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Final Passport ruling for cruise passengers to or from USA
Posted in Cruise News, General Travel Articles by Rimsky on April 10th, 2008
The Department of Homeland Security and of State of the USA has now issued what is considered the final ruling as far as acceptable travel documents is concerned.
Effective June 1, 2008 the following rules will take effect for cruise passengers.
- U.S. Citizens that are on a cruise which begins and ends in a U.S. Port must show proof of U.S. citizenship and a government issued photo ID *(such as drivers license). A passport is not required for passengers that fall into this category.
- All other passengers or U.S. citizens that are on an itinerary which leaves from one U.S. port and returns to another U.S. port or which begins or ends in a foreign port will require a passport or other recognized document. For a list of recognized document go to this government site
*documents include: original or certified copy of birth certificate; naturalization papers;Consular Report of Birth abroad issued by Department of State.
In view of the above regulations we encourage travelers from the U.S.A to obtain a passport to have the greatest options for travel. Information for obtaining a passport can be viewed at this government site
