passport

[buzz2400]

A friend of mine is going on a cruise to cozumal and jamaica. She is a us citizen and has proof and a CT driver's license (that has her picture). It is recommended that she have a passport but she does not want to get one. Is she alright with her proof of us citizenship and driver's license.

 

[Rence]

Some cruielines are now requiring passports even though the ports visited do not require them. I heard that this is because the cruiselines believe that there is a strong possibility that the countries involved may change their passport requirements in the near future with very little notice. Remember, the country involved can set any requirements it wants reguarding identification requirements.

Other cruiselines are strongly recommending passports, but have not yet wanted to make it required.

I believe that Cozumel requires a passport for visitors staying on the island but does not yet requires it for people in transit (staying less than a day), but some believe that this could change at anytime.

Some believe that in the near future, passports will be required in most countries, it is only a matter of time.

Her cruiseline is the final authority on what she will need to board. So if her cruiseline is not requiring a passport, she should be OK, but there is a reason that they are recommending it.

Times are changing, I'll second the cruiselines recommendation.

 

[SeaSpray]

An adult passport is valid for 10 years. I think they are well worth the small investment. They are not currently required for most cruise destinations, but if you ever had an emergency while in port, you'd wish you had it.

I have read similar articles that indicate that passports will be required in the not too distant future. I feel much better knowing that we (DSs, DH, and I), have passports whenever we leave US soil.

P.S. Does your friend have a birth certificate with a raised seal? What is her "proof of US citizenship"?? She should definitely ask the cruise line if that, along with her CT license, is enough.


Hope this helps, and I hope your friend has a great trip

 

[tvguy]

Get the passport.