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Country	Content
Antigua and Barbuda	You can visit Antigua and Barbuda without a visa. On entry, you’ll be allowed to stay for a maximum period of 90 days.
Aruba	You can visit Aruba for up to 3 months without a visa.
Australia	If your itinerary includes Australia, you will be required to obtain an e-Visitor or Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) whether you are staying on board, going ashore, in transit, embarking or disembarking. You must ensure your Australian visa is valid for your entry into Australia. Please note, the Australian Government require the majority of guests over the age of 75 years to partake in a medical before issuing any visa. Our recommended visa service, CIBT, are unable to assist you in your application if you fall into this age group and you will therefore need to send your passport and medical reports directly to the Embassy.
Barbados	You do not need a visa to visit Barbados.
Bermuda	You can visit Bermuda without a visa for up to 180 days in any 12-month period. You must have a ticket for return or onward travel.
Bonaire	You can stay in Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba for up to 3 months per island without a visa.
Canada	British citizen passport holders who travel to Canada by air will need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). Entry requirements for other methods of travel (land and sea) have not changed. If you're travelling by land or sea, you won’t need an eTA when you enter Canada, therefore this will not apply to our guests calling at Canada on one of our cruises. However, if you are joining in Canada and arriving by air, you should visit the dedicated website to check if an eTA will be required.
Cape Verde (P&O Cruises only - Cunard's information will be added when this is added to Cunard's itinerary)	If arriving by sea, no visa is required for the visit to Cape Verde as the ship is classed as "in transit". If you're embarking/disembarking in Cape Verde, you must obtain a visa prior to travel.
China	A 15 day free visa stay is available to all in transit guests (guests who sail in and out of Shanghai on the same vessel). Please note that restrictions apply: Guests have to participate in a tour (at least two people) organised by travel agencies that are legally registered in China. These can be ship organised tours or independent tour agencies. The ship will apply for the 15 day free visa stay for tours booked on-board. If you have booked an independent tour please ensure your travel agency applies on your behalf. Please note: guests are not allowed to leave the tour group (even to join another vehicle) and special approval will have to be obtained in case of an emergency. The visa free stay is valid for the duration of the tour(s) and you will have to leave Shanghai on the same day with the vessel. If you wish to go ashore independently in Shanghai, a Chinese visa is required. Guests without a valid Chinese visa and without an organised tour booking will be detained on-board for the duration of our stay in China. Hong Kong Land Tours - Guests embarking or disembarking in Hong Kong after (or before proceeding with) an overland tour into China must apply for a Chinese tourist visa prior to arrival. Coastal guests who travel from Hong Kong to Shanghai only (starting their holiday in Hong Kong and finally disembarking in Shanghai) are required to obtain a Chinese visa and are not able to make use of any visa waivers. All guests must bring a photocopy of the photograph/personal details page of your passport. Please note that China has introduced the collection of fingerprints for those guests wishing to obtain a Chinese visa, therefore a visit to the Chinese Embassy is required when obtaining a Chinese visa. Those guests (of 51 different nationalities) starting their cruise or ending their cruise in Shanghai are entitled to make use of the 144 hour Chinese visa exemption, but only if the following conditions are met: Your stay in China is within Shanghai city, Jiangsu province or Zhejiang province, and not exceeding 144 hours (6 Days). You either have an onward flight confirmation to a 3rd country (outside China) or a cruise ticket confirming that the next port of call is outside China. Your arrival/departure is via one of the below mentioned entry/exit points and you are able to hand-over a copy of your onward travel arrangements to the Chinese Officials on arrival or the ship staff when finally disembarking (ship staff are required to present documentation 48 hours in advance to our Shanghai agents): Shanghai Pudong international airport Shanghai Hongqiao international airport Shanghai railway station Shanghai Wusongkou international cruise terminal Shanghai port international cruise terminal Nanjing Lukou international airport Hangzhou Xiaoshan international airport The 144 hours is from the moment you arrive in China to the moment you leave Chinese Territories. If you have any pre or post cruise hotel stays booked in China or your onward itinerary includes additional Chinese ports, you will need to make sure that your time shoreside and on board does not take you over the 144 hour limit - if it does, you will require a visa. Please note that if you are not staying in one of the above mentioned areas or not arriving/leaving from the mentioned exit/entry points, you will need to obtain a Chinese visa. Also this exemption does not apply to guests travelling in and out of Shanghai on the same vessel (in transit guests), as they guests will be able to make use of a 15 day free visa stay, but only when booked on an organised tour.
Curacao	You can stay in Curaçao for up to 90 days in a calendar year without a visa.
Dominica	You do not need a visa to visit Dominica. The border authorities will grant you a stay of 6 months on arrival.
Dominican Republic (P&O Cruises only - Cunard's information will be added when this is added to Cunard's itinerary)	If entering Amber Cove by sea, there are no visa requirements. If entering the Dominican Republic via air, a tourist card must be obtained.
