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  1. I do the same when our adult son travels with us. I check us all in, but I have his RCCL account info. If everyone is in the same room, I think they will all be linked to you if you were the primary. You can check in up to the point that you need Passport info, but it will ask you to complete the process later. For the photo, you are going to upload it and zoom in on the face so it doesn't matter what she wears, as long as it looks like her.
  2. U R going to love it. Oasis was one of the last ones to get upgraded I believe so it is in top notch shape. You will not be bored. Consider the Group Cruise in November on Harmony if looking for something a little longer. Great people and a great itinerary.
  3. Best place to get your U.S. Passport information is at Travel.State.Gov. The processing time of 12 weeks (18 weeks with mailing times) is no joke. Everyone is applying. Some basic tips and thoughts when it comes to passports and applications. 1) DON'T WAIT !!! - If you think you or your children will need a passport anytime in the near future, apply now. 2) Several countries require up-to 6 months validity remaining on your passport from the projected departure date from that country, not from the entry date. To be safe, except for closed-loop cruises from the U.S., or crossing the Canadian or Mexico border, replace a current passport before you only have 6 months until expiration on it. Some countries also require an ‘entry visa’ so you may need your passport ahead of time so you can submit for that as well. 3) PHOTO, Photo, photo. The number one reason passport applications get suspended is probably for the photo. The requirements are very specific and very strict. Must have been taken less than 6 months ago, no eye glasses, solid white background, clearly see your eyes, no shadows, etc. etc. etc. 4) Use the correct form and be complete. Don't leave something off because "the government should have it already". Submit all the documentation required and if it requires originals, then submit originals. Also, make a copy of the application to keep until you receive your passport so you know exactly what was on the application you submitted. And for heaven sake, don't forget to sign the passport application. DS-11s must be signed at the Acceptance Facility in the presence of the Acceptance Agent. DS-82s and DS-5504s (if eligible to use them) can be signed and then mailed in by you. Acceptance Agents “accept” applications, but they do not process them; the Department of State does. 5) The 877 number for the National Passport Information Center overwhelmed. Wait times are way up, so if you wait on hold until you get through, be prepared with a reference number (if you have one) or personal data about the applicant (you or your minor children) and ask for a "Call-Back". The 877 number is to the call center. Ask for the Passport office that has your application(s) to give you a call-back. They are the ones that can help you. 6) Here is the really important one. If your travel is about 10 days out (best to have a valid passport in-hand before booking international travel if at all possible) and you still don't have your passport and there is no update on the travel.state.gov website and you can't get through on the 877 number, go through your congressional office (Representative or Senator). They can get in touch with the Passport Office fairly quickly. If you live near a walk-in Passport Agency, you can also try to schedule an appointment there, but depending upon which one you live near, they are overwhelmed too and appointments are hard to come by. Bottom line is, don't wait.
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