Will I Need Canada Visitor Visa While Traveling On Alaska Cruise

6/14/2022 8:37:47 AM

  1. You are allowed to stay on the ship if you do not want to see one of the most beautiful cities in North America but why would you? 🙂
  2. You will not be allowed on the cruise if you are not admissible into Canada. To see this is the case, search around for cruise and DUI record. Canada does not allow people with DUI records into the country, it is by far the most common reason US passport holders are refused entry. The entire ship is processed, no one cares you want to stay on board. And, as David notes, Indian passport holders need a visa, however if they have visited Canada or the US in the last ten years — which you clearly did — then they are are typically eligible for the CAN+ program which expedites their visa. This does not require a separate form or process, just submit the usual documentation. https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=875&top=16
7/11/2022 2:41:05 PM

  1. A citizen of India needs a visa in order to enter Canada.

  2. In comments, @mkennedy (to whom thanks) has pointed out Royal Caribbean’s FAQ which says near the bottom of the page:

Please note the most recent visa requirements for non-United States guests sailing on an Alaskan itinerary require a Canadian visa to participate in the cruise. Click here to get more details.

Thus, it appears that the correct answer to Question #2 — will the OP need a Canadian visa to take the cruise, even if they do not disembark in Canada — is "Yes."

It’s possible that the FAQ is no longer accurate. The OP should contact Royal Caribbean and ask.

  1. Canada Immigration maintains a webpage showing current visa processing times. Your visa type (should you apply) is "Temporary Residence," "Visitor Visa (from Outside Canada)" and "United States" (as place of application). At this moment on June 13, 2022, the processing time is shown as 25 days.

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