VACATIONS & DESTINATIONS REQUIRING A TOURIST VISA
As of January 1, 2025, U.S. citizens must have an approved Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA-IL) to enter Israel for business or tourism purposes for stays up to 90 days. Please contact us for the visa kit.
UK: Effective January 8, 2025, the United Kingdom will require all nationals (except EU Nationals) who are not a current UK visa holder or resident, or a British or Irish passport holder, to have an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to enter the country. EU Nationals will require to have an ETA starting April 2, 2025. Jordan & Colombian Passport Holders must apply for a UK Visa directly with the Embassy.
GenVisa is proud to offer discounted service fees for our long-term partners. For as low as $59 in addition to applicable government fees, you can have peace of mind that your application is accepted and approved in accordance with your travel plans!
Australia
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Download Australia ETA instructions |
NOTE: If you have a criminal conviction and have been sentenced to a term of imprisonment of 12 months or more, you should not be applying for an ETA. You might be eligible to apply for other types of online visitor visas.
If you are found to be in breach of any condition, your visa can be cancelled at the border and you will not be able to enter Australia.
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Brazil
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PLEASE NOTE: On April 10, 2025, the Government of Brazil will reinstate the visa requirement for U.S, Canadian & Australian passport holders. Once the application is submitted online through the E-visa portal, all applicable fees are final. Even if the Brazilian government decides to postpone the implementation for another term, no refunds can be offered.
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China
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Download Visa Kit |
Important: If you are applying for a China visa, please see new stringent China Embassy photo requirements included in each China visa kit.
Based on the principle of reciprocity, the Chinese Embassy as well as the Consulates-General in Canada will collect fingerprints of all visa applicants applying in Canada and issue biometrics visas effective January 1st, 2019. Canadian applicants are required to fill in the electronic application forms and make an appointment online in advance.
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China & Tibet
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Download Visa Kit |
Important: If you are applying for a China visa, please see new stringent China Embassy photo requirements included in each China visa kit.
Based on the principle of reciprocity, the Chinese Embassy as well as the Consulates-General in Canada will collect fingerprints of all visa applicants applying in Canada and issue biometrics visas effective January 1st, 2019. Canadian applicants are required to fill in the electronic application forms and make an appointment online in advance.
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Russia Single Entry
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PLEASE NOTE: You must apply for a Russian Visa directly with the Embassy. GenVisa is not able to assist at this time.
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Russia Multiple Entry
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PLEASE NOTE: You must apply for a Russian Visa directly with the Embassy. GenVisa is not able to assist at this time.
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Turkey
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Visas are waived for US Passport holders |
Uzbekistan
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Download Visa Kit
Please note: travelers who are 55 years of age or older are exempt from getting a visa prior to arrival if they are traveling for tourism and stay for less than 30 days.
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Zambia
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Visas are waived for US Passport holders. Click HERE for more info. |
Zimbabwe
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Zimbabwe visas issued upon arrival only. |
Please make sure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your trip end date. If you need assistance renewing your passport, please call 1-800-845-8968.
For
cruises that include Australia: US,
Canadian, UK and German passport holders must
obtain an Electronic
Travel Authority (ETA) or
e-visa. This cannot be processed by a third party. You must
personally obtain this via a smartphone application. Click here for
Instructions.
For
cruises that include Canada, including Alaska cruises: for
the list of visa-exempt and visa-required nationalities, please visit
the following Canadian immigration website: https://www.canada..
For
cruises that include Japan: citizens
of US, EU, Canada, UK, Mexico, Brazil, New Zealand, South Korea,
Australia, Taiwan, Singapore are visa exempt to travel to Japan for a
stay up to 90 days, Qatar and UAE for a stay up to 30 days, Indonesia
and Thailand for a stay up to 15 days.
For
cruises that include Hong Kong: citizens
of 170 foreign countries (territories) may visit Hong Kong for a
visa-free stay from 7 days to 180 days. Nationals of the US, Europe,
Australia, Canada, and New Zealand don’t require a visa to enter
Hong Kong for stays of 90 days, UK nationals for a stay of 180 days.
For
cruises that include Malaysia: Most
nationalities can visit Malaysia without a visa for short‑term
tourism, typically for 30
or 90 days,
depending on the passport. You must submit
an arrival card online to
enter Malaysia before you travel. If you are not passing through
immigration, you do not need to complete an arrival card. See
the Malaysian
Immigration website for
further information, including exemption details.
For
cruises that include Singapore: citizens
of US, EU, New Zealand, Norway, South Korea, Switzerland are entitled
to visa exemption for 90 days. Citizens of Canada, UK, Mexico,
Brazil, Australia, South Africa are entitled to visa exemption for 30
days. All guests are required to submit an SG Arrival Card (SGAC)
within three (3) days, including the day of arrival, before arriving
in Singapore. Submission
of SGAC is free and can be done via the SGAC e-Service site here
- https://eservices.ica.gov.sg/.
To find out if you need a visa to visit Singapore, click here
- https://www.ica.gov.sg/enter-.
For
cruises that include South Korea: citizens
of US, EU, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, Mexico, Brazil,
Australia are entitled to visa exemption for 90 days, citizens of
Canada up to 6 months, Saudi Arabia and South Africa are entitled to
visa exemption for 30 days
For
cruises that include Taiwan: nationals
of US, EU, Canada, UK, New Zealand, South Korea, are allowed to
travel to Taiwan for up to 90 days without a visa, Singapore, and
Malaysia for up to 30 days.
From
October 1, 2025, all traditional paper-based arrival cards are
replaced by online Taiwan Arrival Card (TWAC). This new measure aims
to streamline immigration clearance and eliminate the hassle of
filling out the paper forms. According to the National Immigration
Agency (NIA), TWAC is free of charge and must be completed
entirely online. Foreign travelers may complete the form online on
the official TWAC website (TWAC
Taiwan Arrival Card) within
three days before arrival.
For
cruises that include Thailand: citizens
of US, Canada, UK, EU, Mexico, Brazil, Australia, New Zealand, Saudi
Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, India, and China are entitled to
visa exemption for 60 days for the purposes of tourism. Starting
May 1st, 2025, all foreign nationals entering Thailand by air, land,
or sea must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)
electronically three days before arrival. Completion
of the TDAC will be mandatory for all foreign
passport holders,
including tourists, business travelers, and long-term residents.
Exceptions apply only to travelers transiting or transferring through
Thailand without passing through immigration control and to those
entering using a Border Pass.
To
register the TDAC, travelers should visit the Thailand Immigration
Bureau’s official website: https://tdac..
For
cruises that include United Kingdom: Click here for
UK ETA kit.
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