You are responsible for obtaining all necessary travel documents and for complying with Customs and Immigration requirements. Guests with out proper travel documents will not be allowed to board the vessel. If for some reason you must leave the ship mid-cruise, you will be denied re-entry into the U.S. unless you possess a valid U.S. passport and no refund of cruise fare will be given to any guest failing to bring such documentation. Costa Cruise Lines encourages all guests to obtain passports as soon as possible to avoid backlogs. For more information, please visit the U.S State department website at www.travel.state.gov.   Passport Services (www.passportservices.com/costa) can also assist with step-by-step instructions and application assistance.  Caribbean Caribbean Air Travel Passports will be required for any air travel from the Caribbean as of January 23, 2007. ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling by air between the United States and Canada, Mexico and South America, the Caribbean and Bermuda will be required to present a valid passport. Cruise Travel As early as January 1st, 2008, subject to U.S. Government amendment, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Bermuda may be required to present a valid passport or other documents as determined by the Department of Homeland Security.  Mediterranean and North Europe Cruises: Mediterranean and North Europe Cruises: United States and Canadian citizens must have valid passports and necessary Visas. The expiration date of your passport must not occur within 6 months of the scheduled return date of travel. Naturalized U.S. citizens are advised to carry their naturalization papers. Aliens who are residents of the U.S. must carry their Alien Registration Card and passport. All others must have valid passports and necessary visas. For guests on itineraries featuring Libya please be informed that as a result of inconsistent policies within the Libyan government, all guests that are of American nationality may not be allowed to disembark at our scheduled port of call, Tripoli. While the vessel has secured a blanket visa for all guests onboard; this "blanket visa” is not being accepted for entry for Americans. If an American, you may want to consider the purchase of an independent visa. At present, this still does not guarantee entry to the country as an American guest. Furthermore, if your passport contains an Israeli stamp you will not be allowed to go ashore. For further information on documentation and Libyan entry requirements, please contact the Libyan Liaison Office in Washington, DC at:2600 Virginia Avenue, NWSuite 705Washington, DC 20037(202) 944-9601 (Telephone)(202) 944-9606 (Facsimile)The changes associated with entrance to Libya, as dictated by the Libyan officials, have been frequent and sporadic, and may change as your sail date approaches. As such, Costa Cruise Lines N.V. will continue to monitor these developments. For guests on itineraries visiting Russia and Ukraine, who wishes to tour independently in these countries (not on a Costa organized shore excursion), will need to obtain a VISA from the respective embassy/consulate prior to travel. Egypt - For all cruises to and from Egypt, a passport valid for at least 3 months after the ending date of the cruise is required.  Passport Requirements for Dubai, United Arab Emirates Embassy of the United Arab Emirates, 3522 International Court, NW, Suite 100, Washington, DC 20008 (202/243-2400). Internet: UAEembassy.org Guests with Israel passports may not enter UAE. Guests who hold US Passports and have an Israel stamp in their passport MAY enter UAE.* US Passport holders will be issued a visa upon arrival free of charge Please refer to Embassy for direction for non U.S. passport holders. South America Cruises: United States citizens must carry a valid passport and a visa for entrance into Brazil. Non-U.S. citizens must carry a valid passport and appropriate visas. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months after date of travel. All guests should contact the appropriate embassy or consulate to confirm their individual requirements for entry. Guests without proper documentation will not be allowed to board the vessel and will be subject to full cancellation penalty. Transatlantic Cruises: United States and Canadian citizens must have valid passports. Aliens who are permanent resident of the U.S. must carry their Alien Registration Card and passport. All others must have valid passports and necessary visas. Guests without proper documentation will not be allowed to board the vessel and will be subject to full cancellation penalty. China and Vietnam For cruises calling at Sanya, visa is not required for guests participating to Costa Shore Excursions citizens. Passengers belonging to the USA cannot apply for individual transit visa and will be able to go ashore only through Costa Shore Excursions.You will be charged onboard for the relevant cost.However, should this situation alter, guests will be advised at the earliest possible opportunity.Please check current VISA requirements with the appropriate embassies or consulates prior to departing. Egypt - For all cruises to and from Egypt, a passport valid for at least 6 months after the ending date of the cruise is required. Please note that additional restrictions and requirements may exist for entrance into other countries. You are advised to check with local embassies and consulates for their requirements.