Thanks for the detailed information on all three countries. That made it
a lot easier to get ready to leave. E.K.

Thomas Smith wrote:
"Elias Klein" wrote in message
news:TnPSc.136982$eM2.80290@attbi_s51...

Do US citizens needs visas to go ashore in France? Spain? Portugal?
Thanks E.K.



The following is from the U.S. State Department's consular information sheet
on France

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France and Monaco
May 18, 2004

COUNTRY DESCRIPTION: France is a developed and stable democracy with a
modern economy. Monaco is a developed constitutional monarchy.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: A passport is required for entry to France and Monaco. A
visa is not required for tourist/business stays up to 90 days in France and
Monaco. For further information concerning entry requirements for France,
travelers may contact the Embassy of France at 4101 Reservoir Road, N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20007, tel. (202) 944-6000, or the French Consulates
General in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New
Orleans, New York, or San Francisco. The web site for the Consular Section
of the French Embassy in the United States is:
http://www.consulfrance-washington.org . For further information on entry
requirements to Monaco, travelers may contact the Consulate General of
Monaco at 565 5th Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10017, tel. (212) 759-5227. The
Consulate General's web site is http://www.monaco-consulate.com .

In an effort to prevent international child abduction, many governments have
initiated procedures at entry/exit points. These often include requiring
documentary evidence of relationship and permission for the child's travel
from the parent(s) or legal guardian if not present. Having such
documentation on hand, even if not required, may facilitate entry/departure.

END QUOTE

Source: http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/france.html

The following is from the U.S. State Department's consular information sheet
on Portugal

BEGIN QUOTE

July 29, 2004

COUNTRY DESCRIPTION: Portugal is a developed and stable democracy with a
modern economy. Tourist facilities are widely available.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: A passport is required for entry into Portugal. A visa
is not required for tourist or business stays of up to 90 days. Portuguese
law requires some non-European Union foreign nationals to register with
immigration officials within three days of entering Portugal. The law
affects those who transit a Schengen country ( Austria, Belgium, Denmark,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Spain, Sweden and the
Netherlands ) by air en route to Portugal and stay at noncommercial
accommodations. For further information concerning entry requirements for
Portugal, travelers may contact the Embassy of Portugal at 2310 Tracy Place,
N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008, tel. (202) 332-3007, or the Portuguese
consulates in Boston, MA; New Bedford, MA; Providence, RI; New York, NY;
Newark, NJ; San Francisco, CA; or Los Angeles, CA. or their web page at
http://www.portugalemb.org.

END QUOTE

Source: http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/portugal.html

The following is from the U.S. State Department's consular information sheet
on Spain

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Spain and Andorra
March 12, 2004

COUNTRY DESCRIPTIONS: Spain and Andorra are both highly developed and stable
democracies with modern economies. Spain is a member of the European Union.
Additional information on Spain may be obtained from the Tourist Office of
Spain, telephone (212) 265-8822, or via the Internet at
http://www.okspain.org. The website of the Spanish Embassy in the United
States is http://www.spainemb.org. Additional information on Andorra may be
obtained from the Andorran Mission to the U.N., 2 U.N. Plaza, 25th Floor,
New York, New York 10018, telephone (212) 750-8064 or via the Internet at
http://www.andorra.ad.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: A passport is required for both countries, but a visa is
not required for tourist or business stays up to 90 days. Individuals who
enter Spain or Andorra without a visa are not authorized to work. American
citizens planning to study in Spain should be aware that Spanish immigration
regulations require applications for student visas to be submitted 60 days
before anticipated travel to Spain.

In an effort to prevent international child abduction, many governments have
initiated procedures at entry/exit points. These often include requiring
documentary evidence of relationship and permission for the child's travel
from the parent(s) or legal guardian not present. Having such documentation
on hand, even if not required, may facilitate entry/departure.

For further information concerning entry requirements for Spain, travelers
should contact the Embassy of Spain at 2375 Pennsylvania Avenue NW,
Washington, D.C. 20037, telephone (202) 728-2330, or the nearest Spanish
consulate in Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New Orleans, New
York, San Francisco, or San Juan. Spanish government websites with
information about entry requirements (in Spanish) can be found at
http://www.mae.es and http://www.mir.es. For further information on entry
requirements to Andorra, travelers should contact the Andorran Mission to
the U.N., 2 U.N. Plaza, 25th floor, New York, NY 10018, telephone (212)
750-8064 or via the Internet at http://www.andorra.ad.

END QUOTE

Source: http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/spain.html

As a general rule, the ship's purser will handle all formalities with local
immigration officers, including the payment if any applicable departure
taxes (included in your cruise fare). All you have to do is scan your room
key with ship's security at the gangway and walk off the ship when you are
cleared.

Tom Smith