Cookieladylozano Posted June 1, 2020 #1 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Husband has a Permanent Resident card with NO expiration date. He also has a valid drivers license. The Carnival website says that if his card does not have a expiration date on front of card..then it’s considered an old version & they recommend to apply for a new one. It says it’s RECOMMENDED but not required. Are we safe to book our cruise? The resident alien card is indefinite with no expiration date on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwimum Posted June 1, 2020 #2 Share Posted June 1, 2020 34 minutes ago, Cookieladylozano said: Husband has a Permanent Resident card with NO expiration date. He also has a valid drivers license. The Carnival website says that if his card does not have a expiration date on front of card..then it’s considered an old version & they recommend to apply for a new one. It says it’s RECOMMENDED but not required. Are we safe to book our cruise? The resident alien card is indefinite with no expiration date on it. I am also on a Permanent Resident card, mine has an expiration date. The requirement to renew the cards changed maybe 20 years ago, and are now valid for a 10 year period. I would highly recommend renewing the card. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted June 1, 2020 #3 Share Posted June 1, 2020 USCIS states that the Green Card without an expiration date is supposed to be renewed. https://my.uscis.gov/exploremyoptions/renew_green_card 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookieladylozano Posted June 1, 2020 Author #4 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Thank you! This helps a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAllenTCY Posted June 1, 2020 #5 Share Posted June 1, 2020 You will also need proof of citizenship that neither a drivers license or Residency Card provide. A passport is best. David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LotusLane Posted June 2, 2020 #6 Share Posted June 2, 2020 (edited) 6 hours ago, DAllenTCY said: You will also need proof of citizenship that neither a drivers license or Residency Card provide. A passport is best. David We never needed to bring proof of citizenship when sailing. Your green card and ID is sufficient if you're not a US citizen. Our most recent sailing was 2 years ago. Edited June 2, 2020 by LotusLane 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyannea Posted June 2, 2020 #7 Share Posted June 2, 2020 I was in the same boat - I made an appointment with homeland security (go online today to set the appointment- it took me 6wks for the first opening) During the appointment, they gave me a letter stamped, saying that I could travel for the next 6 months out of the country with my old card and the letter. I also brought my birth certificate along, as per their suggestion and had no problems. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted June 2, 2020 #8 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Whether or not you need a passport in addition to the Green Card depends on where you are cruising to. While the Green Card is sufficient for CBP for leaving/returning to the US, as the first paragraph in the OP's screenshot of the Carnival policy states, you must contact all the embassies or consulates of the countries where the ship will make port calls, and determine if they require a passport or visa, since the WHTI does not apply to US Green Card holders. The Green Card establishes residency for these countries, but does not establish citizenship, so a passport may be required. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted June 2, 2020 #9 Share Posted June 2, 2020 41 minutes ago, chengkp75 said: Whether or not you need a passport in addition to the Green Card depends on where you are cruising to. While the Green Card is sufficient for CBP for leaving/returning to the US, as the first paragraph in the OP's screenshot of the Carnival policy states, you must contact all the embassies or consulates of the countries where the ship will make port calls, and determine if they require a passport or visa, since the WHTI does not apply to US Green Card holders. The Green Card establishes residency for these countries, but does not establish citizenship, so a passport may be required. This. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookieladylozano Posted June 2, 2020 Author #10 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Now we have a problem. I just called the Mexican Consulate but was told they are NOT taking applications for new passports 😟 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAllenTCY Posted June 2, 2020 #11 Share Posted June 2, 2020 There may be exclusions....especially since you have a trip already planned. I would try to get an appointment and see if you qualify. David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine5715 Posted June 2, 2020 #12 Share Posted June 2, 2020 1 hour ago, Cookieladylozano said: Now we have a problem. I just called the Mexican Consulate but was told they are NOT taking applications for new passports 😟 Try an expeditor service? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookieladylozano Posted June 2, 2020 Author #13 Share Posted June 2, 2020 I have already called but was told they are absolutely NOT taking appointments for passports. 🤷♀️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAnative1 Posted June 2, 2020 #14 Share Posted June 2, 2020 3 hours ago, Cookieladylozano said: Now we have a problem. I just called the Mexican Consulate but was told they are NOT taking applications for new passports 😟 If you are cruising only into Mexico ports, you only have to worry about his permanent resident card being up to date. I had my mom with us a few years back doing the Mexican Riviera and all she needed was her permanent resident card. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAllenTCY Posted June 2, 2020 #15 Share Posted June 2, 2020 Your husband will need a passport to cruise if he was born in Mexico and resides in the US. Of course it makes no sense, especially if the ship is sailing to Mexico only. David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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