Can I go on a cruise from the UK to Scandinavia and St. Petersburg with a passport expiring in 4 months?
I have a passport expiring in September 2020. I will be traveling to the UK for a cruise to Scandinavia and St Petersburg in May. The cruise starts and ends in the UK.
Do I need to renew my passport before I go or am I safe?
Best Answer
Assuming you're not an EU/EFTA citizen or resident:
For Scandinavia, the passport needs to be valid for 3 months beyond the period of intended stay (in the Schengen Area)
For Russia, the passport just needs to be valid during the stay.
So no, contrary to the other answer, no need to renew your passport.
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How long do I need on my passport to go on a cruise?
For cruises that travel outside the EU and in line with the requirements of many of these countries, guests are required to have six months validity left on their passports. All passports should have sufficient blank pages for entry and exit stamps (applicable to the length and ports of call in your itinerary).Do you need a visa to visit St Petersburg on a cruise?
If you arrive in St. Petersburg by air or by land (train, bus or car) you will need to obtain a visa beforehand; however, cruise passengers arriving at Russian ports can visit the city for a period of up to 72 hours without needing a visa.Can I go on a cruise with an expired passport?
Can you go on a cruise with an expired passport? No. An expired passport is not a valid travel document.Do you need 6 months on your passport on a cruise?
Passports are required for all cruise travel to all other International destinations. There is also a rule called the Six Month Passport Validity Rule. This rule states that U.S. Passports should be valid for at least six months after the last day of your trip.Cruising to Scandinavia | Planet Cruise Weekly
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Answer 2
This depends on the type of cruise. In particular for the port of St. Petersburg, passengers of cruise ships are not required to have an entry visa into Russia for up to 72 hours, but only in case they have officially booked tours with licensed tour providers. Therefore, the validity of passport is not important.
information on visa-free entry in Russia
Not sure about passport requirements for Scandinavian countries.
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