Entry Requirements & Travel Visas

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Entry requirements are provided for your convenience. However, unless otherwise stated, it is your responsibility to determine the requirements that apply to you and your trip and to comply with them, including obtaining any necessary visas or other travel documents by the required deadlines and carrying them with you.

Nepal: Travelers should arrange their own Nepal visa, either in advance or upon arrival. Please see details here.

Bhutan: The Bhutan Visa fee and Sustainable Development fee is included in your tour price. Travelers to Bhutan will need to submit documentation to our team prior to your final payment deadline so we can process the visa. Please see details here.

Bhutan Entry Requirements

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All information provided below pertains to U.S. passport holders only. Non-U.S. Citizens should check with the appropriate foreign consular representative.

A visa is required for entry into Bhutan and is obtained on your behalf by Friendly Planet Travel. In order to secure your Bhutan visa, we will need a scanned color copy of your passport 75 days before your departure. Please ensure that your scanned document is high resolution and in color. Each passport must be scanned separately and include the full signature and photo pages. Additionally, a scanned recent, color, and high resolution passport photo must also be provided. Passports must be valid for six months beyond travel dates.

We suggest you verify this information with the relevant embassy or consulate or (if you're a U.S. passport holder) with the U.S. State Dept.

Nepal Entry Requirements

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All information provided below pertains to U.S. passport holders only. Non-U.S. Citizens should check with the appropriate foreign consular representative.

Visa: US passport holders must obtain a Visa to enter Nepal.

To apply directly, please visit the Official Government Website
If you would like to use a professional service to assist with applying for your Visa, we have partnered with GenVisa. Please click here to use their service: GenVisa Nepal Kit

We suggest you verify this information with the relevant embassy or consulate or (if you're a U.S. passport holder) with the U.S. State Dept.

General Requirements & Guidelines

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In general, you must have a passport to travel abroad, which should be valid for at least six months after your return date. Passports expiring before then should be renewed as soon as possible. Passports contain at least 2 blank pages for each country visited. If your passport does not have this many pages, obtain a new passport as soon as possible.
If your passport and visa are not in order, airlines and cruise ships may deny boarding, countries may deny entry, and your trip may be disrupted. Travel insurance may not cover such losses.
Any changes in names or passport information should be reported to us immediately. Airlines and cruise ships may deny boarding if the name on your passport does not match your tickets.
Minors (age 17 or younger) departing and/or returning to the U.S. without parents or with only one parent may be required by U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) to present a notarized parental consent letter and/or unabridged birth certificate (more information). Many other countries have similar entry requirements, especially for minors traveling with a parent/guardian with a different surname; check with the consulates of all countries you'll be visiting to learn more.