Personal experience in 2017 I went on a 10 day Panama Canal Cruise. Traveling with just a passport card. I had travel with just the card no problem. On the 4th day of that cruise I became very sick and was transferred to the local hospital when we made port in Cartagena Colombia for a 14 day hospital stay. I had to have American Embassy come to the hospital take my picture, my passport card and a prayer that I would get a Passport so I could leave the country. NEVER EVER LEAVE HOME WITHOUT YOUR PASSPORT and TRAVEL INSURANCE. A lot of countries are not allowing a sick person off the cruise ship, OR you have to pay your hospital stay and any money due to the cruise ship for any and all medical expenses. For me that was right at $20,000.00 Just saying be safe when traveling aboard

I carry both when traveling internationally. If I have to present ID anywhere, I use my passport card so onlookers don't immediately know I'm a tourist. They also don't get my personal information.

@merlynhall2498

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I've wondered why the passport office advertises getting both. That makes sense.

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I have both and take both. My global entry is tied to the book but the card is great for an Id

I have both, it's not that much more expensive. I like having the card because if you lose your Driver's Licence (as I have twice!!) it serves as an ID until you can get your state ID replaced.

@damanibaraka7896

5 жыл бұрын

The passport can do the same thing. I left my driver's license home once and just used my passport as my identification.

@ladidodi8912

2 жыл бұрын

@@damanibaraka7896 I left my driver’s license at home and used my passport book and it was a tad bit embarrassing. People looked at me like why the heck am I walking around with that in my hand. I will definitely be getting the passport card as extra id

We recently had our passports renewed and also got the passport cards for reasons similar to what Sarah Phillips stated. When we cruise, we will leave our passport book and CHL id (just as a backup form of state approved photo id) in the safe in the room. Will take our drivers license and passport card as well as a copy of our passport when we go into port. Yes I know the photocopy of the passport book is worthless but if something happens and we're left ashore and can't get access to our real passports, it will just speed up getting another one at the nearest US Embassy. And based on Sarah's comment below, we will also have a copy on our phones. Just layers of security, maybe overkill, but makes me feel more secure.

I have both the card and book. I keep the card in my wallet at all times whether traveling or not. Take my book on all international trips and all cruises. The card I use in lieu of my drivers license when asked for ID.

My aunt had a medical emergency on carnival breeze. They flew her from Jamaica to Florida using her passport card. This was spring 2018. They made an exception for her because she was in a life threatening condition. We also cruised using our passport cards that trip but are getting passport books for our upcoming cruise to make sure we are covered

I got my passport book and card at the same time. I like having both. I have a picture of the information page of my book on my phone. I carry my card with me when I go on shore and leave the book locked up on the ship. The card is a lot smaller and it saves wear and tear on the book. Your passport has to be valid for six months for you to enter a lot of countries now too so just figure it's good for 9 1/2 years. Children are only 5 years. I would still never leave the U.S. without it though. Too much could happen.

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4 жыл бұрын

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@joeo7693

4 жыл бұрын

So the passport card and/or the picture of your book on your phone wouldn't get you on a flight, it would only help you get a replacement passport at the US Embassy, correct?

@t.bailey5043

Жыл бұрын

How much does it cost all together?

I got the passport book just in case I needed to fly back from a destination. It was pricey but it is good for 10 yrs & motivates me to travel & get my money's worth!

@Cydiahacksandtips

2 жыл бұрын

Let me say veryy pricey see for your self folks

I decided to get a passport book after I paid my deposit in 2008 for my first cruise in 2009, wanted to have it to get stamps of the places I travel to, a great investment.

I have both. When I go cruising, I just take the card. Great insight on how the card came about.

@t.bailey5043

Жыл бұрын

How much did you have to pay all together

Nice job, Tony!!! Now we ALL should be aware of WHAT documentation is REQUIRED for various destinations and different modes of transportation. Thanks again, Tony!!!

Thank you so much for making this video after I asked about the passport card last week! Very good information!

Passport book is definitely the way to go; especially when the cruise life calls you to foreign ports beyond Mexico and the Caribbean. PLEASE make sure the expiration date extends at least six months after your travel dates.

When I was a kid in the 60s living in Seattle, I went to Canada more than once and never had to do anything. One time we crossed the border east of the cascade mountains and there was no signs saying we were in Canada or leaving Washington, it used to be that easy. In Seattle, Canadian nickels, dimes and quarters were used in the stores just like American change. A very different time for sure

@kamelhaj6850

4 жыл бұрын

I had the same experience when I lived in the Buffalo, NY area! Crossing the Peace Bridge, we would be asked three questions (either direction): "Where were you born", "Where are you going", and "Do you have anything to declare". They would inspect probably one out of every fifty cars to dissuade people from smuggling things across the border.

