thanks for reminding me of this ripoff..

I don't think I will feel otherwise until I see the RVers with these sticker
also.

Steve
s/v Good Intentions

thanks for reminding me of this ripoff..

I don't think I will feel otherwise until I see the RVers with these sticker
also.

Steve
s/v Good Intentions

BTW, you'll also need the $25 US Customs sticker - get one before you
go - it's easier.

see their site for web purchase

http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/le...asure_boat.xml

http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/le..._fee_decal.xml



On Fri, 20 Feb 2004 11:03:36 -0800, "Steve" wrote:

Starting to look at things that need to be done before cruising up The
Inside Passage to Alaska this summer.

I just checked my passport and find that it expires next month.. As I
understand it, I don't have to have a valid passport to go into Canada, etc.
However, with the current border security, would it be worth the $150 to
have my passport renewed??

Also, how long does it now take to renew a current passport??

Steve
s/v Good Intentions

Subject: To Canada without a valid (current) passport?
From: "Steve"
Date: 2/20/04 1:03 PM Central Standard Time
Message-id:

Starting to look at things that need to be done before cruising up The
Inside Passage to Alaska this summer.

I just checked my passport and find that it expires next month.. As I
understand it, I don't have to have a valid passport to go into Canada, etc.
However, with the current border security, would it be worth the $150 to
have my passport renewed??

Also, how long does it now take to renew a current passport??

Steve
s/v Good Intentions


There is an internet ripoff site (don't remember the name) that charges a bunch
for U.S.Govt. Data, that you don't need.

Go to your local approved (some are, some are not. ask them) U.S.Postoffice and
you can do the whole application in one trip (if you bring an 'approved'
passport photo) for less than $100.

Earl

Subject: To Canada without a valid (current) passport?
From: "Steve"
Date: 2/20/04 1:03 PM Central Standard Time
Message-id:

Starting to look at things that need to be done before cruising up The
Inside Passage to Alaska this summer.

I just checked my passport and find that it expires next month.. As I
understand it, I don't have to have a valid passport to go into Canada, etc.
However, with the current border security, would it be worth the $150 to
have my passport renewed??

Also, how long does it now take to renew a current passport??

Steve
s/v Good Intentions


There is an internet ripoff site (don't remember the name) that charges a bunch
for U.S.Govt. Data, that you don't need.

Go to your local approved (some are, some are not. ask them) U.S.Postoffice and
you can do the whole application in one trip (if you bring an 'approved'
passport photo) for less than $100.

Earl

I would certainly have a photo ID, and a copy of your birth certificate...

-j

"Steve" wrote in message
...
Starting to look at things that need to be done before cruising up The
Inside Passage to Alaska this summer.

I just checked my passport and find that it expires next month.. As I
understand it, I don't have to have a valid passport to go into Canada,
etc.
However, with the current border security, would it be worth the $150 to
have my passport renewed??

Also, how long does it now take to renew a current passport??

Steve
s/v Good Intentions

I would certainly have a photo ID, and a copy of your birth certificate...

-j

"Steve" wrote in message
...
Starting to look at things that need to be done before cruising up The
Inside Passage to Alaska this summer.

I just checked my passport and find that it expires next month.. As I
understand it, I don't have to have a valid passport to go into Canada,
etc.
However, with the current border security, would it be worth the $150 to
have my passport renewed??

Also, how long does it now take to renew a current passport??

Steve
s/v Good Intentions

As you know, we just did the trip last year and were not required to
furnish a passport, although we had them. We crossed the border in the
vehicle before Tsawassen where they didn't care if we had them and
checked into US Customs at Ketchican. (the big ugly pink building just
north of the docks south of the cruise ships) You call into Customs at
Prince Rupert when coming back, but they didn't want to see us or our
boat. All very simple. Everybody was nice.

Capt. Jeff

As you know, we just did the trip last year and were not required to
furnish a passport, although we had them. We crossed the border in the
vehicle before Tsawassen where they didn't care if we had them and
checked into US Customs at Ketchican. (the big ugly pink building just
north of the docks south of the cruise ships) You call into Customs at
Prince Rupert when coming back, but they didn't want to see us or our
boat. All very simple. Everybody was nice.

Capt. Jeff