The below information is current as of June 25, 2025.
Because government travel requirements change periodically, we recommend that you check with your travel advisor, a visa service provider or the consulate of each country being visited.
As a courtesy, Holland America Line provides the following information for guests holding a passport from the U.S., Canada, the Netherlands, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Austria, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Romania, and Mexico. For guests holding a passport from nations other than the above list we recommend you inquire with CIBTvisas or your local consulate.
• Nationals of the USA, Australia, and Canada require an e-visa for Brazil; e-visas may be obtained via https://brazil.vfsevisa.com/.
• Nationals of Australia require an e-visa for Chile; e-visas may be obtained via https://tramites.minrel.gov.cl/
• Nationals of Brazil and Mexico will require a visa for the United States.
• Nationals of the Netherlands, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Austria, Romania, and United Kingdom will require an ESTA or Visa for the United States, please review the United States section below for entry requirements.
• Nationals of USA, Canada, Germany, Austria, Brazil, Mexico, Netherlands, Romania, Switzerland, and United Kingdom require an ETA or Visa for New Zealand; documentation can be obtained via guests preferred visa service provider or https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visit/what-you-need-to-visit-new-zealand/check-if-you-need-a-visa-or-an-nzeta/.
• Nationals of USA, Canada, Germany, Austria, Brazil, Mexico, Netherlands, Romania, Switzerland, and United Kingdom require an ETA or Visa for Australia; per the Australian government the ETA or Visa must be obtained via their app or official government site via https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-finder/visit.
• Nationals of USA, Canada, Germany, Austria, Australia, Brazil, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, and United Kingdom require a Visa for Indonesia; visas will be issued on arrival to guests arriving with the ship for a fee and will be billed to guests’ onboard account.
• Nationals of USA, Canada, Austria, Australia, Brazil, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, and Switzerland require a Visa for Vietnam; visas will be issued on arrival to guests arriving with the ship for a fee and will be billed to guests’ onboard account.
• Nationals of Brazil and Mexico will require a visa for the Taiwan; guests can remain on board without a visa. Nationals of Brazil and Mexico that want to go ashore while at port will need to obtain a visa via https://www.boca.gov.tw/mp-2.html.
UNITED STATES
A United States visa is required for certain nationalities. If you are an eligible passport holder from a Visa Waiver Program (VWP) country, you will be able to enter/exit the U.S. without a visa provided you are in possession of a biometric passport AND pre-register online for the VWP through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA).
ESTA applications may be made online at https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/. Applications may be submitted at any time prior to travel; however, DHS recommends that applications be submitted no less than 72 hours prior to travel.
If you have travelled to Cuba since January 2021, you are not eligible to participate in the US Visa Waiver Program (VWP). You cannot enter or transit the US on an ESTA, including for medical evacuations. You will need to apply for a visa from the nearest US Embassy.
