How far in advance of cruise does Princess obtain VISA?

[BrandiGreg]

We are US passport holders doing an Australian cruise next month, for which Princess says they will be automatically obtaining our necessary Australian Visas. And I understand it is not a piece of paper, but is electronically attached to our passports. However, we are flying into Australia 18 days prior to the cruise. At what point will we have our Visas attached? How can we verify that the Visa has been attached to our passport before we fly off to Australia? Thanks

[CruiserBruce]

We were told Princess would obtain them 45 days prior for our Australian cruise next year. Understand your point. Be nice to have proof they have obtained the visas.

Edited October 5, 2014 by CruiserBruce

[BrandiGreg]

The cruise starts in 43 days. Hmmm.....one would think Princess would email you with verification and perhaps some kind of reference number or something. I may have to call them Monday.

[beg3yrs]

That's exactly why we declined having Princess get the visa for us. The cost is the same doing it yourself and you absolutely know when it's done.

[Dietemann]

If you are using a TA ask them to get confirmation from Princess, otherwise contact Princess and ask for confirmation email. We went the TA route and she forwarded Princess confirmation to us after I requested it. 45 days sounds about right since that is also the final date to cancel EZAir.