PASSPORT, VISA & HEALTH INFORMATION GUIDE
The information contained here is to be used as a guideline only
For Southbound - Cruise SI 01
DESTINATION - LIVORNO; GENOA; MONTE CARLO; VALENCIA; CASABLANCA; AGADIR; DAKAR; WALVIS BAY; CAPE TOWN; DURBANÂ
Passport information
- ALL passengers travelling will require a valid passport. This cruise involves leaving South African sovereign territory and, as such requires a valid passport. You can NOT travel by presenting your identity document, driver's licence or any other form of ID besides a valid passport, should this occur you WILL be denied boarding.
- South African Citizens with dual nationality - MUST USE THEIR SOUTH AFRICAN PASSPORT TO EXIT AND ENTER SOUTH AFRICA.
- Non-South African Citizens/Permanent Residents must have their permanent residence endorsed in their foreign passport.
Europe - Livorno; Genoa; Monte Carlo; Valencia
Visa Requirements:
- A multiple entry, short stay Schengen Visa will be required by South African Passport holders.
Health Requirements
- There are no official health requirements for Italy
Morocco - Casablanca; Agadir
Visa information
- A multiple entry Moroccan visa is required. Can be applied for at the Embassy in Pretoria at a cost of approximately R245. British passport holders do not require a visa for Morocco.
Senegal - Dakar
Visa information
- Visas are not required for S.A passports holders visiting Senegal. British Passport holders to check with the Embassy
Health Requirements
- Required Vaccination: Yellow Fever
Namibia - Walvis Bay
Visa information
- South African and British passport holders do not require a visa for Namibia.
For Maputo, Barra Lodge and Portuguese Island
DESTINATION - MAPUTO; BARRA LODGE; PORTUGUESE ISLAND
Passport information
- ALL passengers travelling will require a valid passport - except in the case of a 2 night cruise to "Nowhere". A cruise to Mozambique involves leaving South African sovereign territory and, as such requires a valid passport. You can NOT travel by presenting your identity document, driver's licence or any other form of ID besides a valid passport, should this occur you WILL be denied boarding.
- South African Citizens with dual nationality - MUST USE THEIR SOUTH AFRICAN PASSPORT TO EXIT AND ENTER SOUTH AFRICA.
- Non-South African Citizens/Permanent Residents must have their permanent residence endorsed in their foreign passport.
- When travelling on a "Nowhere" cruise you will be required to present an original official photo identity document - acceptable documents are - an ID book, drivers licence or a valid passport. Children require an original birth certificate. Photocopies and certified documents are NOT accepted.
Visa information
- Currently South African passport holders do not require visa for Mozambique when travelling aboard the Sinfonia.
- A fee of US$ 25 visa fee will apply to ALL foreign passport holders - this visa is obtained on board and does not have to be pre-arranged.
Health Requirements
- There are no official health requirements for Mozambique.
- Precautions: Mozambique is a Malaria area; however shore landings take place during the day when mosquitoes are least active. Please consult your Doctor; Pharmacist or Travel Clinic.
For Northbound - Cruise SI 38
DESTINATION - DURBAN; CAPE TOWN; WALVIS BAY; DAKAR; TENERIFE; FUNCHAL; MALAGA; CIVITAVECCHIA(ROME); GENOA; LIVORNO
Passport information
- ALL passengers travelling will require a valid passport. This cruise involves leaving South African sovereign territory and, as such requires a valid passport. You can NOT travel by presenting your identity document, driver's licence or any other form of ID besides a valid passport, should this occur you WILL be denied boarding.
- South African Citizens with dual nationality - MUST USE THEIR SOUTH AFRICAN PASSPORT TO EXIT AND ENTER SOUTH AFRICA.
- Non-South African Citizens/Permanent Residents must have their permanent residence endorsed in their foreign passport.
Namibia - Walvis Bay
Visa information
- South African and British passport holders do not require a visa for Namibia.
Senegal - Dakar
Visa information
- Visas are not required for S.A passports holders visiting Senegal. British Passport holders to check with the Embassy
Health Requirements
- Required Vaccination: Yellow Fever
Morocco - Casablanca; Agadir
Visa information
- A multiple entry Moroccan visa is required. Can be applied for at the Embassy in Pretoria at a cost of approximately R245. British passport holders do not require a visa for Morocco.
Europe - Funchal (Madeira); Malaga (Spain); Civitavecchia(Rome); Genoa; Livorno
Visa Requirements:
- A multiple entry, short stay Schengen Visa will be required by South African Passport holders.
Health Requirements
- There are no official health requirements for Italy.
For Cruise SI 14
DESTINATION - POINTE DES GALETS; PORT LOUIS
Passport information
- ALL passengers travelling will require a valid passport. This cruise involves leaving South African sovereign territory and, as such requires a valid passport. You can NOT travel by presenting your identity document, driver's licence or any other form of ID besides a valid passport, should this occur you WILL be denied boarding.
- South African Citizens with dual nationality - MUST USE THEIR SOUTH AFRICAN PASSPORT TO EXIT AND ENTER SOUTH AFRICA.
- Non-South African Citizens/Permanent Residents must have their permanent residence endorsed in their foreign passport.
Reunion - Pointe Des Galets
Visa information
- Visas are not required. Passengers will be covered under the Captains' Blanket visa.
Health Requirements
- Recommended Vaccination: Hepatitus A; Tetanus
Mauritius - Port Louis
Visa information
- South African and British passport holders do not require a visa for Mauritius
Health Requirements
- There are no official health requirements for Mauritius
For Cruise SI 37
DESTINATION - MAURITIUS; REUNION; MADAGASCAR; MAPUTO; PORTUGUESE ISLAND
Passport information
- ALL passengers travelling will require a valid passport. This cruise involves leaving South African sovereign territory and, as such requires a valid passport. You can NOT travel by presenting your identity document, driver's licence or any other form of ID besides a valid passport, should this occur you WILL be denied boarding.
- South African Citizens with dual nationality - MUST USE THEIR SOUTH AFRICAN PASSPORT TO EXIT AND ENTER SOUTH AFRICA.
- Non-South African Citizens/Permanent Residents must have their permanent residence endorsed in their foreign passport.
Mauritius - Port Louis
Visa information
- South African and EU passport holders do not require a visa for Mauritius
Health Requirements
- There are no official health requirements for Mauritius
Reunion - Pointe Des Galets
Visa information
- Visas are not required. SA and all other passport holders are covered by the Captains Blanket visa.
Health Requirements
- Recommended Vaccination: Hepatitus A; Tetanus
Madagascar - Ile de St.Marie / Fort Dauphin
Visa information
- South African passport holders require a visa for Madagascar. Visas can be obtained on board thru the passengers manifest. Madagascar has confirmed that there will be no fee payable for the visa.
Health Requirements
- Recommended Vaccination: Hepatitus A; Tetanus
Precautions: Madagascar is a Malaria area; however shore landings take place during the day when mosquitoes are least active. Please consult your Doctor; Pharmacist or Travel Clinic.
Mozambique - Maputo
Visa information
- Currently South African passport holders do not require visa for Mozambique when travelling aboard the Sinfonia.
- A fee of US$ 25 visa fee will apply to ALL foreign passport holders - this visa is obtained on board and does not have to be pre-arranged.
Health Requirements
- There are no official health requirements for Mozambique.
- Precautions: Mozambique is a Malaria area; however shore landings take place during the day when mosquitoes are least active. Please consult your Doctor; Pharmacist or Travel Clinic.
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