Im planning a trip to travel the world by foot, plane, boot, car, donkey, anything. My old Journalism Teacher did it back in the late 80's, like he was in Afganhistan during their war with Russia. But things are very different nowadays. I looked at the US State Department's website and couldnt find the info i wanted. Can anyone Help me? Thanks.
O yeah the purpose of this trip would be to document and recorde my travels.
2006-11-27 09:32:25 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Travel (General) ➔ Other - Destinations
As far as I know, the government can't stop you from going anywhere. They don't want you to go to Cuba, but you can fly there from Mexico and they can't do much about it.
The real problem is countries that don't want you to visit. Places like Iraq and Afghanistan probably aren't issuing tourist visas at the moment because of the fragile situations there. Israel isn't letting anyone into the new Palestinian territory, not even aid workers. And North Korea only rarely lets any tourists in, and then they have to be guided by the military at all times. Also, many countries in the Middle East won't let you in if you have an Israel stamp on your passport.
Other than that, most countries are happy to let Americans in, and many countries have some restrictions that you should mind.
2006-11-27 13:12:29 · answer #1 · answered by jellybeanchick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Syria is fine, I just went :) I got the visa at the Syrian Embassy in Washington DC.
Iraq is also fine, the State department just highly recommends against it (as would I)........ you don't even need a visa, you can just drive to the Jordan-Iraqi border and get stamped to go in - from what I'm told.
Iran did give problems to Canadians and Americans applying for visas earlier this year, but I just read an article in the NY Times that they are now paying travel agents to book Iranian tours for US citizens.
I tried to go to Libya, but they are denying visas to US citizens (last time I tried was July).
North Korea is possible, but difficult - try Koryo Tours.
I've heard Afghanistan is also possible
Sometimes, a country's embassy to the US will deny a visa, but if you visit that country's embassy in a 3rd country, you will be granted a visa.......there's always a way to get in :)
BTW - thousands of Americans visit Cuba illegally every year.
2006-11-27 16:27:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-07 21:21:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The U.S. Government does not stop its citizens from traveling to Iran, but the Iranian government actively bans U.S. Citizens from traveling to Iran. The same is true for North Korea, although a very few 'tour groups' of U.S. Citizens have been (very rarely) allowed into North Korea.
2006-11-27 15:30:08 · answer #4 · answered by John S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cuba, North Korea, Iran, Sudan, Libya
2006-11-27 13:11:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question,many years ago the countries that were not allowed were printed on the inside page of your passort [about 5] i have also noticed that they dont do that any longer ,it is well known that cuba is a NO NO but i havent a clue to what you cant go to now that is off limits,i dont believe there are any
2006-11-27 09:37:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
AFAIK the US Government does not actually prohibit its citizens from going anywhere. Whether Americans are allowed, and on what conditions, is usually up to the country you're visiting.
Americans are allowed to visit Cuba, so long as you don't do business with them; it also helps to kiss Castro's butt because 'counter-revolutionary' activities are highly frowned upon.
2006-11-27 09:40:24 · answer #7 · answered by dukefenton 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Iraq
2006-11-27 09:34:05 · answer #8 · answered by motorcitysmadman 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
North Korea. However, it is possible to go there, but it's hard to get in if you are American, Israeli, or Japanese.
2006-11-27 11:09:30 · answer #9 · answered by boboluv06@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my passport it says: "for countries you may visit call 202-647-5225".
Call the number and see!!
2006-11-27 09:35:29 · answer #10 · answered by Mike 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