Cruise Documents You Must Have

The most critical document you will need to take on a cruise is a passport (this includes children and infants).

In some circumstances, a visa may also be required.

In 2004 the U.S. Congress passed legislation requiring Americans to possess passports (or an equivalent, chip-encoded identity card) in order to return to the United States from visits to Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean.

It is your responsibility to have your passport prior to travel.

It may take weeks (or months in some countries) to get a new passport.

Do not wait until the last minute to obtain your passport or other cruise documents needed to travel.

In fact, even if you are not thinking about traveling at this time, it would be a good idea to start applying for a passport now.

In the US, passports are good for 10 years. Passports issued to those under age 16 are good for five years.

To obtain a passport you must have a certified copy (not a facsimile or photocopy) of your birth certificate. You can get passport applications from any post office. You can also submit applications through the post office.

Get additional information from the US government on the subject of passport by visiting: the government's website.

See this website if you need a birth certificate.

Once you pay for your cruise, the cruise line provides the travel vouchers and other necessary items for you to travel.

These documents would include air, transportation and other vouchers if purchased as part of your package.

Of course, check everything for completeness. Make certain there are no errors.

Please read, "Have Your Cruise Agent Do A Double Check" (see link below). This web page could help you avoid potential problems.

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