Just a reminder, the relaxed passport regulations that went in to effect in June expire on September 30.
Starting on October 1, ALL travelers entering the US by plane are required to have a valid passport INCLUDING US CITIZENS!
For US citizens, a government issued ID and Official State Department proof of application for a passport will no longer be sufficient for use as proof of citizenship to travel to the US.
Both airlines and cruise lines consider it the passenger’s responsibility to ensure that they have proper documentation to travel. They will deny boarding if you are unable to supply them with the required documentation for your trip. It is almost unheard of for cruise lines or airlines to compensate passengers when boarding is denied due to inproper documentation, and this situation is typically not covered by travel insurance. Proper travel documents are required for EVERY member of your party, regardless of age.
While a passport is currently not required for US citizens returning to the US via ship, we continue to strongly recommend that you obtain a passport if you are preparing for any international travel regardless of your mode of transport. We are hearing that the backlog of passport applications has eased significantly compared to what it was earlier in the year, and that passports are being delivered much quicker than they had been.
Remember, the US State Department’s foreign travel website travel.state.gov is your best resource for passport and other international travel information.
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