Visa Assistance

ETIAS travel authorization will be required for travelers visiting the 29 Schengen Zone member countries. Once approved, it will generally allow stays of up to 90 days and multiple entries for up to 3 years, or until the passport expires. The current fee is 7.35 USD.

ETIAS is not currently in force. The EU has not yet announced the official launch date or application form. The system is currently expected to begin in the last quarter of 2026.

For more information, click here.

Countries requiring ETIAS: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland.

Country not requiring ETIAS: Ireland.

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Countries requiring ETIAS: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland.

Country not requiring ETIAS: Ireland.

An ETA visa is required and must be obtained through the Australian ETA mobile application. The application fee is 20 AUD.

For more information, click here.

After opening the link, select “Step by step” for detailed instructions on applying through the mobile application.

An e-visa is required for travel to Azerbaijan. The total cost is 29 USD, including service and bank charges.

The application generally takes around 3 business days to process, and the visa remains valid for 90 days from the date of issue.

For more information and application, click here.

A visa is not required. However, travelers must complete the online arrival form before entering Belize.

At present, the online form is required for travelers arriving by air, with the requirement expected to expand to all travelers.

Complete the form here: click here.

After submitting the form, download the completed information and QR code. Keep a printed or digital copy with your travel documents, as it may be checked upon arrival.

An e-visa is required and can be obtained online. A single-entry visa costs 50 Euros, approximately 60 USD, and is valid for 30 days from the date of entry.

Processing may take up to 4 business days.

Apply online at click here.

A hotel address in Benin is required. For additional information, Click here.

Once approved, print the visa confirmation and keep it with your travel documents.

A visa is not required, but a valid passport is necessary to cross the border.

Bethlehem is located approximately six miles south of Jerusalem in the West Bank and is governed by the Palestinian National Authority.

The Israeli guide will accompany the group to the border. Travelers will cross from Israel into the Palestinian Authority, where a Palestinian guide will meet the group and lead the visit through Bethlehem.

After the visit, travelers will cross back into Israel and rejoin the Israeli guide.

A visa is required for entry into Bhutan and will be arranged on behalf of the traveler by Gate 1 Travel.

To process the visa, a high-resolution, full-color scanned copy of the passport must be provided 45 days before the scheduled entry into Bhutan. Each passport should be scanned separately and must include the complete signature and photograph pages.

A recent, high-resolution, color passport photograph is also required.

For this visa service, the included service applies to travelers of all nationalities.

The passport must remain valid for at least six months beyond the travel dates. The Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) is included in the package price.

Please note that the Brazil e-visa application process can be lengthy and complicated. Travelers should carefully review the requirements because mistakes may result in additional expenses or processing delays.

An e-visa is required. Applicants must upload a digital copy of their passport and passport photograph. Although not mandatory, uploading travel documents is recommended.

There are two ways to obtain the Brazil e-visa:

Option 1: Apply through GEN VISA by mail

GEN VISA is a fee-based visa service. After gathering the required documents, they can be mailed to GEN VISA, which will submit the application to the appropriate embassy or consulate.

Processing generally takes about 6 weeks but may take longer depending on circumstances.

For more information and to download the visa kit, click here.

Please note that GEN VISA cannot assist travelers who decide to submit their applications directly.

Option 2: Apply online through VFS Global

VFS Global is the official service provider for Brazilian e-visas. The online application fee is 80.90 USD.

Processing normally takes approximately 5 business days, although delays of 10 days or more are possible.

After approval, a PDF confirmation will be sent by email. Print this confirmation and keep it with your travel documents, as it may be checked upon arrival.

For information and application, click here.

A visa is required. Travelers must provide one passport-sized photograph.

To help avoid delays, an e-visa is recommended at least 7 days before travel. Apply online at here.

The e-visa fee is 30 USD.

For additional visa information, click here.

U.S. citizens may also obtain a Cambodian visa upon arrival at Phnom Penh and Siem Reap airports, as well as at major border crossings.

For passengers traveling on the Mekong River Cruise:

• If the cruise begins in Vietnam, an e-visa is not available and a visa on arrival must be obtained.
• If the cruise begins in Cambodia, either a visa on arrival or an e-visa may be used.
• An e-visa before departure is recommended where available.

Travelers arriving by air must also complete the Cambodia e-Arrival form before arrival. The form requires passport, travel, and health information and must be completed within 7 days of arrival.

