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Consular Section Closure
The Consular Section is closed the week of Nov. 9 -13 due to APEC meetings. Please plan accordingly. The American Citizen Services unit is open from 3:00 – 3:30 pm for passport collection ONLY. For emergencies regarding American citizens, please call (65) 6476-9100.

International Religious Freedom Report, 2009
The International Religious Freedom report is submitted to Congress annually by the Department of State in compliance with Section 102(b) of the International Religious Freedom Act (IRFA) of 1998...

Fulbright Visiting Research Grants 2010-2011
Application Now Open: The United States Government is pleased to announce the 2010-2011 annual competition for three-month Fulbright Visiting Research Grants.

Democracy Has A New Challenge: Deadline Jan.31, 2010
The Challenge: Create a video short that completes the phrase "Democracy is...". The Price: An all-expense-paid trip to Washington New York and Hollywood to attend gala screenings of the winning videos, gain exposure to the U.S. film and television industry and meet with creative talent, democracy advocates and government leaders.

Know What To Do About the Flu
Learn more about how international organizations are working together to respond to outbreaks of a new strain of a H1N1 virus initially referred to as swine flu.

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ESTA


Beginning January 12, 2009, all travelers under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) must obtain authorization through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) prior to initiating travel to the United States.
• ESTA is FREE: Beware of unauthorized websites (PDF 90KB)
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ESTA Advisory Statement (PDF 90KB), April 21, 2009
Press Release (PDF 63KB), Jan 7, 2009
Fact Sheet (PDF 265KB)

How ESTA Works (PDF 190KB)
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