Do you need a visa?

Required by all but the following who can use a tourist card. The tourist card is issued on arrival, costs $10 and is valid for 90 days.

- US and Canadian citizens can use their ID i.e. Birth Certificate or driving license to get their tourist card
- German nationals can use their national ID card to get their tourist card

The following must use their passport which must be valid for 6 months after the departure date:

- Nationals of Argentina, Ecuador, Iceland, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Liechtenstein and Uruguay as tourists for a maximum of 90 days.
- Nationals of the following countries are entitled to travel on Tourist cards if holding valid passports: Albania, Andorra, Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Curaçao, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica, Finland, France and French Overseas Territories, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Monaco, The Netherlands, Norway, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, San Marino, Slovak Rep, Slovenia, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, the UK, the USA (including Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands and Hawaii), Venezuela and Yugoslavia Fed Rep.
- Foreign nationals who are legal residents of Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, the UK, the USA and Venezuela in possession of a valid passport are also entitled to travel on Tourist Cards.

Time required to issue visa

Can take up to 8 weeks

Cost of the visa

Validity of visa

Documents needed

- Photocopy of the photo page of the passport showing personal details of the applicant.
- Fee, payable by cheque. Applicant's name and address must be written on the back.
- Stamped, self-addressed envelope for postal applications.
- Application form

Further Information

Here is a link to all embassies worldwide, just search for your country and town.

List of Consulates and Embassies wordwide

All visa details on this page have been extensively researched but are guidelines only. They are subject to change and as such we recommend that you always double check with your nearest consulate to find the latest information before booking your trip.