After completing the form, save or download the QR code. It will be checked upon arrival.

For more information and to complete the form, click here.

U.S. passport holders do not require a visa to enter Canada. However, other travelers, including U.S. lawful permanent residents (green card holders), may need a visa, eTA, or transit visa depending on their circumstances.

These requirements may apply when visiting Canada or when connecting through Canada to or from another country.

For more information, click here.

A visa is required. The China visa process can be lengthy and detailed, so applicants should carefully review all information to prevent additional costs or processing delays.

U.S. passport holders must provide supporting information including their full passport name, hotel names, addresses and telephone numbers, along with confirmed airline reservations and ticket numbers. For hotel address and contact details, click here.

There are two methods for obtaining a China visa.

Option 1: Apply through GEN VISA

Applicants may submit their completed documents by mail through GEN VISA, a fee-based visa service. GEN VISA submits the application to the appropriate embassy or consulate on the applicant’s behalf.

Processing generally takes around 6 weeks, although delays are possible.

For information and to download the visa kit, click here.

GEN VISA cannot assist travelers who choose to submit their applications directly.

Because the China visa application is complicated, travelers may also choose GEN VISA’s White Glove Service, under which GEN VISA completes the application to help prevent errors.

For more information, click here.

Option 2: Apply directly through the Chinese Embassy

Travelers applying directly must appear in person at the applicable embassy or consulate. The listed locations include the Chinese Embassy in Washington, D.C., and the Consulates General in New York, Chicago, San Francisco and Los Angeles.

For jurisdiction information, click here.

The visa fee is 140 USD and processing generally takes approximately 4 business days after submission, although delays may occur.

The online application must first be completed here: click here.

After completing the application, an appointment with the relevant embassy or consulate must be scheduled here: click here.

Documents must be submitted and collected in person. For additional information, click here.

Transit Without Visa for China: Travelers connecting through China to a third country may qualify for China’s Transit Without Visa program and may be permitted to stop over for up to 240 hours, depending on the connecting airport.

For more information, click here.

Traveling to Tibet: Travelers visiting Tibet require a group permit, which will be arranged by Gate 1 Travel after final payment. At this time, the permit is available only for U.S. and Canadian passport holders and is included in the package price.

Important: Do not mention Tibet travel on the China visa application, as this can result in denial. Travelers visiting Tibet must obtain a new Type “L” Tourist China visa before departure because this is required for the Tibet Travel Permit.

After receiving the visa, upload a full-color scanned copy to the invoice at least 45 days before departure so it can be included with the Tibet permit application.

American travelers of Chinese nationality holding a valid Type “Q2” visa must also complete and stamp an additional document to authorize the Tibet Travel Permit application.

Hong Kong: A visa is not required. On the Chinese visa application, Hong Kong should be entered under the city field as “Hongkong Island.”

Travelers residing in countries currently subject to U.S. sanctions cannot book with Holland America.

The countries listed in the source include Russia, Belarus, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, and the occupied territories of Ukraine, including Crimea, Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia.

Passport holders from these countries who live elsewhere must provide proof of residency to Holland America.

A visa is required. A single-entry visa valid for 30 days can be purchased upon arrival for 30 USD.

Payment must be made in cash with exact change; credit cards are not accepted.

Upon arrival, travelers should proceed to the bank kiosks in the Immigration Hall to purchase the self-adhesive visa sticker. The sticker should be placed on a blank passport page before proceeding to immigration.

To avoid waiting at the kiosk, travelers may also obtain the visa sticker from the airport representative holding a Gate 1 sign. A service fee of 2 USD per person applies in addition to the visa cost.

An e-visa for single or multiple entry can also be obtained before arrival: here.

For arrivals on or after August 1, 2026: The Egyptian Government is scheduled to pilot a digital visa-on-arrival system. Once fully implemented, this will replace the physical sticker visa. Applications can be submitted online within 48 hours before arrival or at Cairo Airport.

The expected total cost is USD $36.

For information and application, click here.

A tourist visa is not required for stays of up to 30 days.

Travelers are strongly advised to have several unused, unstamped visa pages available in their passports for each entry into the country.

A visa is required. The application begins online and must be prepaid, after which the completed application and supporting documents must be mailed to the Ghana Embassy in Washington, D.C.

