For some countries, you must obtain an official permit, a visa, which you must carry with you before entry the country. It is your responsibility to obtain and have all of the documents required for your cruise and to bear all costs associated with obtaining your travel documents. You may be refused embarkation on the ship if you arrive at the pier without the appropriate travel documents. In this case, no refund will be given. Visa requirements and travel documents differ depending on nationality and travel destination. Study your itinerary and review your specific travel needs. As official travel requirements change from time to time, you should contact a visa service or the consulate of any country you plan to travel to no later than three weeks prior to travel time to inquire about the current requirements for travel documents. When booking consecutive cruises, please ensure that you are able to obtain all required visas and vaccinations upon entry at all ports of call on your itinerary. To assist you, Seabourn provides some information on required travel documents, visas and vaccinations. Passengers are nevertheless obliged to have this information confirmed by the relevant state authorities. The information on this page was valid at the time of publication and is subject to change at any time.
Multiple entries: Different ports of call do not necessarily represent a new entry, unless the ship has docked in another country in between.
Visa Waiver Program Terms
The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) allows foreign nationals from certain countries to travel to the United States without a visa for stays of 90 days or less if they meet all the requirements. ALL countries participating in the Visa Waiver Program are required to have electronic passports with special security features (biometric features) for entry into the United States. A biometric characteristic is an electronic scan of a body characteristic such as an eye, hand, fingerprint, or face. This will allow the immigration officers to verify your identity. In addition, travelers must present an electronic travel authorization acquired through the electronic travel authorization system (ESTA). Details on this program and the participating VWP countries can be found below.
Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA)
The electronic travel authorization system is an automated system that determines whether visitors are eligible to enter the United States under the Visa Waiver Program. ALL VWP travelers to the US must complete an online application and present an ESTA-approved travel authorization before traveling by ship or plane. Guests must print out the answer to their ESTA application and carry it with them, as this must be presented at the pier along with their passport. An ESTA must be applied for for each family member taking the cruise. Travelers who have not received an ESTA should be prepared for a denial of boarding of all carriers to the United States. Citizens of the following countries (with the exception of persons with permanent residence in the USA) who participate in the Visa Waiver Program must have an ESTA authorization to enter the USA: Andorra, Australia, Belgium, Brunei Darussalam, Chile, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, New Zealand, Netherlands, Norway, Austria, Portugal, San Marino, Sweden, Switzerland, Singapore , Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, South Korea, Taiwan, Czech Republic, Hungary and United Kingdom *. * United Kingdom - only UK citizens with unlimited residency in England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man are eligible to enter the US with an ESTA.
Note: Citizens of Curaçao, Bonaire, St. Eustatius, Saba and St. Maarten (of the former Netherlands Antilles) are not allowed to enter the USA under the visa waiver program if they apply for entry with passports from these countries. Applications can be submitted at any time prior to the cruise but DHS recommends submitting applications no less than 72 hours prior to the cruise. In most cases, you will get an answer within seconds.
Application approved
Not Approved: The traveler must apply for a nonimmigrant visa at a US embassy or consulate prior to traveling to the US.
Pending approval: The traveler must access the ESTA website within 72 hours to check the current status and thus receive the final answer.
NOTE: An approved travel authorization is:
• Required for all VWP travelers before departure,
• Valid for up to two years or until the traveller's passport expires, unless it is revoked in the meantime, whichever comes first and
• Valid for multiple entries and NO guarantee for granted entry into the USA.
Schengen-Visa
According to the Schengen Agreement, citizens of certain countries need a valid visa to travel through one of the Schengen countries. 26 European countries are currently involved in the Schengen Agreement. The agreement removes all internal border controls between the participating countries. As soon as you have entered a Schengen country, you can travel within the member states for up to 90 days at a time. If a country that is not party to the agreement is to be visited between visits to Schengen states, a multiple entry visa is required. Most NON-European citizens need a Schengen visa to travel within Europe. The following countries are part of the Schengen Agreement: Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Finland, France (including Monacos), Greece, Italy, Iceland, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Austria, Poland, Republic of Malta , Sweden, Switzerland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Czech Republic and Hungary. Visa requirements vary depending on the passport used and the countries visited. US and Canadian citizens do not need a Schengen visa.
Visa upon arrival
Most nationalities can get the following visas on board upon arrival by ship. Seabourn will procure these visas for you. In general, a small fee is payable, which is billed to your onboard account. If the regulations change in a country you have traveled to, you will be informed as soon as possible. Please make sure that upon arrival the visa is possible with your nationality. Jordan, Cambodia, Kenya, Mozambique, Myanmar, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam
Visa processing
Visa processing may differ depending on the travel destination and the place of application. During the main season or when embassies are closed, it may take longer. We recommend that you obtain all of your visas as soon as possible to ensure that you are prepared for an uninterrupted cruise.
Cruises to Canada
Applies to all cruises and excursions to Alaska as well as cruises to Canada and New England which visit or cross the Canadian territory: guests who are not citizens of the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, or New Zealand may require a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) to visit or cross Canada. You will be REFUSED to EMBARK without any refund if you do not have the appropriate VISA DOCUMENTATION. Canadian officials will NOT allow guests to remain on board in any port in Canada without proper documentation. If you are NOT a US or Canadian citizen and are entering Canada by air, you may need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to fly to or transit through Canada even if you do not need a TRV. To check whether your nationality requires a visa to enter Canada or an eTA, please contact your Canadian Consulate. Please note that regardless of whether you decide to stay on board or to go ashore, you will need a visa for Canada in any case. If you need a visa, you will need to get one before the cruise. The processing times vary depending on your citizenship and can take up to 45 days. Without a visa, you will not be allowed to embark and you will not be refunded. Guests who have committed a crime or have been convicted of a crime may be denied entry to Canada. Almost all convictions (alcohol or drug abuse behind the wheel, reckless driving, negligent driving, drug possession violations, all capital offenses, domestic violence [fourth degree of assault], shoplifting, theft, etc.) will prohibit an individual from entering Canada regardless of how long ago this took place.
