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.......... I am going to the Bahamas in January, do I need to have a passport to travel form Atlanta, GA, to the Bahamas?

If so, how much is it? How long does it take to obtain??

2006-12-08 06:27:02 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel Travel (General) Packing & Preparation

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you need a passport to leave a country, you have to fill out the form which takes as long as you want to then about up to 6 weeks after you send it

2006-12-08 06:35:31 · answer #1 · answered by Myra 2 · 0 0

When in January are you traveling? Starting on January 23, 2007, a valid passport will be required to fly internationally from/to U.S. including from/to places on this side of the world like mexico, canada, and the bahamas where passengers have been able to show a certified copy of their birth certificate as proof of citizenship instead of a passport. The state department keeps postponing the date to give people more time to get passports, but as of today, this is the current deadline.

You can apply at courthouses or certain post offices that accept passport applications; however, the normal processing time is TWO-THREE MONTHS. They can "expedite" it, so you receive your passport in the mail in THREE-FOUR WEEKS. Be wary if they tell you it will be faster because this is crunch time. Everyone is applying for passports now, and the passport agency is backed up. Cost for a first-time adult passport is $97 normal or $157 expedited plus cost of photos and shipping to and from the passport agency. www.travel.state.gov/passport

If you need a passport faster, there are companies that specialize handling rush emergency passports. They have special relationships with the passport agency. One company is International Visa Service 1-800-627-1112. They have an office inside the Atlanta airport and another office in Sandy Springs (Atlanta). They can have your passport issued in one business day.

2006-12-08 20:43:08 · answer #2 · answered by just_treva 4 · 0 0

Yes, any US citizen travelling ANYWHERE outside the US borders will need a passport in January.
Go to the post office and apply today. It takes several weeks to get one, even with Rush processing and delivery.
Take along 2 passport-sized photos, taken at Kinkos, Walmart, or someplace like it. Sometimes the post office can/will take the photos.

Expect to spend about $100 or more per passport.

2006-12-08 14:39:00 · answer #3 · answered by Mmerobin 6 · 0 0

yes you do. Thank the Secretary of Paranoia for that one. Americans need a passport to get back into their own country from anywhere in the world via airplane as of late January.

It takes 4-8 weeks or longer if it's busy. You can pay extra for express, which is probably the smarter thing to do- either that or postpone your trip.

2006-12-08 14:42:10 · answer #4 · answered by pastrbuzz 3 · 0 0

Find the nearest passport office that can do same day service for you. There is additional fees for this, but since the new rules go into effect next month I am sure there are going to be long delays in even expedited service.

2006-12-10 09:52:50 · answer #5 · answered by Taffy Saltwater 6 · 0 0

I'm not sure if it's been enacted yet but very soon you will need a passport to go anywhere outside the US.

I got mine within a week but the GOV was paying for it. I think it took my mom a few weeks to get her's, I don't remember how much it was though.

Check online
http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html

2006-12-08 14:36:36 · answer #6 · answered by PK 2 · 0 0

If your leaving after the 23rd then yes you do need one and they cost about $100, you need to go to the post office to get the form and I suggest going to Walgreens to get the photo they're the cheapest, it takes 30days to process the info.

2006-12-08 15:16:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

yes you need 1 ,how long it takes to obtain god only knows

2006-12-08 14:31:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

http://travel.state.gov/ That website will tell you all you need to know about traveling documents needed.

Have a great trip!

2006-12-08 15:07:42 · answer #9 · answered by ? 7 · 1 0

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