(213/394-5777), FL (305/358-9350), IL (312/236-3366), LA (504/525-8354) or NY

(212/753-8191/2).

UZBEKISTAN - Passport and visa required. Apply Uzbekistan Consulate, 866

United Nations Plaza, Suite 326, New York, NY 10017 (212/486-7570).

VANUATU - Passport and onward/return ticket required. Visa not required for

stay up to 30 days. For further information consult the British Embassy

(202/986-0205).

VATICAN - (See Holy See.)

VENEZUELA - Passport and tourist card required. Tourist card can be obtained

from airlines serving Venezuela, no charge, valid 90 days, cannot be extended.

Multiple-entry visa valid up to 1 year, extendable, available from any

Venezuelan Consulate, requires $30 fee (money order or company check), 1

application form, 1 photo, onward/return ticket, proof of sufficient funds and

certification of employment. For business visa, need letter from company

stating purpose of trip, responsibility for traveler, name and address of

companies to be visited in Venezuela and $60 fee. All travelers must pay

departure tax ($12) at airport. Business travelers must present a Declaration

of Income Tax in the Ministerio de Hacienda (Treasury Department). For

additional information contact the Consular Section of the Embassy of

Venezuela, 1099 30th Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20007 (202/342-2214) or the

nearest Consulate: CA (415/512-8340), FL (305/577-3834), IL (312/236-9655),

LA (504/522-3284), MA (617/266-9355), NY (212/826-1660), PR (809/766-4250/1)

or TX (713/961-5141).

VIETNAM - Passport and visa required. Tourist visa, valid 3 months, requires

2 application forms, 3 photos, invitation and $25 fee for single entry visa.

Allow at least 2 to 3 weeks for processing for first time visitors. Tourist

visas can be issued only after the Liaison Office receives visa approvals

directly from Vietnam or through a travel agency. Business visas will be

processed through the Liaison Office . Requires purpose of trip, names of

agencies/companies, and names of business contacts including standard visa