Explore Asia with AIDA and TUI Cruises
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Route: Bangkok to Dubai
Asian Tradition and Ancient Cultures
Most ports on this route are visa-free for EU passport holders. However, specific visas are required for certain stops:
- India: Required for Mumbai, Murmugao, and Cochin visits.
- Vietnam: Required for Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang visits.
Route: Bangkok to Shanghai
Most ports can be visited visa-free by travelers with EU passports. Vietnam excursions (Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang) require a regular visa. Ports in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Japan are visa-free. For Shanghai, the visa-free transit policy usually applies for immediate return flights.
Route: Dubai to Singapore
For shore excursions in India (Mumbai) and Sri Lanka (Colombo), electronic visas are required. Both can be applied for online quickly without sending away your physical passport.
Route: Tianjin to Japan (Round Trip)
For cruises starting in Beijing/Tianjin and visiting Japanese ports (Nagasaki, Kagoshima, Nakagusuku), a **Chinese Double Entry Visa** is required. German citizens can visit Japanese ports visa-free.
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