My wife and I love your intro music! Keep up the great videos!

I've never understood why this is even a question. Sure, go ahead and have a card in ADDITION to your passport if that's what you want. But if you're flying out of your country or get stuck in the Caribbean for some unforeseen reason and need to fly home, then it seems to me that a passport is the way to go.

First time hearing of Passport card. I like the Passport book because it's accepted everywhere and plus it's like a memory book. You flip through it and reminisce about the place you visited.

Great explanation! I drove to Canada multiple times before the rules changed. I always seemed to have more trouble getting back into the US. I was born in Bermuda and usually had out of state plates because I was in the military so whatever I showed, always led to lots of questions. Getting my passport (book) avoided all of that.

Thanks Tony. I got the passport book. I thought about getting the passport card, but the book covers it all. Thanks for the information.

Awesome video!! You answered several of our questions!!

We got both. But you made a good point. DL has all of your personal info. If you want to use a secondary I.D. this is a good option.

I have the passport book from prior international travel and honestly I feel better with it. If something goes wrong on the cruise, I can fly home. Also I think I be afraid of losing the card more then the book due to it's size.

Great info Tony - did not know that if you had to get back to US while in Caribbean that the passport card was not good. That is why I encourage my clients to get a passport book.

Thanks for this video. I have wondered what the difference was and this answered all my questions! :)

I have both. When I renewed my passport I just got the card. Keep it in my wallet when I travel but carry my passport as well. I take a copy of my passport on shore when I go on excursions.

Totally new concept to someone from the UK, I have never heard of the passport card.

Fantastic, informative video for those that do not know. For me, passport book, all the way...when shtf, this Bama boy is coming home. Nice job, Tony!

Awesome info as usual!

Thanks Tony, great info.

Great video. My application for passport renewal goes into the mail tomorrow. I'm getting both the book and card. It's cheap money and someday I might want to use my passport card. Who knows. Also, I like the fact that I get my old passport returned to me with my new passport. It's a great souvenir of my past travels.

Also, there are a lot of Cruises that travel between the US and Mexico. If those are the only two places your cruise will be traveling to, then get a card. If you plan on going on a cruise outside of us, Canada or Mexico. Then a book.

If you are planning to come to Europe, you will need the passport book. Passport cards are not used here, in Spain we have another document (mandatory to everybody older than 14) called the DNI (National document of Identification) that is a card but only useful when you travel in Spain or the EU countries. However , cards from countries outside the EU are not valid as a form of identification. So do not forget the passport.In Spain nowadays the passport is around 40€ and they give it to you the same day you ask for it, it is fast cheap and easy to obtain, so most part of the people do have them.

I have both - The passport card is great for Form I-9 employment form requirements!

We carry both the book and the card on the cruise. Bringing the passport book for your cruise is sound advice.

Thanks for this video!!!!

Thanks, Toni!

Tony, We use Passports for all travel. Very Informative video. thanks

I have a passport card. In fact, I just renewed it and got the new one (and the old one, now cancelled). I've used it to pass the US-Canadian border and to check in at hotels while abroad, but mostly I like to have it as a back-up form of ID and proof of citizenship.

Good job of describing the difference between the passport book, and the passport card. Having been in that industry for more than 10 years I feel like the passport card is a waste of time and money. If you have your passport that's really all you need.

@kawannahardy2924

5 жыл бұрын

I find it to be a Great form of ID. If you have a passport, that's all you need. I've never been asked for a second piece.

I got a passport card four years ago so we pull cruise around the Caribbean. Still using it three cruises later. Upgrading to a book however because our next cruise is in the Mediterranean.

I actually applied for a passport book and card today. Going on cruises has actually crossed my mind. Having the card and book while on a cruise is a good idea just in case something happens and you aren’t able to depart back to the US by sea and have to end up flying back instead.

@t.bailey5043

Жыл бұрын

How much did you have to pay all together?

@musicgirl999

Жыл бұрын

@@t.bailey5043 $175

Thanks Tony! I thought the card was only good for countries you could drive to. I have a book I figure better to over do in this case.

Thanks for the information.

TY Tony... Ill b getting my passport soon

i got a passport for cruising almost 10 years ago. but I think it is a good idea to have a passport card as well as a passport BOOK in case you were to get left behind by the cruise ship. With the card you could go to the U.S. Embassy in any country and they could use it to issue you a replacement passport. A small price to pay for security.

Very informative!

