UK: Effective January 8, 2025, the United Kingdom will require all nationals (except EU Nationals) who are not a current UK visa holder or resident, or a British or Irish passport holder, to have an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to enter the country. EU Nationals will require to have an ETA starting April 2, 2025. Jordan & Colombian Passport Holders must apply for a UK Visa directly with the Embassy. For assistance with the UK ETA processing, please click  HERE  to download forms and instructions.

Please make sure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your trip end date. If you need assistance renewing your passport, please call 1-800-845-8968.

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If you are taking one of the tour programs listed below, please follow the link to the visa instructions and applications.

For cruises that include Australia: US, Canadian, UK and German passport holders must obtain an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) or e-visa. This cannot be processed by a third party. You must personally obtain this via a smartphone application. Click here for Instructions.

 For cruises that include Canada, including Alaska cruises: for the list of visa-exempt and visa-required nationalities, please visit the following Canadian immigration website: https://www.canada..

For cruises that include Japan: citizens of US, EU, Canada, UK, Mexico, Brazil, New Zealand, South Korea, Australia, Taiwan, Singapore are visa exempt to travel to Japan for a stay up to 90 days, Qatar and UAE for a stay up to 30 days, Indonesia and Thailand for a stay up to 15 days.

 For cruises that include Hong Kong: citizens of 170 foreign countries (territories) may visit Hong Kong for a visa-free stay from 7 days to 180 days. Nationals of the US, Europe, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand don’t require a visa to enter Hong Kong for stays of 90 days, UK nationals for a stay of 180 days.

 For cruises that include Malaysia: Most nationalities can visit Malaysia without a visa for short‑term tourism, typically for 30 or 90 days, depending on the passport. You must submit an arrival card online to enter Malaysia before you travel. If you are not passing through immigration, you do not need to complete an arrival card. See the Malaysian Immigration website for further information, including exemption details.

For cruises that include Singapore: citizens of US, EU, New Zealand, Norway, South Korea, Switzerland are entitled to visa exemption for 90 days. Citizens of Canada, UK, Mexico, Brazil, Australia, South Africa are entitled to visa exemption for 30 days. All guests are required to submit an SG Arrival Card (SGAC) within three (3) days, including the day of arrival, before arriving in Singapore. Submission of SGAC is free and can be done via the SGAC e-Service site here - https://eservices.ica.gov.sg/. To find out if you need a visa to visit Singapore, click here - https://www.ica.gov.sg/enter-.

 For cruises that include South Korea: citizens of US, EU, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, Mexico, Brazil, Australia are entitled to visa exemption for 90 days, citizens of Canada up to 6 months, Saudi Arabia and South Africa are entitled to visa exemption for 30 days

 For cruises that include Taiwan: nationals of US, EU, Canada, UK, New Zealand, South Korea, are allowed to travel to Taiwan for up to 90 days without a visa, Singapore, and Malaysia for up to 30 days.

From October 1, 2025, all traditional paper-based arrival cards are replaced by online Taiwan Arrival Card (TWAC). This new measure aims to streamline immigration clearance and eliminate the hassle of filling out the paper forms. According to the National Immigration Agency (NIA), TWAC is free of charge and must be completed entirely online. Foreign travelers may complete the form online on the official TWAC website (TWAC Taiwan Arrival Card) within three days before arrival. 

For cruises that include Thailand: citizens of US, Canada, UK, EU, Mexico, Brazil, Australia, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, India, and China are entitled to visa exemption for 60 days for the purposes of tourism. Starting May 1st, 2025, all foreign nationals entering Thailand by air, land, or sea must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) electronically three days before arrival. Completion of the TDAC will be mandatory for all foreign passport holders, including tourists, business travelers, and long-term residents. Exceptions apply only to travelers transiting or transferring through Thailand without passing through immigration control and to those entering using a Border Pass.

To register the TDAC, travelers should visit the Thailand Immigration Bureau’s official website: https://tdac..

For cruises that include United Kingdom: Click here for UK ETA kit.

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