I'm going on a cruise to Mexico, dont have a passport. Would I need one if I take my permanent resident card?

Question

I'm going on a cruise and was wondering if I will be fine if I take my permanent residents card and ID. Also, do you have to be 21 to go on a cruise?

Answer 1

18 to go on one, and im pretty sure you can bring a birth certificate instead of a passport

Answer 2

Instead of posting the question on Yahoo! Answers, contact the cruise line.

Because I don't want to be responsible for you being denied boarding, for not having the appropriate documentation.

If you are under 21, someone who is at least 25 years old, must be in the same stateroom.

This applies to US Citizens.

Beginning January 23, 2007, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling by AIR  between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Bermuda will be required to present a valid passport to enter (or re-enter) the United States.

U.S. lawful permanent residents will continue to be able to use their Alien Registration Card (Form I-551) issued by the Department of Homeland Security or other valid evidence of permanent residence status to apply for entry to the United States.

LAND/CRUISE TRAVEL

As early as January 1, 2008, subject to U.S. Government amendment, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda may be required to present a valid passport or other documents as determined by the Department of Homeland Security.

UNTIL THEN

Domestic Travel

For domestic travel which includes: the Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada, the Caribbean and Mexico, a passport (valid or expired) is highly recommended.

In the absence of a passport, a birth certificate (original or a certified copy), plus a picture ID card issued by a federal, state or local government agency is required.

A voter registration card or Social Security Card are not considered to be proof of citizenship.

Children under 16 years of age do not require a picture ID.

So if you are leaving the U.S. or U.S. Territory on a cruise ship and returning to the U.S. or U.S. Territory on a cruise ship.  You do not need a passport at this time.  Although it is highly recommended.

Answer 3

Now for US citizens you have to have a passport to enter Canada and Mexico. I'm not sure of the age thing.

Answer 4

Is Mexico your home country? If so, it might be best if you carried a passport. A permanent resident isn't suffice nowadays. It's better to be safe than sorry. My husband has a permanent residence card but he has been advised to obtain his passport because upon re-entering the US, US Customs will want to see when he departed last from the US. In any case, get your passport and keep it safe.

Answer 5

You need to have a passport.  Used to, you did not need one, but there is a new law that you MUST have one.  I hope you aren't going very soon, because it can take a while to get your passport.

I don't think you have to be 21, but I've never been on a cruise.

Answer 6

YES You will need a passport. Go to your county courthouse to get one issued to you. I would assume you'd need to be of legal age if you wont be accompanied by a parent. I dont know if it would be 21 though.

Have fun.

Answer 7

One person in every room has to be 21.

Answer 8

the law for us citizens is changing currently all you need is your id but soon you will need a passport , not sure on dates sorry