A single-entry visa costs 100 USD plus banking charges and is valid for the expected duration of the stay. Processing can take up to 15 business days from receipt at the embassy.

Hotel and local host contact information in Ghana is required. For this information, Click here.

The completed application must be printed, signed and mailed with the passport and supporting documents.

For additional information, click here.

To start the online application, click here and select “Apply Online Now.” Applicants outside the United States should first access the Ghana Embassy website for their country.

An e-visa option is also available for 260 USD. Additional documents include a passport scan, passport photograph, yellow fever vaccination proof, recent bank statement, hotel accommodation proof and an invitation letter.

For e-visa information and application, click here.

A visa is not required.

However, travelers must complete a traveler declaration form before arrival. Completing it before boarding is recommended to help avoid delays at Guatemala City.

After submission, an email containing the traveler information and QR code will be issued. Print the document or save it on your smartphone for arrival.

Complete the form here: click here.

For the arrival or departure customs location, select “La Qurora/Aduana Central de Aviacion.” For the anticipated address, use the name and address of the first hotel on the tour.

For travelers on the 13 Day Culture & Adventure in Belize & Guatemala, the declaration may also be requested when crossing the land border.

A visa is required. An electronic visa can be obtained here.

Tourist visas cannot be purchased upon arrival. The e-visa website may occasionally experience technical problems.

Travelers must provide a reference in India, including the person’s name, address and telephone number. For this information, Click here.

Five days after the initial booking and deposit, complete visa information will be sent by email.

Travelers may apply 30 days before arrival. Once in India, the visa is valid for 30 days and must cover the entire stay. Double entry may be used during the e-visa validity period when arrival falls between the issue and expiry dates.

The e-visa cost is 25-80 USD plus applicable fees.

Alternatively, travelers may use a fee-based service such as GEN VISA.

For stays longer than 30 days, a 1-year visa must be applied for 120 days before arrival. This visa permits multiple entries for one year from the date of issue, with a maximum stay of 180 days per year.

All arriving travelers must also complete an e-arrival form within 3 days of arrival: click here.

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Jordan visas are arranged by Gate 1 in certain situations.

1. Amman arrival transfer through Gate 1: Travelers with an Amman arrival transfer booked through Gate 1, or travelers with Gate 1 pre-accommodation and an arrival transfer, can have the visa arranged. Full passport information and, when flights were booked independently, complete arrival flight details must be supplied.

2. Israel & Jordan combination tours: Gate 1 will arrange the visa at no charge. Passport information is required at least 60 days before departure. A local representative provides a Visa Manifest before passport control.

If the Visa Manifest is lost, the schedule is changed, or the traveler leaves Jordan independently, a 60 USD visa fee may apply upon departure.

3. Optional Petra tour from Israel: Gate 1 can arrange a local visa for approximately 60 USD when passport information is supplied to the Israel Tour Manager at least 48 hours in advance. Border taxes and fees are additional.

4. Other situations: Travelers must arrange their own visa before departure. A single-entry visa costs approximately 60 USD and may be obtained in advance or at certain entry points.

For more information, click here.

For restricted nationalities, click here.

Passports must be valid for six months beyond the travel dates. The Israeli-Jordanian land crossing also carries a 65-80 USD exit fee.

An electronic Travel Authority (eTA) is required and must be obtained before travel.

Apply here: here.

Applicants must upload their passport, passport photograph and travel documents, together with the names and dates of their hotels. Travelers who did not book flights through Gate 1 must also provide flight confirmation.

The eTA costs 34.09 USD and generally takes around 3 business days to process.

Although normally issued for a single entry, the itineraries offered in the source fall under an exception allowing multiple entries.

For Kenya extensions involving Rwanda, Zanzibar or Uganda, arrival and departure flight details are required. Travelers should wait until their travel documents are available before applying.

Medical health insurance with coverage of at least USD $50,000 is required for entry.

A visa is required.

Tourists can obtain a visa on arrival for 40 USD at the airports in Vientiane and Luang Prabang and at major border crossings.

Two passport-sized photographs are required.

An Arrival and Departure Digital Card must also be completed within 3 days of arrival. Passport and travel information must be submitted online free of charge.

A visa is not required.

Tourists must complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) within 3 days before arrival.

Travel and passport information must be submitted online free of charge.

Complete the form at click here.

A confirmation will be emailed after submission.

