Do you need a visa to go to Saudi Arabia?
Yes, you do need a Visa to enter Saudi Arabia.. There are many types of visa: Hajj and Umrah, Business, tourism and others. Cause all Muslims around looking to visit The Tow Holy Mosques, here is the requirements of obtaining Hajj Visa: 1- Granting the visas starts after Eid Al Fitr of every year. 2- On 25 Thu Al Qida of every year is the last day for granting Hajj visas. 3- Each pilgrim must have a check in Saudi Riyal or its equivalent in USD implying a check (fees for services of Hajj Organizations) and a check of transportation fees as follows: A - Fees of services amounting to SR 444, equivalent to USD 118. B- Fees of transportation (air conditioned) amounting 354, equivalent to USD 116. C- B- Fees of transportation (non - air conditioned) amounting 345, equivalent to USD 92. 4- Health Conditions: A - Any pilgrim coming from and epidemic country or a part of it is having a yellow fever is required to submit a vaccination certificate against this disease. B- Any pilgrim coming from and epidemic country or a part of it is having meningitis is required to submit a vaccination certificate against this disease. C- Pilgrims are not allowed to bring with them food stuffs into the Kingdom with the exception of little quantities which the pilgrim traveling by road is in need of. D- Translation of Health Certificates into Arabic or English is a must, and they should clarify the vaccination date and it should be with the pilgrim on his arrival. Requirements of obtaining Umrah Visa: 1- Season of granting Umrah visas starts from the beginning of the Month of Safar till mid Ramadan of every AH year, with the eligibility to stay for Six months. 2- Visas of Umrah are confined to those who have legal valid traveling documents to enter Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and depart to his home country or any other country and that it should be valid for at least Six months. 3- He should apply for Umrah visa via one of the licensed companies working in this field to facilitate and save his time. 4- If there are not companies in his country or there is Saudi Mission there, the following should be done:- A-Applicants for Umrah are granted visas regardless of the above mentioned stipulations. If there is not Saudi Mission in that country he shall apply at the nearest country where there is a Saudi Diplomatic Mission B-Each one must have a check or its cash equivalent amounting to US$ 300. C- He should undertake in writing to contract with one of the licensed companies upon his arrival to the entry outlet as there are offices for some companies there as he will not finalize the entry procedures to enter the Saudi lands without obtaining this contract. D - It is possible to review the offers of performing the Umrah rituals included in the new organization for Umrah and these are available with the licensed companies working in this field. For more information: http://www.mofa.gov.sa/Detail.asp?InNewsItemID=36407
What is a Home office reference number?
If you have a Home Office Reference number, you shouldn't have a passport... at least not a British one. You may have a Travel Document... in which case you can find your HO Ref in the observations on page 2. (If you do have a British Passport, your HO Ref is now effectively redundant as you've been made a British Citizen)
It should also be listed on any correspondance you've had from the HO, or your Status letter etc, where it says "Your Ref:"
Failing that, call the Immigration Enquiry Bureau on 0870 606 7766 and ask them :o)
How do you get an immigrant visa for US?
To get Refugee status you must have fled you home in fear of "being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group, or political opinion" In addition you must not be able to return to your home country for the same reason. You then must register with the United Nations High commission on Refugee's. You may be selected for an interview for resettlement in the US if you are part of a population that the UNHCR and the US have decided to resettle or if you have a close relative already in America who has applied for you to come. You must pass several interviews and medical testing. If you do you may be resettled. It is totally up to the US if the take you as refugees do not have right to admittance. There are about 14 million refugees in the world the US has accepted 41,279 of them so far. It is a long shot to say the least. It is easier for people in fear to come to the U.S. on a temporary visa and apply for asylum. To gain asylum people must prove in a court of law that they will be in danger if the return home.
Apply for Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SVEP) to US University you have chosen for studying.
Chose the university based on the course and ranking of your exam. Apply for the university you have finalized, it is better to keep two or three colleges as option. Once the university accepts your enroll, you would be given Form I-20 if you are eligible for F or M visa and Form DS-2019 if you are eligible for J visa. F visa is for academic full time course, M is for non academic or vocational programs. J visa is for professors or exchange visitors program. Since you are going for full time, you would be getting F visa.
