Passports & Visas
Passports
Passports are required for all GoPlay trips traveling abroad except those to Canada, where a passport is only required if you are flying into the country or are aged 19 or over.
You are responsible for obtaining your passport; please donโt delay. For an application form, visit your post office or a local federal government office.
Please note that some countries require passports to be valid for at least six months after your return to the United States. Please ensure that yours is up to date.
For more information on obtaining a passport and processing times, visit the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs.
Visas, ETA & ETIAS
Starting on January 8, 2025, travelers of specific nationalities whose tour visits any country in the United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland) or who transit through an airport in the United Kingdom will be required to apply online for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). Please check your Visa and Entry Requirements Tool and the UKโs website for updates. The European Union will require a similar authorization (ETIAS) in 2026. Please refer to the European Union's official ETIAS website for more information.
Please visit travel.state.gov for the most up-to-date requirements.
Birth Certificates
Students 18 and younger traveling to Canada by bus need to have either their original birth certificate or a certified copy with them in order to cross the border (if traveling by plane or if they are 19 or older, they will need a passport).
Additionally, students should bring a government-issued photo ID (if available) to verify that they are the person whose birth certificate they are presenting.
Full Name
We need your first, middle, and last name on file exactly as they appear on your passport. If your account's full name does not match the one on your passport, please update the information online.
Important Information for Non-U.S. Citizens
Non-U.S. citizens are responsible for obtaining all necessary documents to enter the countries to be visited or connected through, as well as for re-entry into the USA.
For complete information, please consult the consular offices of the countries on your itinerary and the U.S. Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services.