Passengers starting in Singapore: Due to the itinerary, the MDAC can only be completed while in Singapore. The tour manager will provide instructions and assistance.

A visa is required and an e-visa must be obtained before travel.

For information and application, click here.

The e-visa costs 50 USD and is generally processed within 3 business days.

After approval, an e-visa Approval Letter will be sent by email. Print it and carry it for presentation to immigration upon arrival.

Do not apply too early because entry must take place within 90 days of the Approval Letter being issued.

A visa is required.

A visa can be obtained upon arrival at the airport for 90 USD. Travelers are strongly advised to have at least 3 blank, unstamped visa pages. Amendment and endorsement pages do not count toward this requirement.

Alternatively, the visa application and payment can be completed online before departure.

The online application requires arrival flight information and the first and last Namibian hotel names, addresses and telephone numbers. All flights arrive at Hosea Kutako International Airport.

After completing the application and payment, print the confirmation. It will be checked with the travel documents and proof of health/travel insurance.

For information and application, click here.

A visa is required.

A visa on arrival costs 30 USD for a 15-day stay or 50 USD for a 30-day stay. Payment can be made by cash or credit card, although credit card payments carry an additional 2 USD fee.

The visa permits multiple entries.

Travelers are advised to carry two passport-sized photographs in case the automated kiosks cannot take a photograph.

Alternatively, apply through the Nepali Embassy by completing the online application and uploading a photograph here: here.

After submission, print the receipt and take it to the nearest Nepali Embassy or Consulate.

Do not submit the application too early because the receipt requires entry into Nepal within 15 days of issue.

For the 18 Day Himalayan Kingdoms: Nepal & Bhutan tour, the 30-day visa should be purchased.

An electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) and International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) are required.

The NZeTA applies to all travelers, including those transiting through New Zealand.

The NZeTA costs NZD 17 through the mobile app or NZD 23 through the online application.

The IVL is NZD 100 and must be paid when submitting the NZeTA application.

The NZeTA must be obtained before travel and can be applied for at here.

Allow up to 72 hours for processing.

An e-visa is not required for Oman when staying for 14 days or less.

An e-visa is required for stays exceeding 14 days.

Travelers must have a passport valid for at least six months from arrival and carry proof of hotel accommodation, flight itinerary and health insurance.

The source also notes that passport holders from certain countries may be denied entry, including Bangladesh, Burundi, Cameroon, Comoros, Congo, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Israel, Liberia, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Uganda and Zimbabwe.

A visa is not required.

Travelers must complete a traveler declaration form for entry.

For the relevant tour, the Tour Manager will provide the online form link and a paper version while in Costa Rica.

Passengers making an international connection through Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) in Lima must pay a Unified Airport Use Fee (TUUA).

The current fee listed is 11.86 USD per passenger.

The fee is not collected by the airline. It can be paid at an airport kiosk upon arrival or online.

Online payment: clicking here.

A visa is required.

A single-entry Rwanda visa costs 50 USD.

Apply at click here, select “Visa Application,” choose “Visa Application” from the request type menu and follow the instructions.

Travelers need to provide a Rwandan reference including name, address and telephone number. For additional information, Click here.

Approval is normally received by email in approximately 7 days. The approved visa should be downloaded, printed and presented upon entry.

A visa can also be obtained upon arrival for 50 USD.

For additional information, click here.

Proof of adequate health insurance and sufficient funds is required upon entry.

The source indicates that sufficient funds are generally calculated at approximately 50 USD per person per day.

A tourist visa is not required for U.S. citizens visiting for tourism for fewer than 90 days.

Travelers must have at least one completely blank visa page available for stamps for every entry into South Africa. This includes entries from Eswatini, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana and Namibia.

Airlines may also check passports and can deny boarding if insufficient blank pages are available.

For visa information, click here.

All travelers arriving in South Africa must also complete the traveler declaration form online before departure.

For more information, click here.

A visa is required. An e-visa must be obtained in advance and costs 100 USD.

Apply at click here.

Travelers must provide a Tanzanian reference with name, address and telephone number. For details, Click here.

All passport holders should have four completely blank, unstamped visa pages.

Although visas can be purchased at Kilimanjaro Airport and Arusha Airport, advance application is strongly recommended to avoid delays and help ensure entry.

Visa-on-arrival availability is not guaranteed. Payment must be in USD; cash must be crisp, new notes printed after 2009, while credit or debit cards are also accepted.

