What is a visa and do I need one for my tour?

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Are you taking an international trip? One of the most important things to do is take a look at your passport and travel documents. You will see that some Expat Explore tours state that people from certain countries may need a visa. Let’s have a look at what this document is, and how you can find out if you need one for your tour.

What is a visa?

The first important thing to know is that a visa is different from a passport. Everyone needs a passport when they travel, so they can show where they come from. Each country issues passports for their own citizens. It shows your photo, full name, birthday and gender. This is used to identify you at airports and borders between different countries.

A visa, however, is something different. It is an official note placed in your passport that shows that you have permission to enter, leave or stay in a certain country. It normally also says how long you are allowed to stay and what you are allowed to do (i.e. work or travel). You also get different kinds of visas. The most common types are: tourist/holiday, student, work/long stay and transit visas.

Do you need a visa for your upcoming trip?
Do you need a visa for your upcoming trip?

Sometimes a visa can be used for more than one visit. Certain visas need to be obtained before you go to the country, others you can get on arrival. Certain countries may ask for medical tests or an interview before they allow a visa.

Do I need one?

You might. It depends on where you are from and where you are going. Different countries have different rules for people from other countries. You can find out by:

  • Visiting VisaHQ.com. They are the leaders of comprehensive visa information online. 
  • Using Google. Just type in: Do visitors from [your country] need a visa for [the country you’re visiting]. Easy as that!
  • Asking a travel agent in your country to help. Show them all the countries you plan to visit and ask for advice.
  • Asking us once you’ve booked your tour.
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Research visa requirements before booking your trip.
How do I get one?

The process is a little different for every country. The first thing you can do is to find the website for the embassy or consulate of the country you are visiting. Not sure what a consulate or embassy is? An embassy is the representative of a country’s government in another country. The consulate is the administration office in a foreign city. There can be more than one consulate in a country. They can mainly be found in capital cities. The consulate will normally have visa application forms available online that you can print and fill in at home. You will then have to post the original copies or take it to the consulate office in person.

Expat Explore travels to over 50 unique destinations. Here are a few helpful links to find out more about visa services of these countries:
  • The Schengen Area is a coalition of 27 countries. You can find out more about this region’s visa laws on this official website.
  • The United Kingdom consists of four countries –  England, Scotland, Wales as well as Northern Ireland. Visit the official website.
  • Russia is not part of the Schengen states and you might need an additional visa when crossing the border from one of the neighbouring countries. Visit the official website.
  • Croatia is part of the European Union and became a Schengen state in 2023. Here is the official website.
  • Serbia is located in Europe but is not a Schengen state and not yet a member of the European Union. Some countries will not require visas for stays of up to 90 days while other countries may need to obtain a visa to enter Serbia. Malaysian and Mauritian nationals definitely require a visa. Find out more on the official website.
  • The Arab Republic of Egypt states its visa requirements on this official website.
  • The United States of America – there are different types of visas, if you’re going on tour then a B2 tourist visa is what you’re looking for. Find out more on the official website.
  • Jordan visas can be obtained upon arrival for travellers from most countries. Check on the official website.
  • South America:

Need more help? Remember, we are always here to help you with anything you need to know about your tour. Just email or call us, so we can speak with you directly and help where possible.

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334 responses to “What is a visa and do I need one for my tour?”

  1. Just received an email regarding Visas to travel, do I need need one? Traveling from USA.

    Thank you,

  2. HI,
    I am an American, living in Viet Nam. I have taken some GREAT trips with your company before. They were great. If I remember right I had no problem with my visa from Viet Nam, but I wanted to check to make sure there was no problem. Let me know if there is or what else I may need.
    Thanks, Gene Morris

  3. Dear sir/madam,
    We have a booking for 26 days, Ultimate Europe tour, starting August 12nd, 2017. My wife and I carry US passports for traveling. Do we needed to apply any VISA for any country on this trip?
    Best Regards,
    Sumeth Akaraparamest

    • Hello Sumeth! Our customers service team will be in contact with your shortly to answer your questions. 🙂

  4. Hi I am an Australian citizen traveling to UK for Best of UK Tour. Am I correct that I do not need a visa ?

  5. Hi ,
    I am traveling from Australia on an Australian Passport do I require a Visa for my Best of UK Tour ?

  6. Hello Expat, my booking number is, 2017xxx, I have been waiting for weeks now for my invitation letter to send away for my visa to the Russian Embassy in Canberra Australia, last email I had said having problems with the Federation, will send in 48hrs, but it has been 4 days and nothing, I have all the paperwork ready to go and only need the letter, please send to me before its too late, regards Patrick.

  7. Hi
    sorry but do we need visas for the Eastern Highlights tour if we are from Australia and New Zealand.

    Ros & Paul

  8. I have a US passport travelling from the Philippines. Do I need anything else . I am doing the European Vistas on Sept. 9. Thank you.

  9. Hi 🙂
    Am from South Africa, we are doing the 8 day cruise around Croatian border. Do I need a Visa for Croatia? Does it need to be Schengen?

  10. Hold an Australian passport and booked { Booking #2017XXXX} on tour EH150917 please advise do I need visa ?

  11. Mam/ Sir,
    I need your help Urgently, Im a Filipino nurse working presently in Makkah-jeddah, I paid My seats reservation worth 200$ for 2 adults but i might travelling Alone, question is Can i cancel the 1 seat? and as A filipino citizens, i needly badly now please the rquirements Needed for schengen Visa and UK Visa as fpr filipino. Thanks a lot.

  12. Hi I’m from Australia and this will be my second tour with expat and I’m did nit require a visa last. I am not aware of any chances to the visa laws. Since my last trip in 2015.

    Cheers Julie-Ann

  13. I was under the impression we could get our visa in egypt. Do we need to fill in any paper work before we get there? Do we need to bring a photo?

