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Click on the links below to access the alphabetical listing of countries to view specific entry requirements. The links below also include information on passports, visas, immunizations, medical information, additional fees, and conditions abroad that may affect your safety and security.
Facts about Costa Rica for American citizens;
- PASSPORT VALIDITY: Must have six months validity at time of entry.
- BLANK PASSPORT PAGES: One page required for an entry stamp.
- TOURIST VISA REQUIRED: Free, issued at the port of entry.
- VACCINATIONS: None Required.
- CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS FOR ENTRY: $30,000 USD. More than $10,000 USD must be declared upon entry.
- CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS FOR EXIT: Same as the entry.
Facts about Mexico for American citizens;
- PASSPORT VALIDITY: Passport must be valid at time of entry.
- BLANK PASSPORT PAGES: One page per stamp.
- TOURIST VISA REQUIRED: Yes, if visiting for more than 180 days.
- VACCINATIONS: Check with travelers’ Health section @ Travel.State.Gov
- CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS FOR ENTRY: $10,000 USD.
- CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS FOR EXIT: $10,000 USD.
Facts about Puerto Rico for American citizens;
- PASSPORT VALIDITY: Must have six months validity at entry
- BLANK PASSPORT PAGES: One page required for entry stamp.
- TOURIST VISA REQUIRED: No required for stays under 90 days
- VACCINATIONS: None
- CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS FOR ENTRY: €10,000 maximum or USD equivalent.
- CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS FOR EXIT: €10,000 maximum or USD equivalent.
Facts about Dominican Republic for American citizens;
- PASSPORT VALIDITY: Passport must be valid for the period of stay in the Dominican Republic.
- BLANK PASSPORT PAGES: One page required for entry stamp.
- TOURIST VISA REQUIRED: No required for visits shorter than 30 days.
- VACCINATIONS: None required if arriving from the United States
- CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS FOR ENTRY: None.
- CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS FOR EXIT: $10,000 and over or its equivalent must be declared.
Facts about India for American citizens;
- PASSPORT VALIDITY: Passport must be valid for six months beyond date of visa application to obtain a visa.
- BLANK PASSPORT PAGES: Two pages required
- TOURIST VISA REQUIRED: Yes, Travelers must enter in either on a paper visa, valid for 10 years for U.S. citizens, or an e-tourist visa.
- VACCINATIONS: Required for yellow fever if the traveler is arriving from an infected area; others are suggested.
- CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS FOR ENTRY: The possession of satellite phones is prohibited in India; Currency in excess of USD $5,000 must be declared. Please check with the Indian Embassy in Washington if you are planning to carry a large amount of currency into India.
- CURRENCY RESTRICTIONS FOR EXIT: Check local law for reporting requirements for exiting with large quantities of foreign currency and Indian rupees.
Facts about Cruises for American citizens;
Cruise Ship Passengers
If you are considering taking a cruise, please click on the links below to access specific entry requirements and information.
