Tourist Visa Information For Our Destinations
The following tourist visa information has been compiled for your reference. Please refer to the websites noted below for the current information as laws and regulations can change at any time. Please note that it is the guests’ sole responsibility to acquire the appropriate valid travel documents.
You should have:
- A passport that is valid for at least 6 months beyond the end of your stay at your destination
- Your passport must have blank pages for entry and exit stamps
- A passport style photograph. Electronic visa application is available for certain countries and will require a scanned copy of your passport photograph.
- When filling out your visa application form, if needed, your contact information at your destination should be filled out as:
Address at destination: the name and address of the first hotel
Telephone Number: the telephone number of the first hotel
Email Address: your email address
Our International Destinations
Bhutan
TOURIST VISA
Tourist visas are arranged by us through our local Bhutan affiliate, an official letter is issued upon successful application. Present our official letter at Paro airport for your passport to be stamped with the visa. During your reservation, we will provide you with a list of information required such as a scanned copy of your passport photograph and a copy of your passport information pages, permanent address, and occupation.
Cambodia
TOURIST VISA
United States of America passport holders need a tourist visa for entry into Cambodia. They are currently two options available as below. We recommend an e-visa.
e-visa: An e-visa can be obtained before travel by applying on the Cambodian government web site https://www.evisa.gov.kh/. The fee in 2019 for a single-entry visa is USD $36 (subject to change without notice). Two image files (jpeg) need to be uploaded – your passport ID page and passport-size photo.
Visa on Arrival: A 30 day tourist visa can be obtained on arrival at all points of entry. The current fee for a single-entry visa is USD $30 (subject to change without notice) and must be paid in cash, in US dollars or local currency (prepare exact change). One passport-size photo may also be required.
Citizens of other countries should contact the appropriate consular office for visa and entry requirements pertaining to their journey.
Dubai & Abu Dhabi
TOURIST VISA
United States of America passport holders do not require a tourist visa in advance to visit the UAE. Simply disembark your flight at Dubai International Airport and proceed to Immigration, where your passport will be stamped with a 30-day tourist visa free of charge.
Full details are at the Emirates government website:
https://www.dnrd.ae/en/i-need/visa-arrival
Citizens of other countries should contact the appropriate consular office for entry requirements pertaining to their journey.
TOURIST VISA
United States of America passport holders do not require a tourist visa in advance to visit the UAE. Simply disembark your flight at Dubai International Airport and proceed to Immigration, where your passport will be stamped with a 30-day tourist visa free of charge.
Full details are at the Emirates government website:
https://www.dnrd.ae/en/i-need/visa-arrival
Citizens of other countries should contact the appropriate consular office for entry requirements pertaining to their journey.
European Union (France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain)
TOURIST VISA
Tourists with a United States of America passport can visit the Schengen Area without a visa for 90 days within each six-month period. The Schengen Area includes several (but not all) European Union countries as well as some non-EU countries. Simply disembark at all points of entry and proceed to Immigration.
Details are at the EU Migration and Home Affairs website.
In the map, click on the Schengen country you wish to visit and the country of your passport.
https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen-borders-and-visa/visa-policy_en
In addition, a .PDF file with the list of country passports that do not require a visa for “Short Stays” (tourists) is available here.
Starting in 2024, USA passport holders need to apply for an electronic travel authorization before visiting the Schengen Area. The details, when finalized, will be available at the ETIAS website.
India
TOURIST VISA
American citizens and most Non-USA Passport Holders must have a valid Tourist Visa to travel to India for a visit.
You should apply for your visa as soon as your travel dates are confirmed, and at least 2 weeks before your departure; and within 120 days of your arrival date. e-Tourist Visa is available for 30 days, 1 year and 5 years.
The amount of the visa fee depends on nationality.
https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html
Citizens of other countries should contact the appropriate consular office for entry requirements pertaining to their journey.
Note: Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports have been secured and are in your possession.
Indonesia
COVID-19 TRAVEL UPDATE
Indonesia is currently closed for International Tourists.
TOURIST VISA
United States of America passport holders need a tourist visa for entry into Indonesia. They are currently three options available as below. We recommend visa exemption.
Visa Exemption: This is a no-fee stamp placed in your passport upon arrival for tourists staying less than 30 days. No extensions are allowed and no adjustment to another visa status permitted. Most of the country’s international airports participate in this scheme including Ngurah Rai Airport in Bali (Denpasar), Adisucipto Airport in Yogyakarta and Soekarno-Hatta Airport in Jakarta.
Visa on Arrival: Travelers entering Indonesia from entry points not part of the visa exemption will be required to pay a fee of USD $35 in order to obtain their tourist visa on arrival. This fee must be paid in cash and can be paid in U.S. dollars or local currency.
