In an effort to enhance security and efficiency at U.S. borders, the U.S. government is now enforcing new passport requirements for all travelers entering or re-entering the United States from Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda. Travel between the U.S. and U.S. territories (including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands) will not be affected. Please note the changes cited below and how they might affect your travel plans.

IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR U.S. & CANADIAN TRAVELERS: The U.S. government has issued a reminder that as of January 31, 2008, oral declarations of citizenship will no longer be accepted. All adult travelers will be required to present proof of citizenship when entering through land and sea. For details, click here.

IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR U.S. TRAVELERS: U.S. citizens may begin applying for the new U.S. Passport Card beginning February 1, 2008. The Passport Card can be used for land and sea travel by U.S. citizens. Click here to learn more.

AIR TRAVEL:
All non-U.S. citizens entering the U.S. are required to have passports as of January 23, 2007. This new requirement includes Canadians, and others who have previously been exempt from having to carry a passport to enter or re-enter the U.S.

SEA (CRUISE) TRAVEL:
No exact date is set but passports will be required for “sea” or cruise passengers entering or re-entering the U.S. on the same deadline as for land border crossings - some time before June 1, 2009.

LAND BORDER TRAVEL:
In conjunction with the cruise deadline, a passport or other qualified travel document will be required at all land border ports-of-entry prior to June 1, 2009. But no exact date is set.

For more information about new passport rules that apply to U.S. citizens as well as to citizens of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, click on the links below.

U.S. Passport Office Locator
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