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Passports: Current Requirements

The U.S. government has officially implemented the
full requirements of the air, land, and sea phases of
WHTI (Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative).
The now inforced rules require that:
All U.S. citizens entering the United States
at any air, sea, or land ports of entry must
possess a passport book, passport card, or other WHTI compliant document.

Passports: Notes

Note:
The passport requirement does NOT apply to U.S.
citizens traveling to or returning directly from a U.S.
territory.

Note:
Children under age 16 will be able to continue
crossing land & sea borders using only a U.S. birth
certificate (or naturalization certificate) after the new
law takes effect in June. The original birth certificate
or a copy may be used. However, it is highly advised
to travel with a current passport. Also be advised to
check the rules of your destination country as they are
not bound by our rules and laws and may require the
children to hold a valid passport.

Passports: Important Travel Notes

Please be advised that for most foreign travel, your passport must be valid for a minimum of six (6) months beyond your trip. Some airlines will not allow you to board if this passport requirement in not met.

Please be advised that some countries require your passport have as many as two (2) to four (4) blank visa/stamp pages. Some airlines will not allow you to board if this passport requirement in not met.

Please be advised that the pages in the rear of your passport marked "amendment pages" have a specific purpose and may not be used for neither visa nor entry/exit stamps.

Passports: Warning

Your passport is truly a powerful document that requires protection now more then ever before. Identity theft is a constant danger, and the last thing anyone wants is his
or her name attached to gun-running or international
fraud. More importantly, your passport is the most effective proof that you are, in fact, you. A passport makes life very easy, but a stolen passport can make life very, very hard. So take care in how you carry around and store your passport so that no one can swipe it while you're shopping for souvenirs or admiring the landscape. Before you travel, always be sure to have a photocopy of your Passport accessible by e-mail in case your Passport becomes lost or stolen while you are abroad.