Visa in Advance: A visa can be obtained before travel either by applying directly to an Indonesian consulate or using their web site https://consular.embassyofindonesia.org/visa/genv/TVV/getstarted.html
Citizens of other countries should contact the appropriate consular office for entry requirements pertaining to their journey.
Laos
TOURIST VISA
United States of America passport holders need a tourist visa for entry into Laos. They are currently two options available as below. We recommend visa on arrival.
Visa on Arrival: A 30-day tourist visa can be obtained on arrival at all points of entry. The current fee for a single-entry visa is between USD $35 to $42 in cash (subject to change without notice) and must be paid in cash in US dollars or local currency. Two passport-size color photos and the name of your first hotel are also required.
Visa Stamp: A visa can be obtained before travel by applying directly to a Laotian consulate. https://www.laoembassy.com/visa&applications.html
Citizens of other countries should contact the appropriate consular office for entry requirements pertaining to their journey.
Malaysia
TOURIST VISA
United States of America passport holders do not require a tourist visa in advance to visit Malaysia. Simply disembark at all points of entry and proceed to Immigration, where your passport will be stamped with a 90-day tourist visa free of charge.
Full details are at the Malaysia government website:
https://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/main-services/visa/visa-requirement-by-country
Citizens of other countries should contact the appropriate consular office for entry requirements pertaining to their journey.
Maldives
TOURIST VISA
Travelers do not require a tourist visa in advance to visit the Maldives. Simply disembark at all points of entry and proceed to Immigration, where your passport will be stamped with a 30-day tourist visa free of charge.
Visa details are at the Maldives government website: https://immigration.gov.mv/tourist-visa/
Myanmar
TOURIST VISA
United States of America passport holders need to obtain a tourist visa before departure to Myanmar. They are currently two options available as below. We recommend an electronic visa.
Electronic Visa (eVisa): To apply for an eVisa, visit https://evisa.moip.gov.mm/. The current fee for a single-entry visa is USD $50 (subject to change without notice). Read and follow all instructions carefully to ensure a smooth arrival in Myanmar.
Visa Stamp: A visa stamp in your passport can be obtained before travel by applying directly to a Myanmar consulate.
Full details are at the Myanmar government website:
Citizens of other countries should contact the appropriate consular office for entry requirements pertaining to their journey.
Nepal
TOURIST VISA
USA passport holders require a tourist visa to visit Nepal. You can obtain a 15, 30 or 90-day multiple entry tourist visa upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport or from the Nepal embassy in the USA.
A completely filled and signed visa application form using the Kiosk machines at Tribhuvan International Airport
- Visa fee in cash (US dollars, exact amount) at Tribhuvan airport. For other ports of entry, cash in US dollars only:
- The cost of a 15-day multiple entry visa $25
- The cost of a 30-day multiple entry visa $40
- The cost of a 90-day multiple entry visa $100
Visit these websites for full details:
https://www.nepalembassyusa.org/tourist-visa/
https://www.nepalimmigration.gov.np/content/tourist-visa.html
Citizens of other countries should contact the appropriate consular office for entry requirements pertaining to their journey.
Oman
TOURIST VISA
United States of America passport holders do not require a tourist visa in advance to visit Oman. Simply disembark your flight at Muscat International Airport and proceed to one of the Currency Exchange counters to pay for the visa fee for a 30-day tourist visa, then proceed to Immigration and present the receipt. The visa fee can be paid in cash in US dollars (about US$50 to $60 depending on exchange rate).
For further details visit:
Citizens of other countries should contact the appropriate consular office for entry requirements pertaining to their journey.
Philippines
TOURIST VISA
United States of America passport holders do not require a visa to visit the Philippines for up to 30 days for tourism. Simply disembark and proceed to Immigration. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended stay. You must also possess a confirmed return or onward air ticket.
Full details are at the Philippines government website:
https://www.dfa.gov.ph/list-of-countries-for-21-day-visa
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Philippines.html
Citizens of other countries should contact the appropriate consular office for entry requirements pertaining to their journey.
Singapore
TOURIST VISA
United States of America passport holders need a tourist visa to visit Singapore. Simply disembark at all points of entry and proceed to Immigration, where your passport will be stamped with a 90-day tourist visa free of charge.
Full details are at the Singapore government website:
https://www.mfa.gov.sg/washington/
Citizens of other countries should contact the appropriate consular office for entry requirements pertaining to their journey.
Sri Lanka
TOURIST VISA
United States of America passport holders need a valid Tourist Visa to travel to Sri Lanka for a sightseeing visit. You can obtain your 30-day tourist visa by:
- Applying at the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) website https://eta.gov.lk
- Applying at a Sri Lanka embassy
- Applying at Bandaranaike International Airport with a possible long wait and higher fee
The cost of a 30-day visa applied prior to your arrival is about $35. The cost is $40 on arrival at the port of entry as of time of publication. You may pay with a credit card. (reference: https://www.eta.gov.lk/slvisa/visainfo/fees.jsp)
When should you apply?
