I already asked my trvael agent if we need a passport to take a cruise to the bahamas and she said no. All we need is a digital license and birth certificate. I have the copy with the raised seal, not my original. Will this be accepted?
2007-06-14 02:39:43 · 12 answers · asked by ir_dianna 2 in Travel ➔ Caribbean ➔ Bahamas
Yes you can enter the Bahamas with a raised seal birth certificate and license. You must also have a return ticket home. Its only the US who changed their entry requirements, however on June 15, 2007, the House of Representatives voted to hold off enforcing the passport law until 2008. You will need to apply for a passport and receive a receipt from the State Department saying that you applied for one. While you are waiting for it, you can use your birth certificate and driver's license and show the immigration officials upon your return to the US this receipt for entry.
2007-06-16 07:19:21 · answer #1 · answered by The "L" Word 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would ask your travel agent whether they need the original or the copy. The copy should be fine since it has the seal though.
I'm also taking a cruise to the Bahamas, but they didn't say to bring that stuff, just the passport and these papers you had to fill out.
2007-06-16 11:37:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one actually answered my question...
I was not asking about a passport, clearly I already know I don't need one as I stated above. Again, It says I ASKED my TRAVEL AGENT. She said a Digital License and a BIRTH CERTIFICATE to travel VIA a Cruise. I am asking, if a certified copy with a raised seal will be accepted. Does any one know?
2007-06-14 04:43:12 · answer #3 · answered by Dianna 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes it will on carnival. Check with your cruise line. I always travel with carnival and i always use my birth certificate. As of December we all will need a passport so you might as well apply now. It is taking 10 weeks to come back and the price keeps going up on the passport also. Good luck
2007-06-14 06:04:06 · answer #4 · answered by Mr. President 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically you do not yet need a passport to travel by ship to the Bahamas, but some cruise lines are requiring that passengers have them Call the cruise line yourself or be VERY sure your agent has asked THEM.
2007-06-14 04:19:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would check again. The US DID lift the restrictions regarding passports until Septemeber to go to Mexico, the Bahamas and Bermuda.....ONLY UNTIL SEPTEMBER though. If are traveling before then, you may be okay but I would advise getting a passport because they may not allow you back in the United States.
2007-06-15 05:11:03 · answer #6 · answered by titobk74 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A certified copy is just as good as original. But I suggest you get a passport...time to buck up America and live like the rest of the world.
2007-06-16 15:48:21 · answer #7 · answered by Lotus Phoenix 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They actually prefer the one with the raised seal as it is considered a certified copy. We were hasseled before when my husband had the original issed to his parents that did not have a seal.
2007-06-15 11:41:08 · answer #8 · answered by amysaysrelax 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as mentioned the law re passports for travel has been suspended PROVIDED THAT YOU SHOW YOU HAVE APPLIED for a passport; and the law requiring passports now is for FLYING only; cruise travel is/was exempted till Jan 2008.
2007-06-14 03:15:27 · answer #9 · answered by yankee_sailor 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
No it wont u need a passport now, they made a new law not to long ago that you need one if traveling out of the U.S.
2007-06-14 02:48:46 · answer #10 · answered by Nicholas L 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