Obtaining a Passport for Your European River Cruise

By Jason Myers

If you are bound for a European river cruise adventure, but live within the US, it is a must to secure a passport. Although the standard identification card like your driver's license often serves as a valid proof of identification in the United States, such ID and other standard IDs are not acceptable when travelling overseas. It will require around one month to one and half months to acquire a passport in the U.S. When preparing for your river cruise in Europe, it is essential to accord yourself with sufficient time between starting the passport application process to boarding the water vessel. Here, I will share sone pointers on obtaining your passport quickly and easily.

The initial step to getting a passport so you can board a European river cruise is to obtain a set of legally certified papers attesting to your identity. Examples of these papers include a birth certificate, or a certificate attesting to your citizenship. Next, you will want to find a business entity specializing in taking passport pictures.

It pays to get at least four made - while two will go towards the passport, a travel Visa may be required so it is good to have extra photographs on hand. Once you have this, you may now proceed in downloading the application form accessible from the TRAVEL.STATE.GOV website.

Naturally, you will need to fill out the passport application form in order to get favorable action. Remember, it is best to be thorough so that your European river cruise is not going to cause you trouble. You will need to pay a fee in order to apply. It is important to include payment information so that the application can be processed smoothly.

You must then mail the application to the address indicated on the application and instructions listed. If you have properly filled up the form, you should receive the passport for your European river cruise within 4 to 6 weeks period. - 29868

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