BRUNEI - *Passport and onward/return ticket required. Visa not required for tourist/business stay up to 90 days. Yellow fever vaccination needed if arriving from infected area. For more information, contact Embassy of the State of Brunei Darussalam, Suite 300, 2600 Virginia Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037 (202/342-0159) or Brunei Permanent Mission to the U.N., 866 United Nations Plaza, Rm. 248, New York, NY 10017 (212/838-1600).

BURMA (Myanmar) - *Passport and visa required. Single-entry tourist visas, for stay up to 28 days, requires $18 fee, 2 application forms, 3 photos and itinerary (valid for 3 months). Tourists visas are issued for package or group tours as well as Foreign Independent Travelers (FITs). FITs over the age of 12 years holding tourist visas must exchange a minimum of $300 (U.S.) upon arrival. Overland travel into and out of Myanmar is only permitted at certain points (check with Embassy). Enclose prepaid envelope for return of passport by express mail. Allow 2 to 4 working days for processing. For business visas and further information contact the Burmese Embassy (Embassy of the Union of Myanmar), 2300 S St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/332-9044 or 9045) or the Myanmar Consulate General Office, 10 East 77th St., New York, NY 10021 (212/535-1310).

CAMBODIA (formerly Kampuchea) - *Passport and visa required. Visa valid for a 30 day stay. Visa requires 3 photos, 3 application forms, and $20 (tourist) or $25 (business) fee. For further information consult the Royal Embassy of Cambodia, 4500 16th Street, N.W., Washington D.C. 20011 (202/726-7742). Internet address: http://www.embassy.org/cambodia/

CHINA, PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF - *Passport and visa required. Transit visa required for any stop (even if you do not exit the plane or train) in China. Business travelers are required to obtain formal invitation from Chinese business contact. Tourist visas are issued only after receipt of a confirmation letter from a Chinese tour agency or letter of invitation from a relative in China. Single-entry visa requires $30 + $20 processing fee (no personal checks), 1 tourist visa application form, and 1 photo. Allow at least 5 business days processing time. Medical examination required for those staying 1 year or longer. AIDS test required for those staying more than 6 months. For longer stays and more detailed information, contact the Visa Section of the Chinese Embassy, 2201 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20007 (202/338-6688) or nearest Consulate General: Chicago (312/803-0098), Houston (713/524-4311), Los Angeles (213/807-8018), New York (212/330-7409) or San Francisco (415/563-4857). Internet address: http://www.china-embassy.org

HONG KONG, SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION - *Passport and onward/return transportation by sea/air required. Visa not required for tourist/business stay up to 90 days. Confirmed hotel and flight reservations recommended during peak travel months. Departure tax 100 Hong Kong dollars (approx. $13 U.S.) paid at airport. Visa required for work or study. For other types of travel, consult the Visa Section of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China (202/338-6688). Internet address: http://www.china-embassy.org

INDIA - *Passport and visa required. Tourist visas are available for up to 6 months for $50, 1 year for $70, or a 5 yr. visa for $120 (given only on a limited basis). Visas require 1 application form, 2 photos, onward/return ticket, and proof of sufficient funds. Visa must be obtained before arrival. Business visa requires $70 fee, 1 application form, 2 photos, and company letter stating purpose of trip and itinerary. Include prepaid envelope for return of passport by certified mail. Yellow fever immunization needed if arriving from infected area. AIDS test required for all students and anyone over 18 staying more than 1 year; U.S. test from well known lab accepted. Check requirements with Embassy of India, 2536 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/939-9806/9839) or nearest Consulate General: Chicago (312/595-0405), Houston (713-626-2355), New York (212/774-0600) or San Francisco (415/668-0683). Internet address: http://www.indiagov.org

INDONESIA - *Passport and onward/return ticket required. Visa not required for tourist stay up to 2 months (non-extendible). For longer stays and additional information consult Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia, 2020 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 (202/775-5200) or nearest Consulate: CA (213/383-5126 or 415/474-9571), IL (312/345-9300), NY (212/879-0600) or TX (713/785-1691).