Egypt	For British Citizen, Irish Citizen, US, Canadian and European Community passport holders, a Quick Stamp visa for Egypt will be issued upon the ship’s arrival in Egypt. Therefore you are not required to obtain an Egyptian visa in advance of your voyage. There is currently no charge for the Quick Stamp Egyptian visa.
Grenada	You can visit Grenada without a visa.
Guadeloupe	Guadeloupe is an Overseas Department of France and so is part of the EU. You can visit Guadeloupe without a visa for up to 90 days, for tourism
India (P&O Cruises only - Cunard's information will be added when this is added to Cunard's itinerary)	Guests visiting India by ship are required to have a valid Indian visa, whether you intend to go ashore or remain on board the ship. India has introduced electronic visas (E-visas) which are now accepted at the ports visited by P&O Cruises. To obtain your E-visa, please visit https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html. Please bring a print out of your E-visa confirmation showing "GRANTED" at check-in for immigration purposes. You will also be required to show the print out when attending immigration checks on arrival into India. Please ensure the information on your E-visa confirmation matches your passport information. Guests who arrive without a valid Indian visa will be denied boarding. Please note that P&O Cruises require all guests visiting India to obtain a visa in advance whether they intend to go ashore or remain on board the ship. This position has been taken to protect guests from any restrictions that are imposed by the Indian authorities, in the unlikely event of having to disembark the ship in India due to an emergency or for any other reason. An Indian tourist visa (sticker in passport) is also acceptable should you wish to obtain this instead, however the E-visa is easier to obtain and less expensive. Please be aware that visas will be processed by Indian Immigration officials on arrival into your first Indian port which may delay going ashore. Please allow time for this when planning your day. Visa applications should be submitted no earlier than three months prior to entry into India - this would only apply to guests whose itinerary does not allow them to apply at this time i.e they have already embarked the ship before this time, so please advise them to contact CIBT who will be able to apply up to four months prior to entry into India.
Indonesia (Cunard only - Cunard's information will be added when this is added to P&O Cruises' itinerary)	Guests are required to apply for an electronic visa on arrival (e-VOA) prior to entry into Indonesia. Please visit https://molina.imigrasi.go.id/#e-voa for more information. Cunard only: A visa is issued on arrival (current charge $35 added to on board account). Please visit https://molina.imigrasi.go.id/#e-voa for more information. For all guests travelling to Bali, it is compulsory to submit a customs declaration online and present the QR code to authorities when going ashore. Please note, the declaration must be completed individually. We recommend completing this prior embarkation.
Jamaica	Guests arriving in Jamaica on normal cruise operations, i.e. visiting for the day, staying on board the ship, remaining at port, participating in various shore experiences and returning to the vessel, aren't required to complete an Immigration/ customs declaration, whether physically or electronically. Immigration/customs declaration is only required for guests leaving the ship to remain in Jamaica or transiting to a third country.
Jordan (Cunard only - Cunard's information will be added when this is added to P&O Cruises' itinerary)	Entry requirements for guests of all nationalities who visit Jordan as part of their voyage itinerary (arriving and leaving with the ship, visiting for the ships duration in port) are processed on arrival and the charge for this will be added to the guest on board account. Entry requirements for guests who are either disembarking or embarking in Jordan (i.e beginning or ending their voyage) may vary and we recommend seeking advice from the appropriate Embassy.
Martinique	Martinique is an Overseas Department of France and so is part of the EU. You can visit Martinique without a visa for up to 90 days, for tourism or business.
New Zealand	International travellers, who are Visa Waiver nationals, may enter New Zealand without a visa after obtaining an approved New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA). Please note that all guests travelling with an NZeTA must present a print out of a successful NZeTA application at check in. Obtaining NZeTA approval, for most travellers, will be simple and easy. To apply for your NZeTA, please follow this link to the NZeTA application website https://nzeta.immigration.govt.nz/.The cost of obtaining an NZeTA is currently NZ$12.00 (however this is subject to change at any time) and payable during the application using a credit or debit card. Approved NZeTA applications are valid for a period of two years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first, and multiple trips to New Zealand without the traveller having to reapply for another NZeTA. When applying for you NZeTA, a tourism levy of NZ$35 must also be paid which is valid for the same length of time as the NZeTA.
Oman	Visa stamps for Oman are compulsory and will be issued upon the ship’s arrival by the local Port Authorities, whether you are staying on board or going ashore. There is currently no charge for the visa stamp.