  14. i have a passport but not sure if i need a visa. i booked the European tour and i am coming from the usa

  15. I’m a Canadian citizen and we are traveling for Europe 7 days tour starting June 24/18. Do I need a visa for this tour? Thanks a lot

  16. I have an updated Visa from US. I just would like to confirm based on the information provided I do not need a Visa to go to Spain, Portugal and Andorra. Is that correct? Thank you, Alessandra.

    • Hi Alessandra, Thanks for your message. I have asked someone from our team to contact you regarding your visa query – we would need some more information regarding the passport you currently hold.

  17. Travelling from US as US citizen, taking Croation Eastern Delights Aug 12-25, please conform if we need further visa for any country.
    I checked US citizen does not need visa for Germany, Serbia, but what about other countries?

    • Hi Jagadish, so exciting that your Croatian Eastern Delights tour is around the corner! There is no need for you to acquire a visa for your tour.

    • Hi Gloria, We are pleased to inform you that Canadian citizens do not need a visa for a stay less than 90 days in South Africa.

  18. Since I have panamenian passport I don’t need visa to Russia Let me know which other visa I need thanks Maria murphy

  19. Hi, I signed up for the 22-day Europe tour from 9/1-9/22. I have a US passport and am a US citizen; do I still need to apply for the visa? Thank u very much!

  20. I am a United States Citizen. I do not need a visa to travel to Europe.

    I have health Insurance.

    I already completed your information.

  21. Am 55.female..married.and retiree from the Philippines it is my dream and plan next year to travel and visit “western Europe” my favourites as follows UK..France..Italy..Portugal..Switzerland..Austria..Greece..now how can you help me to land first in Europe ..what airplane..and to acquire S.visa.too.pls.reply i want to know…

    • Hi Sarah, We’ve asked a member from our team to contact you and help you plan an amazing tour! You can take a look at our multi-country tours here.

    • Hi Vasie,

      We’re so excited to hear that you would like to join an Expat Explore tour!

      Australian citizens do not require a visa for this tour. Should you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.

  22. I’am a US citizen book Nothern Explorer for 4/15 /19 w/c included Russia.need an assistance to acquire Visa to enter Russia
    We are 4 member travelling.
    Do we need VISA for other country as well that included in this trip?
    Thanks

    • Hi Josephine,

      Thank you for your message. How exciting that you will be going on an adventure with us! You will be receiving communication from us shortly explaining the visa process for your trip.

      Should you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.

  23. My family and I are booked for your European Vista 8 days tour this coming April drom Auckland and we are travelling using NZ passports.Are the countries we will be visiting require visas?

    • Hi Delia,

      You will most likely not require a visa for this tour.

      You are welcome to check VisaHQ online for confirmation.

      We hope you enjoy this tour, happy travels ahead!

  24. I am australian and am travelling to Egypt at the end of April. Can I get a visa on arrival in Cairo Airport?

    Thank you

    • Hi Chris,

      How fantastic that you will be going on an adventure of a lifetime with us!

      Australian citizens are able to obtain a visa upon arrival in Egypt at a cost of US$25.00. You are welcome to check VisaHQ online for confirmation.

      We hope you enjoy this tour, happy travels ahead!

  25. We are joining the Expat Jewel on April 21-May4 and we are already fully paid with our tour. We already have a Schengen Visa that more than cover the 2 week duration of the tour. However, my husband and I will be flying straight to Amsterdam at least 3 days earlier and will be joining the tour in Amsterdam on April 21. What is the name of the hotel in Amsterdam? Where should we join the tour? At the hotel? What time should we join the tour? Also, we are leaving the tour in Paris on May 4 and will not be going back to London. What is the name of the hotel in Paris? Will our Schengen visa cover all the countries in the tour?

  26. Hi my husband and myself are Australians and we have booked 26 days Ultimate Europe starting 27th May 2019, do we need to apply for any VISA for any countries on this trip?
    Regards
    Rita

    • Hi Rita,

      Thank you for your message.

      Australian citizens do not require a visa for this specific tour. You are welcome to visit our website for more information.

      Feel free to contact us should you require any additional information.

    • Hi Riaz

      Thank you for your message. How exciting that you will be going on an adventure with us in a few weeks!

      Should you require a visa for this tour, we will supply you with visa supporting documents that you would then need to take to the Italian Embassy. One of our customer service representatives will contact you shortly to give you more information about the visa process.

      Should you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.

  27. I hope to do the Northern Explorer Tour next year, however it will depend if I can get my Russian visa in time. I will be leaving Australia a month before I plan to go on tour so will need my passport back in advance of my departure. Will I be at risk not getting my visa in time? Thanks Sally

    • Hi Sally,

      Thank you for having a look at our tours.

      It is fantastic that you are interested in our Northern Explorer Tour!

      One of our agents will contact you with more information.

      Feel free to contact them should you require assistance with your travel arrangements.

  28. Hello, I am on Eastern Europe tour with my family in July, we are US passport holders. I don’t think we need visas, but just checking to be sure. Let me know thanks.

    • Hi Riza,

      As a US passport holder, you will not require a visa for this tour.

      We hope you enjoy your upcoming tour with us!

  29. Dear Team,
    I had opt for the Europe Jewel tour, I am holding Pakistani passport, Qatari Resident holder and fly from Qatar and will be back to Qatar. Please confirm the country embassy to arrange the Schengen visa from.

    Regards,
    Nadir Hussain

    • Hi Nadir ,

      Thank you for your message, how exciting that you will be going on an adventure with us.

      You will be required to apply for a visa at the Czech Embassy for your tour. Click here to find out how the visa process works.

      Feel free to contact us should you require assistance with your travel arrangements.

