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Immigration Requirements
 
 
Singapore
Malaysia
Thailand
Require Vaccination Book
China
China - Hainan(Sanya)
Hong Kong
Taiwan
Vietnam
 
 
VISA Requirements to enter Singapore

Foreigners holding travel documents issued by the following countries will require a visa to enter Singapore :
• Afghanistan
• Algeria
• Bangladesh* (Except Diplomatic / Official passport holders)
• Commonwealth of Independent States**
(Except Diplomatic / Official / Service passport holders for a stay of up to 30 days)
• Egypt
• India* (Except Diplomatic / Official passport holders)
• Iran
• Iraq
• Jordan* (Except Diplomatic / Official passport holders)
• Lebanon
• Libya
• Myanmar* (Except Diplomatic / Official passport holders)
• Nigeria* (Except Diplomatic / Official passport holders)
• People's Republic of China
(Except Diplomatic / Service / Public Affairs passport holders for a stay of up to 30 days)
• Pakistan
• Saudi Arabia*
• Somalia
• Sudan
• Syria
• Tunisia* (Except Diplomatic / Official passport holders)
• Yemen
• Holders of Hong Kong Document of Identity
• Holders of Macao Special Administrative Region (MASR) Travel Permit
• Holders of Palestinian Authority Passport
• Holders of Refugee Travel Document issued by Middle East Countries.
• Holders of Temporary Passport issued by United Arab Emirates.
 
Notes :
* Holders of Diplomatic / Official passport are exempted from visa requirements.
** Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) = Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan
Remarks: Above information are for reference only and subject to change without prior notice.
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Malaysia Immigration Regulation

Foreigners holding travel documents issued by the following countries will require a visa to enter Malaysia :
• Afghanistan
• Bangladesh
• Bhutan
• China / PRC
• Hong Kong (Certificate of Identify)
• Hong Kong (Document of Identify)
• India
• Myanmar
• Nepal
• Niger
• Nigeria
• Pakistan
• Senegal
• Singapore (Certificate of Identify)
• Sri Lanka
• Taiwan

Foreigners holding travel documents issued by the following countries will require visa and entry via airport only to enter Malaysia :
• Angola
• Burkina Faso
• Burundi
• Cameroon
• Cape Verde
• Chad
• Congo Republic
• Cote D'ivoire
• Djibouti
• Equate Guinea
• Ghana
• Liberia
• Madagascar
• Mali
• Mozambique
• Rwanda

Visitors from the following countries may enter Malaysia with Social Visit Pass for a period of 2 weeks :
• Iran
• Iraq
• Libya
• Macao Travel Permit
• Macao Portugal (Certificate of Identify)
• Palestin
• Syria

Visitors from the following countries may enter Malaysia with Social Visit Pass for a period of 1 month :
• Armenia
• Antigua & Bermuda
• Azerbsijian
• Bahamas
• Barbados
• Belarus
• Belize
• Bermuda
• Benin
• Bolivia
• Botswana
• Brunei
• Bulgaria
• Cambodia
• Chile
• Colombia
• Costa Rica
• Cyprus
• Dominica
• Equador
• Elsavador
• Estonia
• Fiji
• Gambia
• Georgia
• Ghana
• Greece
• Grenada
• Guyana
• Guatemala
• Haiti
• Hong Kong (Sar & Bno)
• Honduras
• Indonesia
• Nepal
• Jamaica
• Kenya
• Kiribati
• Kazakhstan
• Laos
• Latvia
• Lesotho
• Lithuania
• Malawi
• Maldives
• Macedonia
• Malta
• Macao Sar
• Mexico
• Mauritius
• Moldova
• Monaco
• Mongolia
• Nauru
• Namibia
• Nicaragua
• North Korea
• Panama
• Papua New Guinea
• Paraguay
• Philippines
• Portugal
• Russia
• Sao Tome & Principe
• Seychelles
• Sierra Leone
• Singapore
• Solomon Island
• Somali
• St Kitts & Nevis
• St Lucia
• St. Vincent
• Sudan
• Suriname
• Swaziland
• Slovania
• Tadjiskistan
• Tanzania
• Thailand
• Tonga
• Trinidad & Tobago
• Tuvalu
• Uzbekistan
• Ukraine
• Vietnam
• Venezuela
• Vanuatu
• Western Samoa
• Zambia
• Zimbabwe
• Zaire
• Other nationality than the above

Visitors from the following countries may enter Malaysia with Social Visit Pass for a period of 2 months :
• Turkey
• Turkmenistian
 

Visitors from the following countries may enter Malaysia with Social Visit Pass for a period of 3 months :
• Albania
• Algeria
• Argentina
• Australia
• Austria
• Bahrain
• Belgium
• Bosnia Herzegovina
• Brazil
• Canada
• Croatia
• Cuba
• Czech Republic
• Denmark
• Egypt
• Finland
• France
• Germany
• Hungary
• Iceland
• Ireland
• Italy
• Japan
• Jordan
• Kirghiztan
• Kuwait
• Lebanon
• Lienchesten
• Luxembourg
• Morocco
• Netherlands
• New Zealand
• Norway
• Oman
• Peru
• Poland
• Qatar
• Romania
• Saudi Arabia
• South Africa
• South Korea
• Spain
• St Vincent
• Sweden
• Switzerland
• St Marino
• Tunisia
• United Arab Emirates
• USA
• Uruguay
• United Kingdom
• Yemen

