The following information is current at the time of publication and is subject to change at any time without notice. This information is provided as general guidance only for US, Canadian, German, Dutch, Australia, New Zealand, Swiss, Austrian, UK, Brazil, Mexico and Romania passport holders.
Since requirements vary for each nationality, we recommend all travelers verify individual nationality requirements with a visa service provider such as CIBTvisas or their local consulate.
It is your responsibility to be in possession of the proper travel documents for your cruise. Guests arriving at the pier without proper documentation may be denied boarding and would not be eligible for a refund.
Click on the below listed destination country to review Visa and Vaccination requirements:
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Argentina Aruba Australia Bahamas Barbados Brazil British Virgin Islands Cambodia Canada Cape Verde Chile Hong Kong, China Sanya, China Mainland China- Shanghai 144 hour visa exemption Mainland China- Shanghai 24 hour visa exemption Mainland China- Shanghai 15 day visa exemption Mainland China- Xiamen Costa Rica Croatia Curacao Dominican Republic Falkland Islands French Guiana Gambia Guadeloupe Guam India Indonesia Japan Jordan Kenya Korea Madagascar Maldives Martinique Morocco Mozambique Myanmar New Zealand Northern Mariana Islands Oman Papua New Guinea Russia Seychelles Singapore Solomon Islands Sri Lanka Tanzania Thailand Timor Leste Tonga Turkey United Arab Emirates United States Vietnam Venezuela
Argentina • Nationals of Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, the USA and the UK: o Visa is not required and there is no entry fee required. • Nationals from countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider.
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Aruba • Nationals of Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, the USA and the UK: o Visa is not required when in transit with a cruise ship. o If participating in an Overland Adventure or Overnight tour during the cruise and will be entering the country by land or air during the tour, visa requirements may differ from the requirements of the cruise. • Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider.
Return to Destination List Australia • Nationals of Austria, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, the USA and the UK: o Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) is required. o The ETA must be obtained prior to sailing. o Please visit https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing for more details. • Nationals of Australia and New Zealand: o ETA or visa is not required. • Nationals of Brazil, Mexico and Romania: o Traditional visa is required. o Must be obtained prior to sailing. • Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider.
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Bahamas • Nationals of Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, the USA and the UK: o Visa is not required when in transit with a cruise ship. o If participating in an Overland Adventure or Overnight tour during the cruise and will be entering the country by land or air during the tour, visa requirements may differ from the requirements of the cruise. • Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider.
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Barbados • Nationals of Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, the USA and the UK: o Visa is not required. • Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider.
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Brazil • Nationals of Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, the USA and the UK: o Visa is not required. • Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider.
Return to Destination List British Virgin Islands • Nationals of Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, the USA and the UK: o Visa is not required. • Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider.
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Cambodia • Nationals of Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, the USA and the UK: o Visa is required for entry. o May be obtained onboard if arriving with the ship. o Visa and service fees may apply. o If participating in an Overland Adventure or Overnight tour during the cruise and will be entering the country by land or air during the tour, visa requirements may differ from the requirements of the cruise. • Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider.
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Canada • Nationals of the USA: o Visa is not required. o If you are arriving to Canada by air, you may require an Electronic Travel Authority (eTA) even if you do not require a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV). o Please visit http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/index.asp for more information. • Nationals of Canada: o Visa is not required. • Nationals of Australia, Austria, Brazil, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland and the UK: o A Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) may be required to visit or transit Canada. o Canadian officials will not allow guests to remain onboard while in a Canadian port without proper documentation. o If you are arriving to Canada by air, you may require an Electronic Travel Authority (eTA) even if you do not require a TRV. o Please visit http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/index.asp for more information. • Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider.
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Cape Verde • Nationals of Australia, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, Romania and the USA: o Visa is required for embark/disembark. o Visa is not required when in transit with a cruise ship. • Nationals of Austria, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland and the UK: o Visa is not required. • Passport must be valid for six months from the date of arrival. • Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider.
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Chile • Nationals of Austria, Brazil, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, the USA and the UK: o Visa is not required. • Nationals of Australia and Mexico: o Visa is not required. o The Chilean government is charging a reciprocity fee to all citizens of Australia and Mexico who enter Chile through the international airport. This is not a visa. • Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider.
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Hong Kong, China • Nationals of Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, the USA and the UK: o Visa is not required. o Hong Kong does not have the same requirements as Mainland China. o If visiting Mainland China, a Chinese visa may be required. • Passport must be valid for one month beyond the period of intended stay. • Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider.
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Sanya, China • Nationals of Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, the USA and the UK: o Visa is required unless you qualify for the visa exemption. o To qualify for the visa exemption guests must be participating on a Shore excursion or tour. • Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider.
