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VISA and Passport Requirements for the listed destinations.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
One of the main aims of the Treaty on European Union is the removal of internal frontiers forever (The Schengen Agreement). Most EU member states have already effectively abandoned thier internal borders (except for the UK and Eire) through the Schengen Agreement, signed in 1985. The agreement in its entirety can be found at the Schengen Agreement web site. Although every care is taken in compiling this information, it is always wise to contact the consulate or embassy of the country you propose to visit for up-to-date changes and information.

AUSTRIA
Note:
Austria is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement. For further details about passport/visa regulations within the Schengen area see the introductory section How to Use this Guide.
PASSPORTS: Valid passport required by all except

1. nationals of EU countries, Liechtenstein, Malta, Monaco, San Marino and Switzerland who may enter with a valid national ID card.

VISAS: Required by all except the following:

(a) 2. nationals of countries referred to in the chart above and nationals of Liechtenstein, Malta, Monaco, Norway, Iceland, San Marino and Switzerland for an unlimited time;
(b) 3. nationals of Australia, Canada and the USA for stays of up to 3 months;
(c) 4. nationals of Japan for a period of up to 6 months;
(d) nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Ecuador, Guatemala, Israel, Jamaica, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, San Marino, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Uruguay and Venezuela for stays of up to 3 months;
(e) nationals of Chile, Colombia, El Salvador, Hungary, Korea (Rep. of), Latvia and Lithuania for stays of up to 90 days;
(f) nationals of Czech Republic for stays of up to 30 days;
(g) transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft provided holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport (except nationals of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Liberia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia and Sri Lanka who always require a transit visa). As the preceding list is liable to change at short notice, visitors are advised to check transit regulations with the relevant Embassy or Consulate before travelling.

GREECE
Passports & Immigration:
Note:
Greece is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement. For further details about passport/visa regulations within the Schengen area see the introductory section How to Use this Guide. Entry restrictions:

(a) Greece refuses admission and transit to holders of passports issued by Bophutatswana, Ciskei, Transkei, Venda; holders of Yugoslav passports bearing a renewal stamp with the name 'Macedonia'; and holders of Somalian passports issued after Jan 1991. (b) Nationals of CIS countries, China (PR), Cuba, Korea (DPR) and Vietnam must register with the Aliens Department of the nearest police station within 48 hours of arrival.

PASSPORTS: Passport valid for 6 months required by all except:

(a) 1. EU nationals with a valid national ID card and with sufficient funds for their length of stay;
(b) nationals of Monaco and Switzerland with valid national ID cards. VISAS: Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of the countries referred to in the chart above for a period of up to 3 months;
(b) nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Korea (Rep. of), Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, St Kitts & Nevis, San Marino, Slovak Republic, Switzerland, Uruguay, USA and Vatican City for a period of up to 3 months;
(c) nationals of Malaysia for a period of up to 1 month;
(d) nationals of Singapore for a period of up to 2 weeks;
(e) those continuing their journey to a third country within 48 hours provided holding tickets with reserved seats and other documents for their onward journey except: nationals of Angola, Bangladesh, Congo (Rep. of), Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria and Turkey who always need a visa, even if transiting by the same aircraft.

Note: The above list is subject to change at short notice; please check with the Consulate or Consular section at Embassy before travelling.

FRANCE
Note: France is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement.
PASSPORTS: Passport valid for 3 months beyond length of stay required by all, except 1. nationals of EU countries, Andorra, Liechtenstein, Monaco, San Marino and Switzerland holding valid national identification cards. VISAS: Required by all except the following for a period not exceeding 3 months:

(a) nationals of countries referred to in the chart and under passport exemptions above;

(b) nationals of Argentina, Bermuda, Brazil, Brunei, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Poland, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Korea (Rep. of), Uruguay, Vatican City and Venezuela;

(c) transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft provided holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport. Nationals of some countries always require a transit visa, even when not leaving the airport (contact the relevant Embassy or Consulate for further details).

Note: 2. Visitors are advised to hold return or onward tickets and proof of financial means, although this is not an absolute requirement.

