How do I know if I need a visa for my trip?

Before travelling internationally, it’s essential to check if you need a visa. Entry requirements depend on your nationality and destination — and arriving without the correct visa can mean being denied entry.

TourRadar cannot provide visa advice, and while we offer tools to help, the most reliable way to check requirements is through your destination country’s official government website or nearest embassy or consulate.

Types of visa and entry requirements

Visa types and entry requirements vary widely. Depending on your nationality and destination, you may:

• Not need a visa at all (due to visa-free entry or reciprocal agreements)

• Need to apply for an e-Visa online

• Be eligible for a visa on arrival

• Need to apply in advance for a visa issued by an embassy or consulate, often added to your passport as a physical document or sticker

• Be required to obtain an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) — a type of pre-travel approval used by countries like the U.S. (ESTA), Canada, Australia, and New Zealand

This is why it’s essential to check with the official government website or embassy of your destination country before you travel. 

If you do not meet the entry requirements on arrival, you may be denied entry — and this is not typically something covered by travel insurance.

Before booking

To explore general visa requirements, you can use our partner Sherpa: Check visa requirements via Sherpa

Sherpa can help you:

• Check if a visa is required for your destination

• Start an e-Visa application (if supported for your nationality and route)

Not all countries or passport types are supported. Sherpa is helpful, but it should not replace official government sources.

How to check visa options after booking

• If you have a confirmed booking, go to your Booking Conversation Page and click ‘Purchase e-Visa’.
• This will connect you to TourRadar’s partner, Sherpa, where you can check visa requirements and, if eligible, begin an e-Visa application for your destination.

Important notes

• You are responsible for checking and meeting all visa requirements for your trip.

• TourRadar cannot confirm your eligibility or provide individual visa guidance.

• Visa requirements are determined by your destination country and may change without notice — always check official sources directly before travelling.

• Not having the correct visa can lead to denied boarding or entry, and cancellation fees will most likely apply to your booking.

• Visa issues are not typically covered by travel insurance, unless clearly stated in your policy.