zorky12 Posted May 20, 2022 #1 Share Posted May 20, 2022 We sail tomorrow on Symphony. All documents entered and negative Covid test. Just realized my youngest daughter. 16 now her passport expires in July 2022. All of our expires in 2027 so I didn’t catch hers was not the same. It’s not expired so I don’t know why it would be an issue but I read that a passport needs to be good for 6 months after sailing. When I booked the cruise and entered all the info it accepted her information. Just seeing if anyone knows if we will have any issue? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverbeenhere Posted May 20, 2022 #2 Share Posted May 20, 2022 May be an issue. Bring birth certificate. Practice your “very surprised” look. But don’t bring it to anyones attention. that’s my advice. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lane Hog Posted May 20, 2022 #3 Share Posted May 20, 2022 Shouldn't matter in any of the ports you're supposed to go to except maybe St. Maarten, and even there I don't think it will matter since she's a minor and with you. The six month rule applies to a small handful of countries who are afraid you'll overstay a tourist visa. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CaptainBazz Posted May 20, 2022 #4 Share Posted May 20, 2022 From the RCI website it states: Passport Book or Passport Card, valid for at least six months after your cruise, is recommended. No Passport? Bring a state-certified U.S. Birth Certificate + a valid Driver's License or picture ID issued by the government for age 16 and older. Only says recommended so bring the other documents and I would think you would be ok. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OCSC Mike Posted May 20, 2022 #5 Share Posted May 20, 2022 (edited) Don't sweat it. You don't even need a passport to travel on a closed loop cruise from the US. You can use a DL/government ID and birth certificate. No one will care about a valid passport that doesn't go out 6 months. Edited May 20, 2022 by OCSC Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zorky12 Posted May 20, 2022 Author #6 Share Posted May 20, 2022 Awesome thank you for your thoughts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogbay Posted May 20, 2022 #7 Share Posted May 20, 2022 46 minutes ago, neverbeenhere said: May be an issue. Bring birth certificate. Practice your “very surprised” look. But don’t bring it to anyones attention. that’s my advice. Best answer, i say forgiveness is better than asking permission. 😌 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broadwaybaby123 Posted May 20, 2022 #8 Share Posted May 20, 2022 If you bring her driver's license and birth certificate, it shouldn't be an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfone Posted May 24, 2022 #9 Share Posted May 24, 2022 I am also concerned , we are doing a Boston to Montreal Canada one way cruise, and then Montreal to Boston on way. I just read about the 6 months beyond travel date (my pp renews in Dec. 2022 but my trip is June 2022, next month with a few days short of the exact 6 months) i called customs they said it was not a problem but that's not what it says on the HAL website. and they said to check with HAL which I'm on hold waiting for a rep. We are on hold for 24 hours before payment. If any one knows first hand I thought I'd ask due to time restraint. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles4515 Posted May 24, 2022 #10 Share Posted May 24, 2022 2 hours ago, surfone said: I am also concerned , we are doing a Boston to Montreal Canada one way cruise, and then Montreal to Boston on way. I just read about the 6 months beyond travel date (my pp renews in Dec. 2022 but my trip is June 2022, next month with a few days short of the exact 6 months) i called customs they said it was not a problem but that's not what it says on the HAL website. and they said to check with HAL which I'm on hold waiting for a rep. We are on hold for 24 hours before payment. If any one knows first hand I thought I'd ask due to time restraint. Thanks You don't need six months for those sailings. Don't stress out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfone Posted May 25, 2022 #11 Share Posted May 25, 2022 4 hours ago, Charles4515 said: You don't need six months for those sailings. Don't stress out. Thanks, the HAL website contradicts the guidelines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ky Bill Posted May 25, 2022 #12 Share Posted May 25, 2022 (edited) I traveled on EOS in March the cruise ended on March 7th. My PassPort expired on March 12th, 2022. I didn't catch it until just before the cruise. I presented my documents including the passport and said nothing. About 5 minutes later we were on the ship looking for our muster station. My recommendation is don't bring attention to your situation and all will be well. I now have a new passport ready for our August cruise. Bill Edited May 25, 2022 by Ky Bill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles4515 Posted May 25, 2022 #13 Share Posted May 25, 2022 54 minutes ago, Ky Bill said: I traveled on EOS in March the cruise ended on March 7th. My PassPort expired on March 12th, 2022. I didn't catch it until just before the cruise. I