Individuals who have been prosecuted or convicted in the past should obtain the necessary documents before planning entry to Canada.
Cruises to Sri Lanka
An Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) is required prior to arrival in Sri Lanka. This applies to all guests who want to go ashore while the ship is in port, as well as to guests who embark or disembark in Sri Lanka. Once the application is complete, a copy of the confirmation must be printed out and presented to immigration officials upon arrival. A single-entry transit visa for two (2) days is required for most cruises. Guests arriving on two separate occasions may require a double-entry visa, which can be purchased on the website. Those who do not wish to go ashore in Sri Lanka can stay on board without the ETA, but are then not allowed to go ashore for any reason.
Note: The ETA is only valid for 30 days from the date of issue. Guests may need to use the ship's internet service if they arrive in Sri Lanka more than 30 days after their cruise date.
Cruises to Cuba
All guests need a visa to enter Cuba. The type of visa the guest needs will depend on certain factors such as the reason for traveling to Cuba and the place of birth. Most guests are able to enter Cuba with a “Tarjeta Turística” visa (a tourist card). Guests who were born in Cuba are allowed to travel to Cuba by ship. However, all guests who were born in Cuba and want to travel to Cuba by ship must apply for a visa at the Cuban embassy or use a passport issued by Cuba to enter the country. You can request visas and passports directly from the Cuban Embassy at 1 202 797 8518 or through an authorized third party such as ABC Charters at 1 877 817 1160 or Cuba Travel Services at 800 963 2822.
Cruises to Australia
An ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) or visa is required for Australia and must be obtained prior to the cruise. You will be asked to present your Australian ETA or visa upon check-in. Therefore carry a printed copy with you. Note: The ETA is bound to the passport number specified in the application. Please ensure that you have this passport with you when traveling. The Australian ETA is not available for all nationalities.
Cruises to Timor-Leste
A visa is required for Timor, which must be purchased on board for a fee for all guests wishing to go ashore. If you do not want to go ashore, you do not need to obtain this visa. Timor requires that all guests entering through the Dili Seaport acquire their visa upon arrival; however, this has to be done on board due to restrictions and ship handling times. Travelers do not have the option of obtaining their visas upon arrival at port as individual application for visas upon arrival can cause delays in the process of clearing the ship by the immigration authorities. Visa processing must take place prior to arrival aboard the ship. Only guests who enter Timor by land have the option of securing their visas in advance of their cruise.
Cruises to Brazil
Effective June 17, 2019, citizens of the USA, Canada, Australia and Japan no longer require a visa for Brazil. Citizens of the United States, Canada, Australia, and Japan who arrive in Brazil before June 17, 2019 still require a Brazilian visa. This visa must be obtained before departure. Citizens of Germany, Mexico, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Austria, Romania, Switzerland and the UK do not need a visa for Brazil. Citizens of countries not listed above should visit their local Brazilian consulate for the correct information. Guests who arrive at the airport without the relevant documents will be denied access to the aircraft. Guests arriving at the pier without proper documentation will be refused embarkation with no right to a refund. Seabourn cannot make visa arrangements for you en route or after your arrival.
Cruises to mainland China
We recommend that all guests obtain a visa for China. While there are some visa-free options, China's visa system is complicated and all requirements must be met. If you failed to obtain a visa and you do not meet the requirements to enter and exit China without a visa, fines may be charged or you may be denied entry to China. US citizens eligible for short-term visas for China can now obtain multiple-entry visas with a validity of up to ten years.
Cruises to Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong is not part of mainland China. Citizens of Australia, Brazil, Germany, Canada, Mexico, the Netherlands, Austria, Romania, Switzerland, the USA and the UK do not need a visa for Hong Kong.
Cruises to India
A visa is required for India whether you choose to stay on board or go ashore. You must obtain the visa in advance of your cruise ; it cannot be purchased upon arrival. If you cannot present a visa for India, you will be refused embarkation on the ship. Guests now have the option of obtaining a traditional Indian visa or an eTV (Electronic Tourist Visa) for cruises visiting the seaports of Mumbai, Cochin or Mangalore. Two blank passport pages are required for the eTV. A blank passport page is required for the traditional Indian visa. All guests are individually screened by Indian immigration officers upon arrival.
Cruises to Turkey
As a German citizen, you can enter Turkey with the following documents: passport, temporary passport, identity card, temporary identity card (with restrictions), children's passport.
Note: Citizens of Brazil, New Zealand, Romania and Switzerland do not need a visa for Turkey.
Cruises to Russia
Citizens of Australia, Brazil, Germany, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Austria, Romania, Switzerland, the United States, and the United Kingdom may require a visa to enter Russia. If you don't go ashore, you don't need a visa to Russia. When taking part in a Seabourn sponsored shore excursion. Seabourn will provide a "blanket visa". This visa is valid for all nationalities. If you would like to go sightseeing on your own, or to go ashore before or after a Seabourn-organized excursion, you will need to obtain your own Russian visa prior to departure.
Reciprocity fee for passengers who enter Chile
The government of Chile requires an entry fee from the following citizens who enter Chile through the international airport. Travelers who enter by land or water do not have to pay this fee. The fees are subject to change at any time without notice.
Australian Citizens - $ 117
Mexican citizens - $ 23
The validity period of this fee corresponds to the period of validity of your passport. Payment of the fee does not respresent a visa.