I'm going on a cruise to the bahamamas(might have spelled wrong) but i'm not flying in i'm flying into orlando,fl do i need a passport. or will my birth certifcate be enough
2007-03-04 22:02:45 · 6 answers · asked by cabbagepatch_cares 1 in Travel ➔ Travel (General) ➔ Packing & Preparation
There are no passport requirements for re-entering the states via cruises until Dec 31, 2007.
As early as January 1, 2008, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda by land or sea (including ferries), may be required to present a valid passport or other documents as determined by the Department of Homeland Security. While recent legislative changes permit a later deadline, the Departments of State and Homeland Security are working to meet all requirements as soon as possible. Ample advance notice will be provided to enable the public to obtain passports or passport cards for land/sea entries.
So if you are returning to the states before this date, then no passport is required (but it couldn't hurt to get one, my wife and I did in the event that some unforeseen circumstance may require us to FLY back due to an emergency).
Flying & land-based travel began in January 23, 2007, but cruising has been given a special extention.
Have a safe & enjoyable cruise.
2007-03-04 22:15:18 · answer #1 · answered by jason29445 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There has been a change in the passport requirements for the United States as of January of 2006. You need a passport to re-enter the United States if you go ANYWHERE that is not a US state or territory. That includes the Bahamian Islands. You can read about the new requirements at the link provided.
2007-03-04 22:12:56 · answer #2 · answered by zaffaris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you want a passport to get into any u . s . no count number number the way you enter except for Canada even as arriving form the U.S. all you want is a drivers license & beginning certificate or passport.
2016-12-05 06:30:40 · answer #3 · answered by coratello 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as your flying portion of the trip in from one location in the US to another location in the US you do not need a passport.
2007-03-05 01:20:52 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To my knowledge you only need a passport to cross a border. Even to canada or mexico.
2007-03-04 22:13:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need passport when entering another country even when driving.
2007-03-04 22:10:28 · answer #6 · answered by d_generate3000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