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TRAVEL DOCUMENTS & ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Your Passport
• Must be in good condition
• Must be valid for at least 6 months after your scheduled return to the U.S.
• Must have the required number of blank pages (details below)
• The blank pages must be labeled “Visas” at the top. Pages labeled “Amendments and
Endorsements” are not acceptable
Need to Renew Your Passport?
Contact the National Passport Information Center (NPIC) at 1-877-487-2778, or visit their
website at www.travel.state.gov for information on obtaining a new passport or renewing
your existing passport. You may also contact our recommended visa service company, PVS
International, at 1-800-556-9990 for help with your passport
Recommended Blank Pages
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• Main trip only: If you are taking only the main trip, you will require 3 blank
passport pages.
• Pre-trip extension to Sri Lanka: You will need 2 more pages for a total of 5.
• Post-trip extension to Rajasthan: No additional pages required
• Post-trip extension to Dubai: You will need 1 more page for a total of 4.
• Both the pre- and post-trip extensions: If you are taking post-trip extension is
Rajasthan, you will need a total of 5 blank passport pages. If it is Dubai, you will need a
total of 6 blank pages.
• Stopover in Dubai: If you are not taking the pre-trip, you will need 1 more page. If you
are taking the pre-trip, no additional pages are needed.
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.
• India: Visa required for all travelers. This visa must be obtained in advance. You must
obtain your visa for India before you leave home; it cannot be obtained on arrival.
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