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Zambia Visa – How to apply for a Zambian visa

Have you been thinking of a trip to Zambia? You will need to obtain a Zambia visa in order to travel there for tourism, business, and official purposes. Also, your passport will need to be in order before your trip to Zambia. Your passport should have at least 6 months validity on it after your leave Zambia, as well as (2) blank visa pages to accommodate for any visa stamps that are necessary.

Zambia Visa Requirements

For a Zambia visa for tourism, your documents should entail a Zambia visa application form, your original, signed United States Passport, (2) accepted passport photographs, a schedule of your trip, and a personal invitation from family or friends whom you will be staying with. The invitation should have the contact information of the visitors and those who will stay with, purpose and length of trip, and confirm the address, and dates of where you will be staying.

For a business visa, your documents should include Zambia visa application form, your original, signed United States Passport, (2) accepted passport photographs, a schedule of your trip, a business letter and invitation. The business invitation should include a description of the applicant, type of business that will be taking place, and the type of visa and preferred validity length. For a business letter, everything in a business invitation should be included, as well as proof of adequate funds.

For an official visa, you will need to provide include Zambia visa application form, your original, signed United States Passport, (2) accepted passport photographs, a schedule of your trip and a State Department Letter, which should include the reason for the trip along with travel dates and should be addressed to “Embassy of Zambia, Washington, D.C.”

 

Zambia Embassy & Consulate Information

Embassy & ConsulateAddressPhone Number
Embassy of Zambia
9th Floor
800 Second Avenue
New York
NY 10017
United States
Phone
212.758.1110
Fax
212.758.1319
Consulate General of Zambia
2419 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington DC
20008
United States
Phone
202.265.9717
Fax
202.332.0826

Additional Zambia Information

CapitalLusaka
CurrencyZambian Kwacha (ZMW)
LanguageEnglish
ElectricityVoltage: 230 V
Frequency: 50 Hz
Power sockets: type C / D / G
Country Code+260
Time ZoneCAT (UTC+2)

Vietnam Visa – How to apply for a Vietnamese visa

Are you thinking about traveling to Vietnam? A Vietnam visa for business and tourism purposes will be needed before you can take your trip to Vietnam. Vietnam offers single entry visas that are valid for 30 and 90 days, as well as multiple entry visas that are valid for 30 and 90 days. Also, you will need to provide a passport that is in good condition and valid for at least 6 months after you depart Vietnam. Your passport should have at least (2) blank visa pages in your passport to allow for any stamps that need to be put into your passport book. Also, if you will be connecting flight, you may need to obtain a transit visa in certain countries that your flight will be connecting. Inquire with your airline provider.

Vietnam Visa Requirements

To obtain a Vietnam visa for tourism purposes, you will need to provide the necessary documentation required by Vietnamese Immigration. These documents include a Vietnamese visa application form, an original, signed United States passport and at least (1) approved passport photograph.

To obtain a Vietnam visa for business purposes, your documents should include an original, signed United States passport, at least (1) approved passport photograph and a business letter. The letter should include a description of the applicant, a description of the business actions that will take place, and declare the type of visa along with desired validity length. Lastly, the business letter should be written on the company’s letterhead you are employed with.

Vietnam Embassy & Consulate Information

Embassy & ConsulateAddressPhone Number
Embassy of Vietnam
1233, 20th St., NW
Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036
United States
Phone
202.861.0737
202.861.2293
Fax
202.861.0917
202.861.0694
Consulate General of Vietnam

 

1700 California St.
Suite 430
San Francisco, CA 94109
United States
Phone
415.922.1577
415.9221707
Fax
415.922.1848
415.922.1757
Consulate General of Vietnam

 

866 UN Plaza
Suite 428
New York, NY 10017
United States
Phone
212-644-0594
212-644-2535
Fax
212-644-5732

Additional Vietnam Information

CapitalHanoi
CurrencyDong (VND)
LanguageVietnamese
ElectricityVoltage: 220 V
Frequency: 50 Hz
Power sockets: type A / C / G
Country Code+84
Time ZoneIndochina Time (UTC+7)

Uganda Visa – How to apply for a Ugandan visa

Is a family member or yourself entering Uganda? If so, you will need to obtain a Uganda Visa for tourism, business, and official purposes. Also, you will need to verify if your passport is in order and up to speed. Uganda requires certain guidelines regarding passports. These guidelines include a validity time frame of 6 months after you depart Uganda, and a minimum of (2) blank visa pages to accommodate for visa stamps.

