Passports
Important: You must have a valid passport to travel on this voyage. Passport must be valid for 6 months beyond your planned trip dates. For the most up-to-date visa information, all guests including non-US citizens and green card holders should seek advice from their respective embassy, consulate or Travel Agent to determine which documents are needed prior to departure.
US Passport: For current processing times, visit https://vikingcruises.com/passport-processing-times.
Visas
Note: Viking is not responsible for obtaining visas nor for advising guests of passport, visa or other immigration requirements, so be sure to verify what is needed for your travels. You may be denied boarding or entry to some countries if you have not obtained the correct visas or documents prior to departure. Viking cannot provide any refunds for unused portions of your cruise/hotel stay or cost to change travel plans should you have missing or incomplete documents.
If you require visa or passport assistance, please consider Viking’s partner GenVisa, https://www.genvisa.com/viking/. GenVisa service fees will apply.
For travel starting in May 2025, an electronic travel authorization will be required to enter most European countries. Once the program is operational, you can apply for the authorization through ETIAS (the European Travel information and Authorization System) online at https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en. Please note: You will need to provide proof of ETIAS prior to your flight and prior to boarding your voyage in order to travel to EU countries.
Effective January 8, 2025, U.S. citizens and Canadian citizens will be required to obtain an ETA for travel to the United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland). Citizens of other countries may also need to obtain an ETA. Consult with your local embassy or consulate. Visit the UK website for further information: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta. The UK expects to have the application process available as of November 27, 2024.
