WATCH THIS BEFORE CRUISING WITH A BIRTH CERTIFICATE
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Tony B explains the specific requirements for United States citizens who wish to cruise using a birth certificate instead of a passport. He explains that the closed-loop travel policy allows passengers to visit certain Caribbean islands without a passport, provided the cruise begins and ends in the same United States city. The creator emphasizes that travelers must possess an official birth certificate with a raised seal along with a state-issued photo ID. A significant portion of the discussion focuses on the necessity of matching names across all documents. For individuals whose names have changed due to marriage, additional documentation such as a marriage certificate may be required to prevent issues during verification. The video also addresses the complexities of traveling with minors, particularly in cases involving divorce or sole custody. The creator advises parents to carry extra documentation, such as death certificates or divorce decrees, to prove legal authority to travel. Ultimately, the host suggests that while cruising with a birth certificate is possible, carrying a passport is the most effective way to mitigate travel risks.
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you can cruise without a passport in the United States they let you cruise with a birth certificate and a photo ID but man there's some gotchas
your name has to match on both you might have a birth certificate that has one name and a state issued ID that has another name I'm thinking about women who have taken the last name of their husband when they got married these name mismatches they matter
if you are a divorced person and you're taking your kids on a cruise the other parent has to consent for the kids to leave the country
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