Visa policy of Sanama

The visa policy of Sanama regarding foreigners is usually based on a principle of mutual reciprocity. Any country that offers visa-free travel to Sanaman citizens will be granted the same to Sanama. Sanama may also grant visa-free access to citizens of states deemed of importance to the Sanaman economy or for other pressing reasons. Other nations that do not offer visa-free travel but are considered stable and friendly are included in the visa on arrival scheme. Citizens from these countries that meet certain defined and basic standards are allowed to apply for an automatic visa on arrival. Citizens from all other countries are required to apply for and be granted a visa before entering Sanama.

Country	Visa requirement	Comment
Aemilia	Freedom of movement	Xäiville Convention
Aerla	Visa on arrival/eVisa
Anahuaco	Visa-free travel	90 days, Treaty between Anahuaco and Sanama
Ashinthael	Visa-free travel	90 days, Treaty between Ashinthael and Sanama.
Bassaridia Vaeringheim	Visa required
Benacian Union	Travel prohibited	Treaty cancelled by the Benacian Union. Travel prohibited due to the war between the Benacian Union and Shireroth.
Cakaristan	Visa on arrival/eVisa	Treaty between Great Apollonia and Sanama
Calbion	Visa-free travel	90 days, Treaty between Calbion and Sanama
Cerulea	Visa required
Constancia	Visa-free travel	90 days, Treaty between Constancia and Sanama
Craitland	Freedom of movement	Xäiville Convention, Treaty between Craitland and Sanama
Daau	Visa-free travel	90 days, Treaty between Daau and Sanama
Dark Berry Islands	Freedom of movement	Xäiville Convention, Treaty between the Dark Berry Islands and Sanama
Eternia	Visa on arrival/eVisa
Floria	Visa-free travel	90 days, Treaty between Floria and Sanama
Hurmu	Freedom of movement	Xäiville Convention, Treaty between Hurmu and Sanama
Imperial Federation	Visa required*	To facilitate trade and tourism, in 1737 the visa requirement for citizens of the Imperial Federation and the United Principalities crossing into the People's Republic of Gogledd Cybwl by road or railway was removed.
International Mandate	Visa-free travel	90 days, Treaty between the International Mandate and Sanama
Kalgachia	Visa-free travel	90 days, Treaty between Kalgachia and Sanama
Kurum Ash-Sharqia	Visa-free travel	90 days, Treaty between Kurum Ash-Sharqia and Sanama
Lac Glacei	Visa-free travel	90 days, Treaty between Lac Glacei and Sanama
Meckelnburgh	Freedom of movement	Xäiville Convention, Treaty between Meckelnburgh and Sanama.
Mercury	Freedom of movement	Xäiville Convention, Treaty between Mercury and Sanama
Mondosphere	Visa-free travel	90 days, Treaty between the Mondosphere and Sanama
Moorland	Visa on arrival/eVisa
Natopia	Visa-free travel	90 days, Treaty between Natopia and Sanama
New Batavia	Visa-free travel	90 days, Treaties of New Batavia
Normark	Visa-free travel	90 days, Treaty between Sanama and Normark
Nouvelle Alexandrie	Visa-free travel	90 days, Treaty between Nouvelle Alexandrie and Sanama
Oportia	Freedom of movement	Xäiville Convention
Polonias	Visa on arrival/eVisa
Senya	Freedom of movement	Xäiville Convention, Treaty between Senya and Sanama
Shireroth	Travel prohibited	90 days visa-free travel, Treaty of Amity and Cooperation between Sanama and Shireroth. Travel temporarily prohibited due to war between the Benacian Union and Shireroth.
South Sea Islands	Freedom of movement	Xäiville Convention, Treaty between Sanama and the South Sea Islands
Suren	Visa-free travel	90 days, Treaty between Sanama and Suren
Tellia	Freedom of movement	Xäiville Convention, Treaty of Amity and Cooperation between Sanama and Tellia
Hexarchy	Visa required
Three Kingdoms	Visa required
United Principalities	Visa on arrival/eVisa	To facilitate trade and tourism, in 1737 the visa requirement for citizens of the Imperial Federation and the United Principalities crossing into the People's Republic of Gogledd Cybwl by road or railway was removed.
Vegno	Visa-free travel	90 days, Treaty between Sanama and Vegno
Zeed	Visa-free travel	90 days, Treaty between Sanama and Zeed
The Green	Visa required

Scheme	Number of nations
Freedom of movement	10
Visa-free travel	18
Visa on arrival	6
Pre-approved visa required	6
Travel prohibited	2

Regulations

Citizens from visa-free travel countries always have an obligation to provide for themselves while in Sanama.

