Travel information
documentation, and visa requirements may be different. You should check with your travel agent or our preferred visa supplier, CIBT (0845 899 7256), to ensure you have the correct documentation. Visas The visa advice included in this brochure is applicable to voyages featured in this brochure only and for British Citizen passport holders only. If you do not hold a British Citizen passport your situation may be different and you should seek advice from your travel agent or the relevant Embassy/Consulate. Your passport must contain adequate blank pages for any visas and subsequent stamps. We suggest that you bring a few photocopies of the photograph/personal details page of your passport with you. This may be necessary for some ports of call. United States of America (and territories) Entry Requirements International travellers who are nationals of Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries, can enter the USA without a visa after completing an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). To check your eligibility for this program please visit http://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/ for all applications and further information. If you do not hold a full British Citizen passport or a passport from another country eligible for the VWP, please check to ensure you have the correct documentation for your holiday. To apply for your ESTA, please go to http://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/ and follow the link to the ESTA application site. A third party, such as a relative or Travel Agent, can submit an ESTA application on behalf of a VWP traveller. The current cost of obtaining an ESTA is USD$21.00, although this is subject to change at any time. All payments must be made directly to the official Department of Homeland Security ESTA website, using a credit card or debit card. Other websites may charge a higher fee for the same service. CIBT can apply for an ESTA on your behalf for an extra charge – please contact them on 0845 899 7256. Should you require further information regarding passports or visas, please contact our recommended visa agent, CIBT on 0845 899 7256.
Australia/Sri Lanka A visa will need to be purchased prior to travel, whether you are embarking, disembarking, in transit, or staying on board. If you decide to apply for your visa(s) through Cunard’s recommended agent, CIBT, you will have to pay an additional charge. Canada Nationals of Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries may enter Canada without a visa after completing an Electronic Travel Application (eTA). To check if this applies to you and/or to apply for an eTA please visit: www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/apply-how.asp If you do not have a full British Citizen passport, or a passport from another country eligible for the VWP, please check to ensure you have the correct documentation for your holiday. Egypt For British Citizens, Irish Citizens, 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 cruise. There is currently no charge for the Quick Stamp Egyptian visa. Hong Kong A visa is not required for entry into Hong Kong. New Zealand ETA 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, is simple and easy. To apply for your NZeTA, please follow this link to the NZeTA application website https://www.etanewzealand.com/. 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 process 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 are permitted without the traveller having to reapply for another NZeTA. When applying for your NZeTA,
Your travel agent will be able to tell you if there is any current advice for the countries you are visiting. Alternatively, you can visit the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website at www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice. The information in this section is for holders of British Citizen passports only and is correct at the time of going to print. Anyone who does not hold a British Citizen passport should check with the embassies of the countries you are travelling to for the most up-to-date information. Passports If you are a British Citizen, a full passport is required for all voyages. All British Passports must be valid for travel and have at least six months validity after you return home at the end of your holiday. It is recommended that you have some blank pages in your passport for entry and exit stamps. All British Citizens over the age of 16 require a full 10-year British Passport for all voyages. Children need their own passports. It is important that names and initials on the passport exactly match those on your boarding passes. For voyages including EU ports, you will need a passport which has been issued within the previous 10 years of your embarkation date and have 6 months validity upon your voyage return date. To check your passport validity in advance please visit https://www.gov.uk/check-a- passport-travel-europe. Please note that British Visitor Passports are no longer valid. British Subject passport holder requirements may differ so please check these before travelling. If you are applying for a new passport, please leave adequate time to action your application. Please be aware that if you are applying for your first British Citizen passport, you may be required to attend interviews prior to the passport being issued. For this reason, we would advise all guests in this situation to allow a minimum of six weeks to obtain their passports. For further information, please contact the Identity and Passport Service Advice Line on 0300 2220 000, visit the website at direct.gov.uk or email: info@passports.gov.uk. If you DO NOT HOLD A BRITISH CITIZEN PASSPORT, your passport, travel
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