Another Passport Scare - Help

[over the edge]

Thank you so much to everyone that offered their words of wisdom! I have decided not to renew my passport until after my November cruise. Hopefully everything will be fine.

 

I am now curious about the American passports. How long are they valid and at what price? We pay approx. $75 Canadian for the 5 year period. Not bad when you only need one or two, but for a family of 5, 6 or more, its pretty pricey!

 

Thanks again everyone! :)

[over the edge]

Schplinky, where in NS did you live??

 

From one Canadian to another, have a super cruise on the Freedom! :)

[Schplinky]

Schplinky, where in NS did you live??

 

From one Canadian to another, have a super cruise on the Freedom! :)

 

My dad have a government job so we moved a lot. I have lived mostly in Newport Corner (outside Windsor) but we also lived in Middleton, Kentville, Smiths Cove (near Dibgy), Truro and Lawrencetown. I've lived in Ottawa 20 years now.

[seamama1]

This is not something the other countries are imposing--this is an American response to 9/11 and all it entails. They don't care if you leave this country, they just don't want to let you back in!!!! That's why these new rules are being imposed--never mind that you can walk in from Mexico with NOTHING!!!! This whole thing is totally stupid and useless! It causes law-abiding people no end of paperwork and time-wasting, and accomplishes NOTHING!!!!!!

 

This 6 month rule is not new. It has applied for decades. Almost every country in the world requires that an arriving passenger hold a passport that will be valid AT LEAST 6 months after the trip is over. It is just a fact of life and what one expects when traveling.

 

And, they can deny boarding if your passport is not in order..

[Joie58]

Just got our passports last month, they are good for 10 years.

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[Lynnees]

Canadian passports are only good for 5 years.