get PAT if cannot submit all docs/photos of passport, etc?

[ldo]

I booked 2 cabins for 8 persons. I won't have everyone's' passport and won't be able to scan/upload their photos as we're all in different locations. Can I still get a PAT at 30 days out? Anyone have experience how to handle this? thanks, Elaine

 

[jrapps]

I would just check-in at the 30-day mark and for those you don't have passports, just indicate you have Birth Certificates, get your PAT, then once you get the passports you can go in and edit those people to add details.

You still will need a photo as part of the process, just see if everyone can take their pictures and email them to you in advance.

 

[dreamer17555]

I would just check-in at the 30-day mark and for those you don't have passports, just indicate you have Birth Certificates, get your PAT, then once you get the passports you can go in and edit those people to add details.

You still will need a photo as part of the process, just see if everyone can take their pictures and email them to you in advance.

You will still need pictures of their birth certificates to check in.

 

[jrapps]

You will still need pictures of their birth certificates to check in.

You sure? I don't ever recall having to upload a photo of a birth certificate. Is that a recent change?

I know if you want to sail with birth certificate, you have to arrive at the port with it, but I've never had to upload it before.

 

[ldo]

will taking a selfie on an iphone and texting it work? is email better? also, if I say Birth Certificate, I don't need to upload the BC or any additional info--like city/state of issuance, ID number on BC, etc.? We have 8 adults. Can I do everyone in both cabins (linked together and booked under my account) in the same login? I read something about only being to upload 2 adults? And, if using PP, what if uploading doesn't work? Can I still get a PAT? I have had issues before (there is a random space on my BC in my name--been there for 40 years). PP wouldn't scan for United airlines last month. Fine for AA scan and never had an issue cruising, but never had to upload for a cruise.

 

[starry_solo]

will taking a selfie on an iphone and texting it work? is email better? also, if I say Birth Certificate, I don't need to upload the BC or any additional info--like city/state of issuance, ID number on BC, etc.? We have 8 adults. Can I do everyone in both cabins (linked together and booked under my account) in the same login? I read something about only being to upload 2 adults? And, if using PP, what if uploading doesn't work? Can I still get a PAT? I have had issues before (there is a random space on my BC in my name--been there for 40 years). PP wouldn't scan for United airlines last month. Fine for AA scan and never had an issue cruising, but never had to upload for a cruise.

Are you planning on doing this all on your phone? A computer is better which is why someone suggested it be emailed.

Have all the adults send you a picture of themselves and a separate picture of their documents that need to be uploaded.

Either way, computer or phone, you need to save the pictures to a storage device in order to upload.

 

[TheOneWithTheTriplets]

Are you planning on doing this all on your phone? A computer is better which is why someone suggested it be emailed.

Have all the adults send you a picture of themselves and a separate picture of their documents that need to be uploaded.

Either way, computer or phone, you need to save the pictures to a storage device in order to upload.

Agree with all of this. You don't need the originals to scan. Each party should send you their selfie and their passport as jpg photos.

Put that all in one folder, ideally renamed "John Smith Selfie" " John Smith Passport" etc for ease of use, and then put that folder on both your phone and your computer. Sometimes, one device starts acting up and you have to switch to the other...

 

[n2mm]

I always check my entire group in. When I started, each had to send me a picture (from phone) of their passports. Plus selfies from everyone. I put them all in my cruise folder.

get all your info from everyone. NO, you can not get your PAT until the picture process is completed. You can skip the credit card section, by saying you’ll pay cash onboard. Then modify later to add cc. You can skip transportation by saying you’ll drive to the port and modify later.

 

[Jack_Sparrow_NJ]

They will not process your online checkin until all of the documents are uploaded. If you use selfies make sure that there is a neutral background. Photo should include just head and shoulders. Pretty much the same as a passport photo. You can not use the same photo as your passport. Remember to bring all documents that were uploaded with you for embarkation.

 

[dreamer17555]

You sure? I don't ever recall having to upload a photo of a birth certificate. Is that a recent change?

I know if you want to sail with birth certificate, you have to arrive at the port with it, but I've never had to upload it before.

Yes it’s been like this since the online check-in. You need a picture of the birth certificate drivers license and a selfie or a passport in lieu of a birth certificate

 

[jrapps]

Yes it’s been like this since the online check-in. You need a picture of the birth certificate drivers license and a selfie or a passport in lieu of a birth certificate

Good to know. Maybe I've just always done passports for Disney cruises...

 

[Chipmunkmaniac]

if anyone of your party is not a US citizen you also need a printscreen of their ESTA or visum

 

[cvjw]

You sure? I don't ever recall having to upload a photo of a birth certificate. Is that a recent change?

I know if you want to sail with birth certificate, you have to arrive at the port with it, but I've never had to upload it before.

You have to upload a pic of your passport OR birth certificate for online checkin. Has been this way since sailings resumed last august. You can’t skip this step. Each section has to be completed before the next section opens. Selecting your PAT is at the end. No way to get one unless you complete the sections before it.

 

[RedHead0186]

As others suggested, have everyone send you a photo of their passport and photos ahead of time. Save them all in a folder on your computer with their names and "passport photo" or something similar in the filename. I was checking in myself and my parents, so that's what I did: have them send everything ahead of time.

Other tips: make a word document with everyone's info (address, DOB, passport #, etc.) so you can easily cut and paste when you get to those sections and everything is right in one spot. Also save all docs and photos to your cell phone, in case the website crashes and you have to switch to the app.

There's a great thread on this I found very helpful when doing online check-in for my cruise: https://www.disboards.com/threads/what-do-i-need-to-have-prepared-for-online-check-in.3885775/

 

[Bibbidi_Boo]

Yes it’s been like this since the online check-in. You need a picture of the birth certificate drivers license and a selfie or a passport in lieu of a birth certificate

Is this a since covid thing? I since I never remember doing the pictures before covid and our last cruise was feb 2020 and used birth certificates for kids.

 

[DCLCruiseFan09]

Is this a since covid thing? I since I never remember doing the pictures before covid and our last cruise was feb 2020 and used birth certificates for kids.

Yes. This process was added when they resumed sailing. Basically, you are doing what you used to do at the counter in the terminal on the computer online in advance.

 

[n2mm]

Yes. This process was added when they resumed sailing. Basically, you are doing what you used to do at the counter in the terminal on the computer online in advance.

yes, ive done it this way 7 times now. Sometimes it’s easy and other times a two-hour event. Along with the drill/assembly location procedures now, seems both of these changes are here for good. I at least got boarding group 2 on my upcoming cruise. Not #1, but it doesn’t look like that’s coming back.

add, the Heath form we use to do at checkin, is also done online the form of your cruise. It can be done via the app, or through an email dcl sends you. This has to be done before you can checkin at the terminal.

 

[RedHead0186]

Along with the drill/assembly location procedures now, seems both of these changes are here for good.

IMHO, the best thing to come out of COVID is the new drill/assembly location procedures. Much prefer watching a video and leisurely making my way to the muster station for a quick check-in as opposed to having to stand on a deck somewhere, squashed in like sardines, waiting for the inevitable latecomers that either didn't have any idea what to do or just didn't care that they made everyone else wait.

 

[n2mm]

IMHO, the best thing to come out of COVID is the new drill/assembly location procedures. Much prefer watching a video and leisurely making my way to the muster station for a quick check-in as opposed to having to stand on a deck somewhere, squashed in like sardines, waiting for the inevitable latecomers that either didn't have any idea what to do or just didn't care that they made everyone else wait.

I agree, this is great. We do it as soon as we board, then go to lunch.