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Visas Required

We’ll be sending you a detailed Visa Packet with instructions, application forms, and fees
about 100 days prior to your departure. In the meantime, we’re providing the information
below as a guideline on what to expect. This information is for U.S. citizens only. All visas and
fees are subject to change.
• Thailand—No visa needed. For a U.S. citizen, a visa is not required for entry into
Thailand on this adventure.

• Vietnam—Visa required. Can only be obtained in advance. You must obtain your visa for
Vietnam before you leave home; it cannot be obtained on arrival.

• Laos and Cambodia—Visas required. We recommend you obtain these in advance.
Although these visas may be obtained upon your arrival, we recommend you obtain them
in advance. Entry requirements can change at any time; obtaining your visas in advance
decreases the likelihood that you will encounter problems at the border and may protect
you if entry requirements subsequently change.

• Burma (optional extension)—Visa required. Can only be obtained in advance. You must
obtain your visa for Burma before you leave home; it cannot be obtained on arrival.

• Malaysia (optional extension)—No visa needed. U.S. citizens do not need a visa for stays
of less than 90 days in Malaysia.
• Hong Kong (optional Stopover)—No visa needed. For U.S. citizens, a visa is not required
for stays of up to 90 days.

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.

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