 10017.

Somalia

Passport and visa required. 60-day tourist visa available on arrival in Mogadishu for $60. Proof of yellow fever vaccination recommended. Contact the Permanent Mission of Somalia to the UN, 425 E 61st St Suite 702, New York NY 10021, tel. (212) 688-9410.

South Africa

Passport should have 30 days validity and two blank pages. No visa for visits under 90 days. Yellow fever vaccination may be required if coming from endemic country. Contact the Embassy of South Africa.

South Sudan

Passport (6 months validity, 2 blank pages) and visa required from the Embassy of South Sudan. Must register with the Ministry of the Interior if staying more than 3 days.

Spain

Part of Schengen. No visa for stays up to 90 days. Passport must have 3 months validity (6 recommended). Must show proof of funds, onward ticket, and lodging. Residency requires FBI record with apostille. Contact the Embassy of Spain.

Sri Lanka

ETA or visa required. Must show proof of funds and onward ticket. Passport must be valid 6 months. Yellow fever vaccination required if arriving from certain countries. Apply at ETA website or contact the Embassy of Sri Lanka, 2148 Wyoming Ave NW, Washington DC 20008.

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St. Kitts & Nevis

Passport (6 months validity), proof of funds, and onward ticket required. 3-month stay allowed. Departure tax and environmental levy apply. Contact the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis.

St. Lucia

Passport required. No visa needed for stays with proof of funds, lodging, and return ticket. Contact the Embassy of St. Lucia, tel. (202) 364-6792 or Government of St. Lucia.

St. Vincent & the Grenadines

Passport (air) or passport card (sea) required. Closed-loop cruises exempt but passport recommended. Contact the Embassy of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, 1627 K St NW Suite 1202, Washington DC 20006, tel. (202) 234-6730.

Suriname

Passport (6 months), visa, and onward ticket required. Apply for Suriname E-Visa in advance. Yellow fever vaccination required if arriving from Brazil, Guyana, or French Guiana. Contact the Embassy of Suriname, 4201 Connecticut Ave NW Suite 400, Washington DC 20008.

Swaziland (Eswatini)

Passport (6 months, 2 blank pages per entry) required. No visa for visits under 30 days. Contact the Embassy of Eswatini, 1712 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington DC 20009, tel. (202) 234-5002.

Sweden

Passport (3 months validity, 6 recommended), proof of funds and onward ticket required. Part of Schengen (90 days visa-free). Contact the Embassy of Sweden, 901 30th St NW, Washington DC 20007.

Switzerland and Liechtenstein

Switzerland is part of Schengen (90 days visa-free). Liechtenstein is not, but allows 90 days without visa. Passport must have 3 months validity (6 recommended). Contact the Embassy of Switzerland, 2900 Cathedral Ave NW, Washington DC 20008, tel. (202) 745-7900.

Syria

See Syria entry requirements.