Prohibited Countries (Special Approval) :
• Israel
• Serbia Montrnegro
• Yugoslavia

Remark
• Malaysia Passport - International Passport (Red Cover) uses to travel at any country except Israel.
• Visas are issued by Malaysian Diplomatic Missions abroad. In countries where there is no Diplomatic representative of Malaysia, the British Consulate acts on behalf of Malaysia.
• For Israel & Yugoslavia - The Special approval only can be applied / obtained from Ministry of Home Affairs, Malaysia.
The above regulation are subject to changes by the Malaysian Authorities.
Remarks: Above information are for reference only and subject to change without prior notice.
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Thailand Immigration Requirements

List of countries with Visa Exemption to stay of Maximum 30 days in Thailand :
• Australia
• Austria
• Argentina
• Bahrain
• Belgium
• Brunei
• Canada
• Denmark
• Finland
• France
• Germany
• Greece
• Hong Kong/SAR
• Indonesia
• Iceland
• Ireland
• Israel
• Italy
• Japan
• Kuwait
• Luxembourg
• Laos
• Macao/SAR
• Malaysia
• Netherlands
• New Zealand
• Norway
• Oman
• Philippines
• Portugal
• Qatar
• Russia
• Singapore
• South Africa
• Spain
• Sweden
• Switzerland
• Turkey
• United Arab Emirates
• United Kingdom
• United Sates of America
• Vietnam
Remark : All other countries except above listed need VISA prior to arrive in Thailand

List of countries with Visa Exemption to stay of Maximum 90 days in Thailand :
• Brazil
• Chile
• South Korea
• Peru

The following visitors with Official & Diplomatic Passports may Thailand for a maximum period of 30 days without having to apply for a visa :
• PRC / China
• Cambodia (Diplomatic only)
• Laos
• Mongolia
• Myanmar
• New Zealands

The following visitors with Official & Diplomatic Passports may Thailand for a maximum period of 90 days without having to apply for a visa :
• Argentina
• Austria
• Belgium
• Bhutan
• Brazil
• Chile
• Czech Republic
• Croatia
• Germany
• Hungary
• Israel
• Italy
• India
• Japan
• Liechtenstein
• Luxemburg
• Malaysia
• Mexico
• Nepal
• Netherlands
• Oman
• Peru
• Philippines
• Poland
• Ramania
• Russia
• Singapore
• South Africa
• South Korea
• Switzerland
• Slovak Republic
• Tunisia

The following visitors can apply Visa on Arrival at International Airport, Check Point & Sea Port :
• Bhutan
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• Cyprus
• Czech Republic
• Estonia
• Hungary
• India
• Kazakhstan
• Latvia
• Lithuania
• Liechtenstein
• Maldives
• Mauritius
• Ukraine
• Poland
• Saudi Arabia
• Slovenia
• Slovakia
• Taiwan
Remarks: Above information are for reference only and subject to change without prior notice.
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The following countries that require vaccination book (Yellow Fever Book) for entry into Malaysia & Thailand are :
Africa
• Angola
• Benin
• Bolivia
• Brazil
• Burkina Faso
• Burundi
• Cameroon
• Central African Republic
• Chad
• Columbia
• Congo
• Cote D'ivoire
• Ecuador
• Equatorial Guinea
• Ethiopia
• French - Guiana
• Gabon
• Gambia
• Ghana
• Guinea
• Guyana
• Guniea Bissau
• Kenya
• Liberia
• Mali
• Mauritania
• Niger
• Nigeria
• Panama
• Peru
• Rwanda
• Sao Tome & Principe
• Senegal
• Sierra Leone
• Sudan
• Somalia
• Suriname
• Tanzania
• Togo
• Uganda
• Venezuela
• Zaire
South America
• Bolivia
• Brazil
• Colombia
• Equador
• French Guiana
• Guyana
• Panama
• Peru
• Suriname
• Venezuela
Additional Countries that require Yellow Fever Book for Thailand are :
• Coted' Ivoire
• Equatorial Guinea
• Mauritania
Remarks: Above information are for reference only and subject to change without prior notice.
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People's Republic of China (PRC)

ALL Country / Territory nationals do always require Visa when entry People Republic of China except below listed :
• Hong Kong Special Administration Region (1)
• Macau Special Administration Region (2)
• Republic of China (Taiwan) (3)
• Brunei (4)
• Japan (4)
• Singapore (4)
   
Remark :
• (1) & (2) Residents will use the ‘China Re-entry Permit / Card’ when entry PRC.
• (3) Residents will use the ‘Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents’ when entry PRC.
• (4) Ordinary passport holders from Brunei, Japan & Singapore enjoy visa free to access PRC for up to 15 days.
Remarks: Above information are for reference only and subject to change without prior notice.
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Hainan Visa Free Policy & Arrangement (For Foreigner re-entry Sanya)