Uganda Visa Requirements and Process

Regarding a Uganda visa, for a tourist visa, you will have to provide the documents required by Uganda Immigration. These documents include your signed United States passport with at least 6 months validity, a Uganda visa application form, an itinerary of your trip, (2) passport photographs and proof of a yellow fever vaccination. Also, you should provide a copy of your hotel reservations with the applicant’s name on the reservation for the hotel, or if staying with family or friends a notarized letter of invitation from them is required.

If traveling on business to Uganda, you will need to provide everything needed for a tourist visa with one addition. A business letter must be included from your employer and written on your employer’s letterhead. The letter should include a description of the applicant, a description of the business actions that will take place, and declare the type of visa along with desired validity length.

For an official visa, you will need to provide a Uganda visa application form, an original and signed United States passport, and an itinerary of your trip. Also, a State Department Letter from the United States Department of State. The State Department letter should include your detailed purpose of travel to Ivory Coast, names and addresses of establishments you will visit, and the dates of the trip. The letter should address the “Embassy of Uganda, Washington, D.C.”

Uganda Embassy & Consulate Information

Embassy & ConsulateAddressPhone Number
Embassy of Uganda
5911,16th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20011
United States
Phone
202.726.0416
Fax
202.726.1727
Consulate General of Uganda
New York
Uganda House, 336 East, 45th Street
New York, NY 10017 -3489
United States
Phone
212.949.0110
Fax
212.687.4517
212.687.3220

Additional Uganda Information

CapitalKampala
CurrencyUgandan Shilling (UGX)
LanguageEnglish, Swahili
ElectricityVoltage: 240 V
Frequency: 50 Hz
Power sockets: type G
Country Code+256
Time ZoneEAT

Puerto Rico Visa – Visa & Travel Requirements for a Puerto Rican Visa

Will you be traveling to beautiful Puerto Rico on your next vacation? Being that Puerto Rico is a United States territory, you will not need to obtain a Puerto Rico Visa in order to travel to Puerto Rico.

You will not need a passport to travel as a United States citizen that is returning from or traveling to any U.S. territories. You will need a valid driver’s license or state-issued photo identification.

The following list will provide you with destinations that are United States territories and will not need a passport or visa to travel to.

The U.S. Territories are as follows:

Guam

Puerto Rico

The U.S. Virgin Islands

American Samoa

Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

Swains Island

Any U.S. citizen that returns directly from and U.S. territory has not been considered to have left the U.S. and does not need to have a passport present.

However, if you want to travel to other neighboring islands of Puerto Rico, then we advise that you make sure your passport is in order and up to date to avoid difficulties that may arise when traveling to nearby countries.

Your passport should have a minimum of 6 months validity left on it when you end your trip to Puerto Rico. Some countries will require a certain validity time frame after you leave that country. Some countries will require 1 month, some will require 6 months. It will all depend on the country you plan to visit. We recommend that you inquire with the country’s Embassy in which you wish to travel before traveling there.

Also, your passport should have at least (2) blank visa pages. The blank visa pages will allow for any visa stamps that need to be placed in your passport. At the time, issues have arisen due to the lack of visa pages in a passport book. So to avoid any difficulties while traveling, we recommend that you keep these two guidelines in mind.

NOTE: US Passport Help Guide has no Embassy or Consulate information for Puerto Rico.

