Do I need a Passport?

[BlueTJCO]

I was reading that you do not need a passport to go to the virgin islands and re-enter into the States???

I'm just curious as I dont have a passport and was going to go get it taken care of and then I read that I wouldn't need a passport...... I am still going to get my passport but assuming the worst something went wrong or it took a long time to arrive, would I be ok?

Can anyone enlighten me please?

Leaving from: Puerto Rico
then:
Bridgetown, Barbados
Castries, St. Lucia
St. Johns, Antigua
Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

back to: Puerto Rico

[DRTYFN]

Why don't you ask the travel agent?

[ROX]

http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2006/76752.htm

We've been researching this topic for the upcoming 2008 Baja Run.

I'd just get the passports, and pay extra if you need them faster.:)

[Adam in CO]

You do need them now. We had to get them for the kids to go to BC this summer.

[BlueTJCO]

Why don't you ask the travel agent?

There isn't a travel agent.....Angie's father took care of it all.

[BlueTJCO]

You do need them now. We had to get them for the kids to go to BC this summer.

Cool...thanks.

[dochummer]

Are the passports for the children required if you're just driving to BC? I thought they were only required for flying...?

[ROX]

Are the passports for the children required if you're just driving to BC? Yes. Eventually you will need one to get back into the US. Might as well start the paperwork now.

[DennisAJC]

You do need them now. We had to get them for the kids to go to BC this summer.

:beerchug:

[Hmmm2]

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U.S. Citizen Passport Requirement

Air Travel

Beginning January 23, 2007, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling by air between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Bermuda will be required to present a valid passport to enter (or re-enter) the United States.

Cruise Travel

As early as January 1, 2008, subject to U.S. Government amendment, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda may be required to present a valid passport or other documents as determined by the Department of Homeland Security. The expiration of your passport must not occur within six (6) months of the scheduled termination date of your voyage.


Until that time, the following travel document requirements apply:

Children under 16 years of age do not require a picture ID.

OUR RECOMMENDATION

Royal Caribbean International strongly recommends that all guests travel with a valid passport during their cruise. This greatly assists guests who may need to fly out of the United States to meet their ship at the next available port should they miss their scheduled embarkation in a U.S. port; guests entering the U.S. at the end of their cruise; and guests needing to fly to the U.S. before their cruise ends, because of medical, family, personal or business emergencies, missing a ship's departure from a port of call, involuntary disembarkation from a ship due to misconduct, or other reasons.

Guests who cruise just prior to or after January 23, 2007, who need to fly to the United States before their cruise ends will likely experience significant delays and complications related to booking airline tickets and entering the United States if they do not have a valid U.S. passport with them.

For additional passport information visit www.travel.state.gov. Or if you prefer, contact Passport Express at www.passportservices.com/rci for applications and assistance.



If you are planning travel for 2007 or beyond, please take a minute to review the passport policy below. If you don't already have a valid passport, be sure to avoid the rush and give yourself plenty of time to apply for one. Once you've got a passport in hand, the whole world is yours to explore.



U.S. Citizen Passport Requirement


Until that time, the following travel document requirements apply:

International Travel A valid passport is required; visas are required where they apply. This includes Europe, Asia, Central and South America.
Domestic Travel For domestic travel which includes: the Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada, the Caribbean and Mexico, a passport (valid or expired) is highly recommended.
In the absence of a passport, a birth certificate (original or a certified copy), plus a picture ID card issued by a federal, state or local government agency is required.
A voter registration card or Social Security Card are not considered to be proof of citizenship.
Children under 16 years of age do not require a picture ID.

OUR RECOMMENDATION

Royal Caribbean International strongly recommends that all guests travel with a valid passport during their cruise. This greatly assists guests who may need to fly out of the United States to meet their ship at the next available port should they miss their scheduled embarkation in a U.S. port; guests entering the U.S. at the end of their cruise; and guests needing to fly to the U.S. before their cruise ends, because of medical, family, personal or business emergencies, missing a ship's departure from a port of call, involuntary disembarkation from a ship due to misconduct, or other reasons.

Guests who cruise just prior to or after January 23, 2007, who need to fly to the United States before their cruise ends will likely experience significant delays and complications related to booking airline tickets and entering the United States if they do not have a valid U.S. passport with them.

For additional passport information visit www.travel.state.gov. Or if you prefer, contact Passport Express at www.passportservices.com/rci for applications and assistance.


Call Royal Caribbean with questions at: 1-(866) 562-7625

[deserth3]

You should be able to get pictures and apply for a passport at a nearby postoffice.
http://www.usps.com/passport/

You can also fill out the application online. The software woun't let you print until all the corect blanks are filled in. You will nee Adobe to print. This also saves time when you hit the post office.