Pay the SEVP fee Pay the fee prior to submitting the application. You can pay fee online here at US Immigration and Customs Enforcement site, fees would be mentioned in the same site. Once after paying fees, you would get confirm notification message. Keep a copy of the payment for further reference.
Fill the application along with recent photo After paying the fees, contact US embassy in your country to obtain US student visa application. Fill the DS-160 form which you can find here US Department of State - Consular Electronic Application Center. Fill in all the details and keep
Application ID number for further reference. For filling the form, refer this site travel.state.org
Pay the application fee for visa You can pay the fee online or in person or via phone here ais.usvis-info.com. You need to pay MRV fee for the visa appointment.
Apply online and schedule an interview After all the process is done, schedule the interview at your nearest embassy or consulate. You need to give MRV fee number for the reference.
Documents to carry for the interview:
What countries can a us permanent resident visit without a visa?
Only Gibraltar I'm afraid! There's lots of commonwealth countries around the world, although you can enter without a visa if you decide to live there you would need to apply for the necessary requirement ie work and resident permits. Gibratar
Does a Jamaican need a visa to travel to Cuba?
Yes, a Jamaican using a Jamaican passport can travel to Antigua without a visa.
Do American citizens need a visa to visit Vietnam?
British citizens are required visa for entering Vietnam.
What countries can guyanese visit without visa?
Without a visa, Jamaican nationals can actually travel to many countries. Places where a Jamaican national may visit for an unlimited time without a visa would be: Antiga, Barbuda, Bangladesh, Belize, Botswana, Dominca, Fiji, Gambia, Grendada, Haiti, Honduras, Ireland, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Peru, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Surinam, Swaziland, Tanzania, Trinidad & Tobago, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
Jamaicans may travel without a visa but are limited to no more than a 6 month visit to: Barbados.
Jamaicans may travel without a visa but are limited to no more than a 3 month visit to: Bahamas,Bermuda, Chile, Iceland, Israel, Liechtenstein, San Marino, South Korea, South Africa, Turkey.
Jamaicans may travel without a visa but are limited to no more than a 1 month visit to: Argentina, Columbia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Hong Kong, Monaco, Papua New Guinea, Uruguay.
Jamaicans may travel without a visa but are limited to no more than a 2 week visit to: Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, St. Maarten.
Can Nigerian passport holder but America green card holder need visa to Malaysia?
it depends on how long your going for. if its longer than a week you need a visa
According to Thai Immigration Rules and Regulations, there are several types of visa to be chosen from depending on each foreigner's qualifications and objective of their stay which can be categorized; as follow:
1. 30 Day Stamp:
2. Tourist Visa (TR):
3. Retirement Visa (Non Immigrant "O"):
4. Marriage Visa ( Non Immigrant "O"):
5. Business visa ( Non Immigrant "B"):
Do you need a visa to visit Brazil for two weeks?
If you are a U.S. citizen, you must have a visa to Brazil. It costs at least $140 plus visa agency service charge ($50-$150) unless you apply in person. It also takes quite a long time, a minimum of 7 days to process plus delays at the visa agency and mailing.
Do US citizens need a visa to India?
A US citizen does not require a visa to visit Dubai, only a current and valid US passport. Proper visitor documentation will be granted, free of charge, upon arrival of US citizens.
How can you check your visa status online?
There is not a way that you can check if your employer has already processed your employment visa online. However, you may be able to call the INS and ask if the employer has processed the visa information.
Do you need a visa to visit Bali?
