With the new USA regulations to implement Passports as travel identification, I can’t help but to encourage you to DOUBLE CHECK your passport expiration date and to APPLY for a passport TODAY if you haven't already!
Last year, I had to assist my girlfriend’s college daughter in getting a new passport because her passport did not have the valid 6 month window for her travel period. The waiting period was unrealistic for our needs (long wait) and the last minute ordeal & stress was truly not a way to start off a trip. There are agencies that can expedite your passport process. But, it will COST YOU. So my suggestion is GET IT NOW and save your dollars for that fabulous souvenir.
PASSPORTS are REQUIRED FOR CRUISE TRAVEL to all International destinations. Additionally, Passports must be valid for at least six months after the last day of travel.
For information about obtaining a passport for the first time, or about renewing a passport, click here to visit the U.S. Department of State's Web site.
Saturday, February 9, 2008
DON’T DELAY • YOUR PASSPORT IS MANDATORY FOR OUR CRUISE!
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Speaking of Passports…
…In addition to the travel.state.gov website Diana provided earlier, here is a website for the US Postal Service. Many post office(s) in your city provide the opportunity for you to apply in person, or you may apply by mail with the proper forms. There is an additional fee for this of about $25, but it's a handy alternative.
The key is having 2 photographs to include with either your new application or renewal and then getting those out in time for processing. As Diana mentioned, your passport must be valid throughout the entire duration of the cruise AND six (6) months after the end of the cruise. Here’s the site where you can get info and download forms:
http://www.usps.com/passport/welcome.htm
You can get passport photos at some post office branches as well (about $15), or most camera shops and FedEx/Kinkos can take them for you, too. They need to be a specific size, so be sure you get them somewhere that will produce the right size and view required. New photos are required even if you are renewing your passport.
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