Tourist visa to the United States for Turkmen citizens
Turkmen need a B-2 visitor visa or a combined B-1/B-2 visa for a tourist trip to the United States. A B-2 visa is intended for temporary travel for tourism, holidays, visiting friends or relatives, receiving medical treatment, and certain other short-term purposes. A B-1/B-2 visa does not allow its holder to work in the United States, enroll in a full academic program, or use the visa for permanent residence.
More information about tourist and visitor visas is available on the official U.S. Department of State Visitor Visa page.
At the same time, Turkmen citizens are currently subject to special restrictions on tourist visa issuance and/or entry to the United States under Presidential Proclamation 10998, which took effect on January 1, 2026.
Important: U.S. entry and visa issuance restrictions effective from January 1, 2026
From January 1, 2026, the United States introduced expanded restrictions on entry and visa issuance for nationals of 39 countries, as well as individuals travelling with documents issued or endorsed by the Palestinian Authority.
The restrictions were introduced under Presidential Proclamation 10998, signed on December 16, 2025.
What restrictions apply?
The rules vary depending on nationality. Some countries are subject to a full suspension of immigrant and nonimmigrant visa issuance, while others are subject to restrictions affecting only certain visa categories.
🚫 Full restrictions
The United States has fully suspended the issuance of immigrant and nonimmigrant visas to nationals of:
- Afghanistan;
- Burkina Faso;
- Chad;
- Republic of the Congo;
- Equatorial Guinea;
- Eritrea;
- Haiti;
- Iran;
- Laos;
- Libya;
- Mali;
- Myanmar;
- Niger;
- Sierra Leone;
- Somalia;
- South Sudan;
- Sudan;
- Syria;
- Yemen.
The full restrictions also apply to individuals travelling with documents issued or endorsed by the Palestinian Authority.
Exceptions are available for certain categories of travellers.
⚠️ Partial restrictions affecting tourist visas
For nationals of the following countries, the United States has suspended the issuance of immigrant visas as well as nonimmigrant visas in the B-1/B-2, F, M, and J categories:
- Angola;
- Antigua and Barbuda;
- Benin;
- Burundi;
- Côte d’Ivoire;
- Cuba;
- Dominica;
- Gabon;
- The Gambia;
- Malawi;
- Mauritania;
- Nigeria;
- Senegal;
- Tanzania;
- Togo;
- Tonga;
- Venezuela;
- Zambia;
- Zimbabwe.
For nationals of these countries, a new B-1/B-2 visa for an ordinary tourist trip will generally not be issued while the restrictions remain in effect, unless the applicant qualifies for an applicable exception.
Special rules for Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan is also included among the countries covered by Presidential Proclamation 10998, but different rules apply to its nationals.
From January 1, 2026, the United States suspended the issuance of immigrant visas to nationals of Turkmenistan. However, this restriction generally does not apply to B-1/B-2 tourist visas.
Therefore, nationals of Turkmenistan should not be included in the group subject to the tourist visa suspension.
✅ Who may be exempt from the restrictions?
The restrictions do not apply in the same way to every traveller. Exceptions may include:
- U.S. lawful permanent residents — Green Card holders;
- individuals who held a valid U.S. visa on January 1, 2026;
- dual nationals who apply and travel using a passport from a country that is not subject to the restrictions;
- certain holders of diplomatic and official visas;
- participants in designated major international sporting events;
- certain Special Immigrant Visa categories;
- individuals granted an individual exception in the national interest of the United States.
Presidential Proclamation 10998 generally applies to foreign nationals who were outside the United States on January 1, 2026 and did not hold a valid U.S. visa on that date.
Visas that were already valid on January 1, 2026 were not automatically revoked solely because the proclamation took effect.
Can Turkmen citizens still apply for a U.S. visa?
Yes. Turkmen who are subject to Presidential Proclamation 10998 may still submit a visa application and attend a scheduled interview.
However, if the applicant is subject to the current restrictions and does not qualify for an exception, they may not be eligible for visa issuance or admission to the United States.
Therefore, before paying the non-refundable visa application fee, applicants should check whether the restrictions apply to their specific case on the official U.S. Department of State page on Presidential Proclamation 10998.
How can Turkmen obtain a U.S. visa?
If a Turkmen citizen is eligible to apply for a tourist visa or qualifies for an exception to the current restrictions, the standard B-1/B-2 application process consists of several steps.
