Documentation question

[Babymoon]

I was born in England but moved to the US when I was a month old. I have never had a problem getting a voter registration card, social security, etc.

I called DCL to find out what I'd need to bring in order to sail. I have no passport and want to avoid the expense if at all possible. They told me to call INS. I called INS and they couldn't answer my question and told me to call the State Department. I was put on hold and haven't had a chance to call again.

Does anyone know what I'll need when I board? I've cruised twice before and just brought my birth certificate but that was before 9/11 and I know they've tightened things up since then.

 

[MICHELLENDEAN]

My only suggestion is to call Disney Cruise Line directly and ask what forms of ID are acceptable...I brought birth certificates, passports and licences!

 

[Señor Ferrari]

You need proof of citizenship. If your birth certificate does that (from you description, I'm unsure if you're a US citizen), then you should be fine with birth certificate and picture ID.

I think the only change in allowable documentation was/is that they no longer except an expired passport as proof of citizenship. The DCL web site says the following about documentation:


"All U.S. and Canadian citizens must travel with proof of citizenship, which is a valid passport, or certified birth certificate with a picture identification, or a certified naturalization certificate with a picture identification. Acceptable forms of picture identification are state or provincial driver's license with a picture, or federal, state, province, or local government photo I.D. card. Children 17 and under who are U.S. or Canadian citizens are only required to have proof of citizenship, excluding picture identification.

All Guests who are non-U.S. citizens residing in the United States will be required to travel with their Alien Registration Card (Green Card) and valid passports. All other Guests must have valid passports and necessary visas at time of embarkation. Travel documents required throughout the vacation are the responsibility of the Guest. Please consult with your travel agent, government agencies, embassies, or consulates to determine documentary requirements.

Any Guest traveling without proper documentation will not be allowed to board the vessel and no refund of cruise fare will be issued.

For all non-U.S. citizens, including Canadian citizens, travel documents will be collected at check-in by a Disney Cruise Line representative and a passport/Alien Resident Card receipt will be issued for presentation to Immigration Inspectors upon return to Port Canaveral."