  30. Hi there Expat Tours, my husband & I are travelling to Europe from Australia on New Zealand passports & I think the only place we need a visa for after our tour on our stopover on our way home is Singapore & it looks like we just buy this at Singapore airport when we get there…does this sound right?

    • Hi Jennifer

      Thank you for your message, how exciting that you will be going on an adventure of a lifetime with us in a few weeks!

      Accordingly to Visa HQ, citizens of New Zealand do not require a visa for Singapore, click here for more information. We do encourage our travelers to contact their local embassy for confirmation.

      Should you require any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.

    • Hi Lim

      Thank you for your message, how exciting that you will be going on an adventure with Expat Explore once again!

      According to Visa HQ, Malaysian passport holders can obtain a visa upon arrival in Egypt for $25.00 USD. Our representative in Egypt will collect you and assist you through customs.

      Should you require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

  31. We are Australian citizens doing the 13 day UK/Ireland tour. I don’t believe we need a Visa for this trip. Can you please confirm.

    • Hi Deborah

      Thank you for your message.

      Australian passport holders do not require a visa for this specific tour.

      Should you require additional information about your tour, please feel free to contact us.

  32. I am travelling from Australia with New Zealand passport for 12 days Europe Escape in Sep19
    Do we need visa

    • Hi Alma

      Thank you for your message, how exciting that you will be travelling with us!

      New Zealand passport holders do not require a visa for this specific tour. Click here to find out more information about visas.

      Should you require more information about your tour, feel free to contact us.

  33. I am a Canadian taking your Israel & Jordon tour in September and I do not need a visa for Israel but saids I need one for Jordon but was under the impression that Expat was going to take care of that as we were just going to Petra. After reading this email it looks like I need to get my visa on my own? Am I reading this right? I am confused now. It also saids I need a photo and that the price is near $200 for a visa? Can you clear this up for me.
    Thank you

    • Hi Linda

      Thank you for you message, a customer service representative will contact you in the next 48 hours to answer all your queries.

      Should you require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

  34. We are holders of australian passport and doing the taste of italy tour.
    Do we need to apply for any visas please

    • Hi Alma ,

      Thank you for your message.

      If you are a Australian passport holder, you do not require a visa for this specific tour. Please see link for more information.

      Should you require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

  35. Hi I just recieved an email regarding visa. I lived in United States and I am american citizen. Do I need to get a visa for my Ultimate Europe tour?

    • Hi Ivy ,

      Thank you for your message.

      If you are a U.S passport holder, you do not require a visa for this specific tour. See link for more information.

      Should you require any further information , please do not hesitate to contact us.

  36. I am travelling from South Africa to the US and Mexico on a British passport. Do I need visas for either countries?

    • Hi Fiona ,

      Thank you for your message.

      A customer service representative will contact you in the next 24 hours to assist you with your query.

      Should you require additional information, please feel free to contact us.

  37. I received an email saying I might need a visa for my trip.
    Europe Christmas & New Year Escape – 12 days
    I checked the different locations on the itinerary and couldn’t find one that needed a visa.
    Is this correct or did I miss something?

    • Hi Janet

      Thank you for your message.

      I have checked your citizenship (as you are USA citizen) you will not require a visa for this tour.

      Should you need to recheck, please Click Here

      You are welcome to contact our Customer Service Team, for any other queries

      We’re very excited to welcome on tour with us!

  38. Hi, my family is travelling from New Zealand and we are holdimg a NZ passport. We are visiting 8 countries stated in the Europe Escape Tour. Do we need a visa to visit these countries?
    Thanks to confirm.

    • Hi Bernice

      Thank you for your message

      As a New Zealand citizen, you do not require a Visa, however you may also Click here to be 100% sure.

      We look forward to seeing you on your upcoming tour.

  39. Hi
    I am a Liberian citizen and I want to travel to the USA or GERMANY or France or Italy.
    Do I need a Visa to get in any of these Countries.

    • Hi Patrick,

      Thank you for your comment. As a Liberian citizen, you will be required to apply for a visa to the United States of America. You will also need a Schengen visa for the EU countries. The EU countries are: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden.

      I hope you have a wonderful day further. Take care and stay safe.

    • Hi Mr Khan,

      Please see the information below regarding the process involved in our tours. Take note that Expat Explore is not a registered Visa Agent.

      We can provide travelers requiring visas with visa support documents on a request basis, providing that you are within the required cut off dates and times. The documents will be emailed to you and you must print them and take them with you as a hard copy. This will include (if necessary):

      E-ticket
      Tour Itinerary
      Accommodation List
      Visa Letter

      Please note that you are required to pay for your tour in full in order to receive the documents. This is an embassy/consulate requirement by law. Once you have made the full payment and have received an email confirmation from our accounts department please contact us on info@expatexplore.com to request the documents, and allow at least 3\5 working days for your documents to be issued. Please note that you can only request these documents if you are traveling within the next 3 months.

      I hope you have a great day further,

      Yours in travel
      Expat Explore

    • Hi Hafza,

      Thank you for your comment.

      Please advise which tour you are interested in? For our European tours, certain nationalities need a Schengen visa and/or UK tourist visa. We strongly advise you to speak to the relevant Embassy in your home country. Apply to the embassy of the country where you spend the most amount of nights on tour. If there is more than one destination with the same amount of nights then you must choose the embassy of the country that you enter first. Please check this link http://expatexplore.com/visas/ for more information.

      We can provide travelers requiring visas with visa support documents on a request basis, providing that you are within the required cut off dates and times. The documents will be emailed to you and you must print them and take them with you as a hard copy. This will include (if necessary):

      E-ticket
      Tour Itinerary
      Accommodation List
      Visa Letter

      Please note that you are required to pay for your tour in full in order to receive the documents. This is an embassy/consulate requirement by law.

      Yours in travel,
      Expat Explore

    • Hi Naveed,

      Thank you for your comment.

