Passport question....

[NJRonbo]

Might as well ask here...

 

Doing a closed loop to Bermuda on the Summit (NJ -> Bermuda -> NJ)

Is a Passport required?

[stellarose]

a passport might be needed to submit the Bermuda authorization. 

[Charles4515]

4 hours ago, NJRonbo said:

Might as well ask here...

 

Doing a closed loop to Bermuda on the Summit (NJ -> Bermuda -> NJ)

Is a Passport required?

 

You can use a birth certificate and drivers license. 

[Charles4515]

4 hours ago, stellarose said:

a passport might be needed to submit the Bermuda authorization. 

 

The Bermuda Travel Authorization ends November 13. It was not needed though when the TA was required.. 

[stellarose]

Just now, Charles4515 said:

 

The Bermuda Travel Authorization ends November 13. It was not needed though when the TA was required.. 

really no more authorization? could my august trip by good to go?

[Charles4515]

Just now, stellarose said:

really no more authorization? could my august trip by good to go?

 

Really, no more authorization and no more $40 fee. 

[stellarose]

happy happy day. 1. no authorization for next summer (as of now) and 2. no testing!!!!

[SbbquilterUT]

The other consideration we have learned is that the rules for travelers arriving by plane for land stay may be different than cruise ship passengers who are transiting for the day.  

[NJRonbo]

It's amazing I can't Google the question regarding needing a passport to go to Bermuda and get a unified answer of agreement.

All persons traveling between the United States and Bermuda are required to present a passport to enter Bermuda or re-enter the United States

 

vs.

If you are cruising to Bermuda, then you don't necessarily need a U.S. passport book, but can use any of the following documents instead: U.S. passport card, Trusted Traveler card (Nexus, SENTRI, or FAST card), or an enhanced driver's license.

 

EDIT:

Okay, here is the official verbiage from Celebrity Cruise's website:

 

If you are cruising to Bermuda, then you don’t necessarily need a U.S. passport book, but can use any of the following documents instead: U.S. passport card, Trusted Traveler card (Nexus, SENTRI, or FAST card), or an enhanced driver’s license.

 

If you take a closed-loop cruise to Bermuda, you can leave your passport at home and travel instead with a state-issued ID and an original birth certificate.

 

Regardless, we always recommend traveling with a U.S. passport book, in case there are any inconveniences during your trip.

Edited November 7, 2022 by NJRonbo

[RTShaker]

For those referring to the 6 month rule, Here is the list of countries that have a reciprocal agreement waiving the requirement. Your passport need only be valid for your anticipated stay.

 

CBP technical requirements

 Here is the latest list of countries that allow, and can be seen on the CBP website for the 6 month club...

 

https://www.cbp.gov/document/bulletins/six-month-club-update

 

 

 

 

[m8zenblue]

I know everyone has different situations with passports. 
I applied for new passport in the midst of the pandemic and was to,d it would take at least 60 days, bummer. 
in fact, I got new passport with passport card in 3 weeks. 

[Luvcrusn]

DH got his renewed passport and passport card in 7 weeks 2 days mailed September 8, 2022.

[SHIP TRAVELER]

Just an up date on US passport delivery.  I sent my Passport renewal package by Priority mail on Oct. 27.  The new passport was delivered by USPS yesterday November 12.  This was a two week turnaround.  It went from Texas to Philadelphia for processing.  We did pay for the expedited service (around $60 I think) because of some on the delays we had read about here.  I can't tell you how glad I was to get the Passport back so promptly.  We were trying to hit a gap between trips and ended up with a month to spare.

[Mark_K]

On 11/5/2022 at 12:58 PM, mommyz said:

I was thinking more about if something happened medically and we had to stay behind.  That's when we would need valid passport to get home.  I have heard a few horror stories. Luckily travel insurance would fly us back home.  Trying to cover all bases!

Depending on the country, and the situation, you may need a passport valid for six months to enter the country (as opposed to transiting through it like you do on a cruise).

[kenb]

6 hours ago, Mark_K said:

Depending on the country, and the situation, you may need a passport valid for six months to enter the country (as opposed to transiting through it like you do on a cruise).

Check post #35.

 

[Mark_K]

21 hours ago, kenb said:

Check post #35.

 

Post #35 is about traveling to the US from the countries listed, not about being allowed to stay in those countries.

[zitsky]

On 11/5/2022 at 1:54 PM, tfred said:

I, and my SIL, both renewed passports this summer.  In both cases expedited took 3 weeks or so   I would get it done that way

 

We had to do an emergency renewal because *somebody* didn't realize his passport had expired.  We got it back in less than 2 weeks after submitting it to an outside agency that does the processing / expediting for you.  It was a bit nerve wracking.  Fortunately for us, *somebody* got Covid and our cruise was canceled.  So we didn't need the passport anyway.  😁

[MarKay525]

Thank you everyone for your feedback. It is reassuring to know that expedited service has returned to being expedited. Kay

[kenb]

1 hour ago, Mark_K said:

Post #35 is about traveling to the US from the countries listed, not about being allowed to stay in those countries.

You are right. Sorry

[20165]

We have the same situation with our son whos passport expires in jan and we are cruising in Dec.  We were stressed about getting a new one until my wife and i took  a cruise on silhouette last week and they didn't even look at our passports.   Not saying its a lock that will happen in december and we'll take his birth cert just in case, but they didnt seem overly concerned about passports in either check in or disembarkation.

 

Edited November 14, 2022 by 20165
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[zitsky]

14 hours ago, 20165 said:

We have the same situation with our son whos passport expires in jan and we are cruising in Dec.  We were stressed about getting a new one until my wife and i took  a cruise on silhouette last week and they didn't even look at our passports.   Not saying its a lock that will happen in december and we'll take his birth cert just in case, but they didnt seem overly concerned about passports in either check in or disembarkation.

 

But don’t they ask for passport info during check in?

[20165]

14 minutes ago, zitsky said:

But don’t they ask for passport info during check in?

Actually, that's a really good question.  We just handed them our passports 2 weeks ago when we boarded out of habit but i wonder what would happen if i handed them a drivers license or birth cert.  Ill give it a try next month.

[NJRonbo]

16 minutes ago, zitsky said:

But don’t they ask for passport info during check in?

Good question.

We are sailing for the first time on Celebrity next June.  Been looking at check-in videos and at one point the app asks for (I believe) a photo of your passport.   

[prmssk]

2 hours ago, zitsky said:

But don’t they ask for passport info during check in?

They asked for our documents in Tampa last week. It would be a huge oversight, if they forgot at embarkation. For itineraries that require a passport, that will be the only document they accept. For itineraries that accept an official birth certificate and photo ID, I’m sure they would accept those as well as a passport. 
 

You also show your documents to customs upon return, especially if traveling with a birth certificate. (For ports with facial recognition, those with passports may not actually present them when going through customs at disembarkation but not all ports have facial recognition yet.)

[20165]

2 minutes ago, prmssk said:

They asked for our documents in Tampa last week. It would be a huge oversight, if they forgot at embarkation. For itineraries that require a passport, that will be the only document they accept. For itineraries that accept an official birth certificate and photo ID, I’m sure they would accept those as well as a passport. 
 

You also show your documents to customs upon return, especially if traveling with a birth certificate. (For ports with facial recognition, those with passports may not actually present them when going through customs at disembarkation but not all ports have facial recognition yet.)

We had facial recognition last week when we disembarked in miami.  It was wonderful.  From the time we walked off the ship to a cab had to be no more than 5-10 minutes.  

We are sailing out of Ft Lauderdale next month.  Does anyone know if they have facial recognition?