blueyes1961 Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 sailing RCI out of galveston, tx on Nov 20,2017 to Mexico...my passport expires in March of 2018...am I ok or do I need to renew my passport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest toodle68 Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 In the US, you can renew from 9 months before expiry.. so if it was me, I would just renew it in Aug and be done with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueyes1961 Posted May 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 thanks for the info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 I did this with my son on Allure in January. His passport expired the next month, but I didn't want to renew early since they're only good for 5 years. The check in supervisor did have to override the system, but technically it was allowed as now of the ports we were visiting required the passport to be valid for six months. In addition, you can travel with s birth certificate and license, so that was a backup I had, but didn't need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLA Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 Agreed with others here - My passport was 5 months from expiring the last time I went to Cozumel and 3 months from expiring on my last trip to the Bahamas. You should be fine, but it could also be beneficial just to get the renewal over with. I actually was in your shoes and freaking out a little bit about this as well - however, I personally didn't want to renew too early because my name is going to be changing in a few months, and you don't have to pay to renew twice if your name changes within 1 year of renewal. So, after the wedding in October I just have to re-submit it with my marriage certificate and not have to pay again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLMoran Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 4 hours ago, klaconqueso said: So, after the wedding in October I just have to re-submit it with my marriage certificate and not have to pay again. But you'll still be "Kay The Conqueror" here for eternity. ;) coneyraven 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLA Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 1 hour ago, JLMoran said: But you'll still be "Kay The Conqueror" here for eternity. ;) I've considered having him pick up the "MrConQueso" handle on Periscope coneyraven, RestingBird and DocLC 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FManke Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 18 hours ago, klaconqueso said: I've considered having him pick up the "MrConQueso" handle on Periscope That has a nice ring to it! KLA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitsmom Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 Do any of you use the Passport App on your phone? I have a friend that just returned from the Allure a couple of weeks ago and she used it. They were in a long line to disembark when a crew member discovered that they had the app, they got moved over to a short line and it was very quick and simple. I did download the app called "Mobile Pass"; however, I haven't entered in any data yet. I was just wondering if anyone else has had any experience with using this app. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 22 minutes ago, whitsmom said: Do any of you use the Passport App on your phone? I have a friend that just returned from the Allure a couple of weeks ago and she used it. They were in a long line to disembark when a crew member discovered that they had the app, they got moved over to a short line and it was very quick and simple. I did download the app called "Mobile Pass"; however, I haven't entered in any data yet. I was just wondering if anyone else has had any experience with using this app. I used it twice in Port Everglades. The key is to fill it out before you get to customs, but it saved me SO much time. whitsmom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitsmom Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 1 hour ago, Matt said: I used it twice in Port Everglades. The key is to fill it out before you get to customs, but it saved me SO much time. So I would fill it out that morning before getting in line? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDemuth Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 1 hour ago, Matt said: I used it twice in Port Everglades. The key is to fill it out before you get to customs, but it saved me SO much time. Unfortunately, right now Port Everglades is the only cruise port that accepts the app. More are reportedly being considered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 58 minutes ago, whitsmom said: So I would fill it out that morning before getting in line? Yes, or the day before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 1 hour ago, whitsmom said: So I would fill it out that morning before getting in line? You can fill it out in advance, scan your passports, etc., but you have to wait until the morning if you actually submit the information. It will save it for you, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjac Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 7 hours ago, FManke said: That has a nice ring to it! A "nice ring" to it......well done compliment to a couple of soon to be newly weds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitsmom Posted May 24, 2017 Report Share Posted May 24, 2017 18 hours ago, DDemuth said: Unfortunately, right now Port Everglades is the only cruise port that accepts the app. More are reportedly being considered. Well, I guess that leave me out this trip as we are on the Oasis (Port Canaveral)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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