Why don't you need a passport for Bermuda?

Why don't you need a passport for Bermuda? A passport is highly recommended, but not required if you are cruising in and out of the same port. The issue would be if you were to get sick, have to leave, etc and fly home from Bermuda — then it is required. Otherwise, you just need a state-issued birth certificate and laminated state-issued photo ID.

Is Bermuda very expensive?

Bermuda has again topped an international list of most expensive places to live. In an article by the UK newspaper The Independent , Bermuda came first in a list of the 21 most expensive places in the world, beating New York, Switzerland and Hong Kong.

Can I get off the cruise ship in Bermuda without a passport?

If you take a closed-loop cruise to Bermuda, you can leave your passport at home and travel instead with a state-issued ID and an original birth certificate. Regardless, we always recommend traveling with a U.S. passport book, in case there are any inconveniences during your trip.

Can you cruise to Bermuda with a birth certificate?

As long as you are a US citizen you can board with a govt issued photo ID and a birth certificate. You should bring the passport too in case of an emergency and you have to fly back to the US from bermuda.

Can I go to Bermuda without a passport?

All persons traveling between the United States and Bermuda are required to present a passport to enter Bermuda or re-enter the United States. Travelers with questions concerning travel to Bermuda may contact the British Embassy in Washington, DC or any of the British Consulate General offices across the United States.

When did Bermuda start requiring passports?

On January 8, 2007, 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 U.S. passport, Air NEXUS card, or U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Document.

Do you need a passport to go to Turks and Caicos?

A valid passport is required for entry and exit. Visit the website of the Turks and Caicos Immigration Department for the most current visa information. The nearest emergency U.S. passport facility is located in Nassau, The Bahamas. To learn more about emergency passport issuance visit U.S. Embassy Nassau, The Bahamas.

Do I need a passport to go to Jamaica?

U.S. citizens are generally required to present a valid U.S. passport when traveling to Jamaica, as well as proof of anticipated departure from Jamaica. If you are traveling to Jamaica on a cruise, you may use another Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) compliant document.

What islands can you go to without a passport?

Do I need a passport to go to Aruba?

Upon arrival in Aruba, you must have: a U.S. passport valid for the duration of your stay; a completed Embarkation and Disembarkation Card (ED-Card); a return or onward ticket.

Can I go to Cancun without a passport?

At a Glance: Yes, you need a passport to go to Cancun, Mexico from the United States. When traveling by air, a valid passport is required, along with a completed Multiple Migratory Form (FMM).