Passport question-South Caribbean Cruise
Dec 12, 2014, 8:51 am
#1
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Passport question-South Caribbean Cruise
Hi,
Very specific question.
I already booked a cruise I guess I shouldve waited until this was all sorted out.
Here are the circumstances.
1. My fiancee is a U.S. Perm Resident i.e. Green card holder with a Philippines expired passport expired late 2012. She applied yesterday for a new one but they said up to 3 months and have no expedited services.
2. Traveling from Chicago to San Juan on feb 7.
http://www.royalcaribbean.com/findac...ilDate=1150207
3. We didnt have any problems from a cruise in Miami to Bahamas before with an expired passport.
4. Does she need a passport?
I hear both yes and no when searching through google. I was just thinking she could bring all of her docs including the expired passport, green card, renewal of passport receipts, birth cert, driver's license etc and we would be good. Is my logic flawed?
TIA
Very specific question.
I already booked a cruise I guess I shouldve waited until this was all sorted out.
Here are the circumstances.
1. My fiancee is a U.S. Perm Resident i.e. Green card holder with a Philippines expired passport expired late 2012. She applied yesterday for a new one but they said up to 3 months and have no expedited services.
2. Traveling from Chicago to San Juan on feb 7.
http://www.royalcaribbean.com/findac...ilDate=1150207
3. We didnt have any problems from a cruise in Miami to Bahamas before with an expired passport.
4. Does she need a passport?
I hear both yes and no when searching through google. I was just thinking she could bring all of her docs including the expired passport, green card, renewal of passport receipts, birth cert, driver's license etc and we would be good. Is my logic flawed?
TIA
Dec 12, 2014, 4:16 pm
#2
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 13
They generally strongly recommend you have your own country's passport as well as your green card, but the green card is all that is necessary to get back into the US.
The problem she may have is that some other countries may not accept it alone. I don't think this would be a problem though, as they almost never check passports on cruises anyway and most people leave their passports on the ship.
The only real problem which is why I think they recommend the passport, is if you missed getting back to the ship in time, you might end up stranded on some island.
http://www.royalcaribbean.com/before...cumentation.do
This is the guide from Royal Caribbean.
The problem she may have is that some other countries may not accept it alone. I don't think this would be a problem though, as they almost never check passports on cruises anyway and most people leave their passports on the ship.
The only real problem which is why I think they recommend the passport, is if you missed getting back to the ship in time, you might end up stranded on some island.
http://www.royalcaribbean.com/before...cumentation.do
This is the guide from Royal Caribbean.
Last edited by clearly; Dec 12, 2014 at 4:36 pm
Dec 12, 2014, 5:32 pm
#3
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Hi,
Very specific question.
I already booked a cruise I guess I shouldve waited until this was all sorted out.
Here are the circumstances.
1. My fiancee is a U.S. Perm Resident i.e. Green card holder with a Philippines expired passport expired late 2012. She applied yesterday for a new one but they said up to 3 months and have no expedited services.
2. Traveling from Chicago to San Juan on feb 7.
http://www.royalcaribbean.com/findac...ilDate=1150207
3. We didnt have any problems from a cruise in Miami to Bahamas before with an expired passport.
4. Does she need a passport?
I hear both yes and no when searching through google. I was just thinking she could bring all of her docs including the expired passport, green card, renewal of passport receipts, birth cert, driver's license etc and we would be good. Is my logic flawed?
TIA
Very specific question.
I already booked a cruise I guess I shouldve waited until this was all sorted out.
Here are the circumstances.
1. My fiancee is a U.S. Perm Resident i.e. Green card holder with a Philippines expired passport expired late 2012. She applied yesterday for a new one but they said up to 3 months and have no expedited services.
2. Traveling from Chicago to San Juan on feb 7.
http://www.royalcaribbean.com/findac...ilDate=1150207
3. We didnt have any problems from a cruise in Miami to Bahamas before with an expired passport.
4. Does she need a passport?
I hear both yes and no when searching through google. I was just thinking she could bring all of her docs including the expired passport, green card, renewal of passport receipts, birth cert, driver's license etc and we would be good. Is my logic flawed?
TIA
http://bahconga.com/consular-services/faq-2/
If I am a permanent resident of the US (a green card Holder), what documents do I need to travel to The Bahamas?
Green card holders do not require visas to visit The Bahamas. They should have a valid green card, a passport that is valid for six months from the date of departure from The Bahamas; sufficient funds to finance their trip; onward or return tickets to leave The Bahamas and proof of accommodation.
Can a non-Bahamian travel to The Bahamas on an expired Passport?
No; passports must have a minimum of six months validity from the date of departure from The Bahamas. In addition, airlines would not let passengers board with expired travel documents.
Green card holders do not require visas to visit The Bahamas. They should have a valid green card, a passport that is valid for six months from the date of departure from The Bahamas; sufficient funds to finance their trip; onward or return tickets to leave The Bahamas and proof of accommodation.
Can a non-Bahamian travel to The Bahamas on an expired Passport?
No; passports must have a minimum of six months validity from the date of departure from The Bahamas. In addition, airlines would not let passengers board with expired travel documents.
Dec 14, 2014, 10:35 pm
#5
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I would suggest that your fiancée make a visit to the Chicago Consulate for the Philippines:
http://www.philippineschicago.org/in...cago/#passport
Of course she may out of luck:
Proof that applicant has not applied for foreign citizenship, e.g. resident alien card (green card).
http://www.philippineschicago.org/in...cago/#passport
Of course she may out of luck:
Proof that applicant has not applied for foreign citizenship, e.g. resident alien card (green card).
Dec 14, 2014, 10:43 pm
#6
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I would suggest that your fiancée make a visit to the Chicago Consulate for the Philippines:
http://www.philippineschicago.org/in...cago/#passport
Of course she may out of luck:
Proof that applicant has not applied for foreign citizenship, e.g. resident alien card (green card).
http://www.philippineschicago.org/in...cago/#passport
Of course she may out of luck:
Proof that applicant has not applied for foreign citizenship, e.g. resident alien card (green card).
Dec 15, 2014, 7:26 am
#7
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I think Radar read it incorrectly. I read it as saying that having a green card can be used as proof that the passport renewer has not applied for citizenship
Dec 15, 2014, 9:09 am
#8
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Yeah I may have it backwards. It was late when I read that. Either way the OP's fiancée should visit her consulate in Chicago to see about a new passport ASAP. Regardless, letting it expire was not very smart.
Last edited by FlyingUnderTheRadar; Dec 15, 2014 at 4:21 pm