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Re: Passport Emergency!
[Re: Sugaree]
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I just found this info on the BVI tourism site: http://www.bvitourism.com/arriving-by-seaArriving by Sea Your captain may clear all crew, provided he or she has all of the required documentation, including the ship’s documentation and valid passports for all crew members. In the absence of a passport, Canadian & US citizens need an original or notarized copy of their birth certificate and at least one piece of photo ID such as a driver's license if travelling between the British Virgin Islands and the US Virgin Islands. Is this outdated information?
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Re: Passport Emergency!
[Re: Goals1]
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07/12/2016 02:39 PM
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Agree with the other responses. You need to pay the fees and get the expedited passport. That's your only hope! (...as they used to say in Star Wars! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />)
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Re: Passport Emergency!
[Re: tradewinds]
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We had a similar situation when we found our that we could not travel to/from Mexico unless my 5-year old's passport had 6-months remaining on it after our time of travel. American Express recommended an expediter called Visa Central ( www.visacentral.com). They were not cheap but got us his passport in 48 hours. They delivered as promised so I recommend them. You may get sticker shock as it cost us about $400 for the exercise but it was well worth it rather than having to leave my boy in Mexico! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" /> Spend the money. Do it right and have a worry free vacation!
Mark Shichtman "Live for Today!"
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Re: Passport Emergency!
[Re: Kryssa]
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07/12/2016 06:29 PM
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Actually you do not need a passport to return to the US from the USVI. You DO need a passport to enter the USVI from the BVI.
Last edited by GlennA; 07/12/2016 06:30 PM.
Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. - Mark Twain
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Re: Passport Emergency!
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07/14/2016 02:10 PM
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Just for reference, The passport service advertises 6 weeks for normal service and 3 weeks for expedited. Last Thursday I realized that my passport had expired. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Yikes.gif" alt="" /> Went to the local post office and paid extra for expedited service and express mail return. Total about $200. Passport arrived this AM. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" /> That's 7 days total.
Allowing the time it took to get to the procesing center, the weekend an getting back to me I figure it took maybe two days total to process.
Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. - Mark Twain
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Re: Passport Emergency!
[Re: ski2play]
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07/14/2016 03:48 PM
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All good reasons why I hold my children's passports (19 and 24) and keep them up to date. Still, had passport drama after my kids traveled back separately from our March sail. My youngest failed to return her passport to me and could not find it. It was in her carryon luggage.
Cheers, RickG
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Re: Passport Emergency!
[Re: Murdock]
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07/14/2016 07:07 PM
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Most important advice of all now that you have this behind you... GO HAVE AN AWESOME VACATION!!! We set sail a week from Sunday. Can't wait!
Mark Shichtman "Live for Today!"
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Re: Passport Emergency!
[Re: GlennA]
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07/15/2016 08:44 AM
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GlennA said: Just for reference, The passport service advertises 6 weeks for normal service and 3 weeks for expedited. Last Thursday I realized that my passport had expired. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Yikes.gif" alt="" /> Went to the local post office and paid extra for expedited service and express mail return. Total about $200. Passport arrived this AM. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" /> That's 7 days total.
Allowing the time it took to get to the procesing center, the weekend an getting back to me I figure it took maybe two days total to process. We just renewed our passport normally last month and had it back in 10 days.....
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Re: Passport Emergency!
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07/15/2016 01:30 PM
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coolerbythelake2 said: Hi,
Can you site source for the 6 months? we called BVI Tourism a few weeks ago regarding passports expiring in November for our kids and were told they would be fine for end of July travel. Now I am worried again.
Thanks! You have the source. Don't be worried. in.the.least.
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Re: Passport Emergency!
[Re: coolerbythelake2]
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07/15/2016 01:50 PM
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coolerbythelake2 said: Hi,
Can you site source for the 6 months? we called BVI Tourism a few weeks ago regarding passports expiring in November for our kids and were told they would be fine for end of July travel. Now I am worried again.
Thanks! Our experience was specifically with regard to travel to/from Mexico. We were warned by American Express (who booked our trip) and then confirmed with Customs & Boarder Patrol on their web site as well as with our airline (United). the 6-mopnth rule does NOT apply to all countries so I would ask.
Mark Shichtman "Live for Today!"
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Re: Passport Emergency!
[Re: coolerbythelake2]
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07/15/2016 04:15 PM
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Passport only has to be valid for dates of travel. No six month requirement for the BVI.
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Re: Passport Emergency!
[Re: Breeze]
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07/15/2016 04:27 PM
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Breeze said:coolerbythelake2 said: Hi,
Can you site source for the 6 months? we called BVI Tourism a few weeks ago regarding passports expiring in November for our kids and were told they would be fine for end of July travel. Now I am worried again.
Thanks! You have the source. Don't be worried. in.the.least. You do not have the source, the tourism board has nothing to do with customs, who can change their mind because they don't like the hat you are wearing. Why does everyone want to push the envelope, renew 6 months out.
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Re: Passport Emergency!
[Re: sail2wind]
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07/15/2016 04:49 PM
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State Department (which keeps track of such things) lists passport requirements. No six months for the BVI.
If CI is going to go rogue, then six months won't help you either. 12 months? Two years? Or they could just assault you on the spot.
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Re: Passport Emergency!
[Re: sail2wind]
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07/15/2016 05:19 PM
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sail2wind said:Breeze said:coolerbythelake2 said: Hi,
Can you site source for the 6 months? we called BVI Tourism a few weeks ago regarding passports expiring in November for our kids and were told they would be fine for end of July travel. Now I am worried again.
Thanks! You have the source. Don't be worried. in.the.least. You do not have the source, the tourism board has nothing to do with customs, who can change their mind because they don't like the hat you are wearing. Why does everyone want to push the envelope, renew 6 months out. Evan if you haven't learned yet to take your hat ( and sunglasses) off at BVI customs, that's on you. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" /> BVI has no such 6 month requirement. Winding up a BVI visitor over a non-issue serves what purpose ?
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Re: Passport Emergency!
[Re: Cleobeach]
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07/16/2016 01:38 PM
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And to add to the discussion.... a passport is good and authoritative for many other things. Like getting a drivers license when you move to another state for example. Otherwise multiple forms of identification are needed. Same with employment at a new employer -- just present your passport, that is the only form that you need for the I-9 Form.
Many years ago, (while living in the DC area) my brother lost his passport. Finally determined that it was by the counter next to the trash can -- DUMPSTER is where it went!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/duh.gif" alt="" />
He was leaving within 24 hours for Europe. He had a copy of his passport, fortunately -- we now keep copies at home and other places, just in case! We went got the photos BEFORE we went to the State Department - passport office (that was a key -- they did NOT have that capability on a Saturday -- we went with them in hand, at that time) (actually they said at the beginning, if we did not have the photos, then SOL), called the State Department in DC (on a Saturday) -- a lot of stuff, but he made the Sunday morning flight with the new passport in hand.
Not sure we want to do that again!!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" /> But if you are in the right location, etc it is possible.
But at the time (many moons ago) if he did not have a copy of his passport and if we did not get the photos, etc. then he would have been SOL without question. And we called on a Saturday first thing in the morning, rushed shall we say............... <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" /> But the end result was positive. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" /> So it is possible, but not something I would count on.... things have to be and work just right, and I don't think there are any exceptions.
We know where are passports all at all times, and before a trip - at least a minimum of a month out we always find them again and check the dates.
Only exception to that rule ---- last minute (literally) leaving the country.
Actually sort of did that one time (now doubt you could do what we did without prior approval). But it was fun............. remember the old AMEX commercials?
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