Return to Destination List Mainland China- Shanghai embark/disembark- 144 hour visa exemption • Nationals of Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, the USA and the UK: o Visa is required unless you qualify for the 144 hour visa exemption. . Guests with a traditional Chinese visa will be free to travel in China. o Visas must be obtained prior to sailing, are not available upon arrival and must be valid until departure from China. o If embarking in Shanghai and are planning to use the 144 hour visa exemption, all of the following requirements must be met: . Must hold a passport from one of the 53 countries whose citizens are eligible for this exemption. . Must arrive in Chine within 144 hours of the ships departure. . Must remain within the Yangtze River Delta Region this entire time, which means you must arrive at one of the following airports: • Shanghai Pudong Internationals Airport (PVG) • Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) • Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) . Must fly directly to China from a country other than the first country visited on your cruise, even if you are not changing planes or leaving the airport. • If you have booked air through Holland America FlightEase and are planning to utilize the 144 hour visa exemption and your flights do not meet the requirements, please contact (800) 426 0327 to review your options. • If you have booked your own air you must advise your airline of your intent to travel without a visa. o If disembarking in Shanghai and are planning to use the 144 hour visa exemption all of the following requirements must be met: . Must hold a passport from one of the 53 countries whose citizens are eligible for this exemption. . Must depart China within 144 hours of the ships arrival. . Must remain within the Yangtze River Delta Region during this entire time, which means you may only fly out of the following airports: • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) • Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) • Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) . Must fly directly from China to a country other than China or the last country visited on the cruise. This means that your flight cannot stop over in China or the port visited prior to arrival to China before reaching another country, even if you are not changing planes or leaving the airport. Transits through Hong Kong are permitted. o All guests must bring two photocopies of their passport photo page on letter- or A4 paper to cruise check-in. Guests should also bring two copies of their homeward travel arrangements. One will be presented at check-in, and one must be presented to Chinese immigration authorities along with your passport when disembarking the cruise. o More information can be found regarding this exemption by visiting http://www.sh- immigration.gov.cn/listPageEn.aspx?lx=40&id=4414. o More than one exemption may be applicable to your voyage. o We are not able to offer assistance with obtaining the Chinese visa onboard the ship. • Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider.
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Mainland China- Shanghai embark/disembark- 24 hour visa exemption • Nationals of Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, the USA and the UK- o Visa is required unless you qualify for the 24 hour visa exemption. . Guests with a traditional Chinese visa will be free to travel in China. o Visas must be obtained prior to sailing, are not available upon arrival and must be valid until departure from China. o If embarking in Shanghai and are planning to use the 24 hour visa exemption you must be arriving within 24 hours before the ships departure from Shanghai. . This option is available to all nationalities, and you must physically leave China within 24 hours of the ships departure. . You must remain within the Yangtze River Delta Region this entire time, which means you must arrive at one of the following airports- • Shanghai Pudong Internationals Airport (PVG) • Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) • Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) . You must fly directly to China from a country other than the first country visited on your cruise, even if you are not changing planes or leaving the airport. • If you have booked air through Holland America FlightEase and are planning to utilize the 24 hour visa exemption and your flights do not meet the requirements, please contact (800) 426 0327 to review your options. • If you have booked your own air you must advise your airline of your intent to travel without a visa. o If disembarking in Shanghai and are planning to use the 24 hour visa exemption you must be departing China within 24 hours of the ships arrival to Shanghai. . This option is available to all nationalities, and you must physically leave China within 24 hours of the ships arrival. . You must remain within the Yangtze River Delta Region during this entire time, which means you may only fly out of the following airports: • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) • Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) • Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) . You must fly directly from China to a country other than China or the last country visited on the cruise. This means that your flight cannot stop over in China or the port visited prior to arrival to China before reaching another country, even if you are not changing planes or leaving the airport. Transits through Hong Kong are permitted. o All guests must bring two photocopies of their passport photo page on letter- or A4 paper to cruise check-in. Guests should also bring two copies of their homeward travel arrangements. One will be presented at check-in, and one must be presented to Chinese immigration authorities along with your passport when disembarking the cruise. o More than one exemption may be applicable to your voyage. o We are not able to offer assistance with obtaining the Chinese visa onboard the ship. • Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider.
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Mainland China- Shanghai arrival and departure by cruise- 15 day visa exemption • Nationals of Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, the USA and the UK: o Visa is required unless you qualify for the 15 day visa exemption. o To qualify for the 15 day visa exemption, guests must be arriving and departing Shanghai by ship, and must be booked on a tour of two or more people. o The tour does not have to be booked through Holland America Line but if you are booking a private tour, please verify that the travel agency being used has been approved by the Shanghai Immigration Inspection Authority to facilitate the visa-free entry process. o Other ports that may be visited under the 15 day visa exemption are limited to the following areas: Liaoning, Hebei, Tianjin, Shandong, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Fujian, Guangxi, Hainan (Sanya), Dalian, Yanti, Qingdao and Beijing. o More information can be found regarding the 15 day visa exemption by visiting http://www.sh-immigration.gov.cn/listPageEn.aspx?lx=40&id=4735. o More than one exemption may be applicable to your voyage. o We are not able to offer assistance with obtaining the Chinese visa onboard the ship. • Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider.
