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Be In the Know
The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) will require all travelers to and from Canada,
Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Bermuda to present a passport or other accepted document that establishes
the bearer's identity and nationality to enter or re-enter the United States. The goal is to strengthen border security and
facilitate entry into the United States for U.S. citizens and legitimate international travelers.
Effective January 2007: U.S. citizens traveling by air between the United States 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.
Effective January 1, 2008: 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
permit a later deadline, the Department of State and Homeland Security are working to meet all requirements as soon as possible. Ample
advance notice will be provided to enable the public to obtain passports or passport cards for land/sea entries.
Click here to get complete details on New Requirements for Travelers
including a list of "other accepted documents" from U.S. Department of State.
Note: This will not affect travel between the United States and its territories. U.S. citizens traveling directly between the U.S.,
Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, the Nothern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa will continue to be able to use established
forms of identification to board flights and for entry.
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