mohavemommy Posted August 19, 2006 #1 Share Posted August 19, 2006 I am wondering how many here have their passports already and how many are waiting until the last minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlysister Posted August 19, 2006 #2 Share Posted August 19, 2006 I am a procrastinator and I know it....cruise is end of April 2007, I guess I have a few days left to worry about it...I suppose that means I need to find my birth certificate too....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted August 19, 2006 #3 Share Posted August 19, 2006 I've had mine for years and would never leave the country without it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougp26364 Posted August 19, 2006 #4 Share Posted August 19, 2006 We got ours in 2003 once we decided we'd be cruising more often. I can't imagine leaving the country with only a BC and photo ID. Since then it's also opened up the world to us as far as places to take vacations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxs mom Posted August 19, 2006 #5 Share Posted August 19, 2006 I don't travel to another state without mine!! I'm 54 years old and have had one since I was a child. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearySweet2Cruise Posted August 19, 2006 #6 Share Posted August 19, 2006 I am a procrastinator and I know it....cruise is end of April 2007, I guess I have a few days left to worry about it...I suppose that means I need to find my birth certificate too....? I have all our birth certificates ready but have not applied yet.. I too keep putting it off but must have it for April 07 sailing... we just use the standard BC and DL currently for boarding..I know we need to get a move on and get it done.. One thing I learned was that you have to SEND IN THE ORIGINAL birth certificate, and I would never mail them in without a back up original one at any point, so I sent off to Ohio for mine, and went to local Health dept for hubby and kids certified copy. Now I have originals to send and a set to have in case they loose them or I need them while waiting for the PP to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katiel53 Posted August 19, 2006 #7 Share Posted August 19, 2006 I got my passport 12 years ago to go to England for a niece's christening. We got one for my husband a year later so we could go visit his family's homeland, Ireland. We have had to renew ours but it is so much easier to travel with one. The lines for immigration on cruises were far shorter with passports. I can only imagine how long they will be once the new regulations go into effect. But, then based on other posts, many people won't spend the money so they won't cruise, so perhaps the lines won't be as long. (I know those that say they won't cruise, willl still cruise, so I am sure the lines will be longer.) I guess for all those wanting to try a cruise before they need passports, they had better make their reservations and go soon. If they find they don't like it, then they won't have "wasted their money on passports." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sha88 Posted August 19, 2006 #8 Share Posted August 19, 2006 I am wondering how many here have their passports already and how many are waiting until the last minute. This October will be the last year we sail without passports (to Bermuda). I have an expired one and my husband never has had one, so first thing early next year, we will apply since we plan to cruise in 2007! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huskerdude Posted August 19, 2006 #9 Share Posted August 19, 2006 We finally decided to break down & get our's. Eventually you are going to need it to cruise & since that's the only time we leave the country we just did it. I would hate to run in to a great deal & not have the passport if needed, because it does take a while to get it once you apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sedbandmom Posted August 19, 2006 #10 Share Posted August 19, 2006 I've had mine for years and would never leave the country without it. I've also had a passport for years; since 1969 to be exact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinRoxy Posted August 19, 2006 #11 Share Posted August 19, 2006 We adopted a son from Romania in 1998, so we got our passports then but need to renew come 2007. All our kids have passports - it's just so much more comforting to have a document that says you belong in the good old USA!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Family Man Posted August 19, 2006 #12 Share Posted August 19, 2006 We got ours earlier this year. We decided to go ahead and get them early when we disembarked from our cruise last November and saw how much shorter and quicker the passport line was at immigration than the birth certificate line was. We also knew we were going to Mexico twice this year and figured it would just be easier. I think it will take longer to get as the year progresses. We received ours in 3 weeks, 2 days back in March without paying extra to expedite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntedbear Posted August 19, 2006 #13 Share Posted August 19, 2006 Jus remember that everyone who has procrastinated about getting their passports will all be applying at about the same time...making the process go slower making a normal 6 week waiting period into possibally an 8 to 10 week period (there are only so many gov't employees in the state department) I addition, when it comes tome to renew in 10 years, eveyone will be doing it again. Just my $.02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJan07 Posted August 20, 2006 #14 Share Posted August 20, 2006 I'm waiting until I turn 18 and then I am going to apply. It will be more of a birthday present than anything. Do you have to be 18 when you apply or can you apply before that? Thanks! Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitra Posted August 20, 2006 #15 Share Posted August 20, 2006 I'm waiting until I turn 18 and then I am going to apply. It will be more of a birthday present than anything. Do you have to be 18 when you apply or can you apply before that? Thanks! Derek You can get a passport the day you are born, well your parents can get you one. I had a client that got one for her baby when he was just a few months old because they were cruising the south pacific on Silver Seas. I believe a parent or guardian has to sign but you can get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJan07 Posted August 20, 2006 #16 Share Posted August 20, 2006 You can get a passport the day you are born, well your parents can get you one. I had a client that got one for her baby when he was just a few months old because they were cruising the south pacific on Silver Seas. I believe a parent or guardian has to sign but you can get one. I was aware that I could get one now. We just figured I would not need it renewed or reissued (not sure of the exact term) as often if I got it after the age of 18. Sorry my question was unclear, but here goes again. Can I apply for a passport that says I am 18 before I am 18. Hopefully that makes sense. :p Thanks for your info Nitra! Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmich068 Posted August 20, 2006 #17 Share Posted August 20, 2006 AFAIK (and I'm canadian, but i've read this on the boards, so don't take this 100%), your US passport lasts for 5 years until the age of 16, and then any passport obtained after that lasts for 10 years from the date it's issued. It doesn't matter when your birthday is or what your age is when you apply (provided you're 16+) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazycruisinmom Posted August 20, 2006 #18 Share Posted August 20, 2006 My hubby and I have had ours for about a year but our three children do not. We will have to get them before next June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanineM Posted August 20, 2006 #19 Share Posted August 20, 2006 I am a naturalized citizen, and without a passport I'd have to carry around a bunch of other paperwork. They're good for 10-years, and they certainly make life easier when passing through immigration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanineM Posted August 20, 2006 #20 Share Posted August 20, 2006 AFAIK (and I'm canadian, but i've read this on the boards, so don't take this 100%), your US passport lasts for 5 years until the age of 16, and then any passport obtained after that lasts for 10 years. I'm a dual citizen (Canadian/American) and it still ticks me off that my Canadian passport only lasts 5-years! Wish they would get on track and change that. Could you pass a word along to Mr. Harper? BTW --- I was very active in the Tory party for many years. Our paths probably crossed in Ottawa at one time or another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfcathorse Posted August 20, 2006 #21 Share Posted August 20, 2006 Don't leave home without it! So much easier than packing BC and ML! Plus since its a photo ID I can leave DL on the ship as well. Now if I'd only learn to leave the CC on the ship as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisin4kicks Posted August 20, 2006 #22 Share Posted August 20, 2006 I got mine in 1995. I've had it renewed in 2005. Wife and kids got theres in 1999. Having passports have come in handy for last minute type stuff that may involve taking a trip out of the country. My daughter has done that a couple of times already. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntedbear Posted August 20, 2006 #23 Share Posted August 20, 2006 I was aware that I could get one now. We just figured I would not need it renewed or reissued (not sure of the exact term) as often if I got it after the age of 18. Sorry my question was unclear, but here goes again. Can I apply for a passport that says I am 18 before I am 18. Hopefully that makes sense. :p Thanks for your info Nitra! Derek one of the best ways to get the facts straight (not that CC members don't have the answers) is to go to the source. For passparts go to www.travel.state.gov (you can also type all the info into an application and print it out so there is less of a chance of errors). another good reason to have one is that if you want to get a job out of the country, or go to semester at sea, you have it already and don't have to stress. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enchantment 04 Posted August 20, 2006 #24 Share Posted August 20, 2006 I've had a passport since 1995- when I went to Italy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nlcentralchmps03 Posted August 20, 2006 #25 Share Posted August 20, 2006 I don't have mine yet. Have a cruise set for May '07, so I have got to get mine before then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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