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.

Benin 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 tourist e-Visa before beginning their journey to Benin. If taking our Spirit of West Africa package, a single-entry e-Visa must be purchased. The e-Visa application must be submitted at least 7 days before arrival into Benin but we suggest that it's done at least two weeks in advance to be safe.

To apply directly, please visit the Official Government Website
If you would like to use a professional service to assist with applying for your e-Visa to Benin, we have partnered with GenVisa. Please check back here in the coming weeks to find their Benin e-Visa kit.

Yellow Fever Vaccination Entry Requirements: Proof of Yellow Fever Vaccination is required for all travelers over nine months of age entering into Benin.

World Health Organization, List of Yellow Fever Endemic Countries

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.

Ghana 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 tourist Visa before beginning their journey to Ghana. If taking our Spirit of West Africa package, a multi-entry tourist Visa must be purchased.

To start the visa process (you must visit an embassy in person to finish the process as it can't fully be completed online) please visit the Official Government Website
If you would like to use a professional service to assist with applying for your Visa to Ghana, we have partnered with GenVisa. Please check back here in the coming weeks to find their Ghana Visa kit.

Yellow Fever Vaccination Entry Requirements: Proof of Yellow Fever Vaccination is required for all travelers over nine months of age entering into Ghana.

World Health Organization, List of Yellow Fever Endemic Countries

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.

Togo 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 an e-Visa to enter Togo. If taking our Spirit of West Africa package, a multi-entry e-Visa must be purchased. The e-Visa application must be submitted at least 5 days before arrival into Togo but we suggest that it's done at least two weeks in advance to be safe.

To apply directly, please visit the Official Government Website
If you would like to use a professional service to assist with applying for your e-Visa to Togo, we have partnered with GenVisa. Please check back here in the coming weeks to find their Togo e-Visa kit.

Yellow Fever Vaccination Entry Requirements: Proof of Yellow Fever Vaccination is required for all travelers over nine months of age entering into Togo.

World Health Organization, List of Yellow Fever Endemic Countries

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.