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Secure Flight Program

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has implemented a new policy, Secure Flight Program, that requires specific passenger data to be collected and provided prior to your flight departure. Under Secure Flight, airlines will gather a passenger’s full passport name, date of birth and gender when making an airline reservation to determine if the passenger is a match to the No Fly or Selectee lists.

It is very important that your full name matches your passport exactly, including any middle names. By providing this information in advance, most passengers will not experience any differences from the way they traveled before. It is important to ensure the data provided exactly matches the document presented at time of check-in. This information will be required in order for a boarding pass to be issued by the airline; if this data is not provided or is incorrect, it could cause a delay during the check-in process. For more information about this new policy, please visit the TSA website here.

Passports

Due to airline security measures, your passport name must match your airline ticket name or you may be denied boarding. Your passport’s expiration date must be at least six months after your return from your trip; if it is not, you should renew your passport.

Visas

If you are traveling with us to China, Russia or Egypt, you will need a visa. As a service to guests, visas are available from an independent third party upon request. If you would like to obtain your visa through our partner, please visit their website here and download a visa kit. Complete and return the forms to the visa company in a timely manner so that you will have your documentation in time to travel—the timing is explained within the kit instructions. Should you decide to obtain a Russian visa directly instead of using the kit, you will need to contact Viking River Cruises for an Invitation Letter. You may download a Request Form for this letter here. If you are traveling to Egypt, you may either obtain your visa in advance or purchase it upon arrival at the exchange counter in the airport arrival area before immigration. Payment can be made in Egyptian pounds, American dollars or by credit card; the cost is $15 US or about 85 Egyptian pounds.

Note: Viking River Cruises accepts no responsibility for obtaining required visas nor for advising guests of visa or other immigration requirements.

Pre-trip information

Shortly after you make your reservation, you will receive a letter and invoice by mail along with a small packet of pre-trip information. A more extensive pre-trip information kit can be found here. Packing tips, weather charts and other details that may be helpful in planning your trip can be accessed by selecting the On the Ship section from the menu above.

Distribution of travel documents

Tickets and other travel documents will be issued approximately 3 weeks prior to departure. All early document requests will be charged a $25 early processing fee. Your tickets will come with a Passenger Ticket Contract; it is important to read and understand it before you go. You may view this contract on our site at any time using these links:

Passenger Ticket Contract for Europe, Russia and Ukraine

Passenger Ticket Contract for China and Egypt

Passenger Ticket Contract for Europe, Russia and Ukraine

Passenger Ticket Contract for China and Egypt

Cost of the Program

The cost of coverage depends on the cost of your trip. Here are the costs per person. Remember, you must purchase the coverage within 14 days of your initial trip deposit (or add it within 14 days of booking if full trip payment was required at time of booking), and not be disabled from travel at time of payment, in order to qualify for the pre-existing condition waiver.