      Take note that Expat Explore is not a registered Visa Agent. We can provide travelers requiring visas with visa support documents on a request basis, providing that you are within the required cut off dates and times. The documents will be emailed to you and you must print them and take them with you as a hard copy. This will include (if necessary):

      E-ticket
      Tour Itinerary
      Accommodation List
      Visa Letter

  40. Hello
    Do I need to apply for a visa to serbia, I am a Jordanian citizen and I applied for a self assessment and got the approval for Serbia only for 15 days, as a tourist
    So my question is the PCR and the self assessment application is enough to enter Serbia from Turkey !

    • Hi Dana,

      Thank you for your comment.

      As a Jordanian citizen, you will need to apply for a Serbian visa. You will also need to present a negative PCR test upon arrival at the airport.

  41. Hi, I’ am currently living in the UK and got an Australian passport, I am doing the Balkan Explorer tour on May 28th, I have tried looking up information on the countries I am visiting during this tour but I wanted to check if I need a visa for any of the countries on this tour?
    Thank You.

    • Hi Shayne,
      Australian passport holders do not require a visa for Europe so for the Balkan Explorer, no visa is needed. Visahq.com Is a great resource if you have any additional queries! 🙂

      Yours in travel,
      Expat Explore

  42. Hi asking if we need visa on our coming tour, the Best of Europe tour with 15 countries to visit. Do we need visa in waxh county to visit? We are traveling from US this June. Me and my husband are traveling on this package tour and we have the US passports.

    • Hi Hazel, thank you for your message! US citizens travelling on US passports will not require any visas for the Best of Europe tour 🙂

  43. I don’t think I need a visa. I traveled to Ireland June 2018 and only had my passport. Nothing has changed for me. Could you please let me know if I need a visa now
    Thank you,
    Shelia Lewandowski

    • Hi Shelia, thank you for your message! What passport do you have and are you still visiting Ireland on your upcoming trip? Visas are dependent on nationality. Thanks!

  44. We are tow old Iraqi men 59 & 61 years we are planning to join best of UK & Ireland with booking no. 202209381 We have already multi i trance visa for 2 years did I need extra travel insurance or the visa it’s already include

  45. We are travelling from USA to London on Expat Tour 7 days great Britain from 9/4/2022 to 9/10/2022. Do we need VISA?

    • Hi Joann and Linus, thank you for your question
      USA passport holders do not need Visas for the United Kingdom or Ireland for tourism trips up to 90 days.
      If you have any additional questions, you can chat to a member of our Customer Service team either by using the live chat function on our website (it is the blue icon located at the bottom left hand corner of our website) or send an email to info@expatexplore.com.
      Have a lovely day further!

  46. Hi as a British citizen should I still need a visa to travel to Egypt? I have bought one of your tours for 24th September 2022.
    Please let me know.
    Thank you

    • Hi Qasim, thank you for your message! Please note Expat Explore operates group tours to destinations around the world. We are not a visa agency. Visas are each traveller’s personal responsibility. However, when you book a tour with us, we will assist with providing the supporting documentation that our travellers will need to apply for tourism visas.

    • Hi Mick, Australian passport holders don’t need visas for the European Schengen Zone for stays up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
      The tour starts and ends in London: When visiting the UK on holiday, Australian passport holders do not need a visa for stays of up to 6 months.
      To re-confirm this info or for any other queries, you can chat to our Customer Service team who are ready to help – contact them using the live chat function on the website or by email: info@expatexplore.com

      Happy travels!

  47. We are Australian do we required an visa on the 14 days Classic Europe
    This our 2 tour with you

    • Hi Michael and Amanda, thank you for your message!
      Australian passport holders don’t need visas for the European Schengen Zone (which this tour visits) for stays up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
      The tour starts and ends in London: When visiting the UK on holiday, Australian passport holders also do not need a visa for stays of up to 6 months.
      To re-confirm this info or for any other queries, you can chat to our Customer Service team who are ready to help – contact them using the live chat function on the website or by email: info@expatexplore.com

      Happy travels!

  48. Going on the 14 day tour leaving 14/5/23 , from Australia, do l need visa for the tour to England Scotland, Wales , France , Germany, Switzerland, etc ?

    • Hi Paul, Australian passport holders don’t need visas for the European Schengen Zone for stays up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

      To confirm this info for your specific tour or for any other queries, you can chat to our Customer Service team who are ready to help – contact them using the live chat function on the website or by email: info@expatexplore.com

      Happy travels!

  49. We are US citizens with passports traveling to London, France, Italy, Switzerland, Amsterdam, Germany and. Belgium. Do we need Visa’s for any of them?

    • Hi Denise,

      US Passport holders do not need a visa to visit the UK (London) for stays of up to 6 months for tourism reasons. You can visa-free as a tourist for 6-month this time period.
      France, Italy, Switzerland, the Netherlands (Amsterdam), Germany and Belgium are all members of the Schengen Zone. As a US passport holder, you do not need a visa to visit the European Schengen Zone for stays of up to 90 days as a tourist 🙂

      To re-confirm this info or for any other queries, you can chat to our Customer Service team who are ready to help – contact them using the live chat function on our website or by email: info@expatexplore.com

      Happy travels!

  50. Since we are holders of a Canadian Passports will we require visas for any of the countries on our tour, European Vistas- 8 days ?

    • Hi Terrance, the countries included in the European Vistas tour are all members of the Schengen Zone and Canadian passport holders do not need a visa to travel to countries within the Schengen area for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. If you’d like more info about visas and your trip, please feel free to contact our helpful customer service team at info@expatexplore.com. Happy travels!

  51. Hi! My daughter and I will be traveling to Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, Switzerland and Italy ( 9 day tour) on June 13- 21, 2023! Can’t wait!
    We’re US CITIZENS, I checked and we don’t need visas but just want to double check.
    Thanks!