Additional Puerto Rico Information

CapitalSan Juan
CurrencyUnited States dollar ($) (USD)
LanguageSpanish and English
ElectricityVoltage: 120 V
Frequency: 60 Hz
Power sockets: type A/B
Country Code+1-787, +1-939
Time ZoneUYT (UTC-3)

Venezuela Visa – Visa & Travel Information For Venezuelan Visa

Looking to travel to Venezuela? Is Venezuela the next destination for you? You will have to obtain a Venezuela Visa in order to travel to Venezuela for tourism and business purposes. Also, you will need to provide a passport that is in good condition and valid for at least 6 months after you depart Venezuela. Travelers have been denied entry to Venezuela because their passport books were in poor condition or there were less than 6 months of validity left on your passport. Venezuelan Immigration official is strict regarding traveler’s passports. Also, you should have a minimum of (2) blank visa pages in your passport to accommodate for any stamps that need to be put into your passport book.

Information For Venezuela Visa & Travel

Currently, we only have information on obtaining a Venezuela visa for business purposes. In order to obtain a Venezuela business visa, you will have to provide the proper documentation.

These documents include:

  • Venezuela Visa Application Form
  • (2) approved passport photographs
  • An original, signed United States Passport
  • An itinerary of your trip to Venezuela
  • Hotel Reservations in the applicant’s name
  • A Business Letter that includes a description of the applicant, type of business that will be conducted, declare the type of visa and validity length, and proof of sufficient funds. All of which should be written on your employer’s letterhead
  • A Business Invitation that includes a description of the applicant, type of business that will be conducted, and declare the type of visa and validity length. All of which should be written on your employer’s letterhead
  • A Letter of Incorporation which is a copy of the company’s Certificate of Incorporation.

Though we do not have to information for the documents needed for a tourist visa to Venezuela, all documents mentioned above with the exception of a business letter, a business invitation, and letter of incorporation are usually what is asked for.

Venezuela Embassy & Consulate Information

Embassy & ConsulateAddressPhone Number
Embassy of Venezuela
1099 30th Street
Washington, D.C. 20007
United States
Phone
202.342.2214
Fax
202.342.6820
Consulate General of  Venezuela

545 Boylston St., 3rd Floor
Boston, MA 02116
United States
Phone
617.266.9475
617.266.9368
Fax
617.266.2350
Consulate General of Venezuela

20 N Wacker Dr., Suite Nº 1925, 19th Floor
Chicago, IL 60606
United States
Phone
312-324-0907
Fax
312-580-1010
Consulate General of Venezuela

2401 Fountain View Dr #220
Houston, TX 77057
United States
Phone
713.974.0028
713.974.9002
Fax
713.974.1413
Consulate General of Venezuela

1101 Brickell Av., Suite 901
Miami, FL 33131
United States
Phone
305.577.4214
Fax
305.372.5167
Consulate General of Venezuela

400 Poydras Street
Suite 2145
New Orleans, LA 70130
United States
Phone
504.522.3284
504.524.6700
Fax
504.522.7092
Consulate General of Venezuela

7 East 51th Street
New York, NY 10022
United States
Phone
212-826-1660
Fax
212-644-7471
Consulate General of Venezuela

311 California Street, Suite 620
San Francisco, CA 94104
United States
Phone
415.955.1982
Fax
415.955.1970

Additional Venezuela Information

CapitalCaracas
CurrencyBolivar Fuerte (VEF)
LanguageSpanish
ElectricityVoltage: 120 V
Frequency: 60 Hz
Power sockets: type A / B
Country Code+58
Time ZoneVET (UTC – 4.5)

Yemen Visa – Yemen Visa & Travel Information

Is Yemen the next destination that you have in mind? If so, you will have to obtain a Yemen visa in order to travel there on tourism, business, and official purposes. Also, your passport should be in order and up to date. A minimum of 6 months validity should be left on your passport before traveling to Yemen, a minimum of (2) blank visa pages should be in your passport book, and a transit visa may be needed if connecting flights in specific countries. Inquire with your airline company about the details of your flight and if a transit visa is necessary.

