Passports
Due to airline security measures, your passport name must match your airline ticket name or you may be denied boarding. Your passport’s expiration date must be at least six months after your return from your trip; if it is not, you should renew your passport.
Passport Application
Visas
Please 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 counties 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.
Guests travelling to the USA require an ESTA: https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/
Guests travelling to Canada the eTA is only required for arrival by aircraft: https://www.canada.ca/eTa
Entry by land or cruise ship do not require the eTA even if the cruise finishes in Canada.
As a service to our guests, visas are available from an independent third party upon request. If you would like to obtain your visa through our partners, please visit their website below. Complete and return the forms to the visa company in a timely manner so that you will have your documentation in time to travel.
Residents of Australia: please visit https://cibtvisas.com.au/
Residents of New Zealand: please visit www.vassist.co.nz
Tickets and other travel documents will be issued approximately 3 weeks prior to departure. Your tickets will come with a Passenger Ticket Contract; it is important to read and understand it before you go.
Passenger Ticket Contract