    • Hi Amy! You are correct in that US Citizens/US passport holders do not need travel visas within the Schengen area for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. If you’d like more info about visas and your trip, please feel free to contact our helpful customer service team at info@expatexplore.com. Happy travels! We can’t wait to have you on tour with us!

  52. I live in USA and carry an America Passport, do I still need a visa for our tour? And one more do I need to get an Insurance or just use and inform my insurance in US for traveling abroad?

    • Hi Mariberth,
      Please send our knowledgable customer service team an email at info@expatexplore.com with your questions and some more details about which tour you will be joining. This way we will be able to give you a detailed and accurate answer.
      Looking forward to having you on tour with us!

  53. Love travelling with Expat.
    I will be travelling from Ireland (Republic) to Egypt in June 2023….do I need a Visa?

    • Hi Siobhan!

      So glad that you love travelling with us, we love having you with us! Irish citizens do usually require a tourist visa for Egypt. Please feel free to contact our friendly customer service team at info@expatexplore.com should you require more information. Happy travels!

    • Hi Adriana, USA citizens do not require tourist visas for the UK or Ireland. You can stay up to 6 months in the UK without a visa and up to 3 months in Ireland. Hope this helps. Happy travels!

  54. Hello, I am from the United States and will be going on a tour in Europe in a couple of weeks. The places are the Netherlands, Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria, Hungary, Slovenia, Italy, Switzerland,
    France, Belgium. Do I need a visa?

    • Hi Luz,

      As a US citizen you can stay in the Schengen region for up to 90 days without a tourist visa. Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact our customer service team at info@expatexplore.com. Happy travels!

    • Hi Anshu,

      As an Australian citizen, you will not require a tourist visa for a stay of up to 90 days for any of the destinations on the Northern Explorer tour. Should you have any further questions, please feel free to contact our friendly customer service team at info@expatexplore.com. Happy travels!

  55. My daughter and I are from Mexico. We have passports. Do we need visa for the Schengen states? We are taking the Eastern Europe Highlights tour. Thanks.

    • Hi there! Mexican passport holders currently do not need Schengen visas for trips up to 90 days. From 2024, you will need an ETIAS visa waiver to continue traveling without a visa. For more information, please email info@expatexplore.com and our friendly customer service team will be happy to help!

  56. Do we need a visa for travelling to Ireland on the Irish Explorer tour? We are a family of three persons all travelling on Malaysian passports. We believe we do not need a visa, but would like to confirm with Expat Explore.

    • Hi Irish Explorer! Malaysian passport holders do not need visas for Ireland. Should you have any further questions, please feel free to email our customer service team at info@expatexplore.com. Happy travels!

  57. Would like to confirm that expatexplore has received all my necessary info required for my trip.
    Not sure if it was submitted.

  58. I Hold a Singapore passport , and am travelling from Edinburgh, Scotland for the 16 days Balkan Explorer Trip starting 16th Sept 2023. I have checked on the internet regarding visas, It looks like I do not need to apply for any. Please let me know if I am wrong.
    Many thanks.
    Mei

    • Hi Mei, you are correct, Singapore passport holders do not require a visa to travel to the UK. Should you have any further questions, please contact our customer service team at info@expatexplore.com. We look forward to exploring with you!

  59. Me and my wife hold American passports, and I am traveling Netherlands, Belgium, France, Andorra, Spain, Monaco, Italy, Switzerland, Germany on 19 Sep, 2023 on Expat Explore, do I need any visa?

    • Hi Moises, American passport holders do not require tourist visas when travelling in Europe. Should you have any further questions, please contact our customer service team at info@expatexplore.com. Happy travels!

  60. Barely two months to go for our trip to Spain & Portugal on Sep.30-0ct.13, i would like to know if our travel info, together with Lydia Ubando Vidal are all submitted, to what account can we make final payment. Also we hold American passports. Thank you.

    • Hi Annette, Australian passport holders do not require tourist visas for Italy, Greece or any other EU countries as long as your stay does not exceed 90 days. If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact our customer service team on info@expatexplore.com. Happy travels!

    • Hi Miriam, which countries are you hoping to travel to? As a US Citizen, many countries are visa-free for travel. However, it is best to check with the individual embassies or consulates of the countries you are wishing to travel to. Hope this helps!

  61. Dear Customer support Team,

    I’m interested in the Balkan Explorer tour which includes countries such as Bulgaria, Serbia, Montenegro etc. I am holding an Indonesian passport, but have a permanent residence permit for the Schengen area (living in Frankfurt, Germany). For which of the countries do I need an additional visa and how much time should I calculate to get all necessary visas?
    Thank you for your guidance.
    Best regards, Cynthia

    • Hi Cynthia, in order to best answer your query, please submit this question directly to our customer service team at info@expatexplore.com. Our knowledgeable customer service team will get back to you as soon as possible.

  62. Do I require a visa for my 10 day Amsterdam to time tour of im travelling on an Australian passport

    • Hi Pippa, Australian passport holders do not require tourist visas for European countries as long as your trip does not exceed 90 days. Should you have any further questions, please contact us at info@expatexplore.com. Happy travels!

  63. Hi I tried to fill up the passenger information, but it won’t let me submit, please review my account and see if you have everything you need and let me know if I need to submit more. Also do I need visa?

  64. Hi we are traveling on australian passports and going to egypt & turkey. I believe we get visas on arrival but do we need to have extra passport photos with us also.

    • Hi Natalie, yes it is advisable to bring two additional passport photos per person. Should you have any other questions, please contact out customer service team at info@expatexplore.com. Happy travles!

    • Hi Jay, we are not a visa agency and can therefore not provide visas. It is up to our passengers to arrange their own visas. However, we can provide you with some documents that may be necessary for the visa application. For more information, please feel free to contact us at info@expatexplore.com. Happy travels!

