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I heard a rumor...

Original post by Danielle&Scott

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I heard a rumor......That starting March 1st 2004, some Caribbean islands are going to need visitors to carry passports. Did anyone else hear about this?

Do you know if St. Lucia is one of those places that requires visitors to carry passports, or Can Danielle and I use our birth certificates?

Keep in mind this is a new law...I know we can use our birth certificates before the law started, but I wasnt sure if St Lucia was one of the islands that we would require a passport.
Thanks,
Scott

NYCHICK Thread views: 2,002

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Posted by samsbride

sorry - but don't most people have a passport anyway? I'm always surprised when brides say they didn't know they needed a passport. Many islands are British territories so it makes sense that you are required to have a passport.

no not many islands are British territories,,,,,,,

charlotte227 Thread views: 2,002

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Refer to the US Embassy & US Immigration websites for needed travel documents for American citizens

korkev313 Thread views: 2,002

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I am leaving to go there for my honeymoon on monday! My travel agent told us all you need is a birth certificate, and thats what it says on the travel websites too. I wouldnt worry about it, but it is best to have your passport. It makes things so much quicker and easier!

Danielle&Scott Thread views: 2,002

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Posted by korkev313

I am leaving to go there for my honeymoon on monday! My travel agent told us all you need is a birth certificate, and thats what it says on the travel websites too. I wouldnt worry about it, but it is best to have your passport. It makes things so much quicker and easier!

Well please let us know when you get back if they didnt bother you.

2003fallwedding Thread views: 2,002

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As of right now, Barbados is the only island that is requiring a passport.

MegLehner Thread views: 2,002

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Posted by tracyg

i was told we only needed a birth cert for Jamaica!
I hope thats the case because i don't have the money to get 2 passports right now! (how long do they take to get, in case)

does this apply to Jamaica too?

Our TA told us we needed passports for Jamiaca.

Maribelle7777 Thread views: 2,002

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Best thing to do is either go on the state department's website: www.state.gov
and look and see what is required. Or talk to your travel agent. Or both.

Maybe it's a good idea to bring it anyway.

NYCHICK Thread views: 2,002

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To be safe, get one anyway, it couldn't possibly hurt. You never know what moron you may meet in the airport...........I had someone in Trinidad tell me to go to the visitor live even though I have my Trinidad passport..

dbcrosby Thread views: 2,002

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we were just in st.lucia 2 weeks ago and we didnt need a passport. i would check with your travel agent though or call the airports. we always bring our passport for every vacation anyway, so it might not hurt just to have them.

MegLehner Thread views: 2,002

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Posted by MegLehner

Posted by tracyg

i was told we only needed a birth cert for Jamaica!
I hope thats the case because i don't have the money to get 2 passports right now! (how long do they take to get, in case)

does this apply to Jamaica too?

Our TA told us we needed passports for Jamiaca.

I answered my own question - -
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: U.S. citizens traveling as tourists may enter Jamaica with a U.S. passport or a certified U.S. birth certificate and current, government issued photo identification. Persons traveling with U.S. passports tend to encounter fewer difficulties upon departure than those who choose to use other documents. Visitors must have a return ticket and be able to show sufficient funds for their visit. U.S. citizens traveling to Jamaica for work or extended stays are required to have a current U.S. passport and visa issued by the Jamaican Embassy or a Jamaican Consulate. Travelers must pay a departure tax when leaving the country.

Im getting mine renewed - just sounds easier.

gertyrae Thread views: 2,002

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St. Lucia is it's own country, they use Eastern Carribean currency, but have their own government. Why don't you guys just get passports? It's much easier to travel with them and even if you have to change your name afterwards there is no additional charge.
You still have plenty of time, we got ours in about two weeks.

2bewedin04 Thread views: 2,002

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I heard something like that ... I believe Aruba is going to be requiring passports whereas in the past you only needed a birth certificate.

Danielle&Scott Thread views: 2,002

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I will have to call 1-800-Sandals or my travel agent to find out.
Scott

tourist Thread views: 2,002

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Posted by samsbride

sorry - but don't most people have a passport anyway? I'm always surprised when brides say they didn't know they needed a passport. .

I don't have one. The only other country I've been to is cCanada & you just need a birth certificate for that if you are a US citizen.

Sometimes not even that if you drive & the border agent is lazy.

tracyg Thread views: 2,002

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no, not everyone has a passport!
and your comment about brides not knowing they need one.... some countries don't require you to have one. Jamaica doesn't. So why should i spend the appx $160 between the two of us if we don't need it??

(turns out i may be able to just renew mine, its been only 12 years since i left the country)

Danielle&Scott Thread views: 2,002

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I emailed someone the other day from Caribbean Tourism Organization
Experience the Caribbean , log on www.doitcaribbean.com
www.onecaribbean.org.

She wrote me back with this message about St Lucia:

Dear Scott
United States citizen & Canadian citizens must carry a valid ID and proof of return ticket. birth certificate & driver license or a valid passport.

So basically.....you do not need a passport if you are travelling to St Lucia.

Scott