Always, always check the rules of the countries you intend to land in even if it is to just change planes prior to departure. This is the absolute basics of international travel. I even do it for countries I regularly travel to because the rules change from time to time. If you don't understand the rules find a travel agent and ask them and if possible book through them as well. The need to be compensated for the advice they provide. I'm absolutely amazed at the amount of noise this has generated. Mark -- Mark Andrews, ISC 1 Seymour St., Dundas Valley, NSW 2117, Australia PHONE: +61 2 9871 4742 INTERNET: marka@xxxxxxx