1. Complete Form DS-160. The DS-160 nonimmigrant visa application must be completed online through the official Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC). After completing and submitting the application electronically, the applicant must save and print the DS-160 confirmation page with the barcode. There is no need to print the entire application.
Applicants can also review the official U.S. Department of State instructions for Form DS-160 before completing the form.
The application must be completed in English. Applicants may need their passport details, information about previous trips to the United States, employment and education history, and details of the planned trip.
2. Check the procedure of the relevant U.S. Embassy or Consulate. After submitting the DS-160, applicants should review the instructions of the diplomatic mission where they plan to apply.
The specific diplomatic mission determines the procedure for creating an applicant profile, paying the fee, scheduling an interview, and submitting the passport.
Since July 2026, nonimmigrant visa applicants should schedule their interview at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate in their country of nationality or residence.
If routine nonimmigrant visa services are not available in that country, the applicant must use the U.S.-designated diplomatic post.
Current rules on where to apply are available on the official U.S. Department of State page on NIV applications in the country of nationality or residence.
3. Pay the visa application fee. The application fee for a B-1/B-2 tourist visa is currently USD 185. Current visa fees can be checked in the U.S. Department of State visa fees page.
This fee:
- is paid for processing the application;
- is non-refundable if the visa is refused;
- does not guarantee visa issuance.
4. Schedule an interview. After paying the fee, the applicant schedules an interview according to the procedure of the relevant U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
Estimated interview wait times can be checked on the Global Visa Wait Times page. Wait times depend on the specific diplomatic mission, visa category, and current workload.
Since October 1, 2025, an in-person interview is generally required for most applicants, including applicants under 14 and over 79 years of age.
Limited exceptions may apply, including to applicants who:
- are renewing a B-1, B-2, or B-1/B-2 visa within 12 months after the previous visa expired;
- were previously issued a full-validity visa;
- were at least 18 years old when the previous visa was issued;
- apply in their country of nationality or usual residence;
- do not have an unresolved previous refusal or apparent grounds of visa ineligibility.
A consular officer may still require an in-person interview in any case.
5. Prepare the documents. Before the interview, applicants should prepare:
- a valid passport;
- the DS-160 confirmation page with the barcode;
- proof of payment of the visa application fee, if required by the procedure of the relevant consulate;
- a photograph if it could not be successfully uploaded while completing the DS-160;
- any other documents requested by the U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
Check the U.S. visa photo requirements.
6. Attend the interview. During the interview, the consular officer determines whether the applicant qualifies for a B-1/B-2 visa.
The applicant may be asked about:
- the purpose of the trip;
- the itinerary and intended length of stay;
- accommodation in the United States;
- employment or studies;
- financial arrangements for the trip;
- family and other ties to the country of residence;
- the intention to leave the United States after the authorised stay.
The consular officer may also request additional documents.
7. Wait for the decision. After the interview, the application may be:
- approved;
- refused;
- placed under additional administrative processing.
Having an issued visa does not guarantee automatic entry to the United States. The final decision on admission is made by U.S. Customs and Border Protection during border inspection.
Important: for Turkmen citizens subject to Presidential Proclamation 10998, completing the DS-160, paying the fee, and attending an interview do not by themselves override the current restrictions.
If the applicant is subject to the proclamation and does not qualify for an exception, the visa may not be issued.
What documents do Turkmen citizens need to obtain a U.S. visa?
To apply for a B-1/B-2 tourist visa, applicants generally need to prepare:
- a valid passport;
- the DS-160 confirmation page;
- proof of payment of the visa application fee, if required by the relevant consulate;
- a photograph that meets the official U.S. visa photo requirements, if it could not be successfully uploaded to the DS-160;
- any other documents requested by the U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
As a general rule, the passport should remain valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended period of stay in the United States, unless an exemption applies to the applicant’s nationality.
The consular officer may also request documents demonstrating:
- the purpose of the trip;
- the planned itinerary and accommodation;
- sufficient financial means;
- the applicant’s intention to leave the United States after the trip;
- employment, studies, business, family, or other ties to the country of residence.
An invitation letter from relatives or friends in the United States and an Affidavit of Support are not mandatory documents for a tourist visa and do not by themselves guarantee visa issuance.
How much does a U.S. tourist visa cost for Turkmen?
