Will You Need a Visa? This Free Tool Tells You Quickly!

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You can see if you need a visa when you’re visiting other countries.

Visa requirements vary by citizenship, residency status and are always changing.  But you can use the same tool – Timatic – which airlines use to see if you need a visa!

But always double-check with your embassy on specific visa requirements for visiting other countries.

Timatic

Link:   Timatic via United Airlines website

Link:   Timatic via Star Alliance website

Because some countries require a visa and using the US Department of State’s website isn’t very efficient (or you may not be a US citizen), this free tool can save you time.  You can use Timatic to see if you need a visa when you’re visiting other countries.

Timatic is a quick way to see if you need a visa when traveling.  And it’s what the airlines use to see if you need a visa before they let you check-in and board your flight.

You would normally have to pay for a subscription for Timatic, but you can use it for free on some airline websites, like United Airlines.  You can also use the Star Alliance website.  And you do NOT have to fly on United Airlines or another Star Alliance airline to use Timatic.

How to Use Timatic to See If You Need a Visa

Step 1 – Enter Your Travel Details

Enter your itinerary and travel information.  Then click “Check Passport Visa and Health Advice.”

For example, you can check to see if China requires a visa.

Step 2 –  Visa and Health Information Provided

Timatic will show you specific visa and health information about the country you’re visiting.  

Bottom Line

You can use Timatic to see if you need a visa when you’re visiting other countries.

Because visa requirements are always changing, you should double-check with the country’s embassy to make sure the information from Timatic is accurate.

You would normally have to pay for a Timatic subscription, but you can use it for free on the United Airlines website and Star Alliance website.  And you do NOT have to fly on United Airlines or a Star Alliance airline to use Timatic.

How do you check for visa requirements when you travel?