Before You Travel
Passports and Visas British passport holder information
It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in possession of a full passport, with the correct validity for your chosen destination. You must also have all visas and vaccination certifi cates that are necessary to enter or pass through any countries involved in the journey or tour. Visa requirements are listed in individual Tour Notes, but please note that this information is subject to change. If required, visas can be obtained through the Explore Visa Service or the relevant embassy or consulate.
Visas Visa requirements should be confi rmed with the relevant embassy or consulate. Unless otherwise stated (see ‘Y’ below), visas are not required for tourist visits of up to 30 days. General Note: Some countries refuse admission to travellers not meeting their accepted standards of dress or appearance (even if they hold a visa). Entry may also be refused to certain countries if your passport bears stamps or visas (valid or expired) for Israel. Please note, all visa and vaccination information was compiled in October 2013. Please note it is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct, current information in good time before departure and that you act on it.
Visa Swift We have partnered with Visa Swift; a company who specialise in visa processing. Please visit their website to download visa application forms, follow links to important embassy websites or make general enquiries about their visa service. Visa Swift also offer a full range of passport services including; passport renewals, second passports and replacement passports. The Visa Swift service is easy to use, simply go to their website and enter the tour that you are travelling on. The website will then tell you which visas you need for your trip. At any time, you can track the progress of your visa application online. Please telephone 0207 405 1616 for more information or visit the Visa Swift site:
www.visaswift.com/explore.aspx
Inoculation and Health Requirements
When tours visit remote areas or developing countries we normally recommend immunisation against typhoid, tetanus, polio and hepatitis A. Parts of East Africa and South America ask for a Certifi cate of Vaccination against Yellow Fever. Malarial prophylaxis should be taken in many areas.
Country Albania N Visas UK citizens
Minimum time
required to issue
- - - R R R R D D -
Andorra ------- Argentina - -
Austria ------- Bhutan (1)
Bulgaria - - Burma
Y -
China (6) Colombia Croatia
Cuba (8) -
Y On arrival F -
7 days F -
Y 24 hours F - -
- -
Y - Y 24 hours -
R R R
R R
R R R
F R R -
R R
4 days F R R - - R
R R R R R
D D D
D D D D D
Canada ------- Chile
-
R* R - -
Cyprus ------- Ethiopia (2)
France ------- Georgia
R Y 7 days F R R F R D -
Germany ------- Ghana (11)
Greece ------- India
Y 4 days
Y On arrival F Y
- -
- -
R
Madagascar (2) Montenegro Morocco Nepal (2)
Y 24 hours F N -
Y On arrival F
- -
- -
- F
5 days F R R R R R R
R R
R R D D
Italy ------- Jordan (12) Kenya (2)
-
R D M R R -
D -
R - D -
R -
R* R D M R
New Zealand ------- North Cyprus Peru (4)
- R - -
Romania - - Slovakia - - South Africa (10) Slovenia
- - Y F
R R R
R -
D R
D D D
R
Poland ------- Portugal (5)
F ---- - -
- -
R N ------
Spain (13) ------- Switzerland ------- Tanzania
Tibet (6) (9) Togo
Turkey Y see above - -
5 days F R R R
Y 2 weeks F R R Y On arrival
R - - Vietnam Y 3 days
R F
R R
D D D
-
R D M R R R R
R R*
USA (7) ------- Venezuela (3)
R R
D D
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R R
Special notes (1) Visa issued on arrival, subject to authorisation from Bhutan government. (2) Visa may also be obtained on arrival. (3) Visa not required if holding Tourist Card issued by authorised airlines.
(4) Valid International Certifi cate of Vaccination against Yellow Fever required if arriving after transiting infected/endemic area or if visiting Puerto Maldonado – Tour Refs. PSA, PEA, PBA, PMA, HTA, PQA.
(5) For the Azores and Madeira only.
(6) If you intend to travel to China after visiting Tibet, note that any China visa already obtained will have been cancelled on entering Tibet (OE tour).
(7) Visas not required provided entering by sea or air on a carrier participating in the Visa Waiver Program. It is compulsory for all travellers to the US to provide their personal details online using the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) well in advance of travel (and not less than 72hrs before travel) at a cost of $14 (£9).
(8) Visa not required if holding tourist card issued by Explore or Cuban Consul.
(9) Group permit issued in Kathmandu (Tour Ref. OE); passport details required in advance.
(10) Passport must have 2 clear blank pages for entry stamp. (11) Yellow fever certifi cate is mandatory.
(12) Visa fee waived if arriving & departing as part of a group (passport details needed min 10 days in advance) otherwise visa issued on arrival.
(13) Visitors to Spain must now provide Explore with Advance Passenger Information (API) in order to be allowed boarding point of origin. API requires DOB, Nationality and Passport number. Please have these details available when booking.
127 R D M R R R D M R R
R -
R Yellow Fever
Hepatitis A
Immunisation Typhoid
Visas and Immunisations
Quick Reference Chart We stress that the following information is intended for quick reference only. A summary of requirements is listed here.
Others Malaria
Y = YES, visa required. R = Immunisation/protection normally recommended.
R* = Protection recommended for travel to some areas – please check with your healthcare provider.
F = Valid International Certifi cate of Vaccination against Yellow Fever required only if coming from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
M = Meningitis. Immunisation may be recommended depending on area visited and time of year.
D = Diphtheria. Immunisation recommended in some circumstances, seek medical advice.
For more information on the subject of vaccinations and health protection, check your individual Tour Notes or consult your booking agent. Further information can be found at
www.fi tfortravel.nhs.uk. For country-specifi c advice contact
www.nathnac.org/travel – an excellent source of information on health risks. Ask your medical practitioner for the latest information and allow time to obtain the appropriate vaccinations.
Cholera vaccinations are not offi cially required by any country. However, in practice, a cholera vaccination certifi cate may be asked for by border offi cials when arriving from, or travelling into, an infected area: especially at land borders. Please see Tour Notes for details. The UK Department of Health recommends immunisation against tetanus and polio for all countries.
Vaccinations
Please note that some inoculation programmes require two injections, administered four weeks apart. You should leave plenty of time for this. As a general rule, please note that health requirements and recommendations may change and you must check the current requirements in good time before departure.
For holidays in the EU / EEA you should obtain an EHIC (European Health Insurance Card) before departure, from the Department of Health. This is available by telephone (0870 1555455) or online at
www.dh.gov.uk. An EHIC is not, however, a substitute for appropriate travel insurance. Please check vaccination requirements with a GP or Vaccination Centre at least two months before travelling.
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