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If you are planning a European river cruise adventure, but live within the United States, it will be necessary to obtain a passport. While the standard identification card like your driver's license often serves as a valid proof of identification in the US, such ID and other standard IDs are not considered to be appropriate when travelling overseas. It will take around four to six weeks to obtain a passport in the U.S. When planning your river cruise in Europe, it is important to provide yourself enough time between starting the passport application process to boarding the water vessel. Here, I will discuss the simple steps on obtaining your passport swiftly and easily.

The first step to obtaining a passport so you can take a European river cruise is to secure a copy of duly certitified documents that verify that you are who you say you are. Some examples of these documents include a birth certificate, or a certificate attesting to your citizenship. Next, you may need to find a business entity specializing in taking passport pictures.

It is a good idea to produce at least 4 copies - while two will go towards the passport, a travel Visa may be required so it is good to have extra copies in your possession. Once you have this, you may now proceed in downloading the application form that is on the TRAVEL.STATE.GOV website.

Of Course, you must properly fill up the passport application form in order to get favorable action. Remember, it is adviseable to be thorough so that your European river cruise is not going to cause you trouble. You will have to pay a certain fee for the applicatiom. It is also a must to include payment information so that the application can be processed smoothly.

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