Jul 11
mal v asked:
I’m just curious, the travel agent told me all I needed was a photo I.D and my birth certificate. We are leaving from LA.
I’m just curious, the travel agent told me all I needed was a photo I.D and my birth certificate. We are leaving from LA.
8 Responses to “Do I need a passport to go on a Mexican Cruise?”
July 13th, 2008 at 5:07 am
Travel to Mexico via land or sea does not require a passport, but that will change come June 1, 2009. If your cruise is completed before then, than you don’t need one.
July 16th, 2008 at 5:40 am
No.
On June 1, 2009, the U.S. government will implement the full requirements of the land and sea phase of WHTI. The proposed rules require most U.S. citizens entering the United States at sea or land ports of entry to have a passport, passport card, or WHTI-compliant document.
July 19th, 2008 at 6:36 am
Your are fine for now with your BC and ID. Like the others here are saying. But next year you will need a PP. They now have a new passport card that you can apply for. It is the size of an ID and is cheaper than the standard PP. The only disadvantage about is you can only use it for CRUISE and CAR travel to Mexico and Canada.
July 21st, 2008 at 9:37 pm
starting June 1,2009 you WILL need a passport. RIght now what you need is a VALID PHoto ID and your birth certificate.
IF you still have questions talk to the specific cruise line to ask that.
cruisecritic.com
July 22nd, 2008 at 10:47 pm
me too!!!! im going on thursday from LA too! erm…my dad did everything but like the passport is just basicly the photo id and stuff on the birth certificate……so i guess its the same. but we brought the passport just in case.
July 23rd, 2008 at 12:04 pm
By all means, get a passport! If your trip is very soon and you won’t have time to get a passport in hand, please be very careful with your birth certificate! It is a primary target for thieves, who sell them to other thieves for use in identity theft. Keep it locked in your cabin, don’t show it around at all, and don’t let anybody photocopy it!
July 24th, 2008 at 11:19 am
Yes, you now need a passport or passport card to travel to Mexico. I was able to acquire one within about three weeks. Go to your local post office for the forms or you can get them online. ^..^
July 26th, 2008 at 6:45 am
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