The standard application fee for a B-1/B-2 tourist visa is USD 185. This fee:
- is paid for processing the application;
- is non-refundable if the visa is refused;
- does not guarantee visa issuance.
For nationals of certain countries, an additional visa issuance fee / reciprocity fee may apply after the visa is approved.
The amount of this fee, the number of permitted entries, and the standard visa validity period depend on the applicant’s nationality.
What should a Turkmen citizen do if they already have a valid U.S. visa?
A U.S. visa that was valid on January 1, 2026 was not automatically revoked solely because Presidential Proclamation 10998 took effect.
Before travelling, applicants should make sure that:
- the visa has not expired;
- the visa has not been separately cancelled or revoked;
- the passport is valid;
- the purpose of the trip is consistent with the visa category.
Holding a valid visa does not guarantee admission to the United States.
A visa allows the traveller to arrive at a U.S. port of entry and request admission. The final decision on admission and the authorised period of stay is made by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
After entry, information about the authorised period of stay can be checked in the electronic I-94 record.
How can Turkmen citizens extend their stay in the United States?
It is important to distinguish between the visa validity period and the authorised period of stay in the United States.
A B-1/B-2 visa may remain valid for a long period, but the authorised length of stay for each individual trip is determined upon entry to the United States and recorded in the I-94.
Travellers can check their I-94 on the U.S. Customs and Border Protection website.
If a Turkmen citizen needs to remain in the United States longer than permitted by the I-94, in certain cases they may apply to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for an extension of nonimmigrant status before the authorised stay expires.
This is generally done using Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status.
For B-1/B-2 status, the applicant generally needs to explain:
- the reason for requesting an extension;
- why the additional stay remains temporary;
- what arrangements they have made to leave the United States;
- how the extension may affect their employment or residence outside the United States;
- how they will financially support themselves during the additional period.
The B-1/B-2 visa itself cannot be extended from within the United States.
If the visa expires, a new visa generally needs to be obtained through a U.S. Embassy or Consulate outside the United States.
Overstaying the authorised period may result in loss of status, visa cancellation, and problems with future travel to the United States.
Do Turkmen need travel insurance for a trip to the United States?
Travel health insurance is generally not a standard mandatory requirement for obtaining a B-1/B-2 tourist visa or entering the United States.
However, medical care in the United States can be very expensive, so travellers are advised to obtain an insurance policy with adequate medical coverage before travelling.
The policy may cover:
- emergency medical care;
- treatment in case of illness or injury;
- hospitalisation;
- emergency medical transportation;
- medical evacuation or repatriation.
For travel through the United States to another country.
Transit Visa C
Generally, a citizen of a foreign country who wishes to enter the United States must first obtain a visa, either a nonimmigrant visa for temporary stay, or an immigrant visa for permanent residence.
Transit (C) visas are nonimmigrant visas for persons traveling in immediate and continuous transit through the United States en route to another country, with few exceptions. Immediate and continuous transit is defined as a reasonably expeditious departure of the traveler in the normal course of travel as the elements permit and assumes a prearranged itinerary without any unreasonable layover privileges. If the traveler seeks layover privileges for purposes other than for transit through the United States, such as to visit friends or engage in sightseeing, the traveler will have to qualify for the type of visa required for that purpose.
If you already have a
valid visitor (B) visa, you may be able to use it to transit the United States. If you are a citizen of a participating country, you may be able to transit the United States on the
Visa Waiver Program.
Travel purposes which require a Transit (C) Visa - Examples:
1) A foreign citizen traveling to another country who will have a brief layover in the United States when the only reason for entering the United States is to transit.
2) A passenger embarking from a foreign port on a cruise ship or other vessel which is proceeding to another country, other than the United States, but during the course of the journey, the vessel makes port in the United States with no intention of landing in the United States.
3) A crewmember traveling to the United States as a passenger to join a ship or aircraft you will work on, providing services for operation. You will also need a crewmember D visa, most often issued as a combination C-1/D visa.
4) A foreign citizen proceeding in immediate and continuous transit through the United States to or from the United Nations Headquarters District, under provisions of the Headquarters agreement with the United Nations, requires a diplomatic transit (C-2) visa. Travel within the United States will be limited to the immediate New York City vicinity.
Travel purposes not permitted on a Transit (C) Visa - Examples:
1) A foreign citizen whose layover in the United States is for a primary purpose other than to transit, for example to visit friends or sightsee, requires a visitor (B) visa.