presented my documents including the passport and said nothing. About 5 minutes later we were on the ship looking for our muster station. My recommendation is don't bring attention to your situation and all will be well. I now have a new passport ready for our August cruise. Bill They didn’t say anything because all you needed for that sailing was a valid passport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_BJ Posted May 25, 2022 #14 Share Posted May 25, 2022 site has list of counties with 6 month requirement and 3 month requirement as of Dec 2021. https://visaguide.world/tips/passport-6-month-rule/ Passport 6 Month Rule 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinfanatic Posted May 25, 2022 #15 Share Posted May 25, 2022 The 6 month rule for passport expiring is in the case you are flying to the country, not arriving on a ship. You don't need to be worrying. She has a valid passport up to the day coming home. Leave the birth certificate home 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinfanatic Posted May 25, 2022 #16 Share Posted May 25, 2022 On 5/20/2022 at 4:36 PM, neverbeenhere said: May be an issue. Bring birth certificate. Practice your “very surprised” look. But don’t bring it to anyones attention. that’s my advice. Wrong! A valid passport is all that is needed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailor05 Posted May 25, 2022 #17 Share Posted May 25, 2022 I sailed last June with a passport that expired in July. They reminded me at the port to get it renewed but NO issues whatsoever. It was a last minute cruise and with the pandemic I just wasn't giving it any thought. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deliver42 Posted May 25, 2022 #18 Share Posted May 25, 2022 I've never seen them check dates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverbeenhere Posted May 25, 2022 #19 Share Posted May 25, 2022 1 hour ago, cruisinfanatic said: Wrong! A valid passport is all that is needed Wrong, actually the answer is correct, it maybe an issue. I didn’t claim that the individual wouldn’t get on the ship, but it may cause a port agent to try to deny embarkation… thus an issue. just say’n. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BND Posted May 25, 2022 #20 Share Posted May 25, 2022 She'll be fine. It's valid for the time period of the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles4515 Posted May 25, 2022 #21 Share Posted May 25, 2022 2 minutes ago, neverbeenhere said: Wrong, actually the answer is correct, it maybe an issue. I didn’t claim that the individual wouldn’t get on the ship, but it may cause a port agent to try to deny embarkation… thus an issue. just say’n. Stop spreading fear and misinformation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinfanatic Posted May 26, 2022 #22 Share Posted May 26, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, neverbeenhere said: Wrong, actually the answer is correct, it maybe an issue. I didn’t claim that the individual wouldn’t get on the ship, but it may cause a port agent to try to deny embarkation… thus an issue. just say’n. You're making stuff up now. Show me one instance where that has ever happened. If it had, it would be well documented here Edited May 26, 2022 by cruisinfanatic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy toes Posted May 26, 2022 #23 Share Posted May 26, 2022 On 5/20/2022 at 4:39 PM, CaptainBazz said: From the RCI website it states: Passport Book or Passport Card, valid for at least six months after your cruise, is recommended. No Passport? Bring a state-certified U.S. Birth Certificate + a valid Driver's License or picture ID issued by the government for age 16 and older. Only says recommended so bring the other documents and I would think you would be ok. IF she isn't yet a driver and does not have a state issued drivers license, you can go get her a state issued ID card that is much like a license. We have one for the kids too young to drive. They have helped in so many situations. This has actually happened to me in the past. While the passport is the easiest and best ID to use when traveling, a closed loop cruise allows a birth certificate and drivers license to be used. Just bring all the items so you can be ready IF/when someone notices the date on your passport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles4515 Posted May 26, 2022 #24 Share Posted May 26, 2022 3 minutes ago, sandy toes said: Just bring all the items so you can be ready IF/when someone notices the date on your passport. There is nothing to notice except that the passport is valid! There is no need to bring a birth certificate. Sheesh. Use your brains people. Why would a birth certificate be acceptable and a valid passport not be...... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinfanatic Posted May 26, 2022 #25 Share Posted May 26, 2022 1 minute ago, Charles4515 said: There is nothing to notice except that the passport is valid! There is no need to bring a birth certificate. Sheesh. Use your brains people. Why would a birth certificate be acceptable and a valid passport not be...... EXACTLY 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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