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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. As U.S. passport processing can be unexpectedly delayed, we recommend applying early and/or using a Passport Service for new or renewal applications.

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<P>Visa requirements vary according to the nationality of the passport holder. For travelers who are not citizens of the United States, please consult a visa service or the embassy of your destination country for visa requirements. It is each traveler’s responsibility to obtain their required visas. 
<P>Since visas are necessary for some tours we offer the following option to obtain required visas: 
<P><B>Through a Visa Service:</B><BR>For those who wish more complete visa services, our recommended visa service, CIBT, can provide documentation services. The following prices are per person and cover all fees plus return of the documents to your home by Federal Express service. 
<P><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0><TBODY>
<TR class=title>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=300>Country </TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=70><I>Normal Service</I> </TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=70><I>Business Days In Advance </I></TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=70><I>Rush Service </I></TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle width=70><I>Business Days In Advance </I></TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle width=70>  </TD></TR>
<TR><TD vAlign=center align=left width=300>Australia </TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=70>$45</TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=70>7+ </TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=70>$70 </TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=70><7 </TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle width=70><A class=button href="http://www.cibt.com/home.aspx?Login=50000" target=_blank>Online Application</A> </TD></TR>
<TR class=alt>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=300>Brazil</TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=70>$219.60</TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=70>28+ </TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=70>$243.25</TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=70><28 </TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle width=70><A class=button href="http://www.cibt.com/home.aspx?Login=50000" target=_blank>Online Application</A> </TD></TR>
<TR><TD vAlign=center align=left width=300>Cambodia </TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=70>$78.05 </TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=70>21+ </TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=70>$137.93</TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=70><21</TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle width=70><A class=button href="http://www.cibt.com/home.aspx?Login=50000" target=_blank>Online Application</A> </TD></TR>
<TR class=alt>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=300>China </TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=70>$191.90 </TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=70>21+ </TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=70>$211</TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=70><21</TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle width=70><A class=button href="http://www.cibt.com/home.aspx?Login=50000" target=_blank>Online Application</A> </TD></TR>
<TR><TD vAlign=center align=left width=300>India </TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=70>$129.56 </TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=70>21+ </TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=70>$163.56 </TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=70><21 </TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle width=70><A class=button href="http://www.cibt.com/home.aspx?Login=50000" target=_blank>Online Application</A> </TD></TR>
<TR class=alt>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=300>Jordan - for land arrivals from Israel</TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=70>$71.08</TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=70>21+ </TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=70>$105.08 </TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=70><21</TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle width=70><A class=button href="http://www.cibt.com/home.aspx?Login=50000" target=_blank>Online Application</A> </TD></TR>
<TR><TD vAlign=center align=left width=300>Myanmar </TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=70>$67.70</TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=70>21+ </TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=70>$101.70 </TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=70><21</TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle width=70><A class=button href="http://www.cibt.com/home.aspx?Login=50000" target=_blank>Online Application</A> </TD></TR>
<TR class=alt>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=300>Russia </TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=70>$191.90</TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=70>28+ </TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=70>$339.75</TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=70><28 </TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle width=70><A class=button href="http://www.cibt.com/home.aspx?Login=50000" target=_blank>Online Application</A> </TD></TR>
<TR><TD vAlign=center align=left width=300>Syria</TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=70>$182.59</TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=70>21+ </TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=70>$216.59</TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=70><21</TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle width=70><A class=button href="http://www.cibt.com/home.aspx?Login=50000" target=_blank>Online Application</A> </TD></TR>
<TR class=alt>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=300>Turkey</TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=70>$107.03</TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=70>21+ </TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=70>$141.03 </TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=70><21 </TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle width=70><A class=button href="http://www.cibt.com/home.aspx?Login=50000" target=_blank>Online Application</A> </TD></TR>
<TR><TD vAlign=center align=left width=300>Vietnam </TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=70>$119.45</TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=70>21+ </TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=70>$163.80 </TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=70><21 </TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle width=70><A class=button href="http://www.cibt.com/home.aspx?Login=50000" target=_blank>Online Application</A> </TD></TR>
<TR class=alt>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=300>Vietnam & Cambodia </TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=70>$197.50</TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=70>25+ </TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=70>$301.73</TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=70><25</TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=middle width=70><A class=button href="http://www.cibt.com/home.aspx?Login=50000" target=_blank>Online Application</A> </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
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<P>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. <BR><BR>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. <BR><BR>Several countries provide "on-arrival" visas which do not need to be purchased in advance, or your visa is included in your tour cost. Visas secured upon arrival may require that you carry 2 or more passport photos. These countries are: </P>
<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0><TBODY><TR class=title>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=300>Country </TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=300><I>Visa Requirement</I> </TD></TR>
<TR><TD vAlign=center align=left width=300>Albania </TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=300><I>$10 on arrival</I> </TD></TR>
<TR class=alt>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=300>Bhutan </TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=300><I>included no charge</I> </TD></TR>
<TR><TD vAlign=center align=left width=300>Bolivia</TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=300><I>$100 on arrival</I></TD></TR>
<TR class=alt>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=300>Egypt</TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=300><EM>$15 on arrival</EM></TD><I></I></TR>
<TR><TD vAlign=center align=left width=300>Jordan</TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=300><I>$13 on arrival</I> </TD></TR>
<TR class=alt>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=300>Kenya (single)<BR>Kenya (multiple)</TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=300><I>$25 on arrival<BR></I><I>$50 on arrival</I></TD></TR>
<TR><TD vAlign=center align=left width=300>Laos</TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=300><I>$35 on arrival</I> </TD></TR>
<TR class=alt>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=300>Lebanon</TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=300><I>Upon arrival</I> </TD></TR>
<TR><TD vAlign=center align=left width=300>Nepal </TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=300><I>$30 on arrival</I> </TD></TR>
<TR class=alt>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=300>Tanzania</TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=300><I>$100 on arrival</I> </TD></TR>
<TR><TD vAlign=center align=left width=300>Tibet </TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=300><I>included no charge</I> </TD></TR>
<TR class=alt>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=300>Zambia </TD>
<TD vAlign=center align=left width=300><I>$50 on arrival</I></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<P>Please note that visa requirements are subject to change, and should be confirmed at the time of booking. The Tour Operator is not responsible for the refusal or delayed processing of visas and passports by Consular offices and normal cancellation charges will apply. </P>

