Are passports, visas, or other documentation required for international travel?
Depending on your country of origin and your vacation destination, passports and/or visas may be required. U.S. citizens need a passport valid for international travel and a visa is required for travel to China and Australia. For China, all visitors are required to obtain a Tourist “L” Visa • A Tourist Visa can be obtained by contacting the nearest Chinese Embassy (Washington D.C.) or Consulate (Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco). • Visa applications typically take 3 to 5 working days to process. It varies, but typically your visit must begin within 90 days of the date of issue. Visas are generally valid for between 1 and 3 months of travel. You may need to provide travel documents (tickets or travel confirmation) confirming return or onward travel. For Australia, you may obtain your visa on the Internet, using the Australian government’s Electronic Travel Authority (ETA). Apply for a Visitor ETA, which is an electronic visa that takes the place of a stamp in yo