Types of visa and cost:
A uniform type of visa, the Schengen visa, is issued for tourist, business and private visits. Short-stay: Ł18.15 for 1-30 days (single- or multiple-entry); Ł21.45 for 31-90 days (single-entry); Ł25.30 for 31-90 days (multiple-entry). Long-stay: Ł35.75 for 1 year; Ł57.20 for 2 years; Ł78.65 for 3 years. Airport transit: Ł7.15. Transit: Ł7.15 (single-, double- or multiple-entry).
Note:
Prices change with the prevalent exchange rate, so visitors are advised to check the exact price before travelling.

GERMANY
Note:
Germany is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement. For further details about passport/visa regulations within the Schengen area see the introductory section How to Use this Guide.
PASSPORTS:
Passport valid for at least 3 months beyond length of stay required by all except:

(a) 1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card;

(b) holders of national ID cards issued to nationals of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Malta, Monaco, San Marino and Switzerland.
Note:

(a) 2. It is advisable to have a return ticket, but not obligatory. If a visitor is not in possession of a return ticket, proof of sufficent means of support may be required. (b) Nationals of all countries arriving in the Federal Republic of Germany wishing to take up employment must be in possession of a full passport.

VISAS:
Required by all except the following for periods not exceeding 3 months:

(a) nationals referred to in the chart and those referred to under passport exemptions above;
(b) nationals of American Samoa, Andorra, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Chile, Colombia, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia,Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Israel, Jamaica, Kenya, Korea (Rep. of), Latvia, Lithuania, Macau, Malawi, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niue, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Uruguay, Vatican City and Venezuela for stays of up to 3 months;
(c) passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft, provided holding confirmed onward tickets and travel documents. However, certain nationals always need a visa even if transiting by the same aircraft; please check with the Embassy (or Consular section at Embassy).

REPUBLIC OF IRELAND

Visas:For citizens of most Western countries no visa is required. UK nationals born in Great Britain or Northern Ireland do not require a passport to visit the Republic
Health risks: None
Time: GMT/UTC
Electricity: 220V, 50Hz
Weights & measures: Imperial and metric Tourism: 4 million visitors annually
Europe and the EEC

PORTUGAL
Note:
Portugal is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement. For further details about passport and visa regulations in the Schengen area see the introductory section How to Use This Guide.
PASSPORTS:
Passport valid for up to 6 months (depending on nationality) required by all except 1. EU nationals and nationals of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Malta, Norway and Switzerland holding valid national ID cards.
Note:

(a) Passport validity depends on nationality; for nationals of UK, the passport must be valid for the duration of the stay in Portugal.

(b) 2. It is advisable to have a return ticket, but not obligatory. If a visitor is not in possession of a return ticket, proof of sufficient means of support may be required.

VISAS: Required by all except the following for stays of up to 90 days:

(a) nationals referred to in the chart and under passport exemptions above;
(b) nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Hungary, Israel, Korea (Rep. of), Malawi, Mexico, New Zealand, Poland, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Uruguay, Vatican City and Venezuela;
(c) transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft, provided holding onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport. However, nationals of certain countries always require a transit visa, even when not leaving the airport transit area; contact the Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy) for details.

Types of visa and cost:
A uniform type of visa, the Schengen visa, is issued for touristic, private or business visits. There are 3 types of Schengen visa: Short-Stay, Transit and Airport Transit. Visas cost between Ł13.57 and Ł26.97.

ITALY
Note:

(a) Italy is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement. For further details about passport/visa regulations within the Schengen area see the introductory section How to Use this Guide.

(b) The regulations stated below also apply to San Marino and the Vatican City.

PASSPORTS:
Passport valid for 6 months required by all except: 1. nationals of Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Portugal, San Marino, Spain and Switzerland with a valid national ID card.
VISAS:
Required by all except the following for stays of up to 90 days:

(a) nationals of countries referred to in the chart above;
(b) nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Korea (Rep. of), Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, San Marino, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Switzerland, Uruguay, Vatican City and Venezuela;
(c) transit passengers continuing their journey to a third country by the same or connecting aircraft within 48 hours, provided holding tickets with reserved seats and valid documents for onward travel (except nationals of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Congo (Dem. Rep.), Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Senegal, Somalia and Sri Lanka, who always require a visa). As the preceding list is liable to change at short notice, visitors are advised to check transit regulations with the relevant Embassy or Consulate before travelling.

SPAIN
Note:
Spain is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement. For further details about passport/visa regulations within the Schengen area see the introductory section How to Use this Guide.
PASSPORTS:
Passport valid for at least 6 months including 90 days beyond the planned stay required by all except the following:

(a) 1. nationals of EU countries with valid national ID cards;

(b) nationals of Andorra, Liechtenstein, Malta, Monaco and Switzerland holding valid national ID cards.

