Official travel information changes at a rapid pace, sometimes with little or no advance notice. While we provide the information below as service, each guest is responsible for researching and adhering to the most current advisories and travel entry/exit requirements for the destination they are visiting and for return to their country of origin.  

 Scam sites for entry forms and visas are common. Be sure you are on a legitimate government site before submitting payment or personal details.

While governmental illness-based travel restrictions have been lifted, if any guest becomes symptomatic during a charter, testing, isolation and/or disembarkation may be necessary at guest’s expense. We strongly encourage all guests to purchase travel insurance that covers COVID and other illness related expenses, such as: 

USI Affinity Travel Insurance Services – Diamond plan
HTH Worldwide – TripProtector Plan
Tin Leg – Gold Plan
Travel Insurance Center

TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS
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Entry/Exit Requirements: https://www.visittci.com/travel-info/tci-assured 

Updated: August 13, 2026.

ST. MAARTEN / ST. KITTS

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St Maarten entry information:  https://www.vacationstmaarten.com/plan-your-vacation/travel-tips/passports-immigration-and-customs/

St Kitts visa requirement informationhttps://www.mofa.gov.kn/visa-required-countries-for-entry-2/

St. Kitts immigrations/customs requirements: St. Kitts requires all travelers to complete the  KNA Travel Form prior to arrival (All KN applications for St Kitts require upload of the passport copy, a photo and a $17 fee – subject to change). 

Boarding in St. Maarten: We recommend completing the KN Form the day before you depart for St. Maarten.  Please bring the KN form authorization email with you and present to the Captain and the Purser.  They will need the information in the email for St. Kitts immigration.  
Boarding in St. Kitts: We recommend completing the form at least 24 hours before your flight to St. Kitts departs

St. Maarten immigrations/customs requirements: the Online Immigration Form is not available anymore. Instead, you will be required to visit a kiosk upon entry into St. Maarten to complete your entry registration.

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Immigration Forms for Minors: Saba has special requirements for minors. Please visit: https://kinderontvoering.org/en/parents/advice/traveling-with-children/

Updated: August 13, 2026.

MALDIVES

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Entry to Maldives: All arriving and departing visitors via airport and seaports are still required to complete the
Traveller declaration form on the Imuga official website, 96 hours prior to your flight departure.

Israeli passport holders: See government restrictions here.

Updated: August 13, 2026.

INDONESIA
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Immigration, Customs and Health Declaration: Since September 22, 2025, the Government of Indonesia has introduced a unified digital portal, named All Indonesia, to streamline immigration, customs, and health procedures into a single form, replacing multiple separate processes like SATUSEHAT (health declaration) and e-CD (customs declaration) online forms. 

Travelers must fill out this form within 3 days (ideally 72 hours) prior to arrival.

The process takes about 2.5 minutes to complete.

Upon submission, a QR code is generated and sent via email, which must be presented to immigration/customs upon arrival. It’s free of charge.

Updated: August 13, 2026

RED SEA

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A visa is required to enter Egypt. It can be done in advance or upon your arrival in the country: please visit this website for more details.

Updated: August 13, 2026

GALAPAGOS ISLANDS

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Entry to Ecuador and Galapagos Islands:

All current entry requirements, forms, and official links are now outlined in detail on our updated page: explorerventures.com/ecuador-galapagos-entry/

Before your trip, please ensure you have:

  • Valid passport (with at least 6 months’ validity)
  • Proof of roundtrip flight
  • Completed Sworn Declaration Form
  • Transit Control Card (TCT) – now available online
  • Travel insurance that includes medical evacuation coverage
  • Printed or digital copies of all required documents

These steps are mandatory for all travelers entering the Galápagos Islands.


For your convenience, the link above includes full instructions, official government sites, and downloadable PDFs.

Updated: August 13, 2026

PALAU

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Palau Entry Form submissions must be within 72 hours or less prior to your arrival time in the Republic of Palau. Your responses must be in English. Only ONE form is required per family or single traveler. Once you fill in the form, you will receive a unique QR code to your email. Each traveler must present a copy of their completed Palau Entry Form or Unique QR Code upon arrival at the Palau International AirportBefore making your way to Palau, fill the online entry form palautravel.pw

Updated: August 13, 2026.

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