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Important Change in International Land and Sea Travel Document Procedures

 

Effective January 31, 2008, U.S. and Canadian citizens ages 19 and older should no longer expect that they will be able to prove identity and citizenship by relying on an oral declaration alone. Instead, travelers will be asked to present documents from one of the options below when entering the United States at land or sea ports of entry. Travelers who do not present one of the documents listed below may be delayed as U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers attempt to verify their identity and citizenship.

 

U.S. and Canadian Citizens - Singe Document Option

 

One of the following documents should be presented to prove both identity and citizenship.

 

Acceptable Documents as of January 31, 2008
  • U.S. or Canadian Passport
  • U.S. Passport Card (Available Spring 2008)*
  • Trusted Traveler Cards (NEXUS, SENTRI, or FAST)*
  • State or Provincial Issued Enhanced Driver's License (when available –this secure driver's license will denote identity and citizenship.)*
  • Enhanced Tribal Cards (when available)*
  • U.S. Military Identification with Military Travel Orders
  • U.S. Merchant Mariner Document
  • Native American Tribal Photo Identification Card
  • Form 1-872 American Indian Card
  • Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) Card

* Frequent Land Border Crossers — To expedite processing into the United States U.S. Customs and Border Protection recommends using one of the above bulleted documents.

 

U.S. and Canadian Citizens - Two Document Option

U.S. and Canadian Citizens - Two Document Optio

All U.S. and Canadian citizens who do not have one of the documents from the list above must present BOTH an identification and citizenship document from each of the columns below.

 

Identification Documents*

  • Driver's license or identification card issued by a federal, state, provincial, county, territory, or municipal authority
  • U.S. or Canadian military identification card

* All identification documents must have a photo, name, and date of birth.

 

Citizenship Documents
  • U.S. or Canadian birth certificate issued by a federal, state, provincial, county, territory, or municipal authority
  • U.S. Consular report of birth abroad
  • U.S. Certificate of Naturalization
  • U.S. Certificate of Citizenship
  • U.S. Citizen Identification Card
  • Canadian Citizenship Card
  • Canadian certificate of citizenship without photo

 

U. S. and Canadian Citizens - Procedures for Children

 

Effective January 31, 2008, U.S. and Canadian citizen children age 18 and under will be expected to present a birth certificate issued by a federal, state, provincial, county, or municipal authority.

 

For Travelers Other than U.S. and Canadian Citizens

 

All existing nonimmigrant visa and passport requirements will remain in effect and will not be altered by the changes that are implemented or January 31, 2008.

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U. S. Lawful Permanent Citizens

Permanent Resident Card (I-551) or other valid evidence of lawful permanent residence is required.

 

Mexican Citizens Mexican Citizens i

Mexican citizens, including children, must present a valid passport and B-1/B-2 nonimmigrant visa or a Border Crossing Card.

 

Know Your Destination Country

Document Requirements

Country Document Requirements

It is strongly recommended that all travelers leaving the U.S. verify the specific documentary requirements for their destination country. This information is available through travel.state.gov, or by consulting with the Embassy of the country you are visiting to determine what documents art needed to meet the entry requirements of that country. These Requirements could include a birth certificate, passport, or passport and visa for entry into that country.

 

We are implementing new procedures to better serve you and enhance the security of the United States.

Travelers who do not present one of the documents listed on the front may be delayed as U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers attempt to verify their citizenship and identity.

 

 

Thank you for your cooperation.

 

U.S. Customs and Border Protection will begin the transition to the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative secure document requirement over the next 18 months, with implementation as early as June 1, 2009.

 

Please be sure to visit cbp.gov for updates on travel documents and details as to when new requirements will go into effect.

 

 
Passport Information

There has been much confusion in the media regarding passport legislation. Here are the facts.

As of February 1, 2008, any adult age 19 and over will be required to present a vaild government issued photo ID and a copy of their birth certificate to reenter the United States. Children ages 18 and under will need only a copy of their birth certificate.

Beginning June 1, 2009, The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will begin enforcing the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), legislation passed by Congress. This mandates that anyone crossing the border into the United States must have proof of citizenship. The passport is currently the only document that satisfies this requirement.

Passports are granted by the U.S. State Department. For details on obtaining a passport, visit their website at http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html. For a list of passport acceptance facilities in your area , visit http://iafdb.travel.state.gov/.

Download an application for a passport here. http://travel.state.gov/passport/forms/forms_847.html. Follow the instructions on the page and consult with the above link for additional instructions. Photos for passports can be obtained at selected USPS locations, AAA offices and many major drug store chains.

Fees for passports

Age 19 and older: $97
Under age 19: $82