APPENDIX J
Passports and Visas
Passports must be valid for at least 6 months past the date of return at the end of the mission.
Visa requirements for stays less than 1 month are:
| Citizenship | Hong Kong, SAR | Japan |
|---|---|---|
|
USA - tourist passport |
Not Required |
Not Required |
|
USA - official passport |
Not Required |
Required |
|
Austria |
Not Required |
Not Required |
|
Canada |
Not Required |
Not Required |
|
Chile |
Not Required |
Not Required |
|
France |
Not Required |
Not Required |
|
Germany |
Not Required |
Not Required |
|
India |
Required for stays over 14 days |
Required |
|
Italy |
Not Required |
Not Required |
|
Japan |
Not Required |
N/A |
|
Korea* |
Required for stays over 14 days |
Required |
|
Norway |
Not Required |
Not Required |
|
PRC* |
N/A |
Required |
|
Russia* |
Required |
Required |
|
Taiwan* |
Please check with |
Required |
|
Thailand |
Not Required |
Required |
|
United Kingdom |
Not Required |
Not Required |
Guam, Wake and Midway Islands are US possessions and thus have the same entry requirements as the US.
Participants are encouraged to verify these visa requirements to ensure that information has not changed.
*Since entry requirements have changed frequently for citizens of these countries in the past, the traveler must check with the nearest consulate or embassy of the country in question for current requirements.
The following provides additional entry requirement information for each overseas site for the nationalities of currently known TRACE-P participants. Countries normally charge some type of fee for visas and visa applications, please contact the nearest consulate or embassy for details. Visa fees are reimbursable expenses.
Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region (SAR) of the Peoples Republic of China
Visa Office of the Chinese Embassy
2201 Wisconsin Avenue. N.W.
Room 110
Washington, DC 20007
Tel: (202)338-6688
Faxback: (202)265-9809
Fax: (202)588-9760
Email: visa@china-embassy.org
Office Hours: 10:00am - 3:00pm Monday - Friday (Closed on Holidays)
http://www.china-embassy.org
•USA: Upon arrival travelers must have a valid passport (either official or tourist) and a departure airline ticket. (For those who will depart on NASA aircraft, arrangements will be made.) A tourist visa is issued upon arrival. A departure tax of 50 Hong Kong dollars (approximately $6.50 U.S.) must be paid at the airport.
•Austria, Canada, Chile, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway, Thailand, and UK: Same as US passport holders
•Canada, Chile, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and UK: Same as US passport holders.
•India and Korea: Visa required for stays exceeding 14 days. Contact the Chinese Embassy for details.
•Russia: Visa required. Contact the Chinese Embassy for details.
•Taiwan: Contact the local Republic of China Information Office (http://chicago.roc-taiwan.org) for details. Please see also http://www.taiwaninfo.org.
Japan
Embassy of Japan
2520 Massachusetts Avenue
NW, Washington D.C. 20008
Tel. 202-238-6700
Fax. 202-328-2187
http://www.embjapan.org
• USA: Tourist Passport: Upon arrival travelers must have a valid passport and a departure airline ticket. (For those who will depart on NASA aircraft, arrangements will be made.)
Official Passport: Visa required. Contact the Japanese Embassy for details.
• Austria, Canada, Chile, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, and UK: Same as US tourist passport holders.
• India, Korea, PRC, Russia, Taiwan, and Thailand: Visa required. Contact the Japanese Embassy for details.
• Canada, Chile, France, Germany, Italy, and UK: Same as US tourist passport holders.
• Korea, PRC, Russia and Taiwan: Visa required. Contact the Japanese Embassy for details.
Anyone requiring a visa should check with the embassy or consulate of the country being visited regarding specific requirements for obtaining a visa. Neither NASA nor the SAIC GTE Project Office personnel can obtain visas for travelers. The Project Office can provide letters describing the mission and substantiating the applicant’s participation. The Project Office can also support any required travel to an embassy or consulate. NASA and other U.S. Government employees using official passports should check with their own organizational sources for obtaining visas.