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My Passport
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My Passport Guests are responsible for obtaining proper documentation to board the ship. U.S. Government passport requirements
continue to change; therefore, we strongly encourage Guests of all ages to have a valid U.S. passport for all cruises. Having
a passport allows you to always be prepared to travel wherever you wish, and offers an added measure of security when you're
traveling.
For air travel, however, the deadline was January 23, 2007. This means that all travelers,
including U.S. Citizens and all foreign nationals, traveling to the United States by air, such as Guests flying to Orlando,
Florida from Canada, are required to carry a valid passport after the effective date.
Please visit the U.S. Department
of State website at http://travel.state.gov or call the U.S. National Passport Information Center at 877-4USA-PPT for the most current requirements. For
more information on the benefits of acquiring a passport, visit our FAQ. To learn about the required documents you will need in order to board the ship, please visit Travel Documentation Information.Below you will find some helpful reminders and web site links that can assist you in applying for
a passport: We'll also provide you information on:
When's the best time to get started? Right now!
When To StartIn general, the passport application process can
take up to eight weeks to complete, so it's best to get started as soon as possible — even if your sailing is months
away.
At Disney Cruise Line®, we ask that you provide your passport number at least 75 days
prior to the start of your vacation in your Guest Information Form in My Online Check-In. Please be aware that it is your
responsibility to acquire proper citizenship documentation (passport and/or green card). Those without proper documentation
at time of departure will be denied boarding.
Back to TopWhat You NeedYou must appear in person at the passport location
when you are applying for a passport for the first time. This includes minors (see Passports for Children under the Age of 14 below).
Here are the documents you will need in most cases:
1. The U.S.
Government's DS-11 Application – Download the application from the government site to be certain you have the latest form.
Tip: You will need to complete
this form, but do NOT sign it until you are at the passport location where the Passport Acceptance Agent will instruct you.
If you sign the application form before you get there, it will not be accepted and you will be asked to fill out a new form!
Tip: Don't use white-out or correction tape on the application; you will be asked to fill out a new form.
2. Proof of Citizenship – Visit the US Government website for a list of acceptable proof of citizenship, including the particulars of what is considered a certified birth certificate.
Tip: Your certified
birth certificate will be submitted with the passport application. That means you will not have it for approximately eight
weeks. If you will need the certificate during that time — for example, to register your child to attend kindergarten
or to play soccer — be sure to make a copy.
3. Current valid identification with a signature,
photo and physical description (your height, weight, etc.) – Visit the government site for examples of valid identification.
Tip: A social security card is not considered valid identification.
4. Two
current color photos – Visit the government site for the particulars of a passport photo, including size and acceptable attire.
Tip: Some passport locations offer photos at an additional
charge. Call your location to find out.
5. Methods of Payment – Visit the US Government
site for the methods of payment. Different locations accept different forms of payment. Be sure to check with your individual passport location
to verify its acceptable methods of payment. You can request Expedited Service to obtain your passport faster than the normal processing time.
Back to TopWhere To Go
There are 14 Passport Agencies and
over 9,000 public places that accept passport applications. To find the locations nearest to you, including
locations that offer handicap access and photos on-site or nearby, enter your zip code in the form at the US Government site.
Tip: Be sure to contact your location to verify acceptable
forms of payment, hours of operation, and need for an appointment.
Back to TopPassports for Children under the Age of 14
To submit an application
for a child under the age of 14, the child must appear in person. Visit the U.S. Government's information on passports for children and the U.S. Government's issue of Consent for an Application of a Minor for information on obtaining passports for children under the age of 14.
If your child is adopted
abroad, we recommend you visit Child Citizenship for information on appropriate documentation requirements.
Tip: You must use a birth certificate
that includes parents' names. The credit card-sized birth certificate you may have for your children may not include your
names. You will need a certified birth certificate.
Back to TopRenewing a PassportYou can renew your passport by mail or in person.
Download U.S. Government's Renewal Form DS-82 and review the U.S. Government's information on renewing passports.
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