GETTING ONBOARD WITH
THE RIGHT TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
It’s your responsibility to ensure you have all the proper documentation to board the ship and enter each of the countries your cruise visits. We’ll require government-issued identification to board. And government authorities may require you to have a visa or meet other requirements.
Select your departure port below to find out exactly what you need. But be aware – government requirements may change.
Don't Get Caught Without The Right Travel Doc
Passports are Best
A passport is the best ID document for travel. Make sure yours doesn't
expire for 6 months after your cruise ends.
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Caution: Birth Certificates
U.S. Citizens can cruise with a U.S. birth certificate on most sailings
from the U.S. But your birth certificate needs to meet the requirements.
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Names Must Match
If you've had a name change, and the name used across your documents
does not match, you will need to take an extra step.
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Cruising With Kids That Aren't Yours
When a minor (age 17 and under) travels without their legal guardian,
an accompanying adult must present a notarized form signed by the
child's guardian.
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Visas May Be Required
Some countries require an entry visa or electronic visa based on your
nationality.
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Don't Pack Your Docs
Please keep all travel documents on your person at the terminal; you’ll
need to present them at check-in.
Travel document requirements for sailings from Canadian homeports
Here are the current requirements for our guests sailing from Canada. Booked guests will be provided the latest full details prior to sailing.
Please select the citizenship options below to learn the right requirements:
Accepted Identification for U.S. Citizens & Permanent Residents
In order to sail, a guest must meet the requirements of ONE of the check boxes below.
All documents must be original – no photocopies. Your name must match across documents. What if I had a name change?
- U.S. Passport Book - If traveling to Canada by air
- Royal Caribbean strongly recommends that all guests travel with a valid passport. Learn why a passport is best.
- Passports must be valid at least 6 months after your cruise ends.
- Read more about passport requirements.
- U.S. Passport Card - Can be used if traveling to Canada by ground/car or by sea
- Royal Caribbean strongly recommends that all guests travel with a valid passport. Learn why a passport is best.
- Passports must be valid at least 6 months after your cruise ends.
- Read more about passport requirements.
- U.S. Birth Certificate AND Valid Government Issued ID (State ID Card, Driver’s License OR Military ID) - Can be used if traveling to Canada by ground/car or by sea
- Original U.S. State Certified Birth Certificate or a certified copy; or an original Consular Birth Abroad Certificate from the U.S. State Department.
- Read more about birth certificate requirements.
- Guests age 15 and under are NOT required to have a photo ID, just the birth certificate.
- Permanent Resident Card (Alien Resident Card "ARC" OR Green Card) AND Valid Passport from Country of Citizenship - If traveling to Canada by air, ground/car or by sea
- Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after your cruise ends.
- Read more about passport requirements.
- Guests age 16 and older whose ARC has no photo must present a valid government issued photo ID.
- Any additional requirements are the responsibility of the guest.
- Enhanced Driver’s License (EDL) that is not expired - Can be used if traveling to Canada by ground/car or by sea
- Enhanced Driver's Licenses are only available from the following states: Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Vermont and Washington State.
- An Enhanced Driver’s License is different from a REAL ID compliant id. An EDL will have a flag on the front.
Accepted Identification for Canadian Citizens & Permanent Residents
In order to sail, a guest must meet the requirements of ONE of the check boxes below.
All documents must be original – no photocopies. Your name must match across documents. What if I had a name change?
- Canadian Passport Book
- Royal Caribbean strongly recommends that all guests travel with a valid passport. Learn why a passport is best.
- Passports must be valid at least 6 months after your cruise ends.
- Read more about passport requirements.
- Canadian Permanent Resident Card AND Valid Passport from Country of Citizenship
- Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after your cruise ends.
- Read more about passport requirements.
- Any additional requirements are the responsibility of the guest.
- Guests age 14 and under may also present either:
- Original Naturalization Certificate OR Original Valid Canadian Citizenship Card OR Original Birth Certificate Issued by Canada.
- Read more about birth certificate requirements
Accepted Identification for Other Nationalities
In order to sail, a guest must meet the requirements below.
All documents must be original – no photocopies. Your name must match across documents. What if I had a name change?
- Passport Book
- Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after your cruise ends.
- Read more about passport requirements.
Additionally, visas or travel permits may be required to enter some countries.
- Canada may require an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) or Visa depending on nationality.
- Please check requirements for your own nationality.
- The United States may require a Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) or Visa depending on nationality.
- Please check requirements for your own nationality.
- Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS) is required for Chinese Nationals.
