News, Tips & Bargains : JUST THE FACTS : Visa Requirements / Part III

More than 70 countries require visas from U.S. travelers crossing their borders. Below are the requirements (number of copies of applications and photos, amount of fees) to obtain visas for many countries in Asia and the former Soviet republics. They may be obtained from the appropriate consulates or embassies in the traveler’s area, or by using a variety of commercial services that charge additional fees and are usually listed under “passport and visa services” in the telephone directory. Visa regulations are subject to change without notice.

ASIA, SOUTHERN ASIA, ASIA-PACIFIC

Applications Photos Fees Australia 1 1 Free Bangladesh 2 2 Free Brunei 1 2 $7.50 Bhutan* 2 2 20 China 1 1 25 India 1 1 25 Korea 1 1 Free Malagasy 1 4 22.50 Mongolia 2 2 25 Myanmar* 3 3 16 Nepal 1 1 40 Pakistan 1 1 Free Papau New Guinea 2 2 10.25 Philippines+ 1 1 Free Taiwan@ 2 2 Free Thailand 1 2 15 Tibet 1 1 25 Vietnam 4 4 65

* Visas usually arranged through tour operaters + For trips over 21 days For trips over 15 days @ For trips over 5 days

EASTERN EUROPE

Applications Photos Fees Armenia 1 1 50 Belarus 1 1 30 Latvia 1 2 10 Lithuania 1 1 25 Romania 0 0 31 Russia 1 3 20 Ukraine 1 1 30

Source: Trans-World Visa Service, San Francisco