Passports

A passport is required for all EF Educational Tours. We recommend applying for a passport starting in the summer before the tour begins, as it can take up to 12 weeks to process. U.S. citizens traveling abroad must bring a passport that is valid for at least six months after the tour’s return and has at least three blank pages.

Make sure that the first, middle, and last name on your EF account matches your passport letter for letter, including punctuation and spacing. EF will use this information when purchasing your flights, and airlines may not permit passengers to board if their ticket does not match their passport exactly. Name changes after 110 days prior to departure carry a minimum $200 fee up to the cost of a new ticket.

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Passport information is required 110 days (Nov 28, 2026) before the tour departs.

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Have a passport

Please complete the following items to upload the traveler’s passport credentials. Two steps are required to upload passport information.

Complete **Galápagos - Passport Photocopy** (Google Form). EF requires all group leaders to have a copy of everyone’s passport.
Input and confirm passport info with EF Tours using the Passport Confirmation Link.

Do not have a passport

Applications must be submitted by end of September 2026 because they can take up to 8-12 weeks for standard processing. For instructions, visit the U.S. Passport website: U.S. Passports.

Here is a Passport Applications Guide I created to help simplify the process.

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After October 5, 2026, expedited processing may be required: Get My Passport Fast.

Children 17 and younger must apply in person with at least one parent present. You can find a nearby facility at Acceptance Facilities and make an appointment through the USPS Appointment Scheduler.