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Visa Desk for cruise travellers
One expert, one checklist, every port covered — opened automatically when you book.
Quick answer
You usually need entry permission for every country your ship docks in. Our Visa Desk checks every port for your passport, tells you which visas you need and by when, reviews your documents and supports the application — from ₹2,000 per traveller plus official fees.
How it works
- Book your cruise — the Visa Desk opens a case automatically with every port on your itinerary.
- Get your plan — which visas you need for your passport, which ones you already hold cover, and the apply-by date for each.
- Upload documents — a personalised checklist; we review everything before submission.
- Appointment and submission — we book VFS/BLS slots where possible and prepare cover letters and itineraries.
- Track to approval — a named expert updates you on WhatsApp and email until the visa is in your passport.
Visa guides
Schengen visa (Europe)
Indian passport holders need a short-stay Schengen visa (Type C) for Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Norway…
UK visa
Indian passport holders need a UK Standard Visitor visa for cruises from Southampton, Dover or Liverpool, and…
US visa (B1/B2)
Indian passport holders need a B1/B2 visitor visa — even for a 'closed-loop' cruise from Miami or Seattle…
Canada visitor visa
Indian passport holders need a Canadian visitor visa (TRV) for Alaska cruises from Vancouver and Canada & New…
Australia visitor visa
Indian passport holders need a Visitor visa (subclass 600) for Australian…
New Zealand
Indian passport holders normally need a visitor visa to fly to New Zealand, but cruise ship passengers of any…
Japan
Indian nationals living in India can apply for a Japan eVISA for short-term tourism. On some cruises,…
Singapore
Indian passport holders need a Singapore visa, applied for through authorised visa agents. It is usually…
United Arab Emirates
Indian passport holders with a valid US visa or green card, or a UK/EU residence permit, can get a UAE visa…
Türkiye
Indian passport holders with a valid US, UK, Schengen or Irish visa or residence permit can get a Türkiye…
Egypt
Indian passport holders can apply for an Egypt e-Visa online for tourism, which suits Nile…
Vietnam
Vietnam issues e-visas to all nationalities, valid for up to 90 days, single or multiple…
Maldives
The Maldives grants a free 30-day visa on arrival to all…
Sri Lanka
Visitors to Sri Lanka need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA); Sri Lanka has offered fee waivers to…
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa for a cruise if I don't get off the ship?
Usually yes. Most countries require valid entry permission for every passenger on a ship in their port, whether or not you go ashore. A few allow cruise-specific landing permits.
How much does the Visa Desk cost?
From ₹2,000 per traveller per visa, plus government and visa-centre fees, which we show before you pay.
Can you help travellers who are not from India?
Yes. We check requirements for any passport. Our deepest experience is with Indian passport holders, and we work with visa centres worldwide.
How early should I start?
As soon as you book. US visa interview waits in India can be months; Schengen and UK need 3–8 weeks in peak season.