Yes and no! A passport for any US citizen is required for all air and automobile travel outside of the US. The exception is closed-loop cruises that sail roundtrip from the same US port. A birth certificate and picture ID can be presented for these cruises. For more detailed information, including the new fees, please visit the State Department’s website at www.travel.state.gov
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Does this mean I need some sort of photo ID for my 8 month old? We are taking a cruise this fall and I was told all we need is a birth certificate…do we need a photo ID for him as well???
Sue,
Good morning! A photo ID is only needed for those that are 16 years or older. A birth certificate – an original or state certified copy – is required though for every passenger including infants.
Have a wonderful cruise! We took our little one on his first cruise when he was 7 1/2 months old and had a great time!
Jenny Reed
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