Yemen Tourist Visa

Currently, we do not have the necessary documentation needed for a tourist visa. However, the documents that are typically needed are a Yemen visa application form, your signed United States passport with at least 6 months validity, (2) passport photographs, an itinerary of your trip, and proof of a yellow fever vaccination. Also, you should provide a copy of your hotel reservations with the applicant’s name on the reservation for the hotel, or if staying with friends, a notarized letter of invitation from them.

Yemen Business Visa

To obtain a business Yemen visa, your documents should include a Yemen visa application form, your signed United States passport with at least 6 months validity, (2) passport photographs, a doctor’s note that confirms the applicant is free of contagious diseases, business letter and business invitation. A business invitation should entail an introduction of the applicant, the type of the business being conducted on the trip, and state the type of visa and desired validity length. The same will apply for a business letter with one more requirement. You will have to prove adequate funds for your traveling purposes with a business letter. Both the letter and invitation should be written on the company’s letterhead that you are employed with.

For an official visa, your documents should include a Yemen visa application form, your signed United States passport with at least 6 months validity, (2) passport photographs, and a State Department Letter addressed to the “Embassy of Yemen, Washington, D.C.” and should describe the reason for the trip along with travel dates.

Yemen Embassy & Consulate Information

Embassy & ConsulateAddressPhone Number
Embassy of Yemen
2319 Wyoming Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20008
United States
Phone
202.965.4760
Fax
202.337.2017
Consulate General of Yemen 
413 East 51st Street
New York, NY 10022
United States
Phone
212.355.1730
212.355.1731
Fax
212.750.9613
Consulate General of Yemen
1255 Post Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
United States
Phone
415.567.3036
Fax
415.567.3371

Additional Yemen Information

CapitalSana’a
CurrencyYemeni Rial (YER)
LanguageArabic
ElectricityVoltage: 230 V
Frequency: 50 Hz
Power sockets: type A / D / G
Country Code+967
Time ZoneUTC+3

 

Tuvalu Visa – How to apply for a Tuvaluan visa

Are you thinking about traveling to Tuvalu? You will not need to obtain a Tuvalu visa for tourism purposes for up to 3 months. You will, however, need to obtain a Tuvalu visa for business purposes that is usually valid for 3 months.

To obtain a Tuvalu visa for business purposes your documentation should include the applicant’s original, signed United States passport with 6 months validity after departing Tuvalu and a minimum of (1) blank visa page, Round-trip or onward ticket to prove your departure from Tuvalu, and proof of sufficient funds by providing your most recent bank statement.

Though a visa is not required for tourism purposes, you should ensure that your passport is up to date and in order. Below are some guidelines to keep in mind regarding your passport.

Tuvalu Passport & Visa Information

Passport Validity- Your passport should have a minimum of 6-month validity on it after your departure form Tuvalu. This will allow preventing any issues from arising at the port of entry in Tuvalu. Also, you can travel to countries that border Tuvalu worry-free with 6 months or more validity on your passport

Blank Visa Pages- We recommend that travelers have a minimum of (2) blank visa pages to allow for any needed visa stamps.

Transit Visa- A transit visa may be required if you will be connecting flights. Some countries will request travelers to provide a transit visa when connecting flights in that country. Ask your airline provider or your travel agent about the details of your flight.

Tuvalu Embassy & Consulate Information

Embassy & ConsulateAddressPhone Number
Embassy of TuvaluNew York800 Second Avenue, #400 B, New York, NY 10017
Phone
212.490.0534
Fax
212.808.4975

Additional Tuvalu Information

CapitalFunafuti
CurrencyAustralian dollar
LanguageTuvaluan, English, Samoan, Kiribati (on the island of Nui)
ElectricityVoltage: 230 V
Frequency: 50 Hz
Power sockets: type I
Country Code+688
Time ZoneUTC+12

Turkmenistan Visa – How to apply for a Turkmen visa

Thinking about a trip to Turkmenistan? You will need to obtain a Turkmenistan visa in order to travel to Turkmenistan on business, tourism, or official purposes. Turkmenistan offers both single and multiple entry visas for tourism and business purposes. Also, your passport needs to be in order and up to date before your trip to Turkmenistan. Your passport should have at least 6 months validity left on it before you travel to Turkmenistan, as well as a minimum of (2) blank visa pages to allow for any needed visa stamps.