Thanks, Tony. Great info to have. It would be great to have a Passport Card that is valid worldwide. Since some countries now no longer stamp your passport page, and instead utilize a scan, this would streamline things a bit.😊

I have the book and that's fine for me. When I have to renew my passport in a few years, I might decide then to get the card as well. Like most folks who cruise the passport goes right into the room safe once I'm aboard.

With regards to traveling to Cuba, not sure if this is still an issue because things change from one minute to the next, but wanted to pass on being a Federal Government employee that a colleague of mine several years back while at a resort in the Caribbean was going to take an excursion from there to Cuba and he learned at the last minute being a Fed employee could not enter Cuba unless it was on pre-approved government business. So any fellow Feds may want to check first with Homeland Security before considering traveling to Cuba. And just to add for Feds, it is good idea to travel with your government ID which will get you through any US security check point in the event you loose your driver's license and or passport.

I know people say you can just use a birth certificate if you have a closed-loop cruise, but we like to be more safe than sorry and got full passport books for us and our 2 kiddos.

@ginakutsch1001

5 жыл бұрын

@@kays749 I agree. I do a lot of watching of vlogs and reading info, but nothing beets good old-fashioned research with the source!

@TyroneWicks

3 жыл бұрын

So true!!

My being a truck driver, having the passport card was sufficient for crossing into Canada. My first cruise is in Jan 2021 so I WILL be getting the passport book for that “just in case” scenario. 🛳🏝

@youraveragejoe2

3 жыл бұрын

How was your trip ?

We enjoy the book We like to get it stamped at the ports Thanks tony Great info

We always always use our passport...Book, we don't have the card, but maybe we will look into it on the next renewal

i have both, a Passport Book and The Card too, i like to carry the Passport_Card with me at all times, To me is like a NationaIity ID Card...

I got my passport card Last Month & find it very convenient for me

Solid info

My passport is due for renewal soon. So I’ll go ahead and get both.

My opinion is that everyone should have a passport. You just never know when you might need one.

Book it!! Hi Tony and Jenny!!!

Wow great viedo good info

We have both..

I have both of them. But have not used them yet. But plan on using them in October when I cruise on the Victory to Keywest and Cazumel

@youraveragejoe2

3 жыл бұрын

How was the cruise?

Cruising to Montego Bay Jamaica 🇯🇲 and Grand Cayman in July. Have you ever cruised there and if so what do you recommend doing at these ports?

I have both a passport book and a passport card. I have carried them both with me when I cruise, but truthfully, I only used my passport when I'm cruising. I carry my passport with me when I get off the ship just in case I missed the ship and have to fly somewhere. I truthfully I only used my passport card when I went to Canada. I'm from Michigan so that made it a lot easier, and the card fit in my wallet. Now I have an enhanced driver's license and so my pp card is obsolete. Here's some info from Homeland Security about future EDL requirements. "Beginning on October 1, 2020, federal agencies, including DHS and TSA, may only accept state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards as identification for purposes of accessing federal facilities - including TSA airport security checkpoints - if the license or card was issued by a REAL ID compliant state in accordance with the REAL ID security standards (meaning the license or card must include the REAL ID compliant marking). Please check with your state driver’s license agency on the process for obtaining a REAL ID-compliant license or identification card."

Mark, Jessica and I all have the passport book just in case.

I like the card that’s what I use all the time for cruises and Canada road 🇨🇦 trips take copies of passport book to,leave in ship safe

Applying for my first passport tomorrow.

@youraveragejoe2

3 жыл бұрын

How'd it go?

This vid doesn't explain why the CARD is not sufficient for air travel. Is that so that the govt. can get more $ by requiring a book instead? I don't understand why ALL your info cannot be stored in the chip on the card and accessed by other countries. Maybe that's the reason. Not all countries can access that chip? I have no idea!

@carlrosenbaum3754

3 жыл бұрын

He didn't answer you did he ?? Dam

@kenteek5010

2 жыл бұрын

Because all the passport stamps will just smear down your plastic card hahahahaha.....

Passport Book all the way!!! ......why bother with having to check if a country will accept the Card version......Yes, the Passport Book may cost more....but if you can afford to travel internationally and take cruises, you can certainly afford to pay the $140 or so once every ten years!!!

Passport Card is great 4 truckers that must go to Canada

Got both

Book is the best one to have because you can use it to fly. You can pretty much use the birth certificate for what the card does.

Thank you

Hey Tony....I got them both at the samme time...i carry the card with me while traveling for work in US...and i leave the book at home😀

We use the passport book. This allows us to keep our visas in the passport and it’s accepted everywhere in the world. Plus it’s fun to get the passport stamps Keep cruising 🚢

So what do you need if you want go any where in the world would just a passport work or do you need more then one passport???

