What are the passport and visa requirements?

Keeping informed about entry requirements, health guidance and safety advice for the destinations you’ll be visiting is important.

We recommend checking the latest expert advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and the National Travel Health Network and Centre, as these sources are regularly updated with the most accurate and up‑to‑date information.

• Visit the FCDO website 
• Visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre website 

No matter where you’re heading in the world, we recommend that your passport:

• Has more than six months validity left after the date of arrival into your destination country/countries
• Is less than 10 years old from the date of issue

When travelling to Europe, UK Passports must be less than 10 years old from the date of issue. If your passport was renewed prior to October 2018, it could have a date of issue which is more than 10 years ago.

For more information and to understand the entry requirements of the countries you’ll be visiting, please go to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) website using this link:  https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice 

• Require a valid UK passport
• The passport must be valid for three months from the date of disembarkation
• And be less than 10 years

You will likely be required to present an Electrical Travel Authorisation (ETA) to Immigration Officers at the UK border. Visit here for information on obtaining an ETA.

Please also check what other entry requirements are required for your ports of call (including but not limited to health, passport and visa requirements) via your government travel advice website.

For more information on the EU Entry / Exit Scheme (EES) click here

Please ensure you have adequate travel insurance in place which covers your cruise and all planned activities (including flights if applicable).

• Find all the details and apply for your GHIC by clicking here
• This is not a replacement for travel insurance
• If you still have a valid EHIC, this can be used until the expiry date, when you'll need to apply for a GHIC
• This applies to UK passport holders and residents only

• Check for any required vaccinations by clicking here
• Check for any destination visa requirements by clicking here
• Any visas or vaccinations should be arranged in plenty of time
• Note: these links apply to UK passport holders and residents only

• Ensure you have sufficient accessible funds in case of emergencies

• Whilst very unlikely to be needed when ashore, be aware of local British Consulates - details can be found by clicking here
• Understand what support can be provided by consulates by clicking here

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We cannot accept liability for any disruption to your travel resulting from incorrect or incomplete documentation or failure to meet entry requirements.