If Required)
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Check the type. Tourist vs. business vs. transit visas are not interchangeable.
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Check the validity. Does it start on your arrival date? Does it expire before you leave?
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Digital verification. Many countries now use electronic visa systems. Carry a printed copy AND have the digital version accessible on your phone.
Your Travel Documents (For Specific Countries)
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Mexico: You need an FMM (Forma Migratoria Múltiple). You can get it online or on the flight. Verify the departure date—it’s not automatically the same as your return ticket.
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Costa
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