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Cruise passengers need passports in 2007
Cruise passengers need passports in 2007
The U.S. travel industry says tougher border procedures for U.S. citizens and foreign travellers could put a squeeze on cruise passengers. The Wall Street Journal says passports will be required starting next year for most everyone entering the United States from the Caribbean, Canada and Mexico through airports and seaports. Land borders will adopt the same requirement in 2008. The newspaper said the travel industry and some border-state lawmakers worry that the new procedures will cause "confusion and long delays." Only 25 percent of Americans currently have passports. The U.S. State Department's head passport official says people travelling to the Caribbean this winter need to start worrying about a passport this fall, the newspaper reported. |
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Cruise passengers need passports in 2007
"Jaap" wrote in message
oups.com... Cruise passengers need passports in 2007 The U.S. travel industry says tougher border procedures for U.S. citizens and foreign travellers could put a squeeze on cruise passengers. The Wall Street Journal says passports will be required starting next year for most everyone entering the United States from the Caribbean, Canada and Mexico through airports and seaports. Land borders will adopt the same requirement in 2008. The newspaper said the travel industry and some border-state lawmakers worry that the new procedures will cause "confusion and long delays." Only 25 percent of Americans currently have passports. The U.S. State Department's head passport official says people travelling to the Caribbean this winter need to start worrying about a passport this fall, the newspaper reported. Should be no problem for most americans. An american can go to the city, where they were born and get a copy of a birth certificate. Most cities have birth records dating back for decades. These people you see moaning on tv and complaining about getting a birth certificate, as "too much trouble" are simply complaining because they were not born in this country and are illegal. You need to produce a birth certificate and a proper photograph to get a passport. I also believe it costs close to $100 and takes a few weeks. Anyone, who can afford to go on a cruise, will not work up a sweat worrying about $100. IMHO, every american citizen should have a passport and it could be used as national identification for voting, leaving and returning to this country and government benefit programs, which apply only to citizens. JP |
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"JP" wrote:
"Jaap" wrote in message roups.com... Cruise passengers need passports in 2007 The U.S. travel industry says tougher border procedures for U.S. citizens and foreign travellers could put a squeeze on cruise passengers. The Wall Street Journal says passports will be required starting next year for most everyone entering the United States from the Caribbean, Canada and Mexico through airports and seaports. Land borders will adopt the same requirement in 2008. The newspaper said the travel industry and some border-state lawmakers worry that the new procedures will cause "confusion and long delays." Only 25 percent of Americans currently have passports. The U.S. State Department's head passport official says people travelling to the Caribbean this winter need to start worrying about a passport this fall, the newspaper reported. Should be no problem for most americans. An american can go to the city, where they were born and get a copy of a birth certificate. Most cities have birth records dating back for decades. These people you see moaning on tv This is a great oversimplification, and also somewhat naive. First, most cities DON'T keep birth certificates. They are usually in a central records depository which may or may not be in the capitol city - in the case of Maryland, they are in Baltimore and not in Annapolis which the capitol. Second, the US is quite a large country and traveling to the city or state of one's birth can involve even more difficulty and distance than going on a cruise - because people no longer necessarily live close to where they were born. It IS a lot of trouble, and also some expense to get a birth certificate. and complaining about getting a birth certificate, as "too much trouble" are simply complaining because they were not born in this country and are illegal. You need to produce a birth certificate and a proper photograph to get a passport. I also believe it costs close to $100 and takes a few weeks. Anyone, who can afford to go on a cruise, will not work up a sweat worrying about $100. IMHO, every american citizen should have a passport and it could be used as national identification for voting, leaving and returning to this country and government benefit programs, which apply only to citizens. JP |
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Rosalie B. wrote:
"JP" wrote: "Jaap" wrote in message oups.com... Cruise passengers need passports in 2007 The U.S. travel industry says tougher border procedures for U.S. citizens and foreign travellers could put a squeeze on cruise passengers. The Wall Street Journal says passports will be required starting next year for most everyone entering the United States from the Caribbean, Canada and Mexico through airports and seaports. Land borders will adopt the same requirement in 2008. The newspaper said the travel industry and some border-state lawmakers worry that the new procedures will cause "confusion and long delays." Only 25 percent of Americans currently have passports. The U.S. State Department's head passport official says people travelling to the Caribbean this winter need to start worrying about a passport this fall, the newspaper reported. Should be no problem for most americans. An american can go to the city, where they were born and get a copy of a birth certificate. Most cities have birth records dating back for decades. These people you see moaning on tv This is a great oversimplification, and also somewhat naive. First, most cities DON'T keep birth certificates. They are usually in a central records depository which may or may not be in the capitol city - in the case of Maryland, they are in Baltimore and not in Annapolis which the capitol. Second, the US is quite a large country and traveling to the city or state of one's birth can involve even more difficulty and distance than going on a cruise - because people no longer necessarily live close to where they were born. It IS a lot of trouble, and also some expense to get a birth certificate. It was pretty simple and cheap getting numerous birth certificates for my family as well as friends by going to www.vitalcheck.com. Ordered them online for about $8 plus s/h and had them in less than 2 weeks. Each state charges different amounts. If you don't need the birth certificate the next day or so it doesn't seem to be that big of a deal to me. Bill -- Visit my Caribbean Princess website: www.cruisingthecaribbeanprincess.com |
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On Fri, 08 Sep 2006 14:25:39 GMT, "JP" wrote:
