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[msshawn]

Can someone tell me the difference between a passport book and a passport card?

[falkcor]

from the state department:

 

http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/passports/information/card/Difference-Between-Passport-Book-and-Card.html

 

primary difference is you cannot fly with passport card.

[snc_cam]

The U.S. Passport Card can be used to enter the United States from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda at land border crossings or sea ports-of-entry and is more convenient and less expensive than a passport book. The passport card cannot be used for international travel by air.

 

The passport has no limits.

[goduckies05]

So we can use the card for check in at the pier instead of a birt cert?

 

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[snc_cam]

Yes. But I would call Carnival and make sure. It doesn't hurt to double-check.

Edited August 23, 2014 by snc_cam

[AdGuyMG]

So we can use the card for check in at the pier instead of a birt cert?

 

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Definitely. And you will show it to US Customs at the end of your cruise.

 

Have a great time!

[firemanbobswife]

So we can use the card for check in at the pier instead of a birt cert?

 

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Yes. My nieces and sister had those. But you might want to consider getting the full books - just in case. If not, it's definitely more convenient than the BC/DL route. You can also use them as ID for boarding a plane (domestic only).

[ccruisequeen]

We have to get ours renewed by mid November and are definitely thinking of going the card route, since we rarely get away from the west coast.

 

 

[Shmoo here]

So we can use the card for check in at the pier instead of a birt cert?

 

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Yes. But I will point out that the Passport Card doesn't give you any benefits over just using the birth certificate and photo ID. And it costs.