Gabon
A passport valid for at least 6 months and a Gabon visa are required. Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required for entry.
It is recommended that visas to Gabon be obtained in advance. Travelers may also secure a visa online through Gabon's E-Visa program. Applications submitted online are processed by the Direction Generale a la Documentation et Immigration (DGDI), and the visa is issued at Libreville International Airport upon arrival. Access to the online application site can be spotty, and there have been reports of difficulty in paying the fee required on arrival, due to lack of access to local funds or ATMs at the security checkpoint.
To acquire a visa, applicants must submit a completed application form, International Certification of Vaccination showing yellow fever inoculation at least 10 days prior to arrival, their passport, itinerary/reservations, a photo, visa fee, and prepaid return envelope. A short-term visa is valid for up to 90 days.
Travelers should obtain the latest information from the Embassy of Gabon, 2034 20th Street NW, Washington, DC. Travelers may also contact the Gabonese Consulate at 122 East 42nd Street, Suite 519, New York, NY 10168. Overseas, inquiries should be made to the nearest Gabonese embassy or consulate.
U.S. citizens who have residence permits in Gabon must obtain an exit visa from the Direction la Documentation et l'Immigration (DGDI) prior to leaving the country.
Gambia
Visitors must have a passport and visa to enter Gambia. You may obtain a Gambian visa upon arrival. Travelers are allowed a 30-day stay with the visa-on-arrival. Extensions can be requested at the immigration office in Banjul. Those who stay beyond their allowed time are fined 1,000 Dashi per month of overstay.
Travelers should obtain the latest information from the Embassy of The Gambia, 2233 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Suite 240, Georgetown Plaza, Washington, DC 20007; telephone (202) 785-1379; or from the Permanent Mission of The Gambia to the U.N. at 336 East 45 Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10017; telephone (212) 949-6640.
Georgia
A passport is required. U.S. citizens visiting for 1 year or less do not need a visa to enter Georgia. U.S. citizens who overstay the permitted 365 days are subject to a fine.
Law enforcement and border officials are authorized under Georgian law to inquire about the purpose of travel, availability of sufficient means for the period of travel, health and accident insurance, hotel reservation, return ticket reservation, an invitation, or other guarantees for entering a country of destination if crossing Georgia for transit purposes.
For residency permits, contact the Public Service Development Agency of the Ministry of Justice of Georgia.
Germany
The Schengen Agreement allows U.S. citizens to visit Germany for up to 90 days as a tourist or businessperson without a visa. Visas are required for stays of longer than 90 days. The passport should be valid for at least three months (six months recommended) beyond the period of stay.
Further information on entry, visa, and passport requirements may be obtained from the German Embassy at 4645 Reservoir Road N.W., Washington, D.C. 20007, telephone (202) 298-4000, or the German Consulates in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, or San Francisco.
Ghana
Visitors to Ghana must have a passport valid for at least 6 months, a visa, and proof of yellow fever vaccination. You can apply through the nearest Ghana embassy or consulate or employ the services of a registered expediter.
Travelers should obtain the latest information from the Embassy of Ghana, 3512 International Drive NW, Washington, DC 20008; telephone (202) 686-4520, or the Ghana Mission to the UN in New York, or the Honorary Consulate in Houston.
All foreign nationals over six years old who have been in Ghana for 90+ days in a calendar year must register with the National Identification Authority (NIA) and obtain a Non-citizen Ghana card, which is needed for bank accounts, work permits, and driver's licenses.
Greece
U.S. citizens do not need a visa to visit Greece or other Schengen countries for up to 90 days. Visas are required to remain longer than 90 days. You must have a passport with at least three months (six months recommended) of validity beyond your planned period of stay.
Contact the Embassy of Greece at 2221 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008, telephone (202) 939-5800, or Greek consulates in major U.S. cities.
Grenada
All travelers must present a Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) compliant document such as a passport or a passport card for entry to the United States.
Passports need at least six months remaining validity and 1 page for an entry stamp to enter Grenada. Evidence of return/onward travel is usually required. Visitors do not need a visa for stays up to three months (can be extended to a year). Longer stays require a Grenada visa.
Contact the Embassy of Grenada, 1701 New Hampshire Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20009, telephone: (202) 265-2561, or the Consulate of Grenada in New York.
Guatemala
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Guinea
Visitors to Guinea must have a passport, a Guinea visa, and an international vaccination record (WHO card) that includes yellow fever inoculation. The passport must have at least six months validity remaining. All travelers must complete an electronic immigration and customs declaration form.
Travelers should obtain the latest information from the Embassy of the Republic of Guinea, 2112 Leroy Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008, tel. (202) 986-4300.
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Guinea-Bissau
Visitors to Guinea-Bissau must have a passport valid for at least 6 months, visa, and onward or return ticket. The Guinea-Bissau Embassy in Washington, DC is operational but visa services is not available.
Most flights to Guinea-Bissau pass through Dakar, Senegal or Lisbon, Portugal, and visitors can apply for visas from the Guinea-Bissau embassies in those countries. Visitors may also apply for a visa upon arrival in Bissau.
Guyana
A valid U.S. passport is required for U.S. citizens to enter and depart Guyana. Passports should have six months or more of remaining validity. Proof of yellow fever vaccination is also required. U.S. citizens typically qualify for a 30-day visa-free stay. U.S.-Guyanese dual nationals may be granted an indefinite stay.
Extensions may be obtained from the Ministry of Home Affairs at 60 Brickdam Street, Georgetown. Travelers with purposes other than tourism should query the Ministry of Home Affairs for the correct permits.
U.S.-Guyanese dual nationals returning to the U.S. from Guyana on a Guyanese passport must have a U.S. Certificate of Naturalization or other travel document establishing their right to enter the U.S. Visit the Embassy of Guyana website for the most current visa information.
In a hurry? Apply online to get your visa, e-visa, ETA or eVOA fast.
IMPORTANT: The foreign entry requirements listed here were obtained from foreign embassies or consulates. This information is subject to change. Verify the data with the consular officials of the countries you plan to visit well in advance. For further information, see our embassy list.
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