Entry Requirements

Passports

You'll need to have a full passport to travel on our holidays. It is a standard requirement for entry into almost any country that you have a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you complete your travels. If you don't have a passport or only a few pages remaining free you should apply for a new one in good time. If you do have a passport you should check the date of expiry or you may find you are denied boarding or refused entry to your destination country.

We recommended that you make a note of your passport details (passport number, place and date of issue and visa number if applicable), or better still, take a photocopy. Carry these details with you and keep them safe and separate from your passport. If you lose your passport you must report it at once to your our local representatives, the local police and your nearest embassy or consulate. British Citizens can find out more about passport applications at the UK Passport Agency web site or telephone 0870 521 0410

Visas

In addition to a valid passport, you'll need to make sure you have all the necessary travel visas required for your entire itinerary. For many of H2O's destinations it is possible to enter the country without a visa. In most cases a maximum stay (often 30 days) applies. If your visit is likely to exceed the maximum stay you may need to apply for a visa before travelling or an extension locally.

In our destination guides and your Travel Brief we give visa guidelines. You must check with your visa office or embassy for up-to-date information as H2O can take no responsibility if this information is out-of-date. If you live too far away to visit an embassy in person, it might be worth considering using a visa service. Visa service companies do charge, but the advise, convenience and time you save may outweigh this.

Check your visa as soon as it has been issued – it is your responsibility to ensure that your visas are correct. Likewise if you applied for a multiple entry visa, check to make sure one was issued. Be aware that possession of a visa does not guarantee you entry into a country. The final decision on whether or not you may enter a country rests with the immigration official to whom you present your passport on arrival.