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Passport

Check that your passport is valid and covers the dates of your trip for the countries you will be going to. You should have at least 6 months left on your passport by the time you get home ie if there's less that 2 years left on your passport get a new one. Check out details from the Passport Office

What are travel visas?

Many countries insist on visitors having an entry visa or travel permit, either obtained upon entry (airport, land border, sea port) or in your country of residence before you depart.

Why do I require a visa?

Some countries rely on entry visas for valuable tourism income whilst others use them as a method of security and monitoring travelers. There is no way round them either way – if you need a visa, you simply will not be allowed to enter that country without one.

Are the visas expensive?

Some are and some are not, it depends on both your nationality and your destination. Your consultant will be able to advise you on some of these costs and give you contact details of the relevant embassy in many cases.

Do people ever get turned down for a visa?

Not usually, however if you have a criminal record or have been ejected from any country then there may be a problem. It is best to apply well in advance in these instances so as to avoid any last minute problems.

For Australia, everyone needs a visa - a minimum requirement in a 3 month holiday visa - called an ETA (Electronic Travel Authority) - they cost £15 and we can do them for you.

3 month ETA - for British Passport Holders

In order to enter Australia, you require a full British passport valid for at least 6 months after the completion of your trip, plus a pre-arranged entry authority known as an 'ETA'. Without such an authority, you will be refused entry at Australian Immigration. ETA's are available for short term Tourists or Business Travellers. They replace the traditional visa label in your passport. ETA's allow a stay of up to 3 months in Australia on each visit over a 12 month period. Roundtheworldflights.com issue ETA's within minutes either over the telephone, or by post. Administration fee of £15 per ETA. (Business visas incur an additional fee). All we require to issue your ETA are your passport details:

Passport Number

Country of Birth

Date of Birth

Passport Expiry Date

Full Name

Male / Female

Nationality

If you are entering Australia for another reason, then you will require a traditional visa in your passport available directly through the Australian High Commission.

The USA is changing its entry procedures for travellers to the USA: From the 1st November 2010 all passengers must have Advanced Passenger Information System (APIS) in their booking, as well as obtain an ESTA. Failure to do so will mean you will not be checked in and refused permission to fly.

APIS

Basically we now need your Full names (First or Christian name, middle name and surname, as per your passport for every passenger, preferably before the time of full payment. This must be entered for every passenger. If you email us the details in this format, at least 7 days before you enter the States.

SI.P1/DOCS*////13JAN76/F//TEST/STUART/CLARK
Where 13JAN76 is your DOB, TEST is your surname, STUART is your first name and CLARK is your first middle name. They only require your first middle name. If you then email your consultant, then we will gladly put this information in your booking.

ESTA

As well as APIS, the USA has introduced the ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorisation) for all non-US citizens visiting the US will need prior authorisation to enter the country before they board the plane, to gain this authorization they must submit details to ESTA. It can be obtained online, is valid for two years and costs $14. The web address to enter details in is https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta

This visa chart is a guideline only - you must check with the relevant embassies for up-to-date information.

roundtheworldflights.com and Global Village take no responsibility for out-of-date information on this page.

Key:

Y = Visa required
N = Visa not required
* Available on arrival - you may need to pay for this

Please note that in most cases where it is possible to enter a country without a visa a maximum stay (usually of at least 15 days) applies. If your visit is likely to exceed the maximum stay you may need to apply for a visa or an extension in country.

Visa Requirements

It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in possession of a valid passport and visa for your travels.

Before going on your RTW make sure you have 18 months left - if not get a new one.

Visa costs are not included in the price of RTW trips.

We can take no responsibility for any traveler who is not in possession of the correct visas.

We regret that no refund can be given if you are refused entry as a result of an incorrect visa.

We stress that the following information should be used as a guide only and all information is subject to change without notice.

You MUST double check your visa requirements with your visa service or nearest relevant Embassy or Consulate before you travel.

If your nationality is not listed please check your visa requirements with your nearest relevant Embassy or Consulate.

Very important notes

Cambodia and Laos

Where possible we recommend that you obtain Cambodian & Laos visas in advance either in your home country or in a neighbouring country (i.e. Thailand or Vietnam). If this is not possible visas can often be obtained on arrival however if you plan to do this it is very important that you contact your nearest Cambodian / Laos Embassy or Consulate for up to date information shortly before you travel as this service is occasionally withdrawn.

China

Entry into Hong Kong from the mainland is treated as an exit from China. Anyone planning to re-enter the mainland must have a double entry visa or re-apply for a new visa in Hong Kong.