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• United Arab Emirates—visa required for: 1. Any traveler on the Stopover in Dubai,
regardless of extensions. 2. Any traveler who is NOT taking the pre-trip to Bhutan
(unless you are making your own air arrangements or have customized your dates).
Travelers with our standard international air and who are NOT taking the Bhutan
extension will have an overnight stay in Dubai. 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. Please note that if you are taking the pre-trip extension to
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the Stopover in Dubai).

• India—visa required, if you are taking the Bhutan pre-trip extension. This visa must be
obtained in advance. It must be at least a double-entry visa.

• 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.

• Tibet (optional post-trip extension)—entry permit required. We recommend you obtain
this onsite. Although Tibet is controlled by China, the process for entering Tibet from
Nepal is not the same as entering mainland from China; please do not get a Chinese
visa. We will need a photocopy 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.

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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