Passport?

[ddunn]

hey everyone..

What is the requirements now for cruising? Do you need a passport?

 

We have ours, but we just realized our Granddaughter's expires in september.

We are going on a cruise in sept, and I am not sure we can get it renewed by then.

 

Can she get on ship with birth certificate?

I know at one time passports were needed, then they put a delay on it.....

What is it currently?

 

Thanks!

Denise

[Nuttycruisegirl]

Where are you going? Caribbean itineraries you will be fine with a ID and her Birth Certificate. I am going that route for my son In November. :)

[Nuttycruisegirl]

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html

 

Here is a link to the Government site with more info! :)

[ddunn]

We are doing the western.....cozumel, belize, roatan and Grand caymen...

 

I need to get her passport out of safe and see the date it expires.....but i know it is in sept...

 

If it is sept 30th, I will be ok..we cruise the 14-21st.

 

I have to get hers renewed!!

We have custody of her, but we have to get her mother to sign for the renewal.....and now, they are saying both parents have to sign......and good lord.....I have no idea where the dad is!

He didnt sign the first time.

 

She is 8, and we have raised her.

 

thanks!

Denise

[ddunn]

Thanks Jenn!! that was really helpful.

 

Denise

[Philip217]

Passport is still not required to cruise so long as she has the proper ID and birth certificate.

 

However you should be aware that she will not be able to fly back to the USA for ANY reason (like medical emergency) without a valid passport.

It's a long bus ride from Belize to Florida with a broken leg.

[lovinthesea123]

On the one parent only thing - Our family is in the same position, and if you write on the letter something like "fathers current wherabouts unknown", you will be fine (says the Customs officer at Port Canaveral :p)

[ddunn]

do u mean to obtain a passport, or to get on the ship????

 

Denise

[Hurricane Girl]

do u mean to obtain a passport, or to get on the ship????

 

Denise

 

to obtain a passport.(I think)...

You will be fine with her bc to get on the ship and have the court papers stating you have custody of the child. I would also have a notorized letter from the mother giving her permission to take her out of the country. I have used the notorized letters several times for three different children and have never been asked to see any of them...but you never know. Remember, as someone said...any medical reason and you would not be able to fly her back into the US. I hope this helps.

[sixgun8]

just FYI

 

now for those that are leaving and returning from US ports on cruise ships or just crossing the borders on foot, you can get the passport card now. Just like a license, but I beleive it is less expensive, so for the cruisers, it's a cheaper alternative that has all the benefits. It will not work, however, if you get left behind in port and decide to fly back to the US.