JAPAN - *Passport and onward/return ticket required. Visa not required for tourist/business stay up to 90 days. Passenger service facilities charge $20-$26 (2,040-2,650 yen) paid at airport. For specific information consult Embassy of Japan, 2520 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/238-6800) or nearest Consulate: AK (907/279-8428), CA (213/617-6700 or 415/777-3533), FL (305/530-9090), GA (404/892-2700), Guam (671/646-1290), HI (808/536-2226), IL (312/280-0400), LA (504/529-2101), MA (617/973-9772), MI (313/567-0120), MO (816/471-0111), NY (212/371-8222), OR (503/221-1811), CNMI (670/234-7201), TX (713/652-2977) or WA (206/682-9107). Internet address: http://www.embjapan.org

KOREA, DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF (North Korea) - *Passport and visa required. Attention: U.S. citizens need a Treasury Dept. license in order to engage in any transactions related to travel to and within North Korea. Before planning any travel to North Korea, U.S. citizens should contact the Licensing Division, Office of Foreign Assets Control, Department of the Treasury, 1331 G St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20220 (202/622-2480). The United States currently does not maintain diplomatic or consular relations with North Korea. Visa information must be obtained from a consulate in a country that maintains diplomatic relations with North Korea.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF (South Korea) - *Passport and onward/return ticket required. Visa not required for a tourist stay up to 30 days. For longer stays and other types of travel, visa must be obtained in advance, $45 fee. Tourist visa requires passport, 1 application form, and 1 photo. Business visa requires 1 application form, 1 photo and company letter. Fine imposed for overstaying visa and for long-term visa holders not registered within 60 days after entry. If applying by mail, enclose SASE or prepaid airbill. Vaccination certificate required if coming from infected area within 14 days of arrival in Korea. For further information check Embassy of the Republic of Korea, (Consular Division), 2320 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/939-5663 or 60) or nearest Consulate General: CA (213/385-9300 and 415/921-2251/3), FL (305/372-1555), GA (404/522-1611/3), Guam (671/472-6488), HI (808/595-6109), IL (312/822-9485), MA (617/348-3660), NY (212/752-1700), TX (713/961-0186) or WA (206/441-1011/4).

LAOS - *Passport and visa required. Visa requires $35 fee, 2 application forms, 3 photos, onward/return transportation, sufficient funds, and SASE for return of passport by mail. Transit visas for stay up to 5 days requires onward/return ticket and visa for next destination. Period of stay: maximum 5 days in Vientiane only. Visitor visas are issued for 1 entry and must be used within 2 months of issue date. Period of stay: 1 month, can be extended for another 30 days (visitor visa application must be accompanied by letter from relative or friends in Laos). Tourist visas are issued only to those who apply through a tourist agency. Period of stay: 15 days, which may be extended for another 15 days. Business visa requires letter from counterpart in Laos and is valid for 1 entry and must be used within 2 months of issue date. Period of stay: 1 month, can be extended for another 1 month. For more information, check with the Consular Section of the Embassy of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, 2222 S St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/667-0076). Internet address: http://www.laoembassy.com

MACAU, SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION - *Passport required. Visa not required for visits up to 60 days. For further information consult the Visa Section of the Chinese Embassy, 2201 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20007 (202/338-6688) or the nearest Chinese Consulate General: Chicago (312/803-0098), Houston (713/524-4311), Los Angeles (213/807-8018), New York (212/330-7409) or San Francisco (415/563-4857), or the Macau Tourist Information Bureau, Suite 2R, 77 Seventh Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10011, tel: (212) 206-6828. Internet address: http://www.macau.gov.mo

MALAYSIA - *Passport required. Visa not required for stay up to 3 months. Yellow fever and cholera immunizations necessary if arriving from infected areas. Medical exam required for work permits. U.S. test sometimes accepted. For entry of pets or other types of visits, consult the Embassy of Malaysia, 2401 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/328-2700) or nearest Consulate: Los Angeles (213/892-1238) or New York (212/490-2722). Internet address: http://www.undp.org/missions/malaysia/

MONGOLIA - *Passport and visa required. Transit visa for stay up to 48 hours requires copy of onward ticket, visa for next destination and $35 fee. Tourist visa for up to 30 days requires confirmation from Mongolian Travel Agency (Zhuulchin) and $45 fee. Business visa requires letter from company stating purpose of trip and invitation from Mongolian organization and fee. Submit 1 application form, 1 photo, itinerary and prepaid envelope for return of passport by certified or special delivery mail. AIDS test required for students and anyone staying longer than 3 months; U.S. test accepted. All foreigners are required to be registered with the Civil Registration Information Center Police Department in Mongolia upon arrival regardless of duration of stay and are warned to do so in order to avoid any inconveniences they may face upon departure. For additional information contact the Embassy of Mongolia, 2833 M Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20007 (202/333-7117) or the UN Mission of Mongolia, 6 East 77th St., New York, NY 10021 (212/861-9460). Internet address: http://www.undp.org/missions/mongolia/