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Mainland China- Xiamen • Nationals of Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, the USA and the UK: o Visa is required for entry. o Visa exemptions do not apply to Xiamen. • Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider.
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Costa Rica • Nationals of Canada and the USA: o Visa is not required. o Passport is required. • Nationals of Australia, Austria, Brazil, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland and the UK: o Visa is not required. • Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider.
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Croatia • Nationals of Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, the USA and the UK: o Visa is not required. • Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider.
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Curacao • Nationals of Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, the USA and the UK: o Visa is not required when in transit with a cruise ship. o If participating in an Overland Adventure or Overnight tour during the cruise and will be entering the country by land or air during the tour, visa requirements may differ from the requirements of the cruise. • Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider.
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Dominican Republic • Nationals of Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, the USA and the UK: o Visa is not required when in transit with a cruise ship. o If participating in an Overland Adventure or Overnight tour during the cruise and will be entering the country by land or air during the tour, visa requirements may differ from the requirements of the cruise. • Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider.
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Falkland Islands • Nationals of Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, the USA and the UK: o Visa is not required when in transit with a cruise ship. o If participating in an Overland Adventure or Overnight tour during the cruise and will be entering the country by land or air during the tour, visa requirements may differ from the requirements of the cruise. • Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider.
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French Guiana • Nationals of Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, the USA and the UK: o Visa is not required. o Yellow Fever vaccination or doctor’s waiver required. • Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider.
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Gambia • Nationals of Brazil, Mexico and the USA: o Visa is required for entry. o May be obtained onboard. o Visa and service fees may apply. • Nationals of Australia, Austria, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland and the UK: o Visa is not required when in transit with a cruise ship. • Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider.
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Guadeloupe • Nationals of Canada and the USA: o Visa is not required. o Passport is required. • Nationals of Australia, Austria, Brazil, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland and the UK: o Visa is not required. • Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider.
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Guam • Nationals of Canada and the USA: o Visa is not required. • Nationals of Austria, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland and the UK: o Visa is required unless in possession of an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). • Nationals of Australia and New Zealand: o Visa is not required if traveling under the Guam-Northern Mariana Isl. Visa Waiver program or in possession of an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). • Nationals of Brazil, Mexico and Romania: o Visa is required for entry. • Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider.
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India • Nationals of Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, the USA and the UK: o Traditional visa or eTV is required for entry. . eTV requires two blank passport pages. . Traditional visa requires one blank passport page. o Must obtain prior to arrival. o We are not able to assist with this visa onboard. o An eTV may be applied for at https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html. o All guests will undergo face-to-face screening by Indian Immigration upon arrival to India. • Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider.
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Indonesia • Nationals of Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, the USA and the UK: o Visa-free access will be given for up to 30 days when using approved ports. o Full list of approved ports can be found by visiting http://www.embassyofindonesia.org/index.php/visa-free-short-visit-2/ • Passport must be valid for six months beyond the date of entry. • Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider.
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Japan • Nationals of Australia, Austria, Canada, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, the USA and the UK: o Visa is not required. • Nationals of Brazil: o Visa is required for embarkation or disembarkation in Japan. • Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider.
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Jordan • Nationals of Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, the USA and the UK: o Visa is not required when in transit with a cruise ship. o If participating in an Overland Adventure or Overnight tour during the cruise and will be entering the country by land or air during the tour, visa requirements may differ from the requirements of the cruise. • Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider.
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Kenya • Nationals of Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, the USA and the UK: o Visa is required for entry. o May be obtained onboard. o Visa and service fees may apply. • Passport must be valid for six months from the date of arrival. • Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider.
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Korea (South) • Nationals of Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, the USA and the UK: o Visa is not required. • Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider.
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Madagascar • Nationals of Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, the USA and the UK: o Free visa will be received upon arrival if your visit is less than twenty-four hours. • Passport must be valid for six months from the date of arrival. • Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider.
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Maldives • Nationals of Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, the USA and the UK: o Free visa will be received on arrival. • Passport must be valid for six months from the date of arrival. • Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider.
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Martinique • Nationals of Canada and the USA: o Visa is not required. o Passport is required. • Nationals of Australia, Austria, Brazil, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland and the UK: o Visa is not required. • Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider.
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Morocco • Nationals of Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, the USA and the UK: o Visa is not required. • Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider.
