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.
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.
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.