What Travel Documents and Identifications do you require?

Cruise lines require a valid passport that should not expire within 6 months of the travel date. Please check with immigration office if any other proof of citizenship can be used in place of a passport as laws change frequently.

The fact that you should check with the immigration office of ALL countries that the ship will be docking whether it’s for fuel or for disembarkment, cannot be overemphasized. It is the traveler’s responsibility, not the cruise line, to acquire any visas or travel documentation before boarding a cruise ship. Give at least 6 months for visa processing as some country’s process may be longer than others.

U.S Passport link: http://travel.state.gov/passport_services.html.

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