Do I need a visa?

Before travel we recommend that you check that you have all the correct passport and visa requirements for all the countries you intend to visit, and that includes anywhere you transit (transit is changing plane in a country but not leaving the airport).

Most countries in South America ask that your passport has at least 6 months’ validity remaining on the day you intend to leave that country.

British citizens can find up-to-date information on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website.

Citizens of the United States, Canada and Australia (and others) may have to pay a reciprocity fee to enter several South America countries. We recommend that all non-UK nationals should check with their nearest embassies for visa and fee information.