Book sounds like the best option.

I was told to use the book only. The card is more of a temporary fix which only works in limited situations.

Passport card is similar to a driver's license

I got my passport back before the passport card. My passport is due to renew next month. Depending on the discount I might get the passport card and book. If to much just the book. Also I read that if your state doesn't have the real ID than you may not be able to fly domestically. I guess if this is the case it benefit me to have the card. Because my state doesn't have the real ID yet.

I have both and travel with both. I will be on a Mediterranean cruise in summer 2021 and was thinking of carrying my card as ID when on excursions and keeping my book in the safe. Thoughts????? Is that allowed????

I was able to cruise in the Caribbean out of Puerto Rico using only a scan of my birth certificate.

Good information I did not realize that with just your birth cert. you wouldn’t be able to fly back That could be scary

2 weeks ago on the liberty I got food poisoning from hell and my grandmother died.I was super sick vacation was ruined and just wanted to fly home but couldn’t because we were cheap and got the passport card. I highly recommend getting the real passport.

I'll use my story as a reason to go ahead and get the book. We planned on a Caribbean cruise, figured probably Florida, no real set plan, just Caribbean. So, we got the cards, even though we really didn't need them, but figured it would make things easier. So, along the way, we decide to do an Alaskan cruise instead, and settled on a Northbound route out of Vancouver on the Royal Princess. Well, because we got the cards, we can't fly into Vancouver. Now that we need passports, we had the wrong one. Didn't seem worth it really to go ahead and get the book after we already had the cards, so we settled on flying to Seattle, and driving to Vancouver. I guess it worked out for the best though, we are getting to see some of my wife's family, that she forgot lived in Seattle, and a nice roadtrip to Vancouver, which I hear is a great drive. So, if we had gone ahead and got our books, we could have flown straight to Vancouver. Since we didn't, we get to fly to Seattle and drive to Vancouver. We are flying in 3 days early, so we'll have time for plenty of sightseeing, so maybe getting the cards turned out to be the best option...This time.

@uptowndoof3993

5 жыл бұрын

Tuba Man how can that be when the card is good for flying into and out from Canada?

@tubaman66614

5 жыл бұрын

The card is good for land and sea travel only to Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda. It is not valid for air travel. travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/apply-renew-passport/card.html

Do you have the real I'd drivers license in Carolina? We are required to get it in Wisconsin

I got both that way if i loose the card i still have the book.

I have both. Some airports will not accept certain state drivers licenses. As such, I just whip out....my passport card. No issues or questions ever!

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When I received my State Driver's License Renewal NYS was pushing the Enhanced Drivers License. It said that as of October, 2020 everyone who FLIES anywhere in the US has to have a Passport or Enhanced Drivers License. So as of right now only 5 states have this Enhanced license, so I wonder if the others are going to start issuing them?

@msbeautyboss3784

5 жыл бұрын

I read that in an article that a regular driver license will not be enough to fly state to state in the US.

@lynncampbell440

5 жыл бұрын

@@msbeautyboss3784 Yes a regular drivers license will not be enough but with the Enhanced you can. When I applied for my Enhanced license I had to show that I was a US citizen, that I lived in NYS presently along with I think 2 other forms of ID. Then I had to wait for three weeks for them to check me out. So the Enhanced License is not a regular license. With this license I can come back from Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean but that is all I can do.

Have you used the book at the us mexico border?

question if i get a passport card to cross into tijuana with cbx can i still use it to fly from tijuana go cabo?

PASSPORT - PERIOD! round the world and making sure all the countries you visit have a (six month) prior to expiration date or you can be denied entry.

Curious about missing the ship in port. I assume passports are left in your room safe. How can you get your passport if you are left behind at the port? Do you take them off the ship with you?

@LaLidoLoca

5 жыл бұрын

I take mine off, but most lines will leave the contents of the safe with the representative that works with you if you miss the ship. -Tony

I will be sailing the first time on Sunday and one thing I am not clear on is, do I need both my passport and Drivers license or can (and should) I leave the DL at home?

@LaLidoLoca

5 жыл бұрын

Passport is all you need. I always have my DL because we drive most of time. Also if you do an excursion where you drive like ATV you may need to have your DL. - Tony

In Canada 10 yr passport is about $200.00

Can I drive to Mexico and then fly within Mexico with the card?

The passport book doesn't show your address either. I know when I work the elections and they use the book for ID we have to believe that the address in our system is their address.