  65. Hi, I booked a tour package 10 days Europe highlight with my Husband. I’m have a canadian passport and my husband is has a mexican passport. Do we need a visa to visit the 7 countries?

    • Hi Elsie, both Canadian and Mexican passport holders do not require visas to visit the EU for a period of up to three months. If you have any other questions, please reach out to our customer service team at info@expatexplore.com. Happy travels!

    • Hi Cynthia! Singaporean passport holders do not require a tourist visa for stays of up to 90 days in South Africa. Happy travels!

  66. Hello my daughter from Thailand want go tour Europe tour start from London with coach tour 7 days 6 country ..What’s visa she need to do? She need Uk visa and ? Please

    • Hi Jiratchaya, Thai passport holders require both a UK and Schengen visa to visit these countries. For more info, please contact our customer service team at info@expatexplore.com, they will be more than happy to assist!

  67. I see the rules for entry visa to Egypt from Canada are changing Oct 1. It looks like I can no longer get an eVisa, but am unsure of the process from here. The Egyptian consulate in Ottawa is not getting back to me, and their email address is invalid. Also the main Egyptian website linked from this page does not seem to work either when using the translate feature. Any advice appreciated.

    • Hi Matt, unfortunatelty we are not a visa agency and cannot assist with obtaining visas. We are, however, aware of the changes to Canadian passport holders and will be sending out an email to our passengers explaining the process. If you currently have an eVisa, it will still be valid. You can also attempt to apply for an eVisa before the new rules come into effect, however, this cannot be guaranteed.

  68. I completed the documents required for the travel for all the 4 adults that I booked, should I get a response in email that all the requirements are completed for us? Thank you.

  69. Hi, we have a tour party of 9, doing the Europe Jewel Christmas & New Year (14 day) tour. We are all Australian passport holders; do we need any visas?
    I look forward to hearing from you.
    Regards
    Terry

    • Hi Terry, Australian passport holders do not require tourist visas for European countries provided your stay is under 90 days. Should you have any further questions, please contact our team at info@expatexplore.com. Happy travels!

    • Hi Mary, it depends on where you are from/which passport you hold. However, it is advisable to obtain a visa before your trip. Please contact info@expatexplore for more information. Happy travels!

  70. Hi, We are following Great Britain – 7 Days tour. Do we need any visa for Malaysian passport holder ?

    Looking forward to hear from you

    Regards
    Kimmy

    • Hi Kimmy, Malaysian passport holders do not need tourist visas to visit Great Britain. If you have any further questions, please reach out to our customer service team at info@expatexplore.com. Happy travels!

    • Hi Gina, Australian passport holders do not require travel visas for Europe provided that your trip is under 90 days. Happy travels!

  71. I am doing the Balkan Explorer trip soon (16 day, 10 countries), on a South African Passport, and have a valid Schengan Multi – Entry Visa. Do I require any additional visas for this trip? Regards, Tanya

  72. Hi I am filling up the travel information for both my husband and I but when I press the submit button it will not accept it. All info are correct but still not going thru

  73. Hi All 

    We are reserved for  Best of Europe starting 6th April 2024 . We are Australian passport holders . please confirm we dont need VISA for all the countries

    Thank You

  74. Hi
    We have booked the Best of Western Europe 6-15 April 2024 and Highlights of Southern Italy & Sicily 21-30 April 2024. Would like to know if we require visas for any of the countries we visit in these tours?

    • Hi Poonam, it depends which passport you hold. Please contact our customer service team at info@expatexplore with the details of which passport you hold. Happy travels!

  75. We are going on to Expat bus trips Rome to Amsterdam 10days the Amsterdam to Rom 11 days .looking at the countries we are passing through, it does not appear we need visa or specific vaccinations. Can you give us some feedback?

    • Hi Michael, it depends on which country you are coming from and which passport you hold. Could you please contact our customer service team at info@expatexplore.com with these details? For vaccinations, please consult your doctor. Looking forward to having you on tour with us!

  76. We are a couple residing in singapore to my understanding we dont need visas for the european vistas 8D7N tours.Could u verify and confirm for us.Also the travellers details were completed but no response from the submit button could u check if u have received…thank you.

    • Hi Thng, we have informed our customer service team of your query and they will be in touch soon!

  77. I have not contacted an embassy but from what I can see when I am travelling on an Australian passport I do not require a visa to travel to South Africa, is this correct

    • Hi Jim, that is correct. Australian passport holders can stay in South Africa for up to 90 days without a visa. Enjoy your trip!

  78. Hello , my husband and I are holding US Passport , do I need visa or ETA for the 22 days Best of Europe plus London tour ?

    • Hi Stacey, US passport holders do not currently require visas for countries within the EU as well as the UK. However, this may change in 2025. If your tour will take place in 2024, you are good to go! Happy travels 🙂

  79. We are U.S.A. citizens (U.S. Passports), we are going to go Europe Highlights-10 Days in May, do we need any Visa?

    • Hi Zhimin, US passport holders do not currently require tourist visas to visit countries within the EU. Enjoy your tour!

  80. Hi, we are a party of three flying from Toronto, Canada to Amsterdam on May 22, 2024 to embark on the Tourradar European Jewel Tour. The 14 tour travels through Holland, Germany, Austria, Czechia, Hungary, Slovenia, Italy, Switzerland, France and Belgium.
    Do we require a visa for any of those countries?
    Thanks
    Angela

    • Hi Angela, Canadian passport holders do not require a tourist visa for any of these countries. Happy travels!

  81. My wife and I are on the Irish Explorer 5/26/24. We are both natural born US citizens.
    We will be in Greece on the first leg of our trip. We will fly to Athens from US. We will fly to Dublin from Greece via Frankfurt.
    I have never required a visa before for European travel. Can you please advise if I do this time?

