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• Bhutan (optional pre-trip extension)—visa required. We recommend you obtain this
onsite. We will need a photocopy or scan of your passport at least 45 days prior to your
departure. You will receive detailed instructions on how to do this in your Visa Packet.

• Nepal (optional post-trip extension)—visa required. We recommended you obtain this
in advance. Although a Nepal visa can be obtained on arrival, we recommend that you
obtain your visa before you leave home, because entry requirements can change at any
moment and the only way to ensure that you will not encounter problems at the border
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extension.

• United Arab Emirates (optional Stopover in Dubai): Visa required. We recommend you
obtain this onsite. Currently the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) allows U.S. citizens to get
a tourist visa free of charge on arrival in Dubai.

Traveling Without a U.S. Passport?
If you are not a U.S. citizen, or if your passport is from any country other than the U.S., it is
your responsibility to check with your local consulate, embassy, or a visa services company
about visa requirements. We recommend the services of PVS International, a national visa
service located in Washington D.C.; they can be reached at 1-800-556-9990 or www.
pvsinternational.org.

Traveling With a Minor?
Some governments may require certain documentation for minors to enter and depart the
country or to obtain a visa (if applicable). For further detail on the required documentation,
please contact your local embassy or consulate.

Trusted Traveler Programs
Some travelers have found that Trusted Traveler programs can expedite long waits at customs
when re entering the U.S. There are currently three programs available: Global Entry, NEXUS,
and SENTRI. These three programs also include TSA Pre-Check, which allows you to use a
dedicated security line at participating airports, or you can apply solely for TSA Pre-Check.

TIP: Keep in mind that not all airports and airlines participate in these programs. You may want to
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To apply for a Trusted Traveler program or TSA Pre-Check, typically you will be asked to pay
an application fee (varies by program) and schedule a background check and/or an interview.
If you are approved, you will be issued a Known Traveler Number (KTN). Your KTN is valid for
a set number of years, based on the conditions of the program. Please see the U.S. Customs
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at www.tsa.gov/precheck.

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