South Africa	Although visas are not required, please note that your passport should contain two blank passport pages for the South African entry and exit stamps. Prior to applying for visas for other countries, please ensure you have adequate blank pages to allow for these stamps. Should you have limited blank pages, we strongly suggest you obtain a replacement passport before applying for your visas. Parents travelling with children into or out of South Africa will be asked to show the child’s unabridged (full) birth certificate. Where only one parent is accompanying, parental or legal consent for the child to travel (e.g. an affidavit from the other parent, a court order or – if applicable – a death certificate) will be required. Further requirements for children travelling unaccompanied or with adults who are not their parents may apply, for more information; contact the South African High Commission or the South African Department of Home Affairs. Please see the question "Is a letter of consent required for children to travel with someone who is not their parent?"
Sri Lanka	If you are starting or ending your holiday in Sri Lanka, an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) must be obtained online (www.eta.gov.lk) prior to arrival/departure. A fee will apply if obtaining a Tourist ETA. If you are visiting Sri Lanka as part of your cruise itinerary (arriving and leaving Sri Lanka with the ship), you are required to obtain a Transit ETA online (www.eta.gov.lk). A Transit ETA is free of charge. Please note that the Transit ETA confirmation states that you may only transit and are not permitted to enter Sri Lanka. This is acceptable for cruise lines as you are classed as "in transit" providing you enter and leave Sri Lanka with the ship. This will not restrict you in going ashore during the call. When completing your application, please note the following: "Port of Departure" is the previous port you are scheduled to visit prior to arrival in Sri Lanka "Final Destination" is the port where you will be ending your cruise "Vessel Number" is the cruise number "Address in Sri Lanka" is the ship name (if applying for a Transit ETA)
St Kitts and Nevis	You can visit St Kitts and Nevis without a visa for up to 6 months.
St Lucia	You can visit St Lucia without a visa. On entry, you’ll be allowed to stay for a maximum period of 6 weeks.
St Maarten	You can stay in St Maarten for up to 90 days without a visa.
St Vincent	You do not need a visa to visit St Vincent and the Grenadines.
Trinidad and Tobago	You can visit Trinidad and Tobago without a visa for up to 90 days.
Turkey	Cruise ship guests who are joining the ship in Turkey or are leaving the ship in Turkey to travel home are required to obtain an e-visa prior to travel. If you are visiting Turkey as part of your cruise itinerary but are not joining the ship in Turkey or disembarking to travel home, a visa is not required. To obtain an e-visa for Turkey, please visit https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/ for further information and the official channel for applying for the e-visa. Guests of all nationalities are required to have at least 60 days validity on their passport from the day they enter Turkey. Guests who are either embarking or disembarking (beginning or ending) their cruise in Turkey, and therefore require a visa, need to ensure their passports have at least 180 days validity otherwise the visa will not be issued.
United Arab Emirates	Transit Visa stamps for Dubai are compulsory and will be issued upon the ship’s arrival, whether you are staying on board or going ashore. You do not need to obtain these visas in advance of the cruise. If you are joining your cruise in the United Arab Emirates, you may need to purchase a visa on arrival at the airport.
United States of America (and territories)	International travellers who are nationals of Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries may enter the USA without a visa after completing an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). You may check to see if you are eligible for this programme by visiting https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/. Some of the conditions for entry into the VWP are listed below, however if you do not hold a full British Citizen passport or a passport from another country eligible for the VWP, your situation may be different and you should check to ensure you have the correct documentation for your holiday. Obtaining ESTA approval, for most travellers, will be simple and easy. To apply for your ESTA, please follow the link to the ESTA application website at https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta. A third party, such as a relative or Travel Agent, is permitted to submit an ESTA application on behalf of a VWP traveller. The cost of obtaining an ESTA is currently USD$21.00 (this is subject to change at any time). All payments must be made directly to the official Department of Homeland Security ESTA website above using a credit card or debit card. Please do not use any other website as they may charge you a higher fee for the same service. Please note that a biometric passport is required when applying for an ESTA. Kindly present at check-in a copy of your ESTA confirmation as evidence for Immigration purposes. Please ensure the information on your ESTA confirmation matches your passport information. British Subject* passport holders are required to obtain a full US visa prior to travel. * These are mostly people who were born in British India before 01/01/1949 and did not become citizens of India, or who were citizens of Eire and British subjects before 01/01/1949 and have made a claim to retain British Subject. Please note that guests who have travelled to Cuba since March 2011 are not eligible to apply for an ESTA and must apply for a full tourist visa. Visa appointments can take several months and is advisable to obtain as soon as possible. The T&Cs of the ESTA which can also be found on the official ESTA website states that visiting any country on their terrorism list invalidates the ESTA, so we do need to make guests aware.
Vietnam (Cunard only - Cunard's information will be added when this is added to P&O Cruises' itinerary)	British Citizen passport holders do not require a visa. Other visa exempt nationalities are: Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Norway, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden and Thailand. Please note that a visa is required for those visa exempt nationalities visiting Vietnam for a second time within 30 days which will be processed and charged on board during the call. Any visa requirements for other nationalities are processed on board on arrival and charged to the guest on board account.

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