Land and Sea Travel, LLC

This letter is to inform you of what, where and how to obtain information on the documents needed when traveling internationally or domestically. You may want to print this information out for when you are traveling.
 

As your travel advisors, it is important that you have access to information on obtaining a passport, visa, correct health requirements and additional requirements when traveling with children or special needs. Without complete documents, you may be denied boarding and we are here to provide resources for you to make sure you are aware of what you need to avoid these situations. This may not be complete information. You should always refer to the travel suppliers, tour operators and airlines since changes may occur prior and during your vacation. Ultimately, it is the traveler’s responsibility to obtain the correct documents prior to traveling and to review all travel supplier information.
 

As your travel advisors, we highly recommend purchasing travel insurance prior to your travel to protect your travel investment. We can help you with deciding which travel coverage is best for you and there can be advantages, such as additional coverage and benefits, to purchasing earlier rather than waiting until closer to a departure date.
 

Below is a link to see what documents will be required when traveling. You will need to provide your passport information to use the link. You should do this individually for each traveler since it is looking at birthdate as well as other pertinent information to determine documentation. Passports must not expire within 6 months of the return date of travel. Take special note when traveling with children or when a child is traveling with only one parent. This might require additional documents for the child to travel. Furthermore, if traveling to several countries during your vacation, please make sure that you check each country’s documentation requirements by clicking on the link. Click Here or  https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/

Learn about your Destination prior to Travel:  Click Here or https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages.html

Traveler's Checklist:  Click Here or https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-checklist.html


Additional information on getting documents is below:

Passports

• How to apply for PASSPORTS: Click Here or https://www.usa.gov/travel-and-immigration
  
• Information on children’s passports, how to apply in person, and a phone number to expedite passport processing can be found on the Department of State’s website at:  Click Here or https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/apply-renew-passport/under-16.html
• Children Traveling to Another Country without their parents:  Click Here or https://help.cbp.gov/s/article/Article-449?language=en_US
  

Passports must not expire 6 months after the return date of travel.

CUSTOMS, PRECHECK, AND GLOBAL ENTRY

These programs help you go through security and customs quickly with less stress: 

• TSA Precheck security Program  Click Here or https://www.tsa.gov/precheck
• CBP Trusted Traveler Program - Global Entry Click Here or https://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programs/global-entry

When going through customs, you will have to claim purchased items that amount to $800.00 USD or more. (Pricing may change so please refer to the airline’s website regarding customs). Customs is very interested in people bringing into the U.S. live produce, seeds, and food. Basically, this means anything that might bring parasites or prohibited items into the environment such as flour, crops, dirt, etc.

AIRLINE AND AIRPORT CHECK-IN

There are two airline check-in processes prior to departure, online and airport.

• Online check-in with the airline opens  24 hours prior to departure for domestic and international flights . (this may vary by airline) This online check-in will allow you to print or download boarding passes and, in many cases, to pay for additional baggage fees prior to departure.
• Airport check-in prior to boarding requires 3 hours for international flights and 2 hours for domestic flights to allow time to check bags with the airline and complete security screening prior to departure.

Please refer to the airline website for current recommendations. Downloading the airline’s mobile phone app also allows a convenient way to complete the online check-in and access your boarding pass.

MOBILE PASSPORT CONTROL (MPC)

Mobile Passport Control (MPC) allows eligible travelers to submit their passport and customs declaration information through a free, secure app on their smartphone or other mobile device. The use of MPC streamlines the traveler’s entry process into the United States by reducing passport control inspection time and overall wait time. Use of MPC is free and does not require pre-approval. Travelers who successfully use the MPC app will no longer have to complete a paper form or use an APC kiosk. As a result, travelers may experience shorter wait times, less congestion and efficient processing.

Mobile Passport Control Application  Click Here or https://www.cbp.gov/travel/us-citizens/mobile-passport-control

Are you REAL ID ready?

On May 7, 2025, U.S. travelers must be REAL ID compliant to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities.

• REAL ID | Transportation Security Administration (tsa.gov) Click Here or https://www.tsa.gov/real-id
• REAL ID | Homeland Security (dhs.gov) Click Here or https://www.dhs.gov/real-id
  

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ABOARD AIRCRAFT
Sources of Hazardous Materials Information

• Pack Safe: Click Here or http://www.faa.gov/about/initiatives/hazmat_safety/
  
• What Can I Bring?: Click Here or https://www.tsa.gov/travel/securityscreening/whatcanibring/all
  

INSECTICIDE ABOARD AIRCRAFT
Some countries require insecticide spraying of aircraft prior to a flight or while you are on
the aircraft. In such cases, federal law requires that I refer you to DOT’s disinsection
website by Click Here or https://www.transportation.gov/airconsumer/spray

TRAVELING DISABILITIES AND MEDICAL CONDITIONS

Link to current TSA information on special procedures for travel with disabilities and medical conditions (subject to change).  Click Here or https://www.tsa.gov/travel/special-procedures

VISAS
You will need to put my name as your travel advisor to obtain a visa. Click Here or https://cibtvisas.com/?login=nexion

ETIAS – New Travel Visa Requirement 2024: Starting in 2024, Americans will now be required to have travel authorization to enter 30 European countries. The travel visas, through the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS), will allow anyone with a U.S. passport to enter into visa-required countries for three years once approved.  Click Here or https://etias.com/etias-application

SMART TRAVELER ENROLLMENT
Register with the State Department's Smart Traveler Enrollment to receive alerts and make it easier to locate you in case of an emergency. Click Here or https://step.state.gov/


TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS

For current travel restrictions, including COVID-19, refer weekly prior to your vacation. (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) Click Here.


COVID TESTING -  Click Here or https://my.castlighthealth.com/corona-virus-testing-sites/
Make sure that you call the site you are planning to get your testing.  Some sites will say 24 hours and some sites do not offer this service.  Each site is different and it may take more than 24 hours or longer for 72-hour testing.  You need to let the site know your travel dates so they know when you need this test completed.  Go to the link above to find the most up-to-date current information since this information is changing daily. Contact the  testing site directly to make an appointment instead of with the website to make sure you are getting the right test at the right time.

Thank you for trusting Land and Sea Travel with all your travel plans.  Please do not hesitate contacting us with any questions or concerns about documentation or other issues.

I acknowledge and have received this notice. 


Eileen Murphy - Owner of Land and Sea Travel, LLC