2)A coasting officer seeking to enter the United States generally requires a visitor (B) visa. Coasting officers are employed temporarily when an officer of a foreign ship is granted home leave while the vessel is in U.S. ports, provided the vessel does not remain in U.S. waters for more than 29 days. The coasting officer may then repeat the process with another vessel of the same foreign line.
3)A crewmember on a private yacht sailing out of a foreign port which will be cruising in U.S. waters for more than 29 days is generally required to have a visitor (B) visa.
4) An officer or employee of a designated international organization assigned to the United States may pass in immediate and continuous transit through the United States on an International Organization (G-4) visa.
How to apply
You must take several steps to apply for a visa. The order of these steps and how you complete them may vary at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where you apply. Please consult the instructions available on the
embassy or consulate website where you will apply.
1) Complete the Online Visa Application
Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application, Form
DS-160 - Learn more about completing the DS-160.
You must:
- complete the online visa application and
- print the application form confirmation page to bring to your interview.
2) Photo - You will upload your photo while completing the online Form DS-160. Your photo must be in the format explained in the
Photograph Requirements.
3) Schedule an Interview
While interviews are generally not required for applicants of certain ages, consular officers have the discretion to require an interview of any applicant, regardless of age.You must schedule an appointment for your visa interview, generally, at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in the country where you live. You may schedule your interview at any U.S. Embassy or consulate, but be aware that it may be difficult to qualify for a visa outside of your place of permanent residence.
Wait times for interview appointments vary by location, season, and visa category, so you should apply for your visa early. Review the interview wait time for the location where you will apply:
4) Appointment Wait Time
5) Prepare for Your Interview
6) Pay the non-refundable visa application fee, if you are required to pay it before your interview. When your visa is approved, you may also pay a visa issuance fee, if applicable to your nationality.
Fee information is provided below:
Application Fee: 160$
7) Gather Required Documentation
Gather and prepare the following required documents before your visa interview:
- Passport valid for travel to the United States - Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your period of stay in the United States (unless exempt by country-specific agreements). If more than one person is included in your passport, each person who needs a visa must submit a separate application.
- Nonimmigrant Visa Application, Form DS-160 confirmation page
- Application fee payment receipt, if you are required to pay before your interview
- Photo – You will upload your photo while completing the online Form DS-160. If the photo upload fails, you must bring one printed photo in the format explained in the Photograph Requirements.
Review the instructions for how to apply for a visa on the website of the embassy or consulate where you will apply.
Additional documents may be requested to establish if you are qualified.
For example, additional requested documents may include evidence that shows:
1. Your purpose of entry into the United States is to transit while traveling onward to another country and that you intend to depart the United States;
2. Your ability to pay all costs while in the United States; and/or
3. Residence in your home country and your intent to return there.
4. Proof of your onward travel arrangements and/or permission to enter another country after departing the United States may be sufficient evidence that your purpose for entering the United States is transit.
5. Evidence of your employment and/or your family ties may also be sufficient to show the purpose of your entry to the United States is transit only and your intent to return to your home country. If you cannot cover all costs while in the United States, you may show evidence that another person will cover some or all costs of your trip.
8) Attend Your Visa Interview
During your visa interview, a consular officer will determine whether you are qualified to receive a visa, and if so, which visa category is appropriate based on your purpose of travel. You will need to establish that you meet the requirements under U.S. law to receive the category of visa for which you are applying.
Ink-free, digital fingerprint scans will be taken as part of your application process. They are usually taken during your interview, but this varies based on location.
After your visa interview, your application may require further
administrative processing. You will be informed by the consular officer if further processing is necessary for your application.
When the visa is approved, you may pay a visa issuance fee if applicable to your nationality, and will be informed how your passport with visa will be returned to you. Review the
visa processing time, to learn how soon your passport with visa will generally be ready for pick-up or delivery by the courier.
Additional Information
We cannot guarantee that you will be issued a visa. Do not make final travel plans or buy tickets until you have a visa.
Unless canceled or revoked, a visa is valid until its expiration date. Therefore, a valid U.S. visa in an expired passport is still valid. If you have a valid visa in your expired passport, do not remove it from your expired passport. You may use your valid visa in your expired passport along with a new valid passport for travel and admission to the United States.
Travel with dogs
The rules for bringing your dog into the United States depend on where the dog has been in the past 6 months.