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Mozambique • Nationals of Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, the USA and the UK: o Visa is required for entry. o May be obtained onboard when arriving with the ship. o Visa and service fees may apply. • Passport must be valid for six months from the date of arrival. • Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider.
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New Zealand • Nationals of Austria, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, Romania, Switzerland, the USA and the UK- o New Zealand eTA (Electronic Visa Waiver) will become obligatory for citizens of all 60 visa waiver countries, and all cruise travelers by October 2019. o Guests must show proof of NZeTA confirmation at cruise check-in. • Nationals of Australia will be exempt from applying for the eTA NZ. • Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider. • Please visit https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas for more information.
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Northern Mariana Islands • Nationals of Canada and the USA: o Visa is not required. • Nationals of Austria, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland and the UK: o Visa is required unless in possession of an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). • Nationals of Australia and New Zealand: o Visa is not required if traveling under the Guam-Northern Mariana Isl. Visa Waiver program or in possession of an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). • Nationals of Brazil, Mexico and Romania: o Visa is required. • Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider.
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Oman • Nationals of Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, the USA and the UK: o Visa is not required when in transit with a cruise ship and the port call is less than forty- eight hours. o Please review your itinerary to determine if your stay requires a visa. • Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider.
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Papua New Guinea • Nationals of Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, the USA and the UK: o Free electronic visa will be received upon arrival. • Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider.
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Russia • Nationals of Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, the USA and the UK: o Independent visa required if you wish to go ashore on your own. o Visa is not required if participating on a Holland America shore excursion. • Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider.
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Seychelles • Nationals of Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, the USA and the UK: o Visa is not required when in transit with a cruise ship. o If participating in an Overland Adventure or Overnight tour during the cruise and will be entering the country by land or air during the tour, visa requirements may differ from the requirements of the cruise. • Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider.
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Singapore • Nationals of Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, the USA and the UK: o Visa is not required. • Passport must be valid for six months from the date of arrival. • Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider.
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Sri Lanka • Nationals of Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, the USA and the UK: o An Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) is required to go ashore. o The ETA must be obtained prior to arrival to Sri Lanka. o The ETA can be obtained by visiting www.eta.gov.lk. o The ETA is not required if you will not be going ashore. • Passport must be valid for six months from the date of arrival. • Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider.
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Tanzania • Nationals of Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Switzerland, the USA and the UK: o Visa is required if you wish to go ashore. o May be obtained onboard. o Visa and service fees may apply. • Nationals of Romania: o Visa is not required. • Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider.
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Thailand • Nationals of Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Switzerland, the USA and the UK: o Visa is not required. • Nationals of Mexico: o Visa is required. o Must be obtained prior to sailing. • Nationals of Romania: o Visa is required. o May be obtained onboard. o Visa and service fees may apply. • Passport must be valid for six months from the date of arrival. • Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider.
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Timor-Leste • Nationals of Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, the USA and the UK: o Visa is required for entry. o Visa must be obtained onboard. o Visa and service fees may apply. • Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider.
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Tonga • Nationals of Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, the USA and the UK: o Visa is not required when in transit with a cruise ship. o If participating in an Overland Adventure or Overnight tour during the cruise and will be entering the country by land or air during the tour, visa requirements may be different than the requirements for the cruise. • Passport must be valid for six months from the date of arrival. • Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider.
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Turkey • Nationals of Australia, Austria, Canada, Mexico, the Netherlands, the USA and the UK: o Visa is required for embarkation or disembarkation only. o Visa is not required when in transit with a cruise ship. • Nationals of Brazil, Germany, New Zealand, Romania and Switzerland: o Visa is not required. • Passport must be valid for one hundred and fifty days from the date of arrival. • Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider.
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United States of America • Nationals of Canada and the USA: o Visa is not required. • Nationals of Australia, Austria, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Switzerland and the UK: o Visa or Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) required. • Nationals of Brazil and Romania: o Visa is required for entry. • Nationals of Mexico: o Visa is required unless in possession of a normal passport and a US Border Crossing Card (Form DSP-150). • Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider.
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Vietnam • Nationals of Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland and the USA: o Visa is required for entry. o May be obtained onboard if arriving with the ship. o Visa and service fees may apply. o If participating in an Overland Adventure or Overnight tour during the cruise and will be entering the country by land or air during the tour, visa requirements may be different than the requirements of the cruise. • Nationals of Germany and the UK: o Visa is required only if the ship visits Vietnam on two separate occasions without a 30 day gap in between visits. • Passport must be valid for six months from the date of arrival. • Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider.
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Venezuela • Nationals of the USA: o Visa is not required when in transit with a cruise ship. o If participating in an Overland Adventure or Overnight tour during the cruise and will be entering the country by land or air during the tour, visa requirements may be different than the requirements of the cruise. • Nationals of Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland and the UK: o Visa is not required. • Passport must be valid for six months from the date of arrival. • Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider.
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