Entry Requirements & Travel Visas
Egypt 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 Egypt.
- To apply directly, please visit the Official Government Website
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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.
Greece 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.
You don't need a visa for Greece if you have a United States passport.
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.
Israel 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.
As of January 1st, 2025, all passport holders from visa-exempt countries, including the United States, are required to present an electronic travel authorization (ETA) to enter Israel. Israel ETAs are valid for up to 2 years, or until your current passport expires – whichever comes first. If you change your name, gender or country of citizenship, you are required to apply for a new ETA. You are able to stay up to 90 days per visit.
To apply for an ETA to Israel, please click here: Official Government Website
If you hold both U.S. and Israeli passports, you are required to enter and exit Israel using your Israeli passport, but you should carry both passports with you.
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.
Turkey 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.
You don't need a visa for Türkiye if you have a United States passport.
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.