Travel document requirements for sailings from European homeports (excluding Southampton, England; Haifa, Israel & Istanbul, Turkey)
Here are the current requirements for our guests sailing from Europe. Booked guests will be provided the latest full details prior to sailing.
Please select the citizenship options below to learn the right requirements:
Accepted Identification for U.S. Citizens
In order to sail, a guest must meet the requirements below.
All documents must be original – no photocopies. Your name must match across documents. What if I had a name change?
- U.S. Passport Book
- Passports must be valid at least 6 months after your cruise ends.
- Read more about passport requirements.
Additionally, visas or travel permits will soon be required to enter European Union countries.
- Traveling to Europe
- Coming Soon - All visitors will soon be required to get an European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) to travel to Europe.
Accepted Identification for U.K. Citizens
In order to sail, a guest must meet the requirements below.
All documents must be original – no photocopies. Your name must match across documents. What if I had a name change?
- Passport Book
- Passports must be valid at least 6 months after your cruise ends
- Read more about passport requirements
Additionally, visas or travel permits will soon be required to enter European Union countries.
- Sailings that have a European Union Port of Call
- Coming Soon - All visitors will soon be required to get an European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) to travel to Europe.
- For Transatlantic sailings, the United States may require a Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) or Visa depending on nationality.
- Please check requirements for your own nationality.
Accepted Identification for European Citizens
Accepted Identification for Other Nationalities
Travel document requirements for sailings from Dubai
Here are the current requirements for our guests sailing from Dubai. Booked guests will be provided the latest full details prior to sailing.
Please select the citizenship options below to learn the right requirements:
Accepted Identification for U.S. Citizens
In order to sail, a guest must meet the requirements below.
All documents must be original – no photocopies. Your name must match across documents. What if I had a name change?
- U.S. Passport Book
- Passports must be valid at least 6 months after your cruise ends.
- Read more about passport requirements.
Additionally, visas or travel permits may be required to enter some countries. Please check requirements for your own nationality.
Accepted Identification for U.K. Citizens
In order to sail, a guest must meet the requirements below.
All documents must be original – no photocopies. Your name must match across documents. What if I had a name change?
- U.K. Passport Book
- Passports must be valid at least 6 months after your cruise ends.
- Read more about passport requirements.
Additionally, visas or travel permits may be required to enter some countries. Please check requirements for your own nationality.
Accepted Identification for European Citizens
In order to sail, a guest must meet the requirements below.
All documents must be original – no photocopies. Your name must match across documents. What if I had a name change?
- Passport Book
- Passports must be valid at least 6 months after your cruise ends.
- Read more about passport requirements.
Additionally, visas or travel permits may be required to enter some countries. Please check requirements for your own nationality.
Accepted Identification for Other Nationalities
In order to sail, a guest must meet the requirements below.
All documents must be original – no photocopies. Your name must match across documents. What if I had a name change?
- Passport Book
- Passports must be valid at least 6 months after your cruise ends.
- Read more about passport requirements.
Additionally, visas or travel permits may be required to enter some countries. Please check requirements for your own nationality.
Travel document requirements for sailings from Central & South American homeports
Here are the current requirements for our guests sailing from Central and South America. Booked guests will be provided the latest full details prior to sailing.
Please select the citizenship options below to learn the right requirements:
Accepted Identification for U.S. Citizens
In order to sail, a guest must meet the requirements below.
All documents must be original – no photocopies. Your name must match across documents. What if I had a name change?
- U.S. Passport Book
- Passports must be valid at least 6 months after your cruise ends
- Read more about passport requirements
Additionally, visas or travel permits may be required to enter some countries. Please check requirements for your own nationality.
Accepted Identification for Other Nationalities
In order to sail, a guest must meet the requirements below.
All documents must be original – no photocopies. Your name must match across documents. What if I had a name change?
- Passport Book
- Passports must be valid at least 6 months after your cruise ends.
- Read more about passport requirements.
Additionally, visas or travel permits may be required to enter some countries. Please check requirements for your own nationality.
- Australian citizens cruising to and from Buenos Aires, Argentina and Valparaiso, Chile require additional documentation.
Travel document requirements for sailings from Singapore
Here are the current requirements for our guests sailing from Singapore. Booked guests will be provided the latest full details prior to sailing.
Please select the citizenship options below to learn the right requirements:
Accepted Identification for U.S. Citizens
In order to sail, a guest must meet the requirements below.
All documents must be original – no photocopies. Your name must match across documents. What if I had a name change?
