The Soviet authorities acknowledge the shift but say they do not know how many former citizens have been allowed to return on short-term visas.

However, you should be aware that the fees are more expensive for visas on-arrival: $234 for a transit visa and $342 for a short-term visa.

Mr. Simonyi left Hungary at 17 on a short-term visa and did not return, eventually making his way to the United States.

Business was facilitated by the Australian government, which issued special short-term visas for Christmas Island.

Under the present system, American news agencies, newspapers, magazines and television networks must apply for short-term visas to cover Cuban news events case by case.

However, short-term visas are available for students sitting university-entrance exams in France.

Thirteen of the 14 men were Syrian nationals in the USA on short-term visas, using one-way tickets which they had paid for in cash.

Others came on short-term visas and applied for asylum when the visas ran out.

U.S. citizens coming to Lebanon for tourism can purchase a short-term visa at the border or airport.

Tourist and short-term commercial visas for visits up to 90 days can be obtained in a day or two.