Depends on your home-country passport. The first list below is for passport holders who will be issued a visa upon arrival. The second list is for visa-free travel. If your home-country passport is not listed below then you must apply in advance for a visa. {These lists are in effect as of March 2009.} The Visa on Arrival is non-extendable and cannot be converted into a different visa. There is a marked are to apply for the visa once you get off the plane. AFTER you have paid for and received your visa you THEN to proceed to Immigration where your visa will be processed. Don't mess that up. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into Indonesia, and you must have proof of onward passage (either return or through tickets). If you cannot fulfill both of these requirements, you may not be allowed to enter the country. *** Visa- On-Arrival passport holders *** {Cost: US $10 for up to 7 day visit; US $25 for up to 30 days visit.} Algeria
Arab Emirates
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Bahrain
Belgium
Brazil
Bulgaria
Cambodia
Canada
China
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Egypt
Estonia
Fiji
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
India
Iran
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Kuwait
Laos
Latvia
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Maldives
Malta
Mexico
Monaco
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Oman
Panama
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Romania
Russia
Saudi Arabia
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Suriname
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Tunisia
United Kingdom
United States America *** Visa-Free passport-holders *** Brunei Darussalam
Chile
Hongkong Special Administrative Region,
Macao Special Administrative Region,
Malaysia
Morocco
Peru
Philippines
Singapore
Thailand
Vietnam
Is it easier for an illegal alien to become a citizen if he has a child in the US?
To apply for ANY type of visa, one must apply through the US Embassy or Consulate in the person's home country (i.e. a country where the person holds citizenship). While the application process can often be handled through the mail, the actual issuanceof the visa will be done through the US Embassy/Consulate, so the person applying for the visa must make at least one visit in person to their home country's US Embassy/Consulate. That is, to pick up their new visa, they must return to their home country, and go to the US Embassy there. In addition, you may NOT convert a visa while staying in the US - what this means is that if you entered on visa type A, and were later granted type B, you MUST leave the country and re-enter, presenting the valid B visa as your entry visa now.
This is complicated, and gets worse. The vast majority of permanent visas require a sponsor, who must be a US permanent resident or citizen (permanent residents can sponsor for certain permanent visas, but not all the ones a citizen can). In order to sponsor a parent, one must be at least 21 years old. So, unless your child is already a US citizen and already 21, they cannot sponsor your for permanent residency.
This is the fallacy behind the "anchor baby" outcry: if a foreign woman comes to the US illegally, and has a child here, that child will be eligible for US citizenship. However, a young child cannot sponsor the mother, so the mother (and child) will be deported back to the home country (as the child is also a citizen of the home country, by virtual of birth to a citizen of that country). The child could possibly stay in the US if the other parent was a legal US resident or citizen, but the mother could not stay just because she gave birth to a US citizen.
One a person has permanent residency here, it usually takes 5+ (3+ if your spouse is already a citizen) years to obtain citizenship, through the naturalization process, which is independent of the visa process.
Also, as of January 2012, the US DOJ has issued new guidelines for US citizens attempting to sponsor immediate family (spouse, children, grandparents) for permanent visas: even if the visa applicant has entered the country illegally, they can get an automatic waiver of the wait time for re-entry after getting their permanent residency visa. One still has to return to their home country to pick up the US permanent residency visa, but, no longer has to wait the 3-10 years it used to be required to before re-entering the country. The new DOJ guidelines DO NOT affect the rules for sponsorship, so the sponsor must still be at least 21 years of age (in addition to any other requirements).
More InformationMarrying him will not make him legal. You will have to go through a long process. It will take at least a few years to get his greencard and you will most likely have to hire a lawyer. A few years and a few thousand dollars later, hopefully he'll be legal. The child doesn't mean squat. If having a child here meant that someone could get "legal" many Mexican women would be dropping their babies in the US.
Unless the rules have changed, the answer above is wrong. There ARE lots of Mexicans sneaking across the border to drop their babies here. I also knew an Albanian who came in secretly pregnant on a short-term visa. She refused to go back to her country with her group and only left months later - after having the baby. She then had a "family member" (the baby) who is automatically a U.S. citizen from being born here and she could apply for a special visa,or whatever,in order for the "family" to be together in the "citizen's" (baby's)country - the U.S.