- U.S. Passport Book AND Singapore Arrival Card (SGAC)
- All visitors are required to get an Singapore Arrival Card to travel to Singapore.
- Passports must be valid at least 6 months after your cruise ends.
- Read more about passport requirements.
Additionally, visas or travel permits may be required to enter some countries. Please check requirements for your own nationality.
Accepted Identification for Singaporean Citizens
In order to sail, a guest must meet the requirements below.
All documents must be original – no photocopies. Your name must match across documents. What if I had a name change?
- Singaporean Passport Book
- Passports must be valid at least 6 months after your cruise ends.
- Read more about passport requirements.
Additionally, visas or travel permits may be required to enter some countries. Please check requirements for your own nationality.
Accepted Identification for Other Nationalities
In order to sail, a guest must meet the requirements below.
All documents must be original – no photocopies. Your name must match across documents. What if I had a name change?
- Passport Book AND Singapore Arrival Card (SGAC)
- All visitors are required to get an Singapore Arrival Card to travel to Singapore.
- Royal Caribbean strongly recommends that all guests travel with a valid passport. Learn why a passport is best.
- Passports must be valid at least 6 months after your cruise ends.
- Read more about passport requirements.
Additionally, visas or travel permits may be required to enter some countries. Please check requirements for your own nationality.
Travel document requirements for sailings from Japanese homeports
Here are the current requirements for our guests sailing from Japan. Booked guests will be provided the latest full details prior to sailing.
Please select the citizenship options below to learn the right requirements:
Accepted Identification for U.S. Citizens
In order to sail, a guest must meet the requirements below.
All documents must be original – no photocopies. Your name must match across documents. What if I had a name change?
- U.S. Passport Book
- Passports must be valid at least 6 months after your cruise ends.
- Read more about passport requirements.
Additionally, visas or travel permits may be required to enter some countries. Please check requirements for your own nationality.
Accepted Identification for Japanese Citizens
In order to sail, a guest must meet the requirements below.
All documents must be original – no photocopies. Your name must match across documents. What if I had a name change?
- Japanese Passport Book
- Passports must be valid at least 6 months after your cruise ends.
- Read more about passport requirements.
Additionally, visas or travel permits may be required to enter some countries. Please check requirements for your own nationality.
Accepted Identification for Other Nationalities
In order to sail, a guest must meet the requirements below.
All documents must be original – no photocopies. Your name must match across documents. What if I had a name change?
- Passport Book
- Passports must be valid at least 6 months after your cruise ends.
- Read more about passport requirements.
Additionally, visas or travel permits may be required to enter some countries. Please check requirements for your own nationality.
Travel document requirements for sailings from Chinese homeports
Here are the current requirements for our guests sailing from China. Booked guests will be provided the latest full details prior to sailing.
Please select the citizenship options below to learn the right requirements:
Accepted Identification for U.S. Citizens
In order to sail, a guest must meet the requirements below.
All documents must be original – no photocopies. Your name must match across documents. What if I had a name change?
- U.S. Passport Book
- Passports must be valid at least 6 months after your cruise ends.
- Read more about passport requirements.
Additionally, visas or travel permits may be required to enter some countries. Please check requirements for your own nationality.
Accepted Identification for Chinese Citizens
In order to sail, a guest must meet the requirements below.
All documents must be original – no photocopies. Your name must match across documents. What if I had a name change?
- Chinese Passport Book
- Passports must be valid at least 6 months after your cruise ends.
- Read more about passport requirements.
Additionally, visas or travel permits may be required to enter some countries. Please check requirements for your own nationality.
Accepted Identification for Other Nationalities
In order to sail, a guest must meet the requirements below.
All documents must be original – no photocopies. Your name must match across documents. What if I had a name change?
- Passport Book
- Passports must be valid at least 6 months after your cruise ends.
- Read more about passport requirements.
Additionally, visas or travel permits may be required to enter some countries. Please check requirements for your own nationality.
Travel document requirements for sailings from Istanbul, Turkey
Here are the current requirements for our guests sailing from Istanbul, Turkey. Booked guests will be provided the latest full details prior to sailing.
Please select the citizenship options below to learn the right requirements:
Accepted Identification for U.S. Citizens
In order to sail, a guest must meet the requirements below.
All documents must be original – no photocopies. Your name must match across documents. What if I had a name change?
- U.S. Passport Book AND Turkish Visa
- All visitors are required to get a Turkish Visa to travel to Turkey.
- Passports must be valid at least 6 months after your cruise ends.
