2007 Passport Requirement Update
October 17,2006 - 04:43 PM Filed in: Government
News
On January
8, 2007, U.S. citizens traveling by air between the
U.S. 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.
It is anticipated that on January 1, 2008, U.S. citizens traveling between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda by land or sea (including ferries), may be required to present a valid U.S. passport or other documents as determined by the Department of Homeland Security. While recent legislative changes may permit a later deadline, both the Departments of State and Homeland Security are working to put all requirements in place by the original deadline. Advance notice will be provided to enable the public meet the land/sea border requirement.
Some cruise lines may still require a passport for travel beginning Jan 1st, 2007.
It is anticipated that on January 1, 2008, U.S. citizens traveling between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda by land or sea (including ferries), may be required to present a valid U.S. passport or other documents as determined by the Department of Homeland Security. While recent legislative changes may permit a later deadline, both the Departments of State and Homeland Security are working to put all requirements in place by the original deadline. Advance notice will be provided to enable the public meet the land/sea border requirement.
Some cruise lines may still require a passport for travel beginning Jan 1st, 2007.