kentley
Contributor
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
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
