BIG_Steve Posted May 23, 2018 #1 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Will be going to Cuba on a cruise end of October. Our passports expire mid January. Is that going to fly? I know some countries want you to have 6 months left before it expires. Does anyone know the aprox turn around time currently for renewals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted May 23, 2018 #2 Share Posted May 23, 2018 It's my understanding from reading the boards that Cuba does require 6 months validity for cruise ship passengers. The last time I looked at a renewal thread it seems like the average turn around was 4 weeks or less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcdonaldbam Posted May 23, 2018 #3 Share Posted May 23, 2018 A google search reflected all the mass market cruise lines require 6 months validity after cruise dates. (Their ships, their rules). On recent threads people have written they have received their renew passports in 25-30 days without requesting expedited service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XBGuy Posted May 23, 2018 #4 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Steve, submit in your renewal documents, now. Why would you mess around? You'll get your new passports back in plenty of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG_Steve Posted May 24, 2018 Author #5 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Thanks folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmoo here Posted May 24, 2018 #6 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Will be going to Cuba on a cruise end of October. Our passports expire mid January. Is that going to fly? I know some countries want you to have 6 months left before it expires. Does anyone know the aprox turn around time currently for renewals? US Passports? According to the state department passports must be valid on day of entry. No requirement for how much longer the validity must be. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Cuba.html HOWEVER, this was also on the site: TOURIST VISA REQUIRED: Tourist travel to Cuba remains prhibited. You must obtain a license from the Department of Treasury or your travel must fall into one of 12 categories of authorized travel. See ENTRY, EXIT & VISA REQUIREMENTS below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted May 24, 2018 #7 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Thanks folks. You're welcome. Glad to see that you got bit by the cruise bug in 4/09 as bad as we did.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted May 24, 2018 #8 Share Posted May 24, 2018 some cruise lines require the 6 month rule even though Cuba may not if you have time just renew the passport now for peace of mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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