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• Sri Lanka: Visa required, but only for travelers on the pre-trip extension. This visa
must be obtained in advance. Sri Lanka will require an ETA visa (electronic travel
authorization) that must be obtained before you leave home.

• United Arab Emirates: Visa required, but only for travelers on the Sri Lanka pre-trip
extension, the optional Stopover in Dubai, OR the Dubai post-trip extension. 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.

NOTE: Travelers who are taking the Sri Lanka pre-trip extension with our international air will have an
overnight stay in Dubai, which is why this extension requires a visa for U.A.E. (Travelers on the main trip
or Rajasthan post-trip extension will only connect in Dubai—you won’t leave the airport, so you won’t
need a visa.)

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
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must provide your KTN to the airlines.

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