What if my passport card is expired?


What if my passport card is expired? This means that if your passport's expiration date has passed and you need to travel internationally, you need to get it replaced immediately. This leaves travelers with two options: apply for a passport renewal by mail or apply for a new passport. Each has its own procedure, fee, and timing to consider.


Can I use my expired passport as ID?

Expired passports are NOT acceptable proof of name and date of birth or proof of citizenship or legal status in the U.S.


Can I use my birth certificate instead of passport for a cruise?

We highly recommend that all U.S. Citizen's cruise with their U.S. Passport book that is valid at least 6 months after your cruise. Guests may also sail with their official US state-issued Birth Certificate and a supporting Government Issued Photo ID...


Can I go on a cruise from UK without a passport?

The answer is Yes. You will need a passport to go on a cruise from the UK, regardless of your international destinations, or even if you're not planning on leaving the ship. A passport is an essential travel document that serves as your proof of identity and nationality when crossing borders.


What countries accept passport card?

The U.S. passport card may only be used for international travel by land or sea between the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda.


Can I use a passport card for a cruise?

Keep in mind that you can only use a passport card as ID to cruise if your trip is closed-loop. A closed-loop cruise begins and ends in the same U.S. port. If your cruise does not begin and end in the same U.S. port, you can't use a passport card as your boarding document.


Why get a passport card instead of book?

The most important difference is that passport books are accepted for all forms of international travel to all international destinations, whereas passport cards are only acceptable for land and sea transportation to Canada, Mexico, Caribbean countries, and Bermuda.