Visas/Passports
The following information is for U.S. Citizens only. If you do not hold a U.S ten-year passport, then you must check with the appropriate embassy to see if you require a visa.
You will require a valid, passport for your travel abroad. Please check with www.travel.state.gov for any validity requirements beyond the return date of your vacation. Please keep your passport in your carry-on luggage and not in your suitcase. It is advisable to take a photocopy of your passport with you on your trip but do not keep it with your passport.
Please check before you travel
- You have a valid passport which is essential when you travel abroad.
- Please ensure your passport is valid for at least six months after your scheduled return to the U.S. If it is not, you need to contact your nearest passport office immediately in order to obtain an extension or new passport.
- Please ensure the name on your travel documents and tickets exactly matches your name on your passport. Airlines will refuse boarding if the two documents do not match.
- Please ensure you have completed the ‘next of kin’ section in your passport.
- Always keep a separate note of your passport number, place and date of issue, or preferably a photocopy of the back pages, packed separately from your passport. It is also recommended that you leave a copy with a friend or relative in the U.S. Carry another form of identification with you such as a drivers license. All this will be useful if your passport is lost or stolen.
- When traveling, always keep your passport in a zipped pocket in your hand luggage.
- Visas: countries such as Vietnam, Turkey, Cambodia, Zambia and India require visas for U.S. passport holders. Since visa requirements can change, we recommend that you visit www.travel.state.gov for the latest visa information. You will need to have an empty page in your passport for each visa. Visa costs are not included in our prices and may change without notice. Obtaining a visa is your responsibility. Please do not leave your application until the last minute.
For U.S. passport enquiries
For further details regarding passports and the requirements for travelling abroad please call 877-487-2778 or visit www.travel.state.gov
Cambodia entry requirements
Please ensure you have at least two empty pages in your passport and that it is valid for at least six months after your return date. Visas must be obtained prior to tour arrival and cost approximately USD $25.00. This can be arranged and paid for online prior to departure. This can be arranged and paid for online, please see http://evisa.mfaic.gov.kh for details. Please note all visa costs are non-refundable and subject to change without notice. Local departure taxes: currently $25 per person for Cambodia, payable locally. While the traveling schedule should pose no problems for people of any age in normal physical health, we would point out that in visiting a number of historical sites, paths may be uneven and we often enjoy walking tours of the main sights. Therefore this tour may not be suitable for guests of greatly impaired mobility. In the tropics, temperatures and humidity levels will also be quite high for most of the year. Please consult your medical provider or Center for Disease Control at www.cdc.gov. regarding the appropriate inoculations required for Vietnam & Cambodia at least a month before departure.
To make the most of your trip, we recommend you check the State department website www.travel.state.gov
India entry requirements
All U.S. passport holders require a visa for India, which must be obtained prior to departure for this destination. Please ensure that you have two empty pages in your passport and that it is valid for at least 6 months after your return date.
As of October 1, 2007, the Indian Embassy and Consulates in the U.S. outsourced the visa application process to Travisa Visa Outsourcing: http://indiavisa.travisaoutsourcing.com. Please refer to the website for the most current visa fees. Visa fees are subject to change without notice and are non-refundable.
While the travel schedule should pose no problems for people of any age in normal physical health, we would point out that in visiting a number of historical sites, paths may be uneven and uphill and we often enjoy walking tours of the main sights. Therefore this holiday may not be suitable for clients of greatly impaired mobility. In the tropics, temperatures and humidity levels will also be quite high for most of the year. Please consult your medical provider or Center for Disease Control at www.cdc.gov. regarding the appropriate inoculations required for India at least a month before departure.
To make the most of your trip, we recommend you check the State Department website www.travel.state.gov
South Africa entry requirements
U.S. passport holders do not currently require a visa to enter South Africa, and there are at least three empty pages as you will be traveling into Zambia as well. The Kruger National Park is considered a malarial zone, although the risk is reduced during the South African drier ‘winter’ months of May to August. Please consult your medical provider or Center for Disease Control at www.cdc.gov. regarding the appropriate inoculations and medication required for South Africa well before departure and insure you use a strong mosquito repellent. Our visit to Victoria Falls requires entry into Zambia, please refer to the Zambia visa requirements below.
Turkey entry requirements
A passport and visa are required. Currently, holders of all types of passports, if they are traveling as tourists, can purchase a 90-day sticker visa at the port of entry for USD $20 cash. Visit the Embassy of Turkey website, for the most current visa information. Visa fees can change without notice and once issued, any costs are non-refundable.
Make sure the Embassy of Turkey Website links to http://www.washington.emb.mfa.gov.tr/default.aspx
Vietnam entry requirements
The single entry visa fee is approximately USD $70.00 and must be obtained in advance. Please ensure you have at least two empty pages in your passport and that it is valid for at least six months after your return date. Current information on visa and entry requirements may be obtained from the Vietnamese Embassy in Washington DC, 1233 20th Street NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036, tel: 202-861-0737, fax: 202-861-0917, the Vietnamese Consulate General, 1700 California Street - Suite 430, San Francisco, CA 94109, tel: (415) 922-1707, fax: 415-922-1848, or from the nearest Vietnamese embassy or General Consulate overseas.
Zambia entry requirements
For U.S. citizens, a passport and visa are required. A visa must be obtained in advance at a Zambian Embassy or Consulate or at the port of entry. The fee is approximately USD $50.00 for a single entry visa (typically issued to tourists visiting Victoria Falls from a neighboring country). Visa fees can change without notice and once issued, any costs are non-refundable.
Visit the Embassy of Zambia website for the most current visa information.
