Travel Advisor Tools Revealed - sherpa - The Urban Traveler

Travel Advisor Tools Revealed – sherpa

One of my Trade Secrets…revealed!

A lot has changed over the years.

When it comes to required visas, vaccines, overall travel requirements, etc there are so many resources out there. How can you tell which ones are legit or real? Are they robbing you with fees?

How do you deal with multiple (flight) connections? How do you manage keeping track of border requirement changes? Do you need to download country-specific apps? If so, which one?

To avoid all those questions, my go-to tool I use is called sherpa (bonus, they are Canadian!)

sherpa is a free tool you can use to research any required travel documents you may need. It is also great for listing precautions & health requirements. The research tool is free – the only cost is if you purchase the eVisa. sherpa is trusted with travel advisors and their industry partners such as Air Canada, Expedia, Air Transat, Delta, Condor and British Airways, to name a few.

Whether you use my travel planning services or not, this tool will ensure you are prepared for your next trip.

Explore your eVisa Requirements HERE

What type of travel document information is included?

Visa requirements
‍Example: An electronic travel authorization (ETA) must be obtained at least 72 hours before departure‍

Visa guidelines
‍Example: A traveller must reapply for an ESTA when their passport expires‍

Document type
‍Example: Passports and national IDs are accepted for entry at a destination
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‍Travel document validity
‍Example: A traveller’s passport should be valid for at least 6 months upon entry to a destination
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‍Passport specific requirements
‍Example: 3 blank pages need to be available in a traveller’s passport‍Quarantine Measures
‍Example: Unvaccinated travellers must quarantine upon arrival

Why Sherpa?

Sherpa° aggregates millions of data points from thousands of sources including official Government websites and trusted 3rd party sources every day.

Take a peek at the latest updates from around the globe (Aug 2025). CLICK HERE

History

Sherpa began as a source for entry requirements to countries but with COVID, quickly pivoted. The company was founded in 2015 by two friends who worked in the tech industry and travelled a lot for work. Originally focused on visa requirements and such, they quickly grew to become the go-to for COVID requirements and now work with all the top brands in travel…including The Urban Traveler 😉