Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI)
(From the U.S. Department of State)

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Effective January 23, 2007, ALL persons, including 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 passport, Air NEXUS card, or U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Document, or an Alien Registration Card, Form I-551, if applicable.





As early as January 1, 2008, ALL persons, including 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 passport or other documents as determined by the Department of Homeland Security. While recent legislative changes permit a later deadline, the Departments 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.

Prior to January 1, 2008 or whenever the passport requirement pertaining to land & sea travel takes effect, U.S. citizens going to Canada or returning from Canada without a passport will need: (1) Photo I.D. such as a driver's license, plus (2) Birth Certificate (original or certified copy) OR Naturalization Certificate OR Citizenship Certificate OR Permanent Resident Card (Green Card). The same requirements apply to Canadian citizens entering the U.S.

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