Passports

[Zace]

How soon should passports be renewed before expiration?

[Toto2Kansas]

Since some countries insist that your passport be valid for 6 months before expiration, I would suggest anytime in that area.

[LARGIN]

For more info, go here and read post #6

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=214933

[Druke I]

Agree - six months or more.

 

Renewed mine last Dec., 3 weeks turnaround time - pretty good I thought.

[kevinsac]

I always renew mine right AFTER the last trip during which the passport was valid. I'm always within a year of expiration when I do so......but, I also try to do it during a slow time of year.

 

In my family, having valid travel docs is important, since I have a lot of elderly family living overseas. I travel to Europe several times a year, often just for a long weekend (if I can get very cheap rates) just to see them. Often the planned trips are the major birthdays.....and last-minute trips have been funerals during the last few years. So, I can't delay....I need one at the ready at any time.

[Pam in CA]

The 6 months is correct. I believe it's supposed to be valid 6 months before you return, not leave.