Just a FYI, New Passport Rules for 2007

[kentley]

WASHINGTON - If you're thinking of flying or taking a cruise in 2007 that will include destinations in Canada, the Caribbean, or Mexico, you should plan to get a passport this fall.

Under new government regulations, by Dec. 31, travelers to and from the Caribbean, Mexico and Canada — plus Bermuda and Panama — will be required to have a passport to enter or re-enter the United States.

A year later, on Dec. 31, 2007, the requirement will be extended to all land-based border crossings as well.

This is a change from prior travel requirements under which you could go to Canada, Mexico or most Caribbean countries and re-enter the U.S. with a driver's license and birth certificate.



http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap_travel/20060905..._passport_rules

 

[Meng_Tze]

Like the rest of the world then...

 

[mike_s]

Actually I think the only change was the border crossings. They weren't going to require a passport originally with the others and were looking at a "border crossing ID" for "frequent crossers"

The passport requirement for all other arrivals (airlines, cruises, etc) already had the passport dates set for this year. (they were actually set for last year, but they delayed it a year because they weren't ready for it yet, nor were American passengers, which most didn't have passports).

 

[DandyDon]

Thanks for the reminder. This thread would work better in the Travel forum, I think - and last longer on the rotation.

Maybe a Mod will move it...?