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Travel Resources
Airline Tickets
The cost of airfare is not included in the tour price to provide greater flexibility for you. Many people use their frequent flier miles towards the trips.
To purchase airline tickets, you can use any travel agency of your choice.
Many people purchase tickets to Paraguay from Evelina Travel 1-800-356-5462.
Passport informationA valid passport is
required for US citizens traveling to South America. For complete information
and to download an application form, visit the
US Department of
State - Passport Services and Information.
Allow 6 weeks for your application for a passport to be processed. You can
get expedited service to receive your passport in as little as 2 weeks. Make
sure that you allow enough time to process both your passport and visas.
You must submit a valid passport with your visa application.
Visa InformationEach country has its own laws regarding
entry requirements. It is your responsibility to acquire and necessary
visas or other documentation you will need to enter the countries we will be
visiting on these tours.
If you are a US citizen, you will need visas for entry into Brazil and
Paraguay, but not for Argentina or Uruguay. Since you will need to submit your
original passport for both required tourist visas, we recommend working on your
Brazil tourist visa first since it will probably take longer to process than the
Paraguay tourist visa. Guidelines for acquiring the appropriate visas are listed
below.
If you are not a US citizen, please contact the nearest consular office
or embassy for each of these countries to find out the necessary steps you must
take to get the appropriate visas. Contact information is listed below.
Consular Office of Argentina in Chicago
Tel: 312-819-2620
Requirements for US citizens: No visa is required who are traveling as
tourists staying for up to three months. Your passport must be valid for three
months beyond your intended stay. You must enter the country with tickets and
documents for return or onward travel. If you travel to a country considered a
Yellow Fever Infected Area within five days prior you may be required to show
proof of vaccination.
Brazilian Consulars in the United States
Tel: 312-464-0244 Brazilian Consulate General in Chicago
(Jurisdiction: States of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin):
Requirements for US citizens: A tourist visa is required. Your US
passport must be valid for six months from the date of entry. You will need to
submit to the consular office your original passport, a visa application, a
recent passport-type photo, and a copy of your airline tickets well in advance
of your anticipated departure date so the consular office has time to process
your request for a visa. Contact
the Brazilian Consular Office in your jurisdiction to request a visa application or further information. It
can take as little as a week to process the visa for a US citizen, but US
citizens are nonetheless encouraged to apply 40 days prior to departure. Non-US
citizens should apply for the visa at least two months prior to departure. If you travel to a country considered a Yellow Fever Infected
Area within five days prior you will be required to show proof of vaccination.
(Current ss of August 2006 check the Consular web site for updates.)
Embassy of Paraguay in Washington D.C.
Tel: 202-483-6960
Requirements for US citizens: A tourist visa is required be sure to
request a multiple entry visa. Your passport must be valid for three months
beyond your intended stay. The embassy of Paraguay can fax an application to
you, and upon receipt of your application materials can process your visa in as
little as 24 hours. Nonetheless, you should contact them well in advance of your
anticipated departure date to ensure that they have time to process your request
for a visa. Once you have the visa, you must enter the country with tickets and
documents for return or onward travel. If you travel to a country considered a
Yellow Fever Infected Area within five days prior you may be required to show
proof of vaccination.
Embassy of Uruguay in Washington
D.C.
Tel: (202) 331-1313
Requirements for US citizens: No visa is required who are traveling as
tourists staying for up to three months. Your passport must be valid for six
months beyond your intended stay. You must enter the country with tickets and
documents for return or onward travel. If you travel to a country considered a
Yellow Fever Infected Area within five days prior you may be required to show
proof of vaccination.
Health Information
The following web links provide information from the Center for Disease
Control (CDC) regarding recommended vaccines for visitors to South America and
recommendations on what to do to stay healthy during your travels. Travelers are
encouraged to consult with a medical professional to discuss the advisability of
receiving certain vaccines. Each individual should make decisions about
vaccinations based on where you will travel, your current vaccination record,
and your personal medical history and preferences.
CDC Health Information for
Travelers to Tropical South America
(Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay,
Peru, Suriname, Venezuela)
CDC Health Information for
Travelers to Temperate South America
(Argentina, Chile, Falkland
Islands (U.K.), Uruguay)
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