Passports and Visas…what you need to know before you pack!

Get some basic information and links to help you plan and prepare before your trip. Don’t get caught up, be prepared and it’s always better to be safe than sorry when it comes to checking with regards to visas. We highly encourage that you check out these two links relating to visa requirements of the US and all 54 countries on the continent and up to date information while planning your travels.

 U.S. Visa

(Note: U.S. citizens don’t need a U.S. visa for travel, but when planning travel abroad may need a visa issued by the embassy of the country they wish to visit. In this situation, when planning travel abroad, learn about visa requirements by country, see Country Specific Travel Information in the International Travel Section section of the Travel.State.Gov / U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE — BUREAU OF CONSULAR AFFAIRS website.)"

 

Country specific: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages.html

 

 https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas.html

Passport Information

Passports are an integral part to traveling internationally but sometimes we all know the pain and frustration that can go into getting or organizing passports. If you have a passport other than Australian please be aware that this information is not relevant for you and you should contact the relevant embassy. For your round the world adventures ensure you have your passport with plenty of time before you are due to fly out of the country. Also, make sure that you advise us of your full name as per your passport at the time of booking, indicating the first and surnames as the part that will go ont he ticket. A lot of people may go by a different name than what is on their passport and this can cause all sorts of issues.

 

It is generally regarded that you need a minimum of 6 months validity on your passport from the date of return to Australia. If your passport is about to expire or you have never had one before you will need the following to get one.

 

* 2 x new passport sized photographs available from most post offices or photographic retailers. One of these needs to be signed by the person providing proof of your identity on the application.
* Relevant Fee

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For a more comprehensive outline on passport, read our blog post Demystifying the Passport Process.

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Frequently asked questions

COUNTRIES IN SOUTHERN AFRICA

All countries in Africa in alphabetical order.



IS TOURIST VISA REQUIRED IN ANGOLA?

Yes! A passport and a visa are required. Visas are not available at the airport therefore, must be obtained prior to trip. Angola Consulate Site:



IS TOURIST VISA REQUIRED IN BOTSWANA?

No! A passport is required without a visa. However, travelers who attempt to enter Botswana with a temporary passport cannot enter without a visa, therefore, must be obtained prior to trip.
Botswana Consulate Site:



IS TOURIST VISA REQUIRED IN LESOTHO?

No! A visa is not required for a stay of less than 180 days, however, passport is required.

Lesotho Consulate Site:



IS TOURIST VISA REQUIRED IN MOZAMBIQUE?

YES!
A visa and passport are required . Therefore, both must be obtained prior to trip.


Mozambique Consulate Site:



IS TOURIST VISA REQUIRED IN NAMIBIA?

YES! A visa and passport are required . Therefore, both must be obtained prior to trip.
Namibia Consulate Site:



IS TOURIST VISA REQUIRED IN SOUTH AFRICA?

NO! A visa is not required if visiting 90 days or less. However, a passport is required . therefore, both must be obtained prior to trip. South Africa Consulate Site:



IS TOURIST VISA REQUIRED IN SWAZILAND?

NO! A visa is not required if visiting 30 days or less . However, a passport is required . therefore, both must be obtained prior to trip. Swaziland Consulate Site:



Frequently asked questions

COUNTRIES IN WEST AFRICA!

Visa and passport requirements for all countries in West Africa in aphabetical order.



IS TOURIST VISA REQUIRED IN BENIN?

YES. A passport and a visa are required. Visas are no vailable at the airport, therefore must apply prior to trip. Benin Consolate Site:



IS TOURIST VISA REQUIRED IN BURKINA FASO?

YES. A passport and a visa are required. Visas are no vailable at the airport, therefore must apply prior to trip. Burkina Faso Consolate Site:



IS TOURIST VISA REQUIRED IN CAPE VERDE (CABO VERDE)?

YES. A passport and a visa are required. Visas are no vailable at the airport, therefore must apply prior to trip. Cabo Verde Consolate Site:



IS TOURIST VISA REQUIRED IN THE GAMBIA (GAMBIA)?

YES. A passport and a visa are required. Visas are no vailable at the airport, therefore must apply prior to trip. The Gambia Consolate Site:



IS TOURIST VISA REQUIRED IN GHANA?

YES. A passport and a visa are required. Visas are no vailable at the airport, therefore must apply prior to trip. Ghana Consulate Site:



IS TOURIST VISA REQUIRED IN GUINEA (CONAKRY)?

YES. A passport and a visa are required. Visas are no vailable at the airport, therefore must apply prior to trip. Guinea Conakry Consulate Site:



IS TOURIST VISA REQUIRED IN GUINEA (BISSAU)?

YES. A passport and a visa are required. Visas are no vailable at the airport, therefore must apply prior to trip. Guinea Bissau Consulate Site:



IS TOURIST VISA REQUIRED IN IVORY COAST (COTE D'IVOIRE)?

YES. A passport and a visa are required. Visas are no vailable at the airport, therefore must apply prior to trip. Ivory Coast Consulate Site:



IS TOURIST VISA REQUIRED IN LIBERIA?

YES. A passport and a visa are required. Visas are no vailable at the airport, therefore must apply prior to trip. Liberia Consulate Site:



IS TOURIST VISA REQUIRED IN MALI?

YES. A passport and a visa are required. Visas are no vailable at the airport, therefore must apply prior to trip. Mali Consulate Site:



IS TOURIST VISA REQUIRED IN MAURITANIA?

YES. A passport and a visa are required, but can be obtained at the airport upon arrival. Mauritania Consulate Site:



IS TOURIST VISA REQUIRED IN NIGERIA?

YES. A passport and a visa are required. Both these documents must be obtained prior to your trip. Nigeria Consulate Site:



IS TOURIST VISA REQUIRED IN NIGER?

YES. A passport and a visa are required. Visas are not available at the airport therefore must apply prior to trip. Niger Consulate Site:



IS TOURIST VISA REQUIRED IN SENEGAL?

NO. Obtained upon arrival at the airport. Senegal Consulate Site:



IS TOURIST VISA REQUIRED IN SIERRA LEONE?

YES. Both visa and passport are required and therefore, must be obtained prior to trip. Sierra Leone Consulate Site:



IS TOURIST VISA REQUIRED IN TOGO?

YES. Both visa and passport are required and therefore, must be obtained prior to trip. Togo Consulate Site:



Frequently asked questions

COUNTRIES IN NORTH AFRICA!



IS TOURIST VISA REQUIRED IN ALGERIA?

YES! Both a visa and passport are requied unless entering the country via a cruise ship.

Algeria Consulate Site:



IS TOURIST VISA REQUIRED IN EGYPT?

YES! Both a visa and passport are requied therefore, must be obtained prior to trip.
Egypt Consulate Site:



IS TOURIST VISA REQUIRED IN LIBYA?

YES! Both a visa and passport are requied therefore, must be obtained prior to trip.
Libya Consulate Site:



IS TOURIST VISA REQUIRED IN MOROCCO?

NO!

A visa is not required for stays under 90 days. However, a passport is requied therefore, must be obtained prior to trip.
Morocco Consulate Site:



IS TOURIST VISA REQUIRED IN SUDAN?

YES!
A visa and passport are both requied therefore, must be obtained prior to trip. Sudan Consulate Site:



IS TOURIST VISA REQUIRED IN TUNISIA?

NO!
A visa is not required for stays under 90 days. However, passport is requied therefore, must be obtained prior to trip.

Tunisia Consulate Site:



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