- Read more about passport requirements.
Additionally, visas or travel permits may be required to enter some countries. Please check requirements for your own nationality.
Accepted Identification for U.K. Citizens
In order to sail, a guest must meet the requirements below.
All documents must be original – no photocopies. Your name must match across documents. What if I had a name change?
- Passport Book AND Turkish Visa
- All visitors are required to get a Turkish Visa to travel to Turkey.
- Passports must be valid at least 6 months after your cruise ends.
- Read more about passport requirements.
Additionally, visas or travel permits may be required to enter some countries. Please check requirements for your own nationality.
Accepted Identification for European Citizens
In order to sail, a guest must meet the requirements below.
All documents must be original – no photocopies. Your name must match across documents. What if I had a name change?
- Passport Book AND Turkish Visa
- All visitors are required to get a Turkish Visa to travel to Turkey.
- Passports must be valid at least 6 months after your cruise ends.
- Read more about passport requirements.
Additionally, visas or travel permits may be required to enter some countries. Please check requirements for your own nationality.
Accepted Identification for Other Nationalities
In order to sail, a guest must meet the requirements below.
All documents must be original – no photocopies. Your name must match across documents. What if I had a name change?
- Passport Book AND Turkish Visa
- All visitors are required to get a Turkish Visa to travel to Turkey.
- Passports must be valid at least 6 months after your cruise ends.
- Read more about passport requirements.
Additionally, visas or travel permits may be required to enter some countries. Please check requirements for your own nationality.
Travel document requirements for sailings from Haifa, Israel
Here are the current requirements for our guests sailing from Haifa, Israel. Booked guests will be provided the latest full details prior to sailing.
Please select the citizenship options below to learn the right requirements:
Accepted Identification for U.S. Citizens
In order to sail, a guest must meet the requirements below.
All documents must be original – no photocopies. Your name must match across documents. What if I had a name change?
- U.S. Passport Book
- Passports must be valid at least 6 months after your cruise ends
- Read more about passport requirements
Additionally, visas or travel permits will soon be required to enter European Union countries.
- Coming Soon - European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS)
- All visitors will soon be required to get an European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) to travel to Europe.
Accepted Identification for U.K. Citizens
In order to sail, a guest must meet the requirements below.
All documents must be original – no photocopies. Your name must match across documents. What if I had a name change?
- Passport Book
- Passports must be valid at least 6 months after your cruise ends
- Read more about passport requirements
Additionally, visas or travel permits will soon be required to enter European Union countries.
- Coming Soon - European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS)
- All visitors will soon be required to get an European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) to travel to Europe.
Accepted Identification for European Citizens
In order to sail, a guest must meet the requirements below.
All documents must be original – no photocopies. Your name must match across documents. What if I had a name change?
- Passport Book
- Passports must be valid at least 6 months after your cruise ends.
- Read more about passport requirements.
Accepted Identification for Other Nationalities
In order to sail, a guest must meet the requirements below.
All documents must be original – no photocopies. Your name must match across documents. What if I had a name change?
- Passport Book
- Passports must be valid at least 6 months after your cruise ends.
- Read more about passport requirements
Additionally, visas or travel permits may be required to enter some countries. Please check requirements for your own nationality.
- A Multi-Entry Schengen Visa may be required
- Please check requirements for your own nationality.
- Coming Soon - European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS)
- All visitors will soon be required to get an European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) to travel to Europe.
Travel document requirements for sailings from Seward, Alaska
Here are the current requirements for our guests sailing from the Seward. Booked guests will be provided the latest full details prior to sailing.
Please select the citizenship options below to learn the right requirements:
Accepted Identification for U.S. Citizens & Permanent Residents
In order to sail, a guest must meet the requirements of ONE of the check boxes below.
All documents must be original – no photocopies. Your name must match across documents. What if I had a name change?
- U.S. Passport Book
- Passports must be valid at least 6 months after your cruise ends
- Read more about passport requirements.
- Permanent Resident Card (Alien Resident Card "ARC" OR Green Card) AND Valid Passport from Country of Citizenship
- Passports must be valid at least 6 months after your cruise ends.
- Read more about passport requirements.
- Any additional requirements are the responsibility of the guest.
Accepted Identification for Canadian Citizens
In order to sail, a guest must meet the requirements below.
All documents must be original – no photocopies. Your name must match across documents. What if I had a name change?
- Canadian Passport Book
- Passports must be valid at least 6 months after your cruise ends.
- Read more about passport requirements.
