General Tours World Traveler Travel Resources – Passports & Visas Passport

A valid passport is required for all international travelers. Please check your passport's expiration date well in advance of your travel plans as many foreign governments require that your passport be valid for six (6) months after the completion of your travel.

Visas

[1] 3-5 business day Russia visa service is available at a cost of $323. Please inquire at time of booking for details.

FreeStyle Add-Ons may change the visa (e.g. multiple entry from single entry) required from that shown tour products. Please confirm the visas for your itinerary at time of booking.

You may also make your own visa arrangements directly with the consulate of your destination country. Please be aware that for Russia, you will need additional documentation from General Tours. We are happy to prepare this for you at your request provided the booking is under deposit and a $25 visa documentation fee is submitted.

Several countries provide "on-arrival" visas which do not need to be purchased in advance, or your visa is included in your tour cost. These countries are:

Visa Requirements by Tour

Africa

On Safari in Kenya - A visa for Kenya is required for U.S. citizens.
On Safari in Tanzania - A visa for Tanzania is required for U.S. citizens
Into Africa: On Safari in Kenya & Tanzania - Visas for Kenya and Tanzania are required for U.S. citizens

Australia

An Australia visa is required for U.S. citizens for these tours: 

A Journey to Australia & New Zealand
A Taste of Australia
Australia, New Zealand & the Great Barrier Reef

Brazil

A Brazil visa is required for U.S. citizens for these tours:

Classic Rio
Carnival in Rio!
Three Jewels: Rio, Iguassu & Buenos Aires
Along the Amazon to Rio

Chile

Upon arrival in Chile, a tourist fee must be paid in US Dollars. At time of printing, the fee was $100 per person

Cross the Andes to Argentinas Patagonia
The Fjords of Chile
Patagonia Express
Traditions & Flavors of South America: Buenos Aires to Santiago
Around the Horn from Argentina
Across the Andes of South America

China

A China visa is required for U.S. citizens for these tours:

Adventures on the Trans-Siberian - a visa for Russia and a single-entry visa for China is required
Along the Yangtze
Beijing, Hong Kong & the Yangtze
China Sampler
China Sampler Escorted
China Style!
China to Tibet by Rail
Classic Cities of China
Classic Cities of China Escorted
Ethnic Traditions of Southern China
From Japan to Chinas Yangtze
Historical China, Tibet & the Yangtze
PriceBuster Beijing
Spirit of India and Bhutan
The Horsemen of Mongolia (double entry visa required)
The Shangri-La Experience in China
Water Towns of China
Yangtze Sampler
Yangtze Sojourn

Egypt

An Egypt visa is required for U.S. citizens for these tours:

From the Sultans to the Pharaohs - Visas for Turkey and Egypt are required for U.S. citizens
River of the Pharaohs
The Pleasures of Cleopatra

India

A single-entry visa for India is required for U.S. citizens for these tours:

Grandeur of India and Nepal - double entry visa for India and a Nepal visa is required
Incredible India!
Land of the Maharajahs
Kerala, India: Spas, Houseboats & Wildlife
Rhythms & Colors India from North to South

Russia

A visa for Russia is required for U.S. citizens for these tours:

Adventures on the Trans-Siberian - a visa for Russia and a single-entry visa for China is required
Discover Moscow & St. Petersburg
Jewels of Eastern Europe & Russia
Kremlin and Hermitage
Lost Palaces of the Czars
Make A Difference in Russia
Russia Sampler
Splendid Waterways of the Czars
Splendid Waterways of the Lower Volga
Splendid Waterways of the Volga and Caspian Sea

Vietnam and Cambodia

A visa for Vietnam and Cambodia is required for U.S. citizens for these tours:

Cruising the Mekong & Irawaddy - Visas for Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar are required for U.S. citizens
Discover Thailand & Angkor Wat - A visa for Cambodia only is required for U.S. citizens.
Legendary Indochina
Legendary Indochina and Singapore
The Mekong River & Angkor Wat
Vietnam Sampler - A visa for Vietnam only is required for U.S. Citizens
Visions of Vietnam & Angkor Wat

Multiple-Country Visa Requirements

Adventure on the Trans-Siberian

A visa for Russia and a single-entry China visa is required for U.S. citizens.

Ancient Cultures

Single entry visas for China, India & Nepal are required for U.S. citizens. A Travel Permit for Tibet is included.

Ancient Pathways to Petra

A single entry visa for Jordan is required for U.S. citizens and is available upon arrival at the Amman airport.

Ancient Shores of Turkey

A visa for Turkey is required for U.S. citizens.

Cambodia, Singapore, Vietnam, Hong Kong & Japan

U.S. Passport holders need a visa for the following countries: Cambodia, China, India, Myanmar and Vietnam

Cruising the Mekong & Irrawaddy

Visas for Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar are required for U.S. citizens

From the Sultans to the Pharaohs

Visas for Turkey and Egypt are required for U.S. citizens.

Grandeur of India & Nepal

A double entry visa for India and a Nepal visa are required for U.S. citizens.

Hong Kong, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia & Singapore

U.S. Passport holders need a visa for the following countries: Cambodia, China, India, Myanmar and Vietnam

Hong Kong, Vietnam, Singapore, Thailand & Myanmar

U.S. Passport holders need a visa for the following countries: Cambodia, China, India, Myanmar and Vietnam

In Old Asia... Cambodia, Laos & Burma

A visa for Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar is required for U.S. citizens.

Myanmar (Burma), Sri Lanka, Maldives & India

U.S. Passport holders need a visa for the following countries: Cambodia, China, India, Myanmar and Vietnam