NEPAL - *Passport and visa required. Tourist visa extendible to a maximum period of 150 days in one visa year (January to December). Single-entry visa for 60 days, $30; double-entry visa for 60 days, $55; triple entry visa for 60 days, $70; and multiple-entry visa with a validity for 60 days, $90; requires 1 application form and 1 photo. Entry visas are valid for entry into Nepal within six months from the date of issue. Tourist visa can also be obtained from Immigration Office at Katmandu Airport and other specified ports of entry. Airport tax of Rs.900 must be paid for all international flights into Nepal. For additional information about "trekking permits" and entry requirements, contact the Royal Nepalese Embassy, 2131 Leroy Pl., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/667-4550), or Consulate General in New York (212/370-3988). Internet address: http://www.undp.org/missions/nepal/

NEW ZEALAND - *Passport and arrival card (to be completed upon arrival) required. Visa not required for tourist or business meeting or consultations stay up to 3 months, must have onward/return ticket, visa for next destination and proof of sufficient funds. For business or additional information contact the Embassy of New Zealand, 37 Observatory Circle, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/328-4800) or the Consulate General in Los Angeles (310/207-1605. Internet address: http://www.emb.com/nzemb/

PAPUA NEW GUINEA - *Passport, onward/return ticket and proof of sufficient funds required. Tourist and business visas for a stay up to 60 days (extendible) obtained upon arrival. Business visa requires passport validity at least one year from the date visa is issued, 1 application form, 1 photo, letter of invitation from sponsoring company, bio-data, recent annual report of parent company and $256.25 fee (multiple-entry). Multiple-entry visa is valid for 1 year, with 8 weeks maximum stay each visit. AIDS other medical test required for work and residency permits; U.S. test accepted. Please provide SASE or prepaid airbill for return of documents. For longer stays and further information, contact the Embassy of Papua New Guinea, #805, 1779 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 (202/745-3680) or the Papua New Guinea Honorary Consulate, P.O. Box 893133, Mililani, Honolulu, Hawaii 96789 (808/623-8144). Internet: http://www.pngembassy.org

PHILIPPINES - *Passport and onward/return ticket required. For entry by Manila International Airport, visa not required for transit/tourist stay up to 21 days. Visa required for longer stay, maximum of 59 days, 1 application form, 1 photo, $25 fee for single-entry and $50 fee multiple-entry. Company letter needed for business visa. AIDS test required for permanent residency; U.S. test accepted. For longer stays or more information contact the Embassy of the Philippines, 1600 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 (202/467-9300) or nearest Consulate General: CA (213/387-5321 and 415/433-6666), HI (808/595-6316), IL (312/332-6458), NY (212/764-1330), or Guam (671/646-4620). Internet address: http://us.sequel.net/RPinUS/

SINGAPORE - *Passport and onward/return ticket required. Visa not required for tourist/business stay up to 30 days, extendible to 3 months maximum. Cholera and yellow fever immunizations recommended. AIDS test required for some work visas. U.S. test is not accepted. For additional information, contact the Embassy of Singapore, 3501 Int’l Place, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/537-3100).

SRI LANKA - *Passport, onward/return ticket and proof of sufficient funds ($15 per day) required. Tourist visa not required for stay up to 30 days (extendible in Sri Lanka). For business travel visa required and must be obtained in advance. Business visa valid 30 days, 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 $45 fee. Include $6 postage for return of passport by registered mail. Yellow fever and cholera immunizations needed if arriving from infected area. For further information contact the Embassy of Sri Lanka, 2148 Wyoming Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/483-7954) or nearest Consulate: CA (805/323-8975 and 504/362-3232), HI (808/373-2040), NJ (201/627-7855) or NY (212/986-7040).

THAILAND - *Passport required. Tourists staying no longer than 30 days do not need a visa. For longer stays, obtain a visa in advance. Transit visa, for stay up to 30 days, $10 entry fee; or tourist visa for stay up to 60 days, $15 entry fee. For business visa valid up to 90 days, need $20 entry fee or $40 fee for multiple entry, and company letter stating purpose of visit. Submit 1 application form, 2 photos, and postage for return of passport by mail. (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., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20007 (202/323-3600 ext. 767), or the nearest Consulate General: CA (213/962-9574-77), IL (312/664-3129), or NY (212/754-1770). For other Consulates General throughout the U.S., call 202/944-3600. Internet address: http://www.thaiembdc.org

VIETNAM - *Passport and visa required. Tourist/business visa, valid 6 months, requires 2 application forms, 2 photos, letter stating purpose of visit (or letter of invitation from Vietnamese authorities required for business visa) and $25 fee for a single-entry visa. Visa authorization is arranged by sponsor in Vietnam and the Embassy cannot process visas until it receives authorization or approval from Vietnam. For more information, contact the Embassy of Vietnam, 1233 20th St., N.W., Suite 400, Washington, D.C. 20036 (202/861-2293 or 861-0694). Internet address: http://www.vietnamembassy-usa.org