Accepted Identification for Other Nationalities
In order to sail, a guest must meet the requirements below.
All documents must be original – no photocopies. Your name must match across documents. What if I had a name change?
- Valid Passport from Country of Citizenship
- Passports must be valid at least 6 months after your cruise ends.
Additionally, visas or travel permits may be required to enter some countries. Please check requirements for your own nationality.
- Canada may require a Visa depending on nationality.
- Please check requirements for your own nationality.
- The United States may require a Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) or Visa depending on nationality.
- Please check requirements for your own nationality.
- Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS) is required for Chinese Nationals.
Travel document requirements for sailings from Southampton, England
Here are the current requirements for our guests sailing from Southampton. Booked guests will be provided the latest full details prior to sailing.
Please select the citizenship options below to learn the right requirements:
Accepted Identification for U.S. Citizens
In order to sail, a guest must meet the requirements below.
All documents must be original – no photocopies. Your name must match across documents. What if I had a name change?
- U.S. Passport Book
- Passports must be valid at least 6 months after your cruise ends.
- Read more about passport requirements.
Additionally, visas or travel permits are required to enter the U.K. and European Union countries.
- Entering the U.K.
- All visitors are required to get an U.K. Travel Authorization (ETA) to travel to the U.K.
- Traveling to Europe
- Coming Soon - All visitors will soon be required to get an European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) to travel to Europe.
Accepted Identification for U.K. Citizens
Accepted Identification for European Citizens
Accepted Identification for Other Nationalities
Travel document requirements for sailings from Oahu (Honolulu), Hawaii
Here are the current requirements for our guests sailing from the Honolulu. Booked guests will be provided the latest full details prior to sailing.
Please select the citizenship options below to learn the right requirements:
Accepted Identification for U.S. Citizens & Permanent Residents
Accepted Identification for Canadian Citizens
Accepted Identification for Other Nationalities
Travel document requirements for sailings from Australian homeports
Here are the current requirements for our guests sailing from Australia. Booked guests will be provided the latest full details prior to sailing.
Please select the citizenship options below to learn the right requirements:
Accepted Identification for U.S. Citizens
In order to sail, a guest must meet the requirements below.
All documents must be original – no photocopies. Your name must match across documents. What if I had a name change?
- U.S. Passport Book AND Australian Electronic Travel Authority (ETA)
- All visitors are required to get an Australian ETA to travel to Australia.
- Passports must be valid at least 6 months after your cruise ends.
- Read more about passport requirements
Additionally, visas or travel permits may be required to enter some countries. Please check requirements for your own nationality.
- New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA)
- All visitors are required to get a NZeTA to travel to New Zealand.
Accepted Identification for Australian Citizens
Accepted Identification for Other Nationalities
In order to sail, a guest must meet the requirements below.
All documents must be original – no photocopies. Your name must match across documents. What if I had a name change?
- Passport Book AND Australian Electronic Travel Authority (ETA)
- All visitors are required to get an Australian ETA to travel to Australia.
- Passports must be valid at least 6 months after your cruise ends.
- Read more about passport requirements.
Additionally, visas or travel permits may be required to enter some countries. Please check requirements for your own nationality. Common visas are noted below.
- New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA)
- All visitors are required to get a NZeTA to travel to New Zealand.
- For Transpacific sailings, the United States may require a Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) or Visa depending on nationality.
- Please check requirements for your own nationality.
- Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS) is required for Chinese Nationals.
Travel document requirements for sailings from U.S. homeports (excluding Honoulu, Hawaii & Seward, Alaska)
Here are the current requirements for our guests sailing from the U.S. Booked guests will be provided the latest full details prior to sailing.
Please select the citizenship options below to learn the right requirements:
Accepted Identification for U.S. Citizens & Permanent Residents
Accepted Identification for Canadian Citizens
Accepted Identification for Other Nationalities
In order to sail, a guest must meet the requirements below.
All documents must be original – no photocopies. Your name must match across documents. What if I had a name change?
- Valid Passport from Country of Citizenship
- Passports must be valid at least 6 months after your cruise ends.
Additionally, visas or travel permits may be required to enter some countries. Please check requirements for your own nationality. Common visas are noted below.
- The United States may require a Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) or Visa depending on nationality.
- Please check requirements for your own nationality.
- Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS) is required for Chinese Nationals.
- Sailings with a Canadian Port of Call (ex. Alaska sailings) may require a Canadian Visitor’s Visa.
- Please check requirements for your own nationality.
- Electronic Travel Authorization will be required based on disembarkation port.
