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Passport & Visa

Visa Agencies: Avoid the stress and queues, get a visa agency to arrange your visa.
Travel Visa Pro, San Francisco, USA. 1-888-470-8472 or www.TravelVisaPro.com
Global Visas, London, UK. 0207 190 3903 or www.globalvisas.com

Entry requirements for Americans: US citizens must have a passport valid for at least 90 days beyond period of intended stay. A visa is not required for stays of up to three months.

Entry requirements for UK nationals: British citizens must have a passport, but a visa is not required. If passport is endorsed British National (Overseas), British Subject or British Overseas Territories Citizen with the right to abode in the UK then a visa is not required for a stay of up to three months. In all other cases, passports must be valid at least 90 days beyond expiry date of the visa and a visa is required.

Entry requirements for Canadians: Canadians must have a passport valid for at least 90 days beyond period of intended stay. No visa is required for a stay of up to three months.

Entry requirements for Australians: Australian citizens must have a passport valid for at least 90 days beyond period of intended stay. A visa is not required for a stay of up to three months.

Entry requirements for South Africans: South Africans require a visa prior to arrival as well as a valid passport (must be valid for at least 90 days beyond expiry date of the visa). Visitors must register at the 'Authority of Aliens and Border Police' within three working days of arrival.

Entry requirements for New Zealanders: New Zealand citizens must have a passport valid for at least 90 days beyond period of intended stay. No visa is required for a stay of up to three months.

Entry requirements for Irish nationals: Irish nationals must have a valid passport or a special (Emergency) passport. No visa is required.

Passport/Visa Note: The borderless region known as the Schengen area includes the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. All these countries issue a standard Schengen visa that has a multiple entry option that allows the holder to travel freely within the borders of all. All visitors must hold an onward or return ticket or proof of sufficient funds to buy a ticket, and all documents required for onward travel. Proof of sufficient funds to cover stay, as well as complete health insurance may also be required. These must be produced on request at border crossing points. Visitors must sign a border-crossing card. Passports of all visitors must be valid at least 90 days beyond expiry date of the visa, or 90 days beyond period of intended stay for visa exempt nationals. EEA members just require a valid passport on entry. Visitors must register at the 'Authority of Aliens and Border Police' (can be done by hotels).

Note: Passport and visa requirements are liable to change at short notice. Travellers are advised to check their entry requirements with their embassy or consulate.

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