or nearest consulate of the country you plan to visit for their requirements.

Some Arab or African countries will not issue visas or allow entry if your

passport indicates travel to Israel or South Africa. Consult the nearest U.S.

passport agency for guidance if this applies to you.

VISAS SHOULD BE OBTAINED BEFORE PROCEEDING ABROAD. Allow sufficient time for

processing your visa application, especially if you are applying by mail.

Most foreign consular representatives are located in principal cities, and in

many instances, a traveler may be required to obtain visas from the consular

office in the area of his/her residence. The addresses of foreign consular

offices in the United States may be obtained by consulting the Congressional

Directory in the library. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE TRAVELER TO OBTAIN

VISAS, WHERE REQUIRED, FROM THE APPROPRIATE EMBASSY OR NEAREST CONSULATE OF

THE COUNTRY YOU ARE PLANNING TO VISIT.

IMMUNIZATIONS:

Under the International Health Regulations adopted by the

World Health Organization, a country may require International Certificates of

Vaccination against yellow fever. A cholera immunization may be required if

you are traveling from an infected area. Check with health care providers or

your records to ensure other immunizations (e.g. tetanus and polio) are

up-to-date. Prophylactic medication for malaria and certain other preventive

measures are advisable for travel to some countries. No immunizations are

required to return to the United States. Detailed health information is

included in Health Information for International Travel, available from the

U.S. Government Printing Office (address on page 20) for $7 or may be obtained

from your local health department or physician or by calling the Centers for

Disease Control on 404/332-4559.

An increasing number of countries have established regulations regarding AIDS

testing, particularly for long-term visitors. Although many are listed here,

check with the embassy or consulate of the country you plan to visit to verify