Entry & Immigration Requirements

Entry & Immigration Requirements

There's often a lot of talk about entry requirements the European Entry / Exit System (EES).

This page has been designed to break down what you need to know in a easy to use and understand format.

UK Passport Holders: 

Europe Entry / Exit Scheme (EES) – Applies for our fly cruises.

- If you're flying to and from Balmoral, EES entry and exit registration will take place at the airport.
- If you're joining Balmoral in Southampton and disembarking in either Alicante, Athens or Malaga, when you disembark you'll be registered into the EU at the port, and registered as exiting the EU at the airport.
- If you're joining Balmoral in Alicante, Athens or Malaga, and sailing back to Southampton, entry registration will take place at the airport. Exit registration will take place at our last port of call in the EU.
- We'll provide more details before your cruise.

 

ETIAS – Is the new European Visa, planned to launch in late 2026 or early 2027.

  • Expected cost: around €20 per person
  • Valid for 3 years or until your passport expires
  • Must be purchased before travel
  • This is not live yet—we’ll share more details when it is.

 

Passport Requirements

• Your passport must be valid for a minimum of three months after the last port of call and less than 10 years old.

•You may be asked to have at least two–three blank pages

•Your passport must be in good condition

 

Dual Citizens

Entry requirements have recently changed. Please visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice for the most up‑to‑date information.

Boarding may be denied if you are unable to provide the required documents at check‑in.

 

Health Requirements

There are no specific vaccination requirements for UK passport holders for any of the destinations we're visiting. It is always recommended you're up to date with any routine vaccination courses and boosters as recommended in the UK according to your age,  medical history and individual risks - please speak to your GP if you wish to find out more.

 

For more information on travelling overseas, visit our Travel Aware page by clicking here

 

Non-UK Passport Holders

If you are travelling to the UK, you will need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).
Please visit www.gov.uk/eta for the latest information.

Europe Entry / Exit Scheme (EES) – Applies on our fly cruises for guests travelling on a passport issued by a country outside the Schengen Area.
- If you're flying to and from Balmoral, EES entry and exit registration will take place at the airport.
- If you're joining Balmoral in Southampton and disembarking in either Alicante, Athens or Malaga, when you disembark you'll be registered into the EU at the port, and registered as exiting the EU at the airport.
- If you're joining Balmoral in Alicante, Athens or Malaga, and sailing back to Southampton, entry registration will take place at the airport. Exit registration will take place at our last port of call in the EU.
- We'll provide more details before your cruise.

 

ETIAS – Is the new European Visa, planned to launch in late 2026 or early 2027 - and is applicable for all Guests who do not have a Schengen passport.


  • Expected cost: around €20 per person
  • Valid for 3 years or until your passport expires
  • Must be purchased before travel
  • This is not live yet—we’ll share more details when it is.

You should also check your own government’s travel advice for each destination, including:

•Passport validity requirements

•Visa requirements

•Vaccination requirements

•Medication regulations

 

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All Guests

You are responsible for checking and meeting the passport, visa, health and entry requirements for all the destinations we’ll be visiting. Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines cannot accept liability for any disruption to your travel resulting from incorrect or incomplete documentation or failure to meet entry requirements.