    Also, when can we signup for the excursions for our tour. We don’t want to miss out.
    Thank you

    • Hi Richard, US passport holders do not require tourist visas to Ireland or Greece at this time. Most optional excursions can be booked for, and paid in cash in the stated currency, to your tour leader while on tour. However, the Discover Dublin tour which is available on the Irish Explorer tour should be booked prior to the start of your tour. Please email info@expatexplore.com in order to book. Happy travels!

  82. Hi, Im going on the scenic Europe trip to Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein from the US. Are there any visa requirements for this travel?

  83. I know that as a US passport holder, I do not need a Visa. I am wondering if UK ETA is now required for US passport holder. I will be travel this coming May to UK and will be joining the Best of Uk and Ireland in June, 2024.

  84. We are 3 of us holding Australian passport do we need Schengen visas – Croatian Eastern Delights “? Thanks regards Nanda

  85. Hello, we are going on a trip to Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein on the 26th of May 2024. There are four of us total, and three of us with my friends are holding US passport for we are naturalized U S Citizen. But one of my friends is Canadian citizen holding a Canadian passport.
    We took the tour with your company “Expat Explore” last year 2023 and they didn’t require visa at that time. Are there VISA requirements to travel to these countries?
    How about my friend who is Canadian Citizen holding Canadian passport?
    Your response is going to be appreciated! Thanks

    • Hi Jean, both American and Canadian passport holders do not currently require tourist visas to travel to Europe. If you have any other questions, please contact us at info@expatexlore.com. Enjoy your trip!

  86. Hello, this is Rosa, we are taking a tour to the United Kingdom and Greece, does those Countries required a VISA, Thanks

  87. Hello, We are going on the Europe Escape in June 2024. We are traveling to France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Germany, The Netherlands, and Belguim. Do we need a visa for any of these?

    • Hi Elyza, it depends which passport you hold. Certain nationalities require visas for European countries while others do not. Please contact us at info@expatexplore.com with the details of your passport and we will get back to you ASAP! Happy travels.

  88. Hi, I am going on the European Vistas 8 Day tour and I hold an Australian passport. Do I need visas. We will travel to: France, Netherlands, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Austria. Thanks so much Erica

    • Hi Erica, Australian passport holders do not require tourist visas for European countries. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@expatexplore.com. Enjoy your trip!

  89. Hi, I’m taking your June 8 Balkan Explorer tour and I’m a US Citizen, I have read all the Visa requirements but just want to make sure that I don’t need a Visa to all of those countries. Also,I paid my Trip with my Bank of America Travel Rewards Card, do I need to show proof of Travel Insurance?

    • Hi Luna, on your Important Passenger Information form, you will need to provide proof of travel insurance. American passport holders to not require a tourist visa for Balkan countries. If you have any other questions, please contact us at info@expatexplore.com. Enjoy your trip!

  90. My companion and myself are both Canadian citizens. We made a search thru the website of Canada re: travel and visa requirement to the countries we’re visiting with the Northern Explorer and was given the information that we don’t need a Visa to these countries. Our travel is only from June 16 to July 4th. Can you tell us if this is still valid info?

    • Hi Virginia, this is correct, you do not currently require a visa for the Northern Explorer. Happy travels!

  91. Hi Expat Team,

    We are Canadian, Traveling with Expat explore, Tour code: MCD160624 – Croatian & Eastern Delights. 14 Days From 16 June to 29 June. We checked here in Canada, and we are told that we do not require a Visa. Please confirm.
    Thanks

  92. I am an Australian Citizen holding an Australian Passport. Do I need a visa to any of the countries on the ultimate Europe Tour commencing on 18 May 24.

    Would appreciate your response.

    Jayapal Jayaraj

  93. I am US Citizen and we are going to travel in June for Classic Europe Tour. Do we need a visa for any destination we are traveling please advise.

  94. Hi Expat Team. We’re US citizens with US passports going on the Europe Taster tour August 18, 2024. Do we have to obtain any visas?

    • Hi Abby, Australian passport holders do not need tourist visas for Europe or the UK. Enjoy your tour!

  95. I hold an American passport and will be traveling on a tour to the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Spain, and Italy. I am also 74 years old if that matters. Will I need a Visa from each country or one for the European Union, or none at all?

    • Hi Joanne, American passport holders do not need a visa to visit the European Union. Enjoy your trip!

  96. We are on the Classic Europe Tour as from 7 July 2024.

    We are from Mauritius and holders of Mauritian Passport.
    Do we need a visa to visit the seven countries mentioned on the classic Tour.

    • Hi Pritiviraj, at this time, Mauritian passport holders do not requite a tourist visa for any EU countries. Enjoy your trip!

  97. My Expat Explore Booking Number is 38608. When will I receive the information your email stated; I.e. Accommodation list, Itinerary, Visa letter and E-ticket showing full payment of the tour? I already have proof of travel insurance. Thank you.

  98. Hi there my husband and I are from Canada with valid passports. We’re travelling in September 2024 on the Italian Delights Tour. It says we’re visiting two countries not sure what the second country is but do we require visas.

    • Hi Joyce, the second country is San Marino – a microstate surrounded by Italy. You do not require any additional visas for San Marino. Have an amazing trip!

  99. Good day
    We are doing the Taste of Italy starting 7 July 2024 and we are on South African Passports .
    We have each applied for a Schengen Italian Visa.
    This is sufficient, correct?

  100. Greetings!
    I hope you’re doing well. I just wanted to let you know that I’ll be embarking on a solo trip for a Western Adventure in July. My visa appointment is set for the 26th of June at VFS Global Dubai. As part of the visa application requirements, I need to provide a detailed itinerary and a list of the accommodations where I’ll be staying during my trip. I would greatly appreciate it if you could assist me by sharing the complete schedule and a list of accommodations. Thank you so much for your help!