All dogs must appear healthy upon arrival. Dogs that arrive sick or injured will be required to undergo veterinary examination and testing at the importer’s expense to rule out diseases that can spread to people.
Documents Required in English
1) Written statements and any documents must be in English or have a certified English translation.
2) A certified translation is a signed statement on professional letterhead issued by a licensed translator declaring that the translation is an accurate and true representation of the original document. The translation must include the name, address, and contact information of the translator and have a signatory stamp or elevated seal with the translator’s license number included. A certified translation service provider can be found online.
Dog from Countries Without High Risk of Dog Rabies
Dogs that have NOT been in a high-risk country in the past 6 months may enter the United States through any port of entry, and importers are NOT required by CDC to present rabies vaccination documentation. However, when your dog enters the United States, you must provide a written or verbal statement your dog has only been in a country NOT at high risk for at least 6 months or since birth if under 6 months of age. There is no limit to the number of dogs.
Dogs from High-Risk Countries for Dog Rabies
Starting on June 10, 2022, options for bringing dogs from a
high-risk country for rabies in the past 6 months will depend on where the dogs’ rabies vaccinations were administered, and the number of dogs being imported.
All dogs from high-risk countries must:
- Be at least 6 months old.
- Meet the requirements of either Option A, B, or C below.
Option A:
1) A valid US-Issued rabies vaccination certificate (RVC). There is no limit to the number of dogs with valid US-issued rabies vaccination certificates. Your dog must:
a) Appear healthy on arrival
b) Be at least 6 months old
c) Have an ISO-compatible microchip number listed on their rabies vaccination certificate
d) Be accompanied by a valid US-issued rabies vaccination certificate upon arrival
e) The rabies vaccine must be administered by a US-licensed veterinarian in the United States on or after 12 weeks of age and at least 28 days before arrival if it is the dog’s first vaccination.
f) Booster rabies vaccines administered in the United States after 15 months of age are valid immediately.
g) Arrive at one of the 18 airports with a CDC quarantine station:
Anchorage (ANC), Atlanta (ATL), Boston (BOS), Chicago (ORD), Dallas (DFW), Detroit (DTW), Honolulu (HNL), Houston (IAH), Los Angeles (LAX), Miami (MIA), Minneapolis (MSP), New York (JFK), Newark (EWR), Philadelphia (PHL), San Francisco (SFO), San Juan (SJU), Seattle (SEA), and Washington DC (IAD).
Important Note: Expired US rabies vaccination certificates will NOT be accepted. If the US-issued rabies vaccination certificate has expired, you must enter using Option B or C (see below).
Option B: Apply for and obtain a
valid CDC Dog Import Permit before arrival. CDC will only issue permits for 2 dogs per person during the suspension.
You must apply online for a CDC Dog Import Permit. It is recommended to apply at least 6 weeks before intended travel.
Before beginning the process, your dog must:
- Be at least 6 months old
- Have a microchip
- Have a valid foreign rabies vaccination certificate
- Arrive at one of the 18 airports with a CDC quarantine station:
Anchorage (ANC), Atlanta (ATL), Boston (BOS), Chicago (ORD), Dallas (DFW), Detroit (DTW), Honolulu (HNL), Houston (IAH), Los Angeles (LAX), Miami (MIA), Minneapolis (MSP), New York (JFK), Newark (EWR), Philadelphia (PHL), San Francisco (SFO), San Juan (SJU), Seattle (SEA), and Washington DC (IAD).
Important Note: Permits will not be issued at ports of entry. Appeals are not permitted.
Option C: For dogs without a US-issued rabies vaccination certificate or a CDC Dog Import Permit.
Please note: This is the only option for persons importing 3 or more dogs into the United States.
1) Appear healthy on arrival
2) Be at least 6 months old
3) Have an ISO-compatible microchip number listed on their rabies vaccination certificate
4) Be accompanied by a valid rabies vaccination certificate upon arrival
a) The rabies vaccine must be administered by a licensed veterinarian on or after 12 weeks of age and at least 28 days before arrival if it is the dog’s first vaccination.
b) Booster rabies vaccines administered after 15 months of age are valid immediately.
