certificate and notarized written parental consent from both parents. AIDS

test required for permanent resident visa applicants age 15 and over; U.S.

test accepted. Send prepaid envelope for return of passport by mail. Allow 3

to 4 weeks for processing. For further information contact the Embassy of

Australia, 1601 Mass. Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 (1-800-242-2878,

202/797-3145) or the nearest Consulate General: CA (213/469-4300 or

415-362-6160), HI (808/524-5050), NY (212/245-4000) or TX (713/629-9131).

AUSTRIA - Passport required. Tourist visa not required for stay of up to 3

months as a tourist. For information concerning longer stays, employment, or

other types of visas check with the Embassy of Austria, 3524 International

Court, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/895-6767) or nearest Consulate

General: Los Angeles (310/444-9310), Chicago (312/222-1515) or New York

(212/737-6400).

AZERBAIJAN - Passport and visa required. Visa (no charge) requires 1

application form, 1 photo, and a letter of invitation. Please include SASE

or prepaid airbill for return of documents. For additional information

contact the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan, 927 15th Street, N.W.,

Suite 700, Washington, D.C. 20005 (202/842-0001).

AZORES - (See Portugal.)

BAHAMAS - Proof of U.S. citizenship, photo ID and onward/return ticket

required for stay up to 8 months. Passport and residence/work permit needed

for residence and business. Permit required for firearms and to import pets.

Departure tax of $15 must be paid at airport. For further information call

Embassy of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, 2220 Massachusetts Ave., N.W.,

Washington, D.C. 20008 (202/319-2660) or nearest Consulate: Miami

(305/373-6295) or New York (212/421-6420).

BAHRAIN - Passport and visa required. No tourist visas issued at this time.

Transit visa available upon arrival for stay up to 72 hours, must have

return/onward ticket. Business, work, or resident visas valid for 3 months,

single-entry, require 1 application form, 1 photo, letter from company or No