What Is Needed To Get A US Passport
U.S. citizens on closed-loop cruises (cruises that begin and end at the same port in the U.S.) will be able to enter or depart the country with proof of citizenship, such as a government-issued birth certificate and laminated government issued picture ID, denoting photo, name and date of birth.
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A U.S. citizen under the age of 16 will be able to present either an original, notarized or certified copy of his or her birth certificate, a Consular Report of Birth Abroad issues by DOS, or Certificate of Naturalization issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Note: Baptismal papers and hospital certificates of birth are not acceptable. Voter registration cards or Social Security cards are not considered proof of citizenship.
International Travel
A valid passport is required; visas are required where they apply. This includes Europe, Asia, Central and South America.
Effective June 1, 2009 only a valid passport (unless otherwise noted below) or other WHTI compliant document will be accepted for entry or re-entry into the United States.
For a list of all approved documents visit the state department website.
Always check with your cruise line before sailing to confirm documentation.
This article has been copied with the expressed permission from Doug Parker of Cruise Radio on 2Oct2012