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Visa & Passport Guide

Will I need a passport?

Yes. Passports are needed when traveling outside United States (or your home country). Your passport should be valid for 6 months beyond the conclusion of your trip. Global Journeys recommends that your passport contains at least two unused and facing visa pages (3 pages for Africa).

U.S. citizens must carry proper identification such as a valid U.S. passport.

Visas (General Information)

You are responsible for obtaining all necessary visas prior to your departure. Depending on your nationality, you may need visas to enter certain countries and obtaining visas can take up to six weeks. We've provided some simple guidance for you below. Note that the information below may change. Date this page was last amended 10th Feb 2025.

Visas for US Citizens

While not all countries require visas for American travelers, many do. Look up your destination using the U.S. State Department's Learn About Your Destination search tool. On each country’s information page, you will find entry, exit, and visa requirements. You will also find travel advisories and a link to the country’s embassy.

If a visa is required, CIBTvisas offer a service to organize any required travel visas by submitting a completed travel visa application, and other required documents, to embassies or consulates on your behalf. This eliminates the need for you to visit, communicate, and correspond directly with the embassy or consulate of your destination country.

Terms & Conditions
We've tried to make this visa & passport guide as accurate as possible but please double check the essentials like visas, health and safety, airport information etc with the relevant authorities before you travel. You are responsible for obtaining and paying for all visa and entry documents, for meeting all health and other requirements, and for any documents required by the laws, regulations, orders, and/or requirements of the countries you will visit. Global Journeys are not responsible for providing specific visa and passport information or documentation, and Global Journeys cannot accept liability for any traveler refused entry onto any transport or into any country due to failure of the traveler to carry correct documentation. Always double-check visa requirements before you travel, as policies change regularly.

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