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Marella Cruises

Before you go

Do I need a visa to travel to the United States (including US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico)?

If you're travelling on one of our itineraries from Barbados which includes the US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, you'll need to apply for an ESTA - at least 72 hours before you travel - keep an eye out for the 'ESTA required' logo.

British passport holders can apply for an ESTA by visiting https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta

It’s worth noting that you must meet the eligibility requirements to apply for an ESTA – for example, if you have travelled to places like Cuba on or after 12th January 2021 or Iran, you may not be eligible.

If you’re not eligible for an ESTA, you will need a Non-immigrant Visa – this requires a face-to-face interview at the US embassy in London or the Consulate in Belfast.

When completing your ESTA, for your itinerary includes the US Virgin Islands or Puerto Rico, you can select in transit or alternatively you can select 'Unknown' and put the name of the ship as the 'Contact'.

For more information go to: Official ESTA Application Website, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (dhs.gov) and also the FCDO for the latest advice and costs: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/usa/entry-requirements

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