  101. Do I need a visa for my trip to Amsterdam to Italy on July —-I’m a US citizen coming from United States?

    • Hi Julia, US passport holders do not require tourist visas to visit Europe at this time. Enjoy your trip!

  102. Since both myself and wife is US citizens, I belive from what I read we don`t need visas for our europe tour,can you confirm.

  103. Hi I’m.canadian ,citizen do we need visa? Because my frnd went to europe tour last year in this company they said they don’t need visa…

  104. My clients on NZ Passports are travelling on Classic Europe 30July.
    Do they require visas please
    Thank you

  105. Hi,
    We are doing the Best of Scandavia & The Baltics in early August.
    Coming on an Australian Passport, and the way I read it is that we don’t need any Visas.
    Would appreciate you confirming this, to make sure I have got my info correct please.

    • Hi Hilary, yes you are correct. Australian passport holders do not currently require visas for Scandinavia or the Baltics. Happy travels!

    • Hi Ji, UK passport holders can visit many countries visa-free. However, it depends on which countries you are visiting.

  106. Hello,
    I received an email about visas today.
    We are doing the 12 day Escape Europe in August, the way I read it as Australian citizens, we DO NOT require a visa for any of the countries we are visiting.
    Reservation number 36194
    Cheers
    Margaret Barnes

  107. My son and I are from the Philippines. We are scheduled to do the Croatian & Eastern Delights tour. I have a valid multiple entry Schengen visa; my son will apply for a multiple entry Schengen visa.

    Is this all we need for all the countries to be visited? Please confirm and thanks in advance.

  108. Hi,
    I’m traveling with a United States of America (US) passport and my tour is Eastern Highlights. Aug 29-Sep 8 2024. Do I need visa for any of the countries we will visit?
    Norma

    • Hi Norma, US passport holders do not currently require tourist visas for EU countries. Enjoy your trip!

  109. Do I need any visas for a tour through Scandinavia, the Baltic down to Poland. I am on a New Zealand passport and will be travelling to The tourstart in Denmark from Portugal
    Thanks Anne

  110. We are traveling at the beginning of September for the classic Europe trip ? Will we need a visa ?

  111. hi, I m Kumar from Malaysia, will be taking Balkan tour on early September 2024.
    Do i need Visa? as I know Malaysian don’t need visa to travel Eastern Europe.
    Please advice
    Thank you

    • Hi Kumar, currently Malaysian passport holders do not require travel visas to visit EU countries. Happy travels!

  112. Hi There, My wife and I have Australian Passports and are travelling on the Europe Vistas Tour. Do we need Visas?
    Thanks

    • Hi Rick, Australian passport holders do not currently require visas for EU countries. Happy travels!

  113. We will be doing the Ultimate Europe Tour, then travelling to Athens, then doing a 7 night cruise around Greek Islands, do we need a visa?

  114. My wife and I hold Canadian passports and will be travelling on the Europe Jewel tour in October, 2024. Do we need visas?

    • Hi Russ, Canadian passport holders do not require visas for Europe at this time. Happy travels!

  115. Hi me and my daughter travelling for classic Europe tour coming September 2024, we are Canadian passport holder do we need visa for that tour?

    • Hi Shirley, while Canadian passport holders enjoy visa-free travel to many countries, it depends on where you are travelling to. Please contact us at info@expatexplore.com with the details of your trip.

  116. Thank You My wife and I are traveling to Denmark Norway Sweden Finland Estonia Latvia Lithuania and Poland in Sept Do we need VISA for these countries ?

    • Hi John, whether or not you require a visa depends on which country’s passport you hold. Please email us at info@expatexplore.com with the details of your passport and we will inform you if you require a visa or not.

  117. Hi , My Partner and I are hold Australia passport (Australian ) are we need VISA on this tour

    • Hi Laurence, whether or not you require a visa depends on which country you are travelling to. Please email us at info@expatexplore with the details of which tour you will be on.

    • Hi Laddawan, whether or not you require a visa depends on which country you are travelling to. Please email us at info@expatexplore with the details of which tour you will be on.

    • Hi Tina, this will depend on which country you are travelling to. However, Canadian passport holders can enjoy visa-free travel to many countries.

  118. Hi, I have booked a spot on your Balkan Explorer trip this fall. I have a Canadian passport and am flying from Canada to Frankfurt and then on to Athens. I am pretty sure I don’t need a visa but just want to make sure. If you could get back to me about that I would really appreciate it.
    Thanks,
    Rick

    • Hi Ricky, currently Canadian passport holders do not require a visa for the Balkan countries. Happy travels!

  119. I am a United States citizen and passport holder. After looking at a number of online sites it appears I will not need a visa for any of the countries on the Balkan Explorer trip. Is that correct? Thanks!

  120. we hold indian passport. We have valid US Visa. We have also got one month Shengen Visa with multiple entry.
    Do we need separate Visa for the following countries which are not included in Shengen Visa ?
    1. Serbia
    2. Bosnia Herzegovina

  121. Hello:
    I emailed you on Aug. 1 regarding the invitation from Expat to join the group Facebook page. I received a response stating “your membership is pending” approval by the Group Administrator. As of Aug. 4 I can still not access this group Facebook page.

    Kindly advise when I can access this Expat Tour group page

    • Hi Dwight, we apologise for the delay. We have checked and you have been added to the group. You should be able to access the page now!

  122. Hi there, my husband and I are doing the Ultimate Europe Tour on 7 September – 2 October and the Great Britain from 6 October – 12 October. Please can you let us know if we will need Visa’s while on these tours and how we go about getting them.

  123. Hello
    Based on my research we don’t need a visa this year?
    October to November taste of Italy your.
    Coming from United States

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