According to the ‘Hainan Visa Free’ policy, passengers from the 26 nationalities who are granted Hainan Visa Free status to visit Sanya (Hainan Province) MUST be arranged and organized in group by a travel agency who is registered and authorized by the Authority and arrange necessary entry / exit arrangement.
• Austria
• Australia
• Canada
• Denmark
• Finland
• France
• Germany
• Indonesia
• Italy
• Japan
• Kazakhstan
• Korea
• Malaysia
• Netherlands
• New Zealand
• Norway
• Philippines
• Russia
• Singapore
• Spain
• Sweden
• Switzerland
• Thailand
• Ukraine
• United Kingdom
• United States of America
Remarks :
• The deadline for making application of HVF is Starres Closing for reservations and pre-cruise preparation.
• Those personal data of applicant (Name in full – English, Sex, Date of Birth, Passport no. & Nationality) are COMPULSORILY REQUIRED upon making HVF application for submission to the Sanya Immigration.
Remarks: Above information are for reference only and subject to change without prior notice.
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Hong Kong - Immigration Requirement

Hong Kong, SAR
Visitors holding travel documents issued by the following countries will require a visa to enter HKSAR
• Afghanistan
• Albania
• Angola
• Armenia
• Azerbaijan
• Bangladesh
• Belarus
• Burundi
• Cambodia
• Cameroon
• Congo (Democratic Republic of) / (Republic of)
• Costa Rican Provisinal passports
• Cote D’ivoire (Republic of)
• Cuba
• "Documento de identidad Y viaje" issued by Costa Rican Government
• Eritrea
• Ethiopia
• Georgia
• Grenada
• Iran
• Iraq
• Khazakstan
• Korea (Republic of), (North)
• Kyrgystan
• Laos
• Lebanon
• Liberia
• Libya
• Moldova (Republic of)
• Montenegro (Republic of)
• Myanmar
• Nepal
• Nicaragua
• Nigeria
• Pakistan
• Palestine (State of)
• Panama
• People's Republic of China
• Russian Federation
• Senegal
• Serbia (Republic of)
• Sierra Leone
• Solomon Islands
• Somalia
• Special Peruvian Passports
• Sri Lanka
• Sudan
• Syria
• Taiwan
• Tajikistan
• Togo
• Tongan National Passports
• Tongan Protected Persons Passports
• Turkmenistan
• Tuvalu
• Ukraine
• Uruguay
• Uzbekistan
• Vatican Service Passport
• Vietnam
• Persons holding 'Stateless' travel document
Remarks: Above information are for reference only and subject to change without prior notice.
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Taiwan, Region of China (ROC)

ALL nationals do always require Visa when entry Taiwan except below listed :
• Austria
• Australia
• Belgium
• Canada
• Costa
• Rica
• Czech Republic
• Denmark
• Finland
• France
• Germany
• Greece
• Iceland
• Ireland
• Italy
• Japan##
• Liechtenstein
• Luxembourg
• Malaysia
• Malta
• Monaco
• Netherlands
• New Zealand
• Norway
• Portugal
• Republic of Korea
• Singapore
• Spain
• Sweden
• Switzerland
• United of Kingdom
• United States of America
Remarks :
• A passoport with validity of a least six month after entry.
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Visa-exempt entry only applicable to formal passports, not including emergency, temporary or other informal passports.
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# Japanese Citizen is entitled to validity of passport at least three months, under same other requirements (unless otherwise stipulated by treaty or agreement)

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A confirmend return air ticket or an air ticket and a visa for the next destination, and a confirmed seat reservation for departure.

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Ports of entry : Taiwan Taoyuan Internatinal Airport, Kaohsiung International Airport, Kaohsiung Harbor, Keelung Harbor, Hualian Airport, Hualian Harbor, Taichung Harbor, Magong Airport, Taitung Airport and Taichung Airport.

Remarks: Above information are for reference only and subject to change without prior notice.
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Hong Kong - Immigration Requirement

Vietnam visa will be exempted for below passport holders.
Vietnam Visa will be exempted for below passport holders :
• Brunei
  Combodian
• Denmark
• Finland
• Indonesia
• Japan
• South Korea
• Laos
• Malaysia
• Norway
• Philippines
• Russia
• Singapore
• Swedan
• Thailand
Remarks :
• Applicable for all port-of-call in Vietnam. Passenger who should pay and make request via Star Cruises upon reservations. 
• Application of Visa - On Arrival (Transit) is applicable for all passengers (except PRC passport holder) who are holding a valid international passport.
• Those personal data of applicant which shown on passport (including: Name in full – English, Sex, Date of Birth, and Passport no. & Nationality) are COMPULSORILY REQUIRED upon making application for submission to the Immigration.
• Application & Handling fee (single entry) is USD25.00 per person. 
• The deadline for making this application is ‘Starres System’ closing for reservations on respective departure. (Please refer to the attached closing schedule)
Remarks: Above information are for reference only and subject to change without prior notice.
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