Holland America Line Visa Guidance

1 The following information is current at the time of publication and is subject to change at any time without notice. This information is provided as general Guidance only for US, Canadian, German, Dutch, Australia, New Zealand, Swiss, Austrian, UK, Brazil, Mexico and Romania passport holders. Since requirements vary for each nationality, we recommend all travelers verify individual nationality requirements with a visa service provider such as CIBT visas or their local consulate. It is your responsibility to be in possession of the proper travel documents for your cruise. Guests arriving at the pier without proper documentation may be denied boarding and would not be eligible for a refund. Click on the below listed destination country to review visa and Vaccination requirements: DESTINATION LIST. Argentina Aruba Australia Bahamas Barbados Brazil British Virgin Islands Cambodia Canada Cape Verde Chile Hong Kong, China Sanya, China Mainland China- Shanghai 144 hour visa exemption Mainland China- Shanghai 24 hour visa exemption Mainland China- Shanghai 15 day visa exemption Mainland China- Xiamen Cote d' Ivoire Ivory Coast Costa Rica Croatia Curacao Dominican Republic Falkland Islands French Guiana Gambia Guadeloupe Guam India Indonesia Japan Jordan Kenya Korea Madagascar Maldives Martinique Morocco Mozambique Myanmar New Zealand Northern Mariana Islands Oman Papua New Guinea Russia Seychelles Singapore Solomon Islands Sri Lanka Tanzania Thailand Timor Leste Tonga Turkey United Arab Emirates United States Vietnam Venezuela Argentina Nationals of Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania.

2 Switzerland, the USA and the UK: o visa is not required and there is no entry fee required. Passports must be valid on arrival. Nationals from countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider. Return to Destination List Aruba Nationals of Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, the USA and the UK: o visa is not required when in transit with a cruise ship. o Guests participating in an Overland Adventure or Overnight tour during the cruise and will be entering the country by land or air during the tour, visa requirements may differ from the requirements of the cruise. Passports and other documents accepted for entry must be valid for the period of intended stay. Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider.

3 Return to Destination List Australia Nationals of Austria, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, the USA and the UK: o Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) is required. o The ETA must be obtained prior to sailing. o Guests must show proof of confirmation at cruise check-in. o Please visit for more details. Nationals of Australia and New Zealand: o ETA or visa is not required. Nationals of Brazil, Mexico and Romania: o Traditional visa is required. o Must be obtained prior to sailing. Passports must be valid on arrival. Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider. Return to Destination List Bahamas Nationals of Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, the USA and the UK: o visa is not required when in transit with a cruise ship.

4 O Guests participating in an Overland Adventure or Overnight tour during the cruise and will be entering the country by land or air during the tour, visa requirements may differ from the requirements of the cruise. Passports and other documents accepted for entry must be valid for the period of intended stay Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider. Return to Destination List Barbados Nationals of Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, the USA and the UK: o visa is not required. Passports and other documents accepted for entry must be valid for the period of intended stay. Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider.

5 Return to Destination List Brazil Nationals of Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, the USA and the UK: o visa is not required. Passports must be valid for the period of intended stay. Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider. Return to Destination List British Virgin Islands Nationals of Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, the USA and the UK: o visa is not required. Passports and other documents accepted for entry must be valid on arrival. Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider. Return to Destination List Cambodia Nationals of Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, the USA and the UK: o visa is required for entry.

6 O May be obtained onboard if arriving with the ship. o visa and service fees may apply. o Guests participating in an Overland Adventure or Overnight tour during the cruise and will be entering the country by land or air during the tour, visa requirements may differ from the requirements of the cruise. Passports must be valid for a minimum of six months from the arrival date. Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider. Return to Destination List Canada Nationals of the USA: o visa is not required. o If you are arriving to Canada by air, you may require an Electronic Travel Authority (eTA). even if you do not require a Temporary Resident visa (TRV). o Please visit for more information. Nationals of Canada: o visa is not required. Nationals of Australia, Austria, Brazil, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland and the UK: o A Temporary Resident visa (TRV) may be required to visit or transit Canada.

7 O Canadian officials will not allow guests to remain onboard while in a Canadian port without proper documentation. o If you are arriving to Canada by air, you may require an Electronic Travel Authority (eTA). even if you do not require a TRV. o Please visit for more information. Passports and other documents accepted for entry must be valid for the period of intended stay. Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider. Return to Destination List Cape Verde Nationals of Australia, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, Romania and the USA: o visa is required for embark/disembark. o visa is not required when in transit with a cruise ship. Nationals of Austria, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland and the UK: o visa is not required. Passports must be valid for a minimum of six months from the date of arrival.

8 Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider. Return to Destination List Chile Nationals of Austria, Brazil, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, the USA and the UK: o visa is not required. Nationals of Australia and Mexico: o visa is not required. o The Chilean government is charging a reciprocity fee to all citizens of Australia and Mexico who enter Chile through the international airport. This is not a visa . Passports must be valid on arrival. Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider. Return to Destination List Hong Kong, China Nationals of Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, the USA and the UK: o visa is not required.

9 O Hong Kong does not have the same requirements as Mainland China. o If visiting Mainland China, a Chinese visa may be required. Passports must be valid for a minimum of one month beyond the period of intended stay. Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider. Return to Destination List Sanya, China Nationals of Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, the USA and the UK: o visa is required unless you qualify for the visa exemption. o To qualify for the visa exemption guests must be participating on a Shore excursion or tour. Passports must be valid for a minimum of six months beyond the date of arrival. Nationals of countries not listed above should verify their requirements with their local consulates or visa service provider.

10 Return to Destination List Mainland China- Shanghai embark/disembark- 144 hour visa exemption Nationals of Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, the USA and the UK: o visa is required unless you qualify for the 144 hour visa exemption. Guests with a traditional Chinese visa will be free to travel in China. o Visas must be obtained prior to sailing, are not available upon arrival and must be valid until departure from China. o If embarking in Shanghai and are planning to use the 144 hour visa exemption, all of the following requirements must be met: Must hold a passport from one of the 53 countries whose citizens are eligible for this exemption. Must arrive in Chine within 144 hours of the ships departure. Must remain within the Yangtze River Delta Region this entire time, which means you must arrive at one of the following airports: Shanghai Pudong Internationals Airport (PVG).