Turkmenistan Visa Requirements

To obtain a Turkmenistan visa for tourism, your documentation should include, a Turkmenistan visa application form, an original, sign United State passport, (2) approved passport photographs and a Letter of Invitation that is approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Turkmenistan.

To obtain a Turkmenistan visa for business purposes, your documents should include everything needed for a tourist visa with the addition of a business letter. A business letter should have a description of the applicant, state the nature of the business being conducted, type of visa along with validity length, and provide evidence of adequate funds.

For an official Turkmenistan visa, your documents should include, a Turkmenistan visa application form, an original, sign United State passport, (2) approved passport photographs, and a State Department Letter addressed to the “Embassy of a Turkmenistan, Washington, D.C.” and should include the applicant’s name, along with applicant’s passport number, the purpose/reason for the trip, and the dates in which you will be traveling.

 

Turkmenistan Embassy & Consulate Information

Embassy & ConsulateAddressPhone Number
Embassy of TurkmenistanWashington, DC2207 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington DC, 20008
United States
Phone
202.588.1500
Fax
202.588.697

Additional Turkmenistan Information

CapitalAshgabat
CurrencyTurkmen new manat (TMT)
LanguageDzongkha (Official) – Bhutanese speak a number of Tibetan dialects.
ElectricityVoltage: 220 V
Frequency: 50 Hz
Power sockets: type C / F
Country Code+993
Time ZoneTMT (UTC+5)

Tokelau Travel Requirement

Deciding on a trip to Tokelau? You will not need to obtain a Tokelau visa in order to travel to Tokelau for tourism purposes. However, you will have to obtain a Tokelau visa for business purposes. Also, you should make sure your passport is valid and up to date before your trip to Tokelau. Below is a list of requirements regarding your passport.

Can You Travel to Tokelau?

Getting to Tokelau is a challenging task as it is considered one of the most remote countries in the world. Visitors need to first travel to Samoa and then take a 30-hour-long ferry ride to reach the islands. However, the ferry only operates once every two weeks, which makes the journey even more difficult.

Passport and Visa Information

Passport Validity- Your passport should be valid for a minimum of 6 months after your intended departure from Tokelau. This will help prevent any issues from arising while your travel.

Blanks Visa Pages- Your passport should have a minimum of (2) blank visa pages to allow for any visa stamps that will be necessary.

Transit Visa- A transit visa may be necessary if you are connecting flights in another country. Some countries will require travelers to have a transit visa while connecting flights in that country. Inquire about your flight details.

Currently, we do not have the exact documents that are needed for a business visa to Tokelau, but we will provide you with what is typically asked for.

  • Tokelau visa application form
  • Original, signed United States passport
  • (2) passport photographs
  • An itinerary of your trip
  • Proof of yellow fever vaccine
  • A business letter that states the type of business that will be conducted, a description of the applicant, the type of visa and validity length desired, and proof of sufficient funds. The letter should be written on the company letterhead.

Tokelau Embassy & Consulate Information

Embassy & ConsulateAddressPhone Number
Embassy of Tokelau
Washington DC
37 Observatory Circle NW
Washington, D.C. 20008
United States
Phone
202.328.4800
202.328.4887
202-328-4803
Fax
202.667.5227
202.265.9238

Additional Tokelau Information

CapitalFakaofo largest city in Tokelau, not capital
CurrencyNew Zealand Dollar (NZD)
LanguageTokelauan, English
ElectricityFrequency: V50HzVoltage:  220V
Country Code+690
Time ZoneUTC+13