Note: 2.
It is advisable to have a return ticket, but not obligatory. If a visitor is not in possession of a return ticket, proof of sufficient means of support may be required.
VISAS:
Required by all except the following for stays of up to 90 days:

(a) nationals referred to in the chart above;
(b) nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Aruba, Bolivia, Bonaire, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Curaçao, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Kenya, Korea (Rep. of), Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, San Marino, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Switzerland, Uruguay, Vatican City and Venezuela;
(c) transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft provided holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport (except nationals of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Congo (Dem. Rep.), Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Liberia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia and Sri Lanka who always require a transit visa). As the preceding list is liable to change at short notice, visitors are advised to check transit regulations with the relevant Embassy or Consulate before travelling.

NETHERLANDS

Note:
The Netherlands is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement. For further details about passport/visa regulations within the Schengen area see the introductory section in How to Use this Guide.
PASSPORTS:
Passport valid for at least 3 months after the last day of the intended visit required by all except (a) 1. nationals of EU countries, Andorra, Liechtenstein, Malta, Monaco, San Marino and Switzerland holding a valid national ID card. (b) holders of Certificate of Identity issued by the Government of Cyprus to nationals of Cyprus.
Note: 2.
It is advisable to have a return ticket, but not obligatory. Proof of sufficient funds for the duration of stay may be required.
VISAS: Required by all except the following for stays of up to 3 months:

(a) nationals referred to in the chart and under passport exemptions above;

(b) nationals of Argentina, Brazil, Brunei, Chile, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Korea (Rep. of), Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Uruguay, Venezuela and Vatican City;

(c) transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft, provided holding onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport. Nationals of some countries always require a visa, even when not leaving the airport (contact the Embassy for further details).

Types of visa and cost: A uniform type of visa, the Schengen visa, is issued for tourist, business and private visits. Short-Stay, Airport Transit and Transit visas cost between Ł15 to Ł30. Enquire at the Consulate (or Consular section at the Embassy) for further details.

United States of America

Entry restrictions:
The following will be refused entry to the United States of America unless a 'waiver of ineligibility' has first been obtained:

(a) people afflicted with certain serious communicable diseases;

(b) anyone with a criminal record;

(d) anyone who has been deported from or denied admission to the USA within the previous 5 years.

PASSPORTS:
Valid passport required by all except:

(a) 1. Canadian nationals arriving from anywhere in the Western hemisphere with at least one proof of identity;
(b) nationals of Canada and the UK with proof of residence in Bermuda or Canada and returning there from a visit to a country in North, Central or South America (except Cuba).

Note:

(a) For nationals of countries under the Visa Waiver Pilot Program, passports must be valid for at least 90 days from date of entry (except for nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Brunei, San Marino and Slovenia, who must hold passports valid for 6 months from date of departure).
(b) For all other nationals, passports must be valid for 6 months from date of entry.

VISAS:
Required by all except the following:

(a) nationals exempted under passport exemptions above;
(b) 2. nationals of countries under the Visa Waiver Pilot Program: ie Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Brunei, EU countries (except nationals of Greece and Portugal, who do require a visa), Iceland, Japan, Liechtenstein, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, San Marino, Slovenia and Switzerland.

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Information about the Euro

Coins
There are 8 euro coins denominated in 2 and 1 euros, then 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents. Every euro coin will carry a common European face. On the obverse, each Member State will decorate the coins with their own motifs. No matter which motif is on the coins they can be used anywhere inside the 12 Member States. For example, a French citizen will be able to buy a hot dog in Berlin using a euro coin carrying the imprint of the King of Spain. Coins can be obtained from 1 January 2002 from banks and at retail outlets.

Notes
There are 7 euro notes. In different colours and sizes they are denominated in 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5 euros. The notes will be uniform throughout the euro area; unlike coins, they will have no national side. Notes can be obtained from 1 January 2002 from bank cash machines and at the banking counter. Big retailers will also be giving them back as change after a purchase has been made with old currency. Many people are expected to find it more convenient to use credit and cash cards in the first few days of January 2002. By 28 February 2002 at the latest, old notes and coins will be withdrawn from circulation.

Information courtesy of Europa, the European Union online. For more information click here.

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