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What should I know about necessary travel documents: passport, visa, or special authorization?

Passports

All passengers must have a passport when traveling outside of the United States, including travel to Canada and Mexico.

Travelers should apply for a passport upon registering for a tour, as it can sometimes take 14 weeks to process. Passports must be valid at least 6 months after the tour’s return.  Ensure  that it has at least 3 blank pages for additional stamps and visas. Refer to the US government’s passport website for more information.

Please note that airlines will not permit passengers to travel if the name on his or her ticket does not match the passport exactly. Ensure that the first, middle and last name on each passenger’s account matches his or her passport.

Need your passport in a hurry?

USA citizens can use our partner at RushMyPassport.

Visas

Depending on the destination, tour participants may need a tourist visa. Contact our visa services partner to find the specific requirements for each destination country. More information and specific requirements can also be found on the consulate websites of the destination countries and layover countries. Because the applicant must complete the visa application, we depend on the traveler to take care of this step but will be available to answer any questions.

Need your international tourist visa in a hurry?

US passport holders can use our partner at RushMyTravelVisa.

Do you hold a non-US passport?

Not a problem! Our other visa partners at Visa HQ can help you with your international tourist entry visas.

Parental Authorization Form   

For tours going to Mexico, Belize, or Brazil, children under the age of 18 require a parental authorization form to be signed and notarized within 30 days of the tour departure date.