Oceania Cruises
Oceania is pleased to offer its customers the expertise and experience of VisaCentral. Please see below for important information that may relate to your tour.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR CRUISE
- Visas are typically ordered 90 days prior to departure. Please be sure to apply at least 30 days before departure to avoid incurring rush fees.
- Oceania can arrange visa on board or exemptions is the following countries:Brunei, Cambodia, Gambia, Ghana, Jordan, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Qatar, Senegal, Tanzania, Turkey (72-hour visa exemption when in transit with the ship), United Arab Emirates(UAE), Vietnam. For U.S Citizens, please contact the cruise line directly regarding any questions related to visas required for these destinations: Oceania can discuss the process and any fees that may be required for them to assist with securing visas that may be required for these destinations.
To search for information on other destinations or to research the specific travel requirements beyond the bullet points provided above. Go to the Visas page to learn about the specific travel requirements for your destination.
- Australia Visa notes The Australia Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) is temporarily only available via an APP on your mobile device, introduced by the Government of Australia. The APP can be found in Apple APP store, ANDROID, or where you normally find APPS for your device. VisaCentral will resume issuing of Australia ETAs as soon as we are able. While waiting for that to occur, here are some notes on the APP for Australia ETA:
- Once you download the app be sure to have your passport with you when you start the evisa application process.
- The App requires that the physical passport is scanned. The Passport Chip and Info Page scan line is read in real-time.
- In addition to providing a scan of passport you will need to take a photo and answer a series of questions.
- Cost is $20 paid on the APP. Fee is set by Australia government and subject to change.
- APP validity is typically multi entry, one-year validity with stay of up to 3 months. Please note, visa validity is always at the discretion of the Consulate.
India Visa Notes:
- If you need a reference while in India for your visa application please use the following information:Name & Address: J.M. Baxi & Co., Godrej Coliseum, Mumbai - 400 022 Tel: +91 22 61077100 Email: [email protected]
China Visa Note:
China has implemented a 15-day China visa exemption for all nationalities. In order to qualify:
- The ship and all guests must enter mainland China via Shanghai (downtown cruise terminal/Shanghai Port ICT at East Bund of central Shanghai).
- Guests must sail all the way through with the ship until its departure from China.
- Guests may also book a shore excursion through or an independent third-party tour operator.
Kindly ensure the tour operator selected is well-established in China and able to provide the required items needed for visa-free clearance to Chinese immigration. - Guests must take part in an organized shore excursion through Oceania Cruises as the tour operator will be responsible for submitting necessary documents to immigration for formalities.
- Any guests wishing to go ashore on their own, debarking prior to the ship’s departure from China or taking part in an overland program MUST secure a Chinese tourist visa in advance of the cruise.