6) The CDC-approved animal care facility will determine if the dog has a valid foreign-issued RVC and serology titer.
a) If invalid foreign-issued RVC: dog will be denied entry.
b) If valid foreign-issued RVC: CDC-approved facility will determine if the dog has a valid rabies serology titer
c) If valid titer: Each dog must be examined and re-vaccinated with a US-licensed rabies vaccine by a USDA-accredited veterinarian at a CDC-approved animal care facility upon arrival at the importer’s (owner’s) expense.
d) If invalid titer or no titer: Each dog must have a reservation to quarantine at a CDC-approved animal care facility for 28 days after the exam and re-vaccination at the importer’s (owner’s) expense.
Travel with cats
Pet cats are subject to inspection at ports of entry.
A general certificate of health is not required by CDC for entry of pet cats into the United States, although some airlines or states may require them. However, pet cats are subject to inspection at ports of entry and may be denied entry into the United States if they have evidence of an infectious disease that can be transmitted to humans. If a cat appears to be ill, further examination by a licensed veterinarian at the owner’s expense might be required at the port of entry.
Cats are not required to have proof of rabies vaccination for importation into the United States. However, some states require vaccination of cats for rabies, so it is a good idea to check with state and local health authorities at your final destination.
What cannot be imported into the United States?
Anyone can familiarize themselves with the list of prohibited goods on the website of the US Customs and Border Protection Service.
Therefore, it is strictly forbidden to import:
- absinthe (due to its content of the narcotic substance thujone, banned in the USA);
- narcotic and potent drugs (including over-the-counter medicines);
- pornographic materials (magazines available for free sale are not taken into account);
- lottery tickets;
- soil;
- materials (in printed and electronic form) of extremist content;
- objects that may pose a danger (fireworks, dangerous toys, toxic or poisonous substances);
- weapons or ammunition - automatic, semi-automatic, assault weapons, special equipment (silencers, night vision devices), grenades, explosives;
- spring knives;
- some goods from countries subject to sanctions (Cuba, Iran, Sudan, Myanmar, North Korea);
- a number of animals: primates, most species of parrots and turtles;
- meat of wild animals, eggs, feathers, skins, fangs of wild animals;
- some plants, cuttings and seeds are not prohibited, but require special permission from the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
What can't be carried in hand luggage?
You cannot take with you on board:
- dangerous as well as safe razors (with a separate blade);
- any weapon, any means of self-defense;
- tools: any knives, scissors, axes, nippers, any tools longer than 7 inches (17.5 cm);
- sports equipment: bats, sticks, arrows, darts, skates, rollers, ski poles, rackets, fishing rods;
- combustible and explosive substances: fireworks, firecrackers, firecrackers, pistons, cartridges, gunpowder;
- acids, radioactive, toxic, flammable liquids and gels - paints, varnishes, solvents, cylinders for lighters;
- aerosols, fire extinguishers, other explosive containers under pressure;
- objects with a strong magnetic field.
even during the flight at any of the US international airports, flight attendants issue a customs declaration to passengers, in which the imported items, including money, should be indicated. This form should be given to the border guard after landing.
Restrictions on transportation of goods
Certain goods are restricted by US customs regulations, such as:
1) Alcohol and tobacco products. From the age of 21, up to 1 liter of alcohol and no more than 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 4.4 pounds (2 kg) of smoking tobacco can be imported into the United States. You will have to pay a tax for "excess".
2) Presents. Without paying tax, you can import gifts worth no more than $100 per person, no more than once every 6 months and provided that you stay in the country for at least 72 hours.
3) Animals To bring a pet to the United States, the owner must provide an international veterinary certificate.
4) Food. All of them must be indicated in the declaration, otherwise there is a risk of a fine.
5) Medicine. Medicines in liquid form are allowed in hand luggage of about 100 g. There is no need to place medically necessary liquids in a ziplock bag. However, such medications should be reported to the officer. Medically necessary liquids will be subject to additional screening, which may include a request to open the container.
6) Weapon. US customs regulations allow the importation of only hunting weapons and their ammunition.
7)Books and digital media. Books and CDs can be imported almost without hindrance, as long as they are not pirated copies.
8) Money. Customs regulations do not limit the total amount of imported funds, but if the amount exceeds $10,000, then a special form must be filled out. Cash includes bills and coins of the United States and other countries, traveler's checks, postal orders, and securities.
What is forbidden to export from the USA?
- All objects of national, cultural or historical value should be transported across the border only with the appropriate permission from the authorities.
- Printed photos, paintings and any other graphic materials whose authorship is unknown cannot be exported. Negatives and photographic film, and goods infringing copyright cannot be transported across the border.