Actually that is not true. My husband is Albanian and I know at least three families who have children here and got deported. Having children here does not make it any easier to obtain citizenship. My husbands uncle has three children here and lived here for almost twenty years and they told them if they loved their father they would return with him. Flat out, cut and dry. Also if you have been watching CNN lately there is a Mexican child (7 years old) pleading with the government not to send his mother back to Mexico. So very simply the answer is no, having a child does not make it easier to stay here. As for the laws before 1999 it may have been but it is not as of now.
Will a US citizen need a visa to visit Italy?
That depends on what passport you hold - better check with an Italian Embassy or Consulate that is in your area or Country.
This is not exactly true, it really depends on what country you are departing from, if you're leaving from Africa you'll need a visa but if you're leaving from the US, Canada, or any of the countries in Europe you don't need a visa for stays up to 90 Days.
Do you need bta fee to leave Ghana?
No you dont, if any person tells you there is, then they are lying, it is a SCAM.
You have blue UK travel document do you need a visa to France?
If your are a European citizen you do not need a visa
If you are from a visa waiver country you do not need a visa if your stay is less than 90 days
If you are none of these go to the French embassy in London
How do you get a travel visa to china?
The are only a few steps required to apply for a Chinese Visa, depending on which type of visa you are applying for. First, you need to download the visa application from the Chinese Embassy website (link below). Second accurately complete the form. When finished submit the form, other documents and processing fees to the nearest Chinese Consulate. Regular it may take 4 days to process.
Does an Australian passport holder need a visa to visit the US?
It depends where they are originally from.
In which countries USA passport holder does not need visa?
ALBANIA Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival if holding confirmation from Albanian Ministry of Interior stating that visa will be available on arrival. Confirmation must be obtained before departure to Albania.
AZERBAIJAN Visa required, which can be issued on arrival for a max. stay of 30 days. An invitation is not necessary but it is recommended to hold a document that shows the purpose of the visit. Visa is only valid for the cities listed in the visa.
BAHRAIN If travelling for business purposes visa can be obtained on arrival, but this is subject to Immigration evaluation.
BERMUDA Visa not required. Bermuda Immigration officers will decide on max. period of stay (up to 6 months) depending on reason for travel. Stays exceeding 6 months require application for residency in person. From May 1st 2010 Visa is required for Indian Citizens.
BHUTAN Visa not required for a max. stay of 2 weeks, provided permit is issued upon arrival by Immigration Department.
BURUNDI Visa required. However, visa can be obtained on arrival, if no diplomatic representation of Burundi is located in country of origin.
CAMBODIA Visa required. However, visa can be obtained on arrival, if coming for: - touristic purposes for a stay of max. 1 month. - business purposes for a stay of max. 1 month.
CAMEROON Visa required. Visa on arrival can only be issued to those holding a prior approval from Le Diligue General de L'Immigration.
CANADA Visa required. If entering from the U.S.A. with a used single entry visa, the visitor may re-enter without obtaining a new Canadian visa, provided the I-94 from the U.S.A. and the Canadian port stamps are still valid.
CAPE VERDE ISLANDS Visa not required if: - Passenger was a former national of Cape Verde Isl., incl. wife, husband or children provided holding proof thereof; - travelling as tourist in organized group and holding Certificado Colectivo de Identidade et Viagem (no limit for number of tourists). Individual passengers coming from countries where no diplomatic representation of Cape Verde is established may obtain visa on arrival.
COOK ISLANDS If visit is solely for touristic purposes visa not required for a stay of max. 31 days. If visit is for business purposes (which may include acting for or on behalf of a person/firm established outside Cook Islands) visa required (which can be issued on arrival), for a stay of max. 21 days.
COSTA RICA Visa not required for a stay of 30 days.
CUBA Visa required. If coming for touristic purposes and holding Tourist Card ("Tarjeta del Turista"): visa not required.
DJIBOUTI Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival provided holding return ticket, for a max. stay of 1 month.
DOMINICA Visa not required for stay of max. 21 days.
EGYPT Visa required. However, a 14 days visa -free of charge- can be obtained on arrival, if entering Egypt via South Sinai (through Sant Katherine, Sharm El Sheik or Taba airports), provided: - remaining in South Sinai resorts; and - not continuing to any other city in Egypt.