For more information, click here.

A fee-based service such as GEN VISA may also be used.

Travelers should also note that Tanzania restricts certain types of plastic bags.

For information about this restriction, click here.

For land crossings between Kenya and Tanzania, including the Isebania/Sirari crossing, requirements vary by itinerary. For more information, click here.

visa is not required.

All travelers must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) no more than 3 days before arrival.

Personal, passport and travel information is required. Arrival details must be provided, while departure information is not required. The address of the first hotel must also be entered.

For hotel information, click here.

After submission, a QR-code document will be emailed. Download it and keep it with the travel documents because it may be checked upon arrival.

Complete the TDAC at click here.

An e-visa is required and must be obtained online.

A single-entry visa costs 45 USD and is valid for 15 days from the date of entry.

Processing may take up to 5 business days.

Apply at click here.

When completing the application, select “Togo-Ghana” as the Entry Point and “Segbe” as the Coming From location.

Print the confirmation and keep it with the travel documents for arrival.

A visa is required.

Travelers must apply in advance at least two weeks before travel.

Apply at here.

A single-entry tourist visa costs 50 USD.

Travelers must provide a Ugandan local reference including company name, address and telephone number.

For additional information, Click here.

Travelers receive a visa stamp upon arrival at no charge.

The passport must remain valid for at least six months from arrival, and travelers must have an airline ticket showing their departure date.

Arabian Gulf Cruise: A multiple-entry UAE visa is required and can also be obtained upon arrival.

The UAE has strict regulations concerning prescription medicines. Some medicines commonly used in the U.S. may be classified as controlled substances and may require registration before entry.

For more information, click here.

A UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is required.

The ETA can be obtained through the official UK ETA mobile application or the UK Government website.

The listed cost is 28 USD and the ETA is valid for 2 years from the date of issue. Processing can take up to 72 hours.

For information and application, click here.

When applying through the mobile app, travelers will need to photograph themselves and the passport information page and scan the ePassport chip using a smartphone.

Republic of Ireland to Northern Ireland: The UK ETA is required for travelers entering Northern Ireland from the Republic of Ireland.

Connecting through a UK airport: The UK ETA is required for travelers connecting to international flights through the UK. However, an exemption may apply to travelers who do not pass through UK Border Patrol. No end date for this exemption has been announced, so travelers should continue checking the official website.

Spain to Gibraltar: A UK ETA is not required before entry.

U.S. citizens and residents traveling domestically, including by domestic flight, must carry identification that complies with REAL ID requirements.

Various documents may qualify, including a U.S. Passport. State-issued identification is not necessarily REAL ID compliant.

For information about accepted documents, click here.

A visa is required.

An e-visa must be obtained before travel at here.

A single-entry visa costs 25 USD, while a multiple-entry visa costs 50 USD.

The first hotel address must also be provided. For this information, click here.

A fee-based service such as GEN VISA may alternatively be used.

When applying for the e-visa, travelers must select their entry and exit ports:

• Ho Chi Minh City: “Tan Son Nhat Int Airport (Ho Chi Minh City)”
• Hanoi: “Noi Bai Int Airport”
• Mekong River Cruise: “Vinh Xuong Landport”

For a Mekong River Cruise beginning in Cambodia, the Date of Arrival is Day 8.

Travel Declaration: Travelers arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) must complete a pre-arrival Travel Declaration within 48 hours before departure.

After completion, a QR code is issued. Save or print it and present it to immigration officials upon arrival.

Complete the declaration at click here.

E-visa processing averages approximately 3 business days, but times can vary. Incorrect information may result in delays or additional fees upon arrival, so all application details should be checked carefully.

For additional pre-arrival information and the form, click here.

A visa is required.

For U.S. citizens, the visa should be obtained upon arrival.

For tourism, a single-entry visa costs 30 USD. A Kaza Uni-Visa costs 50 USD and allows multiple border crossings when required by the itinerary.

In some situations, two separate single-entry visas may be necessary. The tour manager will advise travelers which visa to obtain based on their Victoria Falls arrival itinerary.

Travelers should not purchase the visa before departure.

Fees and requirements may change without notice. Cash payment in USD is recommended, and bills should be in good condition and issued after 2017.

Keep the payment receipt because it may need to be presented together with the visa when entering Zimbabwe.