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It is a customer’s responsibility to be in possession of a full 10 year valid passport and any necessary visas. Ordinarily holiday companies and the UK Passport Office suggest that passports should be valid for at least 6 months after you return. Each country, however, sets its own rules covering this, more information can be obtained from the embassy or consulate of the country you plan to visit.
From October 5, 1998, under 16 year olds who are not already included on their parent’s passport are required to have their own individual passport.
Non-EU and EEA passport holders should note that Thomson transfers from Geneva Airportleave from the Swiss side of the airport and it will be necessary, therefore, for you to obtain the relevant visas for Switzerland as well as France. Failure to do so will necessitate having to pay for your own transfer.
New passports: Be sure to leave enough time for new applications as there can be delays at peak periods. If you are 16 or over and haven't yet got a passport, our recommendation is that you should apply for one at least 8 weeks before your holiday. The Passport Service has to confirm your identity before issuing your first passport and from April 2007 will ask you to attend an interview in order to do this. You can find out current processing times by phoning the UK Passport Office recorded message on 0870 521 0410. If you hold a Commonwealth or other passport, you should phone the consulate of the country you plan to visit.
Names and name changes: The name on the passport must match the name on the ticket, otherwise you may not be able to travel and insurances may be invalid. If someone in your party changes name after the booking is made, you must tell us immediately so we can issue the ticket in the new name. If you’ve already received the ticket, simply return it and we’ll reissue one in the correct name. (An amendment fee may be applicable).
BULGARIA AND SERBIA: Customers holding a full UK passport, valid for at least 6 months on the date of travel, do not need a visa for a package holiday. All non-UK passport holders are responsible for making their own enquiries with the relevant Embassy. It is compulsory for all Thomson Ski & Snowboarding customers to present their holiday confirmation invoice (locally termed voucher) to the immigration control authorities upon arrival. In the unlikely event of any confusion in this matter, customers are advised to request the immediate assistance of the Thomson Ski & Snowboarding Representative or agent, prior to the purchase of any entry visas.
Any customer may enter Bulgaria as a tourist without a visa for up to 30 days in any 6 month period. Prior to travelling it is the customer’s responsibility to ensure that his/her passport has a validity of 3 months beyond the end of the intended stay.
All children entering Bulgaria will need to have their own passport. For further information on exactly what will be required please contact the Bulgarian Embassy 186–188 Queen's Gate, London SW7 5HL on 020 7584 9400 or 020 7584 9433, fax 020 7584 4948 or e-mail to info@bulgarianembassy.org.uk. The office is open Monday to Friday 0900 – 1700 hrs.
v) Telephone quotes are all provided subject to written confirmation.
USA: Holders of British passports issued before 26th October 2004 can continue to use the Visa Waiver Scheme upon entry into the USA. Passports issued after this date need to be biometric and, if not, a visa will be required. All non-UK passport holders are responsible for making their own enquiries with the relevant Embassy. All children entering USA will need to have their own passport.
Any customers who may require a visa and intend to leave and re-enter the USA must ensure that their visa has multiple entry status. The US Government no longer issues indefinite visas and have changed the regulation invalidating these after ten years. Customers who hold an indefinite visa issued more than ten years prior to the date of return travel should contact the US Embassy to apply for a new visa.
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