ERITREA Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival for a stay of max. 1 month (renewable for another 2 months), provided request has been made by sponsor to Eritrea Immigration at least 48 hours before arrival.
ETHIOPIA Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival for a max. stay of 3 months if attending African Union meetings and holding official letters pertaining to the travel. In some other cases visa can also be obtained if coming for business purposes.
FIJI Visa not required. On arrival a visitor's permit can be obtained for a stay of max. 4 months.
GEORGIA Visa required. Visa (of various types and length of stays) can be obtained on arrival at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Visa Dept. at the airport. However, one months notice of arrival is required.
GIBRALTAR Visa required. However, if holding: - a multiple entry visa (valid for at least 1 year) to the United Kingdom; OR - a passport endorsed "Certificate of Entitlement to the Right of Abode in the United Kingdom" visa not required.
GRENADA Visa not required for a stay of max. 3 months.
GUAM If arriving directly from U.S. Mainland, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico or U.S. Virgin Islands, no entry documents required due to no immigration control.
GUINEA-BISSAU Visa required. If arriving from a country without representation of Guinea-Bissau, visa applications by letter to be made 14 days prior to arrival to: Comissariado de Estado da Seguranca Nacional e Ordem Publica da Republica da Guinea-Bissau (State Directorate of National Security and Public order of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau). The visa will then be available at the airport of Guinea-Bissau.
HAITI Visa not required for a stay of max. 3 months.
HONG KONG Visa not required for stay of max. 14 days.
INDONESIA Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival for a max. stay of 30 days provided: - passport contains at least one unused visa page for the visa-on-arrival sticker, which covers entire passport page; AND - holding ticket and other documents for return/onward journey.
IRAN Visa required. However, it can be issued on arrival provided: - coming for tourist purposes only for a max. stay of 7 days; OR - passenger has been introduced by means of a letter from valid organization or government at least two days prior to arrival, for a max. stay of 72 hours.
ISRAEL Visa required. However, if travelling in a group of 10 or more passengers and holding prior approval from Ministry of Interior visa can be obtained on arrival.
JAMAICA Visa not required, for a max. stay of 14 days.
KAZAKHSTAN Visa required. A visa can be issued on arrival at Almaty/Astana airports (provided pre-arranged and approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan) for both private and business purposes, for a stay of max. one month.
KENYA Visa required. It is possible for a visa for a max. stay of 3 months to be issued on arrival. However, this will cause considerable delay.
KOREA (REPUBLIC) Visa required. However, visa not required for a stay of max. 30 days provided: A. holding visa for Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand or U.S.A. and travelling to or from these countries; OR B. having visited Korea (Rep.) 4 times within the last 2 years or 10 times or more in total.
KUWAIT Visa required. However, visa can be obtained on arrival if coming for vacation or leisure for a stay of max. 1 month, provided: - having sponsor in Kuwait holding the original visa; and - holding confirmation from transporting airline that visa is available on arrival.
KYRGYZSTAN Visa required. Visa can be issued on arrival for a stay of max. one month when coming from: - countries with Kyrgyzstan representation, provided holding confirmation from Kyrgyzstan authorities; - countries without Kyrgyzstan representation, provided a sponsor can announce the passenger(s) to the authorities.
LEBANON Visa can be obtained on arrival under certain conditions to: - businessmen and other top professionals residing in a GCC member country (see TIRGL/GCC ); OR - businessmen with prior approval from Lebanese Immigration; OR - tourist groups.
LIBERIA Visa required. If arriving from a country without diplomatic representation of Liberia: visa issue on arrival possible if holding telex confirmation from the station manager of delivering airline.
MACAO Visa not required for a stay of max. 30 days.
MADAGASCAR Visa required. A 90 days visa can be obtained on arrival.
MALAYSIA Visa required. However, if coming for touristic purposes, visa can be obtained on arrival, for a max. stay of 30 days.