It is always better to give some extra time for a visa application. We recommend one week in advance when using the ETA website.
Full details are at the Sri Lanka government website under Visa Services
https://www.immigration.gov.lk/web/index.php?lang=en
Citizens of other countries should contact the appropriate consular office for entry requirements pertaining to their journey.
Switzerland
TOURIST VISA
Tourists with a United States of America passport can visit the Schengen Area without a visa for 90 days within each six-month period. The Schengen Area includes several (but not all) European Union countries as well as some non-EU countries. Simply disembark at all points of entry and proceed to Immigration.
Details are at the EU Migration and Home Affairs website.
In the map, click on the Schengen country you wish to visit and the country of your passport.
https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen-borders-and-visa/visa-policy_en
In addition, a .PDF file with the list of country passports that do not require a visa for “Short Stays” (tourists) is available here.
Starting in 2024, USA passport holders need to apply for an electronic travel authorization before visiting the Schengen Area. The details, when finalized, will be available at the ETIAS website.
Taiwan
TOURIST VISA
United States of America passport holders do not require a visa to visit Taiwan for up to 90 days for tourism. Simply disembark and proceed to Immigration. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry (otherwise renew your passport before you leave). You must also possess a confirmed return or onward air ticket.
Full details are at the Taiwan government website:
https://www.boca.gov.tw/cp-149-4486-7785a-2.html
Citizens of other countries should contact the appropriate consular office for entry requirements pertaining to their journey.
Thailand
TOURIST VISA
United States of America passport holders do not require a tourist visa in advance to visit Thailand. Simply disembark at all points of entry and proceed to Immigration, where your passport will be stamped with a 30-day tourist visa free of charge.
Full details are at the Thai government website:
https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/thai-visas-americans/
Citizens of other countries should contact the appropriate consular office for entry requirements pertaining to their journey.
Turkey
TOURIST VISA
Your passport must be valid for at least six (6) months beyond your journey and should have a minimum of two (2) blank visa pages for entry and exit stamps.
U.S. and Canadian passport holders need a tourist visa for entry into Turkey which must be obtained prior to departure.
Electronic Visa (eVisa): U.S. and Canadian citizens can apply for an e-Visa from Turkey for the purposes of tourism or commerce. The cost is US$50 per person to obtain a visa valid for 90 days. Travelers are able to receive their e-Visa usually within 24 hours of completing the application. It is recommended to obtain the e-Visa upon confirming your tour and air tickets. You arrival date should be within 3 months as of the date of an e-Visa application and at least 1 week before your departure.
Apply for an e-Visa at the Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs website at https://www.evisa.gov.tr/ . You will need a valid passport and a credit card (Visa or MasterCard). Read and follow all instructions carefully to ensure a smooth arrival into Turkey. Fill-out the on-line e-Visa application form, make your payment with a credit card, and print out your e-Visa. Keep the e-Visa print-out with your passport for presentation at Immigration Control at all Turkish border crossings.
Ensure you obtain entry and exit stamps in your passport from Turkish immigration authorities to avoid difficulties upon departure or with future travel to Turkey
Citizens of other countries should read this https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/info/ and/or contact the appropriate consular office for tourist visa details and entry requirements pertaining to their journey to Turkey.
United Kingdom (England, Scotland and Northern Ireland)
TOURIST VISA
Tourists with a United States of America passport can visit the United Kingdom for 6 months without a visa. Simply disembark at all points of entry and proceed to Immigration.
Details are at the UK government website: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa
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Vietnam
TOURIST VISA
United States of America passport holders are required to obtain a tourist visa in advance prior to entering Vietnam. They are currently two options available as below. We recommend an eVisa for most of our tours to Vietnam.
When filling out your visa application, please refer to the personalized, dated itinerary provided to you from TripCompanion to specify the correct entry and exit dates.
Electronic Visa (eVisa): To apply for an eVisa, visit the government website https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/trang-chu-ttdt. The fee in 2019 for a single-entry visa, which is valid for 30 days, is USD $25 (subject to change without notice) plus a small processing fee. You will need to upload two image files (jpeg) – your passport ID page and passport-size photo. The validity of an eVisa starts from your date of arrival in Vietnam, not from the date of issuance. Read and follow all instructions carefully to ensure a smooth arrival in Vietnam. eVisas are not valid for some water crossings into Vietnam.
Visa Stamp: A visa stamp in your passport can be obtained either by applying directly to a Vietnamese consulate or through a visa processing service. While there are additional costs involved (inquire about the fees) in using a visa service, this option is suitable for travelers who prefer assistance with the visa process. https://vietnamembassy-usa.org/content/visa-application-process
Citizens of other countries should contact the appropriate consular office for visa and entry requirements pertaining to their journey.
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