"Jaap" wrote in message roups.com... Cruise passengers need passports in 2007 The U.S. travel industry says tougher border procedures for U.S. citizens and foreign travellers could put a squeeze on cruise passengers. The Wall Street Journal says passports will be required starting next year for most everyone entering the United States from the Caribbean, Canada and Mexico through airports and seaports. Land borders will adopt the same requirement in 2008. The newspaper said the travel industry and some border-state lawmakers worry that the new procedures will cause "confusion and long delays." Only 25 percent of Americans currently have passports. The U.S. State Department's head passport official says people travelling to the Caribbean this winter need to start worrying about a passport this fall, the newspaper reported. Should be no problem for most americans. An american can go to the city, where they were born and get a copy of a birth certificate. Most cities have birth records dating back for decades. These people you see moaning on tv and complaining about getting a birth certificate, as "too much trouble" are simply complaining because they were not born in this country and are illegal. That's absolute nonsense. Thumper You need to produce a birth certificate and a proper photograph to get a passport. I also believe it costs close to $100 and takes a few weeks. Anyone, who can afford to go on a cruise, will not work up a sweat worrying about $100. IMHO, every american citizen should have a passport and it could be used as national identification for voting, leaving and returning to this country and government benefit programs, which apply only to citizens. JP |
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JP wrote:
Should be no problem for most americans. An american can go to the city, where they were born and get a copy of a birth certificate. Most cities have birth records dating back for decades. These people you see moaning on tv and complaining about getting a birth certificate, as "too much trouble" are simply complaining because they were not born in this country and are illegal. My ex-mother-in-law does not have a birth certificate, only a baptismal certificate, and she was born in this country. I don't imagine she's the only person in this country in that situation. Marsha/Ohio |
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Marsha wrote: JP wrote: Should be no problem for most americans. An american can go to the city, where they were born and get a copy of a birth certificate. Most cities have birth records dating back for decades. These people you see moaning on tv and complaining about getting a birth certificate, as "too much trouble" are simply complaining because they were not born in this country and are illegal. My ex-mother-in-law does not have a birth certificate, only a baptismal certificate, and she was born in this country. I don't imagine she's the only person in this country in that situation. Marsha/Ohio Has she checked with the state and county she was born in? There are some people with problems related to the odd "Courthouse Fire" that mysteriously occurred after some official got a subpeona. (g). |
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Marsha wrote: JP wrote: Should be no problem for most americans. An american can go to the city, where they were born and get a copy of a birth certificate. Most cities have birth records dating back for decades. These people you see moaning on tv and complaining about getting a birth certificate, as "too much trouble" are simply complaining because they were not born in this country and are illegal. My ex-mother-in-law does not have a birth certificate, only a baptismal certificate, and she was born in this country. I don't imagine she's the only person in this country in that situation. Many, many years ago my mother, now deceased, had the same problem. She had been born at home(in the US) and had no birth certificate. It took a lot of work, but she was able to get a passport. I would guess the process would be harder nowadays for someone without a birth certificate. sue |
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Sue and Kevin Mullen wrote: Marsha wrote: JP wrote: Should be no problem for most americans. An american can go to the city, where they were born and get a copy of a birth certificate. Most cities have birth records dating back for decades. These people you see moaning on tv and complaining about getting a birth certificate, as "too much trouble" are simply complaining because they were not born in this country and are illegal. My ex-mother-in-law does not have a birth certificate, only a baptismal certificate, and she was born in this country. I don't imagine she's the only person in this country in that situation. Many, many years ago my mother, now deceased, had the same problem. She had been born at home(in the US) and had no birth certificate. It took a lot of work, but she was able to get a passport. I would guess the process would be harder nowadays for someone without a birth certificate. sue If you are interested, this is where you can find the stuff needed for passport. Basically a letter a from the state saying they have no record on file, 1. AND as many of the following as possible: ? Baptismal certificate ? Hospital birth certificate ? Census record ? Early school record ? Family bible record ? Doctor's record of post-natal care NOTES: These documents must be early public records showing the date and place of birth, preferably created within the first five years of your life. You may also submit an Affidavit of Birth, form DS-10, from an older blood relative, i.e., a parent, aunt, uncle, sibling, who has personal knowledge of your birth. It must be notarized or have the seal and signature of the acceptance agent. http://travel.state.gov/passport/get...first_830.html |
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Sue and Kevin Mullen wrote:
Marsha wrote: JP wrote: Should be no problem for most americans. An american can go to the city, where they were born and get a copy of a birth certificate. Most cities have birth records dating back for decades. These people you see moaning on tv and complaining about getting a birth certificate, as "too much trouble" are simply complaining because they were not born in this country and are illegal. My ex-mother-in-law does not have a birth certificate, only a baptismal certificate, and she was born in this country. I don't imagine she's the only person in this country in that situation. Many, many years ago my mother, now deceased, had the same problem. She had been born at home(in the US) and had no birth certificate. It took a lot of work, but she was able to get a passport. I would guess the process would be harder nowadays for someone without a birth certificate. sue It is actually easier since the State Registrars have set up centralized facilities to handle the "no record" situations. If you are going to travel outside the borders of the U.S. get a passport; it is that simple. Yes it will take time, and cost some money, but the sooner you get started the sooner you will be finished with the task. Cheers, and smooth sailing, John in LALALand (On the Left Coast and Lov'n it) |
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