MALDIVES Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival for: 1. a max. stay of 30 days, provided holding: - hotel confirmation; and - sufficient funds to cover stay; and - onward/return ticket for next destination.; OR 2. a stay of more than 30 days, to a max. stay of 90 days, provided passenger has: - a local sponsor, who must inform Immigration at Male at least 1 day prior to passengers arrival; and - onward/return ticket for next destination.
MAURITIUS Visa not required for a max. stay of 15 days for touristic purposes only.
MICRONESIA Visa not required for a stay of max. 30 days, provided coming for touristic or visitor purposes.
MOLDOVA Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival at Chisinau Airport provided: - arriving from a country without diplomatic representation of Moldova.
MONTSERRAT Visa not required for a max. stay of: - 3 months, provided travelling with passport; - 14 days when travelling with other documents.
MOZAMBIQUE Visa required. However, if coming for touristic or business purposes, visa can be obtained on arrival (at airport only).
NEPAL Visa not required.
NIUE Visa not required for a stay up to 30 days provided holding: - confirmed return/onward ticket; AND - documents required for return/onward journey; AND - sufficient funds.
NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS Visa required. However, if holding U.S. entry visa, visa not required for a max. stay of 30 days, provided U.S. visa: - is valid for 60 days from entry date into CNMI; AND - allows re-entry back into the U.S.A. on departure.
PALAU ISLANDS Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival for a stay of max. 30 days.
PUERTO RICO If arriving directly from Mainland U.S.A., Alaska, Guam, Hawaii or U.S. Virgin Islands no entry documents required due to no immigration control.
QATAR Visa required. The following visas can be obtained on arrival: - 14 day tourist visa, provided application submitted to airport immigration at least 24 hours before arrival by any of the registered hotels in Doha. Passenger must also hold proof of confirmed hotel reservation and at least USD 1,400.- or any major credit card; OR - 7 day business visa can be issued at Doha airport provided notification received at least 48 hours prior to arrival.
SAMOA Visa not required if holding a visitor's permit, which can be obtained on arrival for a stay of max. 60 days.
SAO TOME & PRINCIPE Visa required. Visa may only be granted on arrival provided prior arrangements have been made by transporting carrier up to 24 hours prior to flight departure. Max. stay of one month allowed.
SEYCHELLES Visa not required as Visitor's Permit for 1 month (depends on validity of ticket) will be issued on arrival provided holding: - onward/return ticket or otherwise ticket must be purchased on arrival; AND - sufficient funds (USD 150.- per day) and proof of accommodation during stay.
SIERRA LEONE Visa required. However, visa on arrival is also possible under following conditions: - no diplomatic representation of Sierra Leone at point of origin; AND - sponsor or contact person in Sierra Leone should arrange Landing Permit with the Principal Immigration Officer. Details of such Landing Permit should be given to the Station Manager of transporting airline at least 48 hours prior to arrival.
SRI LANKA Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival for a touristic stay of max. 30 days.
ST. KITTS-NEVIS Visa not required for a stay of max. 3 months.
ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES Visa not required for a max. stay of 1 month.
TANZANIA Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival.
THAILAND Visa required. Visa can be obtained on arrival (ONLY at Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Hat Yai, Phuket, Samui Int'l, Sukhothai, Surat Thani, Utapao airports) for a stay of max. 15 days, provided: - coming for touristic purposes; AND - passport is valid at least 6 months; AND - holding onward/return ticket; AND - holding USD 250.- per person or USD 500.- per family.
TIMOR LESTE Entry Permit can be obtained on arrival for a max. stay of 30 days.
TOGO Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival for max. 7 days.
TURKS & CAICOS ISL. Visa not required for a stay of max. 30 days.
TUVALU Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival for a stay of max. one month.
UGANDA Visa required, which can be obtained on arrival.
VANUATU Visa not required for a max. stay of 30 days.
VIRGIN ISLANDS (BRITISH) Visa not required for a stay of max. 30 days.
What is the meaning of prefecture of origin?
"Prefecture of Origin" refers to the administrative region within a country that a person or thing is from.
Several countries that use prefectures or have administrative elements that are translated into English as "prefecture" include France, Morrocco, Japan (都é“府県, todÅfuken), and China (地区, dìqÅ«)