Visa requirements vary according to the nationality of the passport holder. For travelers who are not citizens of the United States, please consult a visa service or the embassy of your destination country for visa requirements. It is each traveler’s responsibility to obtain their required visas.

Since visas are necessary for some tours we offer the following option to obtain required visas:

Through a Visa Service:
For those who wish more complete visa services, our recommended visa service, CIBT, can provide documentation services. The following prices are per person and cover all fees plus return of the documents to your home by Federal Express service.

Country	Normal Service	Business Days In Advance	Rush Service	Business Days In Advance
Australia	$45	7+	$70	<7	Online Application
Brazil	$219.60	28+	$243.25	<28	Online Application
Cambodia	$78.05	21+	$137.93	<21	Online Application
China	$191.90	21+	$211	<21	Online Application
India	$129.56	21+	$163.56	<21	Online Application
Jordan - for land arrivals from Israel	$71.08	21+	$105.08	<21	Online Application
Myanmar	$67.70	21+	$101.70	<21	Online Application
Russia	$191.90	28+	$339.75	<28	Online Application
Syria	$182.59	21+	$216.59	<21	Online Application
Turkey	$107.03	21+	$141.03	<21	Online Application
Vietnam	$119.45	21+	$163.80	<21	Online Application
Vietnam & Cambodia	$197.50	25+	$301.73	<25	Online Application

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. Visas secured upon arrival may require that you carry 2 or more passport photos. These countries are:

Country	Visa Requirement
Albania	$10 on arrival
Bhutan	included no charge
Bolivia	$100 on arrival
Egypt	$15 on arrival
Jordan	$13 on arrival
Kenya (single) Kenya (multiple)	$25 on arrival $50 on arrival
Laos	$35 on arrival
Lebanon	Upon arrival
Nepal	$30 on arrival
Tanzania	$100 on arrival
Tibet	included no charge
Zambia	$50 on arrival

Please note that visa requirements are subject to change, and should be confirmed at the time of booking. The Tour Operator is not responsible for the refusal or delayed processing of visas and passports by Consular offices and normal cancellation charges will apply.

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