Citizens from a visa on arrival country must, before going through immigration, obtain the proper visa. Since 1734, this visa can also be obtained online prior to travel.

Citizens from visa required countries must obtain a visa prior to travelling to Sanama at a Sanaman embassy or consulate.

Entry may be denied any foreigner based on the following criteria:

• The traveller transported prohibited goods,
• The traveller engaged in criminal activity, such as trafficking,
• The traveller is deemed to be a threat to national security,
• The traveller is blacklisted, or
• The traveller refused to answer one or more questions from immigration officers.

To facilitate trade and tourism, in 1737 the visa requirement for citizens of the Imperial Federation and the United Principalities crossing into the People's Republic of Gogledd Cybwl by road or railway was removed. This in turn necessitated passport checks on flights from the republic to mainland Sanama. However, Sanaman citizens only need to scan a state-issued ID or passport to pass through and are exempt from registering with eTravel Sanama since it is a domestic route. Citizens from freedom of movement nations can also scan their passports to pass through, but are required to register with eTravel Sanama as usual.

eTravel Sanama

Since 1734, all travelers crossing the border into or out of Sanama must register with eTravel Sanama, an online site that tracks entries and exits into and out of Sanama. The application is free of charge and can be made by an application form on a website or in the eTravel Sanama app. Approval is automatic unless the traveller is flagged for some reason.

Types of visas

• Private visa: For visit by invitation from residents in Sanama. The resident vouches for the visitor. Either visitor or resident is responsible for providing for the visitor. Such visas are issued for up to 90 days and may not be immediately renewed.
• Tourist visa: Only for leisure travel, up to 90 days, may not be immediately renewed. Applicant must show that they can provide for themselves during their stay, as well as a valid departure ticket.
• Business visa: Commercial visa of a temporary nature. Issued for a set time and precludes permanent employment.
• Cultural visa: For athletes and artists attending a specific event, issued for the duration of that event. Proof of support and a valid departure ticket must be presented before issuing.
• Refugee visa: Issued to people fleeing from war, persecution or natural disaster. Can be granted on arrival if the applicant can reasonably show that they could not apply in the departure country.
  • Vanic visa: Issued to defectors from lands affected by the Vanic Taint. Must show a reasonable fear of persecution due to non-compliance with Vanic culture, or having suffered sexual, mental or physical abuse due to Vanic culture. Requires a 30 day quarantine after being granted. Valid for one year and usually leads to long-term residency.
• Student visa: Issued to students at a Sanaman institution for the duration of their studies. Upon completion of studies, the applicant can either apply for residency provided they can show a signed employment contract in the studied field, or leave the country.
• Temporary worker visa: Issued to applicants that can show a signed employment contract in a qualified field. After the visa expires, the applicant can apply for long-term residence or a renewed visa, or leave the country.
• Asylum visa: Issued to people who have suffered or reasonably fear persecution due to their political activities or opinion, religion, sexual orientation or gender expression. Is initially issued for a period of two years and if the conditions remain after the initial two years, the person gains permanent residency.
• Spouse visa: Issued to the spouse of a legal resident or citizen. The resident or citizen is to provide for the spouse until they can provide for themself.
• Relative visa: Issued to minor children or parents that require assistance, of a legal resident or citizen. The legal resident or citizen must provide for the relative.
• Marriage visa: Issued for three months to persons intending to marry a Sanaman citizen.
• Diplomatic visa: Issued to bearers of diplomatic passports. Can be permanent or temporary. If permanent they still only apply for the duration of the diplomatic passport.
• Courtesy visa: Issued to people that do not qualify for diplomatic status, but are still entitled to special treatment.

Foreign relations

It is the policy of the Foreign Relations Committee to recognise all nations that are members of the Micras Cartography Society. That recognition allows any nation to open an embassy and consulates in Sanama, with some geographical restrictions and a requirement to present letters of credence to the Chairpersons of the Foreign Relations Committee. Even countries whose citizens are denied entry can open missions, by sending a communique naming the diplomats appointed. The diplomats are then issued diplomatic visas. All previously unrecognised members of the MCS were recognised by the Committee in 1702. The default position of the Committee is a state of peace, unless otherwise declared.

General travel restrictions

Visitors to a land affected by the Vanic Taint are prohibited entry for 30 days after their departure from said land. Any sign of being infected by the Vanic Taint will lead to quarantine and deportation.

See also

• Foreign relations of Sanama
• Sanaman nationality and residency law