A National Tour Permit is required for all groups traveling to areas 500 miles or more, one way from home area (local council camp excepted) or crossing national boundaries into the territory of other nations.  This application should be submitted, typed or printed to the local council service center for approval at least 1 month before your tour.  The council service center will forward it to the regional service center for further approval.  It is essential that you read Tours and Expeditions No. 33737C before filling out this form.  For trips and overnight camps less than 500 miles one way, use Local Tour Permit Application No. 34426B.  This permit can be obtained and printed from the following web address:   Http://www.bsa.scouting.org/forms/