Is it TRUE????

That if you are going out of the country there are new laws that you MUST have a passport they will not accept your Birth Cert.?????????

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The last time I went on a cruise they said that they would accept an original birth certificate, but that was in November. It may have changed since then.

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Yes. My mom is a travel agent and she told me that just the other day. It's getting enacted soon, although I can recall exactly when she said.

Re: Is it TRUE????

I think as of Dec 2006 it will be put into effect.

A passport lasts I think 8 years...and can be used for all sorts of identification...it is only about $60 I think (it's been a while since I got my first one)

It's definitely worth it to have it.

Re: Is it TRUE????

yes.

Re: Is it TRUE????

Yes... (although it hasn't started fully yet) but will be std.


Its' a good idea to have a passport anywyas.. just in case you lose a licence.. i got one a few years ago to go to mexico b/c my birthcert. is from the outback of australia and i was petrified to lose it so got the passport...

Re: Is it TRUE????

Yes. You must have a passport.

it depends on the country you are going to. Only a few places will accept your birth certificate.

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Hope this helps!
New Requirements for Travelers

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yes, in december...possibly the 31st even....but for the summer at least, you are good to go...which worked out well for me because by the time we decided to go on one right away and booked ours, i didn't have time to get a passport......and if ours had been delayed, i might have had issues with the name as i would've needed to get the passport now but my name would be changed by the time we went and blah, blah, blah....but for now, you can still do the caribbean with no passport...at this point i'm only waiting b/c i'd have to get it and turn around and change my name...not worth it to me.

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you do not need one in the caribbean until December 31. I'm going in late November-early December and was told we don't need one since FH doesn't have his.

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as of December 31, 2006/January 1, 2007 - any person travelling from the US to any country (including Canada, Mexico, etc) must have a valid passport.

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I thought you always needed a passport - ours just came in the other day!

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YES!!! Must get a passport-don't get stuck not having one, it's just not worth it.....

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i believe yes, you need a passport.

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You always needed a passport. Just places like Mexico, Canada, etc... had 'exceptions'.

I promise you could never use your birth certificate to go to Europe, Australia, etc....

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From what I hear.. it's over $100 to get a passport and the law goes into effect this December

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we got our passports just in case...

I think it was like 95 dollars....I can't remember

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Posted by neener1211

I think as of Dec 2006 it will be put into effect.

A passport lasts I think 8 years...and can be used for all sorts of identification...it is only about $60 I think (it's been a while since I got my first one)

It's definitely worth it to have it.

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I just got a new one last year and they are easy to get just a long time for it to be sent....you can pick up an application at the post office and/or on line get a pic and drivers lic, brith cert, your good to go! good luck

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my travel agent told us as of January that will be the case. She advised us because we're having a december wedding to order our passports because 1; we'll have them and 2; god forbid anything happens on our honeymoon that keeps us there till january, we wont be able to get back!!! i would order them...it cant hurt & it usually only takes 3-6 weeks to come in the mail.

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Yes we looked into it...it starts January 2007