Visas
Travel Protection Required:
Starting October 7, 2025, new reservations for 2026 and beyond will require travel protection with Medical Evacuation coverage of at least $200,000 and Medical Expense coverage of at least $50,000, to ensure coverage due to unexpected events.
Grand Circle Travel Protection:
If you purchase your Travel Protection Plan through Grand Circle Travel, no further action will be needed, as the Medical Evacuation coverage and Medical Expense coverage meets these requirements.
Your Own Travel Protection:
If you purchase your own travel protection, we recommend you review the plan to ensure Medical Evacuation coverage of at least $200,000 and Medical Expense coverage of at least $50,000 is included. Once you confirm your plan meets the requirements, you will need to email the following information to [email protected]:
- Traveler Name(s)
- Reservation Number
- Trip Protection Provider
- Policy Number
- Date of Purchase
- Copy of your Policy Documents
The coverage information above is for all states and Washington DC, except for WA. For additional information on WA coverage please call our Travel Counselors.
You can contact our Travel Counselors at 1-800-321-2835 to review this policy. You will be required to provide proof of coverage by 60 days prior to departure at the latest. All reservations without travel protection will be at risk of cancellation.
Please note: Coverage and maximum amounts of Trip Mate’s Travel Protection Plan may vary by state and may not be available in all states. Please visit the Trip Mate website for details and important disclosures.
Trusted Traveler Programs
Some travelers have found that Trusted Traveler programs can expedite long waits at customs when re entering the U.S. There are currently three programs available: Global Entry, NEXUS, and SENTRI. These three programs also include TSA Pre-Check, which allows you to use a dedicated security line at participating airports, or you can apply solely for TSA Pre-Check.
TIP: Keep in mind that not all airports and airlines participate in these programs. You may want to consider checking with your airport prior to applying to find out if these programs would benefit you.
To apply for a Trusted Traveler program or TSA Pre-Check, typically you will be asked to pay an application fee (varies by program) and schedule a background check and/or an interview. If you are approved, you will be issued a Known Traveler Number (KTN). Your KTN is valid for a set number of years, based on the conditions of the program. Please see the U.S. Customs and Border Protection website for more details on each of these programs: www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programs. You can also find more information about TSA Pre-Check at www.tsa.gov/precheck.
If you are enrolled in TSA Pre-